Architecture & Planning Colleges in Hyderabad - 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.

Median salary of B.Arch course is INR 360,000 as per the reports/data available.

MBA and BTech at Woxsen University are amongst the most expensive course with total tuition fees of INR 12.75 lakh - INR 13.3 lakh and INR 13.35 lakh respectively. The below is the Woxsen University fee details for some courses:

 NIRF ranking 2026 have not been released yet and will be updated once they are officially announced. Hyderabad University NIRF rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category	University of Hyderabad Rankings
NIRF 2025	University	18
NIRF 2025	Business & Management Studies	26
NIRF 2025	Research Institutions	32
NIRF 2025	Science	48
NIRF 2025	BTech	74
NIRF 2025	MBA/PGDM	101-125

JNAFAU SPA - School of Planning and Architecture has been rated 3.4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

The overall average package for Mahindra University is yet to be released. The table below states more about the average packages at Mahindra Univesrity:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Average Package	INR 11.25 LPA
Average Package (Top 25%)	INR 15 LPA
Average Package (Top 50%)	INR 13 LPA

BFA course in Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University is the best course. It offers 9 specialisations in Diploma course itself and 8 certification programs. It also provides college placements with a good enough package. The course fee is INR 5800 in the first year.

As per the NIRF Rankings 2025, the university is ranked 88 under the University category. Additionally, under the Engineering Category, GITAM School of Technology was ranked #101-150. 

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

GITAM School of Architecture Hyderabad students can apply for need-based scholarship only if they meet the below criteria:

Tier A: (programme fee equal or more than INR 2 lakh/ year), family come less than INR 12 lakh/ year

Tier B: (programme fee equal or more than INR 2 lakh/ year), family come less than INR 8 lakh/ year

Sri Venkateswara College of Architecture has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute offers great infrastructure with facilities such as Labs, Library to students. Sri Venkateswara College of Architecture has also been rated 4.5 for Campuslife.

Vaishnavi School of Architecture And Planning has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute offers great infrastructure with facilities such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. Vaishnavi School of Architecture And Planning has also been rated 4.1 for Campuslife.

Ashoka School of Planning and Architecture has been rated 5 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute offers great infrastructure with facilities such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. Ashoka School of Planning and Architecture has also been rated 4.5 for Campuslife.

Kamla Nehru Polytechnic College, Hyderabad provides programmes including UG Diploma, After 10th Diploma, D.Pharma in streams such as Accounting & Commerce, Architecture & Planning, Engineering, Science, Medicine & Health Sciences, Hospitality & Travel, Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Apparel Design.

Lakhotia College of Design provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

Amity University, Hyderabad, is considered to be expensive due to its private ownership, high-quality infrastructure, and career-focused education with placement opportunities. The university offers UG and PG programmes across various streams such as Engineering, Management, Computer Application, and others. The fee structure of the programme ranges between INR 2.88 lakh- INR 15.28 lakh. The fee structure includes tuition fee, security fee, caution fee, and others. 

Aurora's Design Institute has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Arch	Candidate who have passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Institute/ University can also apply. Candidates appearing for 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA-2023.

Yes, Aesthetic of Interiors Academy can be considered as a good institute. Also, considering an institute as good depends on individual experiences. Aesthetic of Interiors Academy Hyderabad is a member of the Indian Institute of Interior Design (IIID). AIA achieved the Telangana Business Award 2023 as Best Designer and Architecture Academy. In terms of placement, the institute offers 100% placement assistance with top recruiters such as Kiwo, Livspace, HomeLane, etc.

Institute has good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

Sanjay Gandhi Government Polytechnic College has been rated 4.1 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.

Smt Durgabai Deshmukh Government Women's Technology Training Institute offers various courses like UG Diploma, After 10th Diploma in Architecture & Planning, Engineering stream. Smt Durgabai Deshmukh Government Women's Technology Training Institute has specializations such as Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Creative Mentors Animation and Gaming College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.
Certificate	Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.
B.A.	Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.
B.Sc.	Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.

The institute offers a PGDM-Agri Business Management course at the PG level. Apart from the PGDM programme, the institute also offers certificate courses. The candidate must complete a test to assess their agri-business awareness followed by PI. Applicants must have appeared for one of the following entrance exams: CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, or XAT.

Maestro School of Planning and Architecture, Hyderabad has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Arch	Candidate who have passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Institute/ University can also apply. Candidates appearing for 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA-2023.