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

This is genuinely risky and can affect your entire career. Without CoA recognition, you generally can't register as a licensed architect after graduating. Your degree may not be valid for professional practice anywhere in India. So always verify CoA approval status before locking in any college.

Not exactly, though it's the most common route by far. Besides NATA, JEE Main Paper 2 conducted by NTA is another accepted option for many architecture programs. Some states also run their own separate entrance exams for local colleges. So depending on your target college, you might need to prepare for more than one exam.

Hi, please refer below for the best B.Arch colleges in India accepting NATA score:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Location
IIT Roorkee	INR 10 lakh	Roorkee
NIT Calicut	INR 6.25 lakh	Calicut
IIT Kharagpur	INR 10 lakh	Kharagpur
NIT Trichy	INR 6.25 lakh	Tiruchirappalli
CEPT University	INR 17.44 lakh	Ahmedabad

Hope this solves your query!

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.

CEPT University in Ahmedabad provides decent, active & well rounded sports facilities aimed at fostering healthy campus life. Campus has specific grounds for sports like Ultimate Frisbee along with gym, yoga room & physiotherapy center ensuring student fitness & wellness. 

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.

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.

Yes, Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology is ranked 17th by India Today 2023 under the Architecture category. A few of the important Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Ranks
India Today 2023 under the Architecture category	17
India Today 2022 under the Architecture category	17
India Today 2021 under the Architecture category	18

Yes, Ganpat University is a good university. The university is ranked 102-125 in the Pharmacy category by the NIRF 2025. As per the 2026, placement report, the highest package given to students was INR 15 LPA. The university placements are good. 

Parul University application process is in online mode. Candidates need to login to fill out the application form, upload documents and pay the fees. Check belowthe steps to apply:

1. Go to the official website of Parul University.
2. Click on 'Apply Now' button on the Home page.
3. Fill out the details to get the login credentials.
4. Login to fill out the form.
5. Upload the documents.
6. Pay the fees.

MSU Baroda has all the basic infrastructure to fulfil the academic needs of the students. MSU infrastructure comprises 111 Departments,  14 Faculties,  3 Constituent Colleges and 8 Institutes. MSU Baroda infrastructure also includes separate hostels for boys and girls. In total, there are 16 hostels,  out of which 14 are for boys, and 2 are for girl students. 

VNSGU Veer Narmad South Gujarat University , also known as South Gujarat University, came into existence in 1965. It was established to fulfill the need of having a separate university in South Gujarat. VNGSU is a public-state university. The University has also been re-accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘B+’ in 2022 and is a UGC-recognized university. VNSCGU is popularly known for its UG, PG, and Diploma courses. The flagship course offered at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University BSc and MBA. 

Navrachana University offers UG courses across various streams such as Engineering, Design, Science, Commerce, Architecture, Education, and others. The below-mentioned are Navrachana University undergraduate fees: 

Courses	Fees
BTech	INR 4.6 lakh
BSc	INR 3.5 lakh- 5.5 lakh
BDes	INR 5.6 lakh- 7 lakh
BArch	INR 8 lakh

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. 

Admission to most of the offered courses is merit-based and entrance basis is for a few courses. The university has twenty nine on-campus departments and centres that offers a 39 on-campus UG and PG courses. Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University also accepts national-level entrance exams such as MAT and CMAT for admission.

For the academic year 2025-26, the SVNIT Surat hostel fees ranged between INR 39,160 and INR 55,080. The hostel fees depend on the course and the choice of room students are seeking accommodation for. Students can check out the table below to view the course- and room-wise hostel fees of NIT Surat. 

Type of Accomodation & Course	Hostel Amenities Fund (in INR)	Mess Advance (Per Semester in INR)
Single Seated (B.Tech & M.Sc)	9000	21000
Double Seated (B.Tech & M.Sc)	9000	21000
Mutiple Seated (B.Tech & M.Sc)	9000	21000
Single Seated (M.Tech & Ph.D)	9000	22500
Double Seated (M.Tech & Ph.D)	9000	22500
Multiple Seated (M.Tech & Ph.D)	9000	22500
Single Seated Ph.D (One Semester)	5400	22500
Double Seated Ph.D (One Semester)	5400	22500

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.

Yes, PP Savani University accept JEE Score for admission to its BTech programme. Check the detailed BTech admission criteria of this university below:

Course Name	Eligibility	Selection
BTech	Class 12 with at least 45%* aggregate from a recognised board *Class 12 score will be based on the current eligibility criteria of the university. Candidates are advised to visit the campus in person.	JEE Main / GUJCET

Yes, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology offers scholarships to students belonging to the weaker section of society. Below-mentioned are SVIT Vasad scholarships:

SVIT Vasad Scholarships
Saksham Scholarship	Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojna	Honb. Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme
PRAGATI Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students	Scholarship SC Students/ SC Freeship Card students	Scholarship SEBC/ NTSNT Students
Scholarship ST Students	Poor Student Aid Scholarship	-

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

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.