B.Arch Admission 2026: Registration, Qualification, Selection Process

Updated on May 30, 2025 10:31 IST
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Designing and planning building or other physical structures is the main duty of an architecture. BArch admission is based on both the entrance and Class 12 scores. Candidates who are interested in planning and building or other physical structure. Candidates should pass Class 12 with 50% to be eligbile. Exams are NATA, JEE Main Paper 2, etc. Popular colleges are JMI, IIT Roorkee, etc. The fee can range around approx. INR 2 Lakh to INR 5 Lakh.

B.Arch Eligibility

Candidates should know that eligibility can be different according to the courses. This is why they should check it. Candidates can see the general outline of the eligibility below:

Best B.Arch Colleges Eligibility

Candidates can see the table below:

College/University

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

IIT Roorkee B.Arch

10+2 with a minimum of 75% marks

Exam Accepted: JEE Advanced, AAT

IIT Kharagpur B.Arch

10+2 with a minimum of 75% marks

Exam Accepted: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

SPA Delhi B.Arch

10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks

Exam Accepted: JEE Main

NIT Calicut B.Arch

10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks

Exam Accepted: JEE Main, DASA UG

CEPT University B.Arch

10+2 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST); must qualify for SLAT

General BArch Eligibility

Candidates can see the table below:

Particulars

Details

B Arch Academic Qualifications Criteria

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects

OR

Class 10+3-year Diploma with Mathematics as a compulsory subject

B Arch Marks Criteria

50% marks in aggregate

B Arch Age Criteria

No age limit

B Arch Year of Completion Criteria

JEE Main: Those appearing for the qualifying exam in the present year or who have passed the exam in the previous year or two years ago.
NATA: No such criteria.

BArch Admission Process

Candidates can see the process below:

Through JEE:

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply for JEE Mains online by flling form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

Through NATA:

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply for NATA online by flling form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

BArch Exams

Candidates can see the table below:

B Arch Entrance Exams

BArch Exam Dates

BArch Exam Schedule

CUCET 2026

April, 2026 (Tentative)

CUCET Exam Date 2026

NATA 2026

Apr ' 26 - May ' 26 (Tentative)

NATA Exam Date 2026

CUET 2025

08 May ' 25 - 01 Jun ' 25

CUET Exam Date 2025

JEE MAIN 2026

JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 - Paper 1: Jan '26 (Tentative)

JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 2: Apr '26 (Tentative)

JEE Main Exam Date 2026 

BArch Exam Syllabus

Candidates can see the table below:

Entrance Exam

Syllabus Details

NATA Syllabus

The syllabus for NATA consists of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Aesthetic Sensitivity, Colour Theory, Language and Interpretation, Visual Perception and Cognition, Lateral Thinking and Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Graphics and Imagery. 

JEE Main Syllabus

JEE Main Syllabus includes three subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Physics consists of theory as well as practical components. Chemistry consists of Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Mathematics consists of topics from Class 11th and 12th.

AAT Syllabus

After clearing JEE Advanced, candidates must prepare for various other topics to clear AAT such as Freehand drawing, Geometrical drawing, Three-dimensional perception, Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity, and Architectural Awareness.

BArch Tips

Candidates can check the preparation tips for the exams:

  • Know about the syllabus of the exam
  • Practice from resources
  • Access study materials
  • Learn how to manage time

BArch Colleges

Candidates can see the colleges below:

Top Architecture Colleges in India 2025 Accepting NATA

Top Architecture Colleges in India 2025 Accepting JEE Main

Best BArch Colleges

Candidates can see the list of popular colleges below:

Best BArch Colleges - Govt

Candidates can see the table below:

BArch Government College

BArch Government College Fees

IIT Roorkee - Indian Institute of Technology Admission

10 Lakh

NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology Admission

6.25 Lakh

SPA Delhi - School of Planning and Architecture Admission

2.7 Lakh

IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology Admission

10 Lakh

NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology Admission

6.25 Lakh

Best BArch Colleges - Pvt

Candidates can see the table below:

BArch Private College

BArch Private College Fees

CEPT University Admission

17.44 Lakh

Chandigarh University (CU) Admission

10.54 Lakh

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Admission

13.75 Lakh

LPU - Lovely Professional University Admission

12 Lakh

Birla Institute of Technology Admission

17.3 Lakh

BArch Placement

Candidates can see the table below:

B Arch College Name

Average Package (in INR)

Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design, Symbiosis International

12.5 LPA

ITM University

10.5 LPA

KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

10.2 LPA

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

9.3 LPA

DIT University - Admission Office

7.5 LPA

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Answered a week ago

The BArch course of Canadian University UAE is 5 years. The admission intakes for this course are Fall, Spring, and Summer. This course is accredited by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE. The tuition fee for this course is INR 24 lakh. 

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Chandra Chaudhary

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The total fee for the 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programme at Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture is INR 10.1 Lakh.

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 4 weeks ago

Yes, registration for the Maharashtra B.Arch Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026 ended on 28 July, 2026.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Admissions for the B.Arch 2026-27 academic year at D.Y Patil College of Architecture (Akurdi, Pune) are currently open and ongoing.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

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.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

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

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Graduates can work as licensed architects, urban planners, or interior designers after completing their degree and required registration. Many also pursue specialisations like Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or Environmental Planning through M.Arch programs. 

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Generally, no, since architecture admission requires Mathematics as a compulsory subject in 12th grade. Commerce or Arts students without Maths are usually not eligible for B.Arch programs. 

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, NATA scores do not influence the category structure of tuition fees for BArch programme at VIT Bhopal University. The tuition fee remains the same regardless of entrance exam marks.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The B.Arch fees at VIT Bhopal University are higher than other undergraduate programs like B.Tech primarily due to a longer five-year course duration, specialised design studio infrastructure requirements, and intensive material and software resources.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Yes, the stated tuition fee covers structural classroom and institutional instruction only. Architecture students must plan separate personal budgets for specialised drawing equipment, design software licenses, drafting kits, and academic model-making materials utilized across studio portfolios.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The selection criteria for BArch involves Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 50% marks. Candidate must also have a valid score in NATA entrance exam. The seat allocation is done via ACPC or CEPT University. Canidate must pay the fees before due dates.

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Riya Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates can get admission in BArch at IPS Academy Indore with 60% marks in Class 12. To be eligible for admission, candidates should have passed Class 12 in PCM with at least 45% marks or Diploma with Math as compulsory subject with at leats 45% marks.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

ICFAI Hyderabad accepts valid score of entrance exam such as: JEE Main and NATA. Candidates should have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics, and one approved subject as compulsory subject or Diploma with Mathematics securing at least 45% aggregate in each case.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The total tuition fee of BArch at ICFAI Hyderabad is INR 12.5 lakh. Applicants also need to pay a one-time payment of INR 30,000 at the time of admission. This number is taken from the official sources of college. It can change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

In all 14 BArch students were placed during the Anna University BArch placements 2025. See the table below to know more:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)Placement Statistics (2025)
Total Students776746
Students Placed131214

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Sri University BArch overall tuition fees is INR 7 lakh. The fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure. The fee information is taken from the official/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, students can get admission in Sri University BArch with NATA scores. BArch admission is entrance-based. The final selection is based on academic scores and SSU CET/ NATA/ JEE Main Paper-2. 

 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

To get admission in Sri University BArch, students must meet the eligibility. The basic eligibility criteria required by the university for admission to BArch course is to pass Class 12 from any stream with 50% aggregate. The final selection is based on academic scores and SSU CET/ NATA/ JEE Main Pa

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The admission to 5-year UG level BArch course at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology is merit as well as entrance based. The eligibility criteria require passing class 12 with minimum aggregate of 50% with Mathematics as a main subject.  A valid score in NATA or any other equi

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aaradhy rastogi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

VIT Bhopal BArch overall tuition fees is INR 14.25 lakh. The fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure. The fee information is taken from the official/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

To get admission in BArch at VIT Bhopal, students must meet the eligibility. To be eligible, students must pass 12 or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 45% and 40% for reserved category from a recognised board. The final selection is based on NATA/ JEE Main scores and academic scores. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 2 months ago

Aspirants must pass Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/ Biology/ Technical Vocational Subjects/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Practices/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies to apply for BArch programme at Amity University Raipur.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 months ago

 IIEST Shibpur JEE Main cutoff 2026 was published for admission to the BArch course for different All India and Home State quota categories. The ctoff was out for the first round. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff was 594 for the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) course. So, students

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