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Best M Arch Colleges in India: Ranking 2026, Admissions, Courses, Fees, Placements, Cut Off

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IIT Roorkee - Indian Institute of Technology

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₹20 K
₹11 LPA
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IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology

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Q:   How many M.Arch colleges are there in India?
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India is home to 140+ best M.Arch colleges in India of which 90+ colleges are owned privately,  20+ colleges are owned by the government and the rest 1 college is owned by semi-government institutions. MAH MArch CET, GATE, Karnataka PGCET, KCET, CEETA, etc. are the popular entrance exams for admission to best Masters in top Architecture colleges in India. IIT Roorkee, SPA Delhi, NIT Trichy, IIT Kharagpur and CEPT University are the best Architecture colleges in India for M Arch.

Q:   Which is the No.1 M.Arch college in India?
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IIT Roorkee is the top M.Arch college in India according to NIRF under the 'Architecture and Planning' category for the year 2023. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee was established in 1847 and is the seventh IIT recognised as an Institution of National Importance. IIT Roorkee is accredited by NAAC and approved by AICTE and UGC. IIT Roorkee is a public technical research university located in Uttarakhand. IIT Roorkee is the the oldest technical institution in Asia that was given university status in 1949 and has ranked 5 by the NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category. 

Q:   Can I get admission to best M.Arch colleges in India without GATE?
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Yes, you can refer below for the best M Arch colleges in India that accept students without GATE:

College NameTuition FeeEligibility / Exams
JMIINR 1.08 lakhJMI Entrance Exam
CUINR 2.26 lakhCUCET
LPUINR 4.8 lakhLPU NEST
Reva UniversityINR 3.4 lakhKCET, Karnataka PGCET
Thiagarajar College of EngineeringINR 50,000CEETA
Q:   Is it considered expensive to pursue M.Arch in India?
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No, it can be observed that studying M.Arch can be quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 2 lakh, you can refer below for some of them:

College NameTuition FeeEligibility / Exams
Maharishi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic VishwavidyalayaINR 2,000Merit-Based
Jadavpur UniversityINR 9,600GATE, GPAT
IIT Roorkee - Indian Institute of TechnologyINR 20,000GATE
Central University of RajasthanINR 33,880GATE, CCMT
College of Engineering, TrivandrumINR 34,320 GATE

Hope this answered your question!

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Jamia Millia Islamia

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₹1.15 L
₹7.2 LPA
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Rajalakshmi Engineering College

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School of Art and Architecture, Sushant University

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6 Courses
₹1.73 L - 3.4 L
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Q:   What are the top specialisations offered by best M.Arch colleges in India?
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Hi,

You can refer below for the top specialisations that are offered by best M.Arch colleges in India along with the number of colleges that provides this specializations in the table below -

Top SpecialisationsNo. of CollegesPopular Colleges
Urban26SPA Delhi, SPA Bhopal, College of Engineering, etc.
Landscape16SPA Delhi, CEPT University, SPA Bhopal, etc.
Environmental15IIT Kharagpur, College of Engineering, Reva University, etc.
Construction11Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, etc.
Interior Design10Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, CEPT University, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, etc.

Hope this solved your query!!

Q:   How are the placements like for top M.Arch colleges in India?
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Hi, please refer below for the highest placement offered by best M.Arch colleges in India:

College Name

Tuition Fee

Annual Median Package

Balwant Sheth School of Architecture Placement

INR 10.2 lakh

INR 19.2 LPA

College of Engineering, Trivandrum Placement

INR 34,320

INR 12 LPA

College8 School of Architecture and Planning Placement

INR 2.08 lakh

INR 10 LPA

College7 University Placement

INR 4.5 lakh

INR 9.59 LPA

IUL Placement

INR 1.6 Lacs – INR 2.1 lakh

INR 9.3 LPA

Q:   Are there any M.Arch Project Management colleges in India?
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Yes, there are around 4 best M.Arch Project Management colleges in India, please refer below for some of them:

College NameTuition FeeEligibility / Exams
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research InstituteINR 2.2 lakhMerit-Based
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore UniversityINR 1 lakhGATE, Karnataka PGCET
Hiray Group of InstitutesINR 1.02 lakhMAH MArch CET
SJB School of Architecture and PlanningINR 2.08 lakhGATE, Karnataka PGCET
Q:   Are there any part time M.Arch courses in India?
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Yes, there are many M.Arch colleges in India that offer part time M.Arch courses in India:

College NameTuition FeeEligibility / Exams
LPUINR 4.8 lakhLPU NEST
Lovely Professional University, Admission OfficeINR 4.8 lakhLPU NEST
Integral University - IULINR 2.1 lakhIUET
Babu Banarasi Das UniversityINR 1.7 Lacs - INR 2.4 lakhGATE

Hope this answered your question!

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CEPT University

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₹9.39 L
₹7.5 LPA
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SPA Delhi - School of Planning and Architecture

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₹1.8 L
₹8 LPA
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Q:   How can I get admission in M.Arch in School of Planning and Architecture? Is GATE compulsory?
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Admission in PG courses at SPA is granted to candidates who have completed their bachelors degree from relevant fields of study with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC / ST / OBC candidates) in the qualifying degree examination. Candidates will be evaluated in the following five areas as part of the admission procedure: Performance in the qualifying examination, Portfolio of work, Personal Interaction with the program faculty and / or written test. Interest and motivation for the chosen study and Work Experience. A cumulative score obtained from the above five areas will be used to draw up a merit list, based on which candidates will be granted admission into the PG courses. You can opt for either the GATE exams or the CEED exams to gain entry to M.Arch in School of Planning and Architecture. Regards.
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for admission to top M Arch colleges in India?
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In order to get admission to top M Arch Interior Design colleges in India, the entry requirements are best:

  • Candidates need to have completed their Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% of marks in their final exam.
  • Candidates must have appeared and scored at least 50% in their entrance exam are required for admission to this course.
  • Students who have given entrance exams such as the General aptitude test in engineering (GATE) and common entrance exam for design (CEED). Some universities conduct their unique entrance exams which are mandatory for students who are aspiring to get admission. Students should have a good level of knowledge and understanding in reasoning, numerical, and design and aptitude skills in order to get admission to this course.
  • Some Institutes require an aptitude test and an Interview for admission into the Master's Degree in Architecture.
Q:   Can you suggest some popular private M.Arch colleges in India?
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Sure, there are more than 100 private M.Arch colleges in India that are known for their excellent coursework and practical exposure. Some of the best private M.Arch colleges are given below:

Q:   How competitive is it to get hired by top recruiters for M.Arch graduates?
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It is very much competitive to get hired by top recruiters such as Morphogenesis, CP Kukreja, Sanjay Puri Architects, Godrej & Boyce L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji and Tata Projects but not impossible. 

You basically need strong portfolios, specialised skills (like BIM, sustainability), excellent communication, and a standout mentality beyond just grades.

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NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology

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₹1.4 L
₹6 LPA
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MCE - Meenakshi College of Engineering

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₹2.2 L
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MIT School of Architecture, MIT-ADT University

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₹2.44 L
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SPA Bhopal - School of Planning and Architecture

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₹6 LPA
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Chandigarh University (CU)

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Q:   Is work experience compulsory for admission in M.Arch?
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For pursuing M.Arch, students would be expected to show some amount of work during the time of admission. But students are advised to check same with university as every university would have its own unique admission eligibility criteria.

Q:   What is the general qualification for M.Arch?
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For admission into M.Arch, you need to have completed B.Arch and have secured at least 50% marks in graduation

Further, you will have to get excellent marks in entrance exams like NATA, GATE, MAH MArch CET, etc. to get admission to a decent M.Arch college in India.

Hope this helps!

Q:   Is it better to study architecture in India or abroad?
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This is a very personal choice. Both studying architecture in India and abroad have their own unique pros and cons which the candidate must take into consideration before reaching a final decision. The article which are mentioned below provides a critical evaluation of the same -
M.Arch in India 

M.Arch abroad

Q:   What are the entrance exams other than NATA to get admission into M.Arch colleges in India?
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If you want to get admission into M.Arch colleges in India than you can consider the following exams other than NATA:

  • MAH MArch CET
  • GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering),
  • CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design)
  • Karnataka PGCET
  • CEETA
  • KCET
  • CUET-PG

Some colleges also require their own aptitude tests and interviews for postgraduate architecture admissions that basically focuses on design, reasoning, and aptitude skills like JMI Entrance Exam and CUCET etc. 

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Jadavpur University

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₹9.6 K
₹9 LPA
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Amity University, Noida

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₹3.2 L
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CEPT University

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₹9.39 L
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur

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SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture

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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

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OmDayal Group of Institutions

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BMS College of Architecture

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₹4.8 LPA
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LPU - Lovely Professional University

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OmDayal Group of Institutions, Kolkata

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Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture

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Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

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₹2.52 L
₹4.6 LPA
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School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University

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₹50 K
₹4.8 LPA
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Nirma University

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₹4.5 L
₹9.59 LPA
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Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology

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₹1.9 L
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Lovely Professional University, Admission Office

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₹3.2 L
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NIT Hamirpur - National Institute of Technology

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₹2.68 L
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Ramaiah Institute of Technology

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₹2.85 L
₹3.6 LPA
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Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

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₹2.2 L
₹7.4 LPA
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REVA University

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