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

No, a drawing test is not mandatory. UG courses like BArch and MDes require physical drawing test because these are the first foundational courses. But since MArch is a PG course, exams like GATE, NATA or CUET PG do not require drawing tests.

Master of Architecture has over 15 specializations in India. Out of these the following are the top 5 most popular specializations selected by students:

• Urban Design & Planning
• Landscape Architecture
• Architectural Conservation
• Interior Architecture
• Computational Design & Digital Architecture

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.

A total of 93 BArch students graduated in 2026.

The table below showcases the course-wise total strength and the number of students placed over the past three years of Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University placements:

Course	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
BArch	- Total students: 99 - Students placed: 53	- Total students: 102 - Students placed: 59	- Total students: 93 - Students placed: 47
MArch	- Total students: 208 - Students placed: 200	- Total students: 202 - Students placed: 153	- Total students: 218 - Students placed: 204

 

The eligibility required for UG courses is Class 12 and graduation for PG programmes. Below is the academic and percentage requirement for top Nirma University courses:

Courses	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 in Science stream with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with Chemistry/ Biology/ Computer Science/ Information Practice/ Computer/ Technical Vocational subject with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for reserved category)
MBA	Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA
MCA	BCA/ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent od BSc/ BCom/ BA with Mathematics at Class 12 or graduation level (with additional bridge courses as per the norms of the concerned university) with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST/ SEBC/ EWSS Category)
BArch	Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% aggregate
BBA (Hons)	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate
MTech	Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology from a recognised university with a minimum percentage of marks as prescribed by AICTE from time to time or equivalent cumulative grade point index
BDes	Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate

Anant National University admissions are open for all courses. Candidates must apply before the deadline. The university offers admission to aspirants based on their merit or entrance exam scores. 

Indus University Ahmedabad offers a variety of programmes to students at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The college is mainly concerned with streams such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Life and Basic Sciences, Agriculture, Business Management, etc. The BTech programme is one of the most popular offerings at Indus University. Indus University BTech programme here offers ten specialisations such as Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, etc. 

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.

The University offers financial assistance to economically weak students. SSIU has a “Swarrnim Eay Fee” system, where the University provides education loan at 0% interest rate. The loan will be provided without any processing charge and 100% free insurance cover funding.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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