Architecture & Planning Colleges in Ahmedabad - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Bachelor of Planning or BPlan duration is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course, the minimum eligibility for which is a Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) qualification with a minimum aggregate score of 50 percent with Mathematics as a subject. This course is not offered in Lateral Entry mode unlike BTech which is offered to candidates in Lateral Entry mode. Candidates who have studied Mathematics in Class 12th must surely apply for this course. After Engineering and Architecture, B.Plan is a very popular course among candidates.

Yes, Diploma holders can apply for Architecture and Planning courses. If you finished a Diploma after class 12th, then you can apply to a UG Architecture and Planning course. There is a stipulation that a candidate should have had maths as a core subject to be eligible. If you have a bachelor's degree and a diploma, then you can apply for a PG course in Architecture and Planning. Entrance exams like CUET, CUET PG, JEE Mains and GATE are compulsory for admission. Some colleges have different eligibility criterias. Please check official website of the college before applying.

Yes, there are multiple specializations in an Architecture and Planning course. The specializations are not taught at UG level. An Undergraduate degree is mainly a foundational course. But at PG Level, students get to choose a specialisation like Sustainable Design, Urban Planning, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture.

CEPT University provides a diverse array of courses spanning architecture, planning, technology, design, and management. Some of the prominent courses include MBA programs in Habitat and Project Management, Technology Management, Urban Infrastructure and Development, Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure, Climate Change and Sustainability, Heritage Management, Cultural Heritage Management, Interior Design Management, and Design Management.

Nirma University accepts national or state-level entrance exams for providing admission to various UG and PG courses. Check below the accepted entrance exams for top courses:

Courses	Accepted Entrance Exam
BTech	JEE Main
MBA	CAT
BSc	JEE Main/ GUJCET
BBA	IPMAT
MCA	CMAT

Indus University is a private state run university that was established in 2012. The university is recongnized by UGC, and holds approvals from bodies like, AICTE, BCI, and PCI. Indus University flagship courses are BTech and MBA. Candiates can get admission at this institute based on different accepted exams or through management quota, since there are 50% of seats allocated for admitted students via  ACPC counselling process and the rest by management quota. 

Anant National University admissions are based on merit or entrance exam scores of the aspirants. The university accepts scores in ADEPT, NATA, UCEED. The university conducts aptitude test for admission to BDes, BVA, etc. Selected candidates are called for a personal interview round for final admission.

Some of the leading companies that were part of Arena Animation placements in recent years are listed below:

Arena Animation Placements: Top Recruiters
Vasu Healthcare	Rockstar Games
Rede Design Studio	Prana Studios
Meditab Software	MPC Studios
Lakshya Digital	Golden Robot Animation
DQ Entertainment	Creatiosoft Solutions

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad has a Faculty review rating of 4.32 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Both Swarrnim University and Parul University offer decent placements for their offered courses. Candidates can find below the placement comparisons of both the university:

Particulars	SSIU Placements (2023)	Parul Univesity (2023)
Average Package	INR 5.18 LPA	INR 4 LPA
Total students placed	900+	2,100
Total recruiters	400	2,500

L. J. Polytechnic has a Faculty review rating of 4.7 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Government Polytechnic for Girls, Ahmedabad has a Faculty review rating of 4 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Bhanwar Rathore Design Studio (BRDS) has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

International Academy for Certification and Training (IACT) has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
Certificate	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.

The various courses at Kalapurnam Institute are offered across 4 departments of Multimedia, Design, Cinematic, and Marketing. These courses offer the students with a solid foundation in the Media and Design sector. Below mentioned are the various specializations at Kalapurnam Institute in the Multimedia domain:

Multimedia

Animation

Visual Effects

Graphic Design

Compositing & Editing

Web Design

Motion Graphics

UI/UX Design

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject. 

GLS Institute of Design is a renowned institution offering B.Des. Students can choose these courses to embark on their careers in the field of Design, Animation, Mass Communication & Media. The institute is staffed with highly skilled and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering these programs. GLS Institute of Design boasts an impressive review rating of 4 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has received a rating of 3.5 for Campus Life, 4 for Placements, 4.5 for Faculty, and 4 for Infrastructure.

Skyblue Institute of Design, Ahmedabad provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Design, Architecture & Planning, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Illustration, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Jewellery Design.

Arena Animation, CG Road provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Animation, Mass Communication & Media, IT & Software, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CorelDraw, Illustrator.

Arena Animation, Ahmedabad provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Architecture & Planning, Animation, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Illustrator, Maya, Final Cut Pro.

Silver Oak Institute of Science admissions are completely merit-based. Candidates can apply for UG/ PG programmes on the official website of the institute. Check below the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for Silver Oak Institute of Science course admission 2026:

Course Name	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MSc	Graduation in the relevant stream from a recognised university	Merit-based
BSc	Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology	Merit-based