B.Arch Scope: Salary, Job Roles, Career after B.Arch

Updated on Feb 13, 2025 11:00 IST

Planning and creating designs for building or any physical structure is the dusty of an architect. Popular jobs are Architectural Designer, Project Architect, Urban Planner, Principal Architect, Architect Trainee, etc. Salary that a graduate can earn is INR 5 - 7 Lakh (entry-level), INR 9-13 Lakh (mid-level) and INR 13-20 Lakh (senior-level). Popular recruiters are Architect Hafeez Contractor, Google, Gaursons India, IBM, RSP Architects Ltd, etc.

Top Careers in BArch

Candidates can see the job profiles that candidates can go for below:

Job Profiles Job Description Average CTC 
Architect Architects plan and design homes, offices, and other structures. They collaborate with clients to comprehend their requirements and create ideas that satisfy those requirements, taking into account elements like cost, sustainability, and building codes.  7- 10 LPA
Project Assistant Manager Project assistant managers support project managers with a range of duties, including planning the schedule, creating the budget, and liaising with subcontractors. 10-12 LPA
Architectural Assistant Architectural assistants aid architects with putting out plans, building models, and doing research. Additionally, they could consult with clients to learn more about their requirements and preferences. 6- 8 LPA
Building Contractor The construction of buildings and other structures is overseen by building contractors. They guarantee that the projects are finished on schedule and under budget, and they collaborate with architects, engineers, and other experts. 10- 15 LPA
Architectural Designer Building design's aesthetic components are handled by architects. They provide thoughts and drawings for a project's general aesthetic. 8- 10 LPA
Architecture Engineer The technical facets of building design are the primary emphasis of architecture engineers. They collaborate with architects to make sure that structures are sound structurally and adhere to all relevant building codes. 10 -12 LPA
Landscape Architect Parks, gardens, and playgrounds are created by landscape architects. They design settings that are both attractive and practical by taking into account elements like climate, plant life, and human needs. 7- 10 LPA

Note - The salary is taken by Ambitionbox.com.

B.Arch Course Scope in India: Jobs, Salary and Further Education

Candidates can see the table below:

Industry/Sector

Description

Job Roles

Architecture & Urban Planning

Core industry focusing on designing buildings, urban spaces, and landscapes.

Architect, Urban Planner, Landscape Architect

Interior Design

Specializes in enhancing interior spaces for aesthetics and functionality.

Interior Designer, Space Planner, Exhibition Designer

Construction & Real Estate

Involves planning, developing, and managing residential/commercial projects.

Project Manager, Site Architect, Building Information Modeling (BIM) Specialist

Sustainable Design & Green Building

Focuses on eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and sustainable architecture.

Sustainability Consultant, Green Building Designer, Environmental Planner

Heritage & Conservation

Works on preserving and restoring historic buildings and cultural sites.

Conservation Architect, Heritage Consultant, Restoration Specialist

Set Design & Production Design

Involves designing film, TV, and theater sets for storytelling.

Set Designer, Production Designer, Art Director

Furniture & Product Design

Creating custom furniture and architectural products for various needs.

Furniture Designer, Industrial Designer, Retail Space Designer

Graphic & Visualization Design

Specializes in architectural visualization, 3D modeling, and branding.

3D Visualizer, Graphic Designer, Architectural Illustrator

Academic & Research

Focuses on teaching, research, and innovation in architecture.

Professor, Researcher, Design Thinking Consultant

Government & Public Sector

Works with government bodies on infrastructure, town planning, and policies.

Town Planner, Municipal Architect, Housing Development Officer

Technology & Digital Design

Involves using computational design, AI, and VR/AR in architecture.

Computational Designer, Parametric Designer, Digital Fabrication Expert

Real Estate & Facility Management

Focuses on managing and optimizing built environments.

Real Estate Consultant, Facility Manager, Property Developer

Entrepreneurship & Startups

Involves starting independent architectural, design, or tech-based ventures.

Design Entrepreneur, Modular Housing Developer, Architectural Consultant

Courses after B.Arch Course 

Candidates can see the table below:

Course

Description

M.Arch (Master of Architecture)

Advanced studies in architecture with specializations like Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or Sustainable Architecture.

M.Plan (Master of Planning)

Focuses on urban, regional, environmental, transport, or housing planning. Ideal for those interested in city development and infrastructure.

MBA in Construction Management/Real Estate

Combines business and management skills with real estate, infrastructure, and construction project management.

MBA in Project Management

Helps in handling large-scale architectural, real estate, and infrastructure projects with managerial efficiency.

M.Des (Master of Design)

Specializes in design fields like Industrial Design, Interior Design, Product Design, and Sustainable Design.

M.Tech in Building Engineering & Construction Management

Integrates architecture with engineering to improve construction techniques and building technologies.

PG Diploma in Sustainable Architecture

Provides expertise in green building design, energy-efficient architecture, and environmental planning.

PG Diploma in Urban Design

Focuses on planning and designing urban spaces, considering aesthetics, sustainability, and public needs.

PG Diploma in Heritage Conservation

Specializes in restoring, preserving, and managing historical buildings and sites.

PG Diploma in Digital Architecture

Covers computational design, parametric architecture, and the use of AI/VR in architecture.

Master’s in Interior Design

Advanced study in designing interior spaces, furniture, and user-centric design.

Master’s in Landscape Architecture

Focuses on designing outdoor spaces, parks, and sustainable landscapes.

Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning

Covers city planning, infrastructure development, and smart city concepts.

Certification in BIM (Building Information Modeling)

Provides expertise in digital tools like Revit and ArchiCAD for efficient building design and management.

Certification in Parametric Design

Specializes in computational and algorithm-based design techniques used in modern architecture.

Certification in Architectural Visualization (3D & VR)

Teaches 3D modeling, rendering, and virtual reality applications for architecture.

LLM in Environmental Law

Suitable for those interested in legal aspects of architecture, environmental policies, and urban regulations.

Top Recruiters for BArch Students

Candidates can see the table below:

Top Recruiters for BArch Graduates
Real estate developers Construction companies
Government agencies Colleges and Universities
Architecture and design firms Research and development firms
Urban planning firms Media and publishing

Candidates can see the list for each sector below:

Architecture and Design Firms
HAFEZ Consulting Group Space Matrix Perkins+Will
RSP Design Consultants AECOM Jacobs
Government Agencies
CPWD HUDCO NBCC
PWD TCPO NIUA
Urban Planning Firms
OasisDesigns Shilpa Architects RMA Architects
Mott MacDonald WSP HCP Design, Planning and Management
Media and Publishing Companies
Design Matrix Architectural Digest India The Indian Architect
Architecture + Design Home Review Habitat
Real Estate Developers
Godrej Properties Lodha Group Brigade Group
DLF Oberoi Realty Prestige Estates Projects

Top BArch College for Placements

Candidates can see the table below:

Institute Average Annual Salary 
Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute 9.2 LPA
GGSIPU 8.35 LPA
IIT Kharagpur 12.62 LPA
IIT Roorkee 10 LPA
LPU Jalandhar 7 LPA
NIT Patna 6.5 LPA
NIT Rourkela 6 LPA
SPA Delhi 6 LPA
SPA Vijayawada 4.65 LPA
VNIT Nagpur 6 LPA

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

Table of contents
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  • Popular Private B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) Colleges in India
  • Popular B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) Colleges in India

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#5 NIRF

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#6 NIRF

Popular Private B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) Colleges in India

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Popular B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) Specializations

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Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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Answered 5 days ago

No, studying BArch at Faculty of Architecture and Planning AKTU can be said to be quite affordable as the institute and its constituting university ensures affordable education to its students with reasonable fee and course requirements.

The BArch fees at FOAP AKTU typically ranges around INR 4.3 Lak

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Chikat Marchang

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ndus University NATA cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the BArch course for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota. For the General HS quota, the last round cutoff was 11431. On the other hand, for the General AI quota, the cutoff was 21182 in the last round.

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

VNSGU Surat accepts the NATA cutoff results for admission to the BArch course. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks for various categories under both the All India and Home State quotas. 

According to the VNSGU Surat NATA cutoff 2024, the last round cutoff for the General

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

VNSGU Surat BArch cutoff 2023 was published based on the GUJCET entrance examination results. The cutoff was released for various categories under the All India and the Home State quota.

For the PWD category students under the All India quota, the cutoff in the last round was 20173, meaning that this

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

The VNSGU Surat GUJCET cutoff 2023 was released for admission to the BArch course for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota. 

For the General HS category, the cutoff for the BArch course ranged from 10373 in the first round to 10365 in the last round. Please note that this

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The placement rate recorded during NIT Patna BArch placements 2025 was 73%.

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Satyendra Rai

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

BArch placement highlights of 2025 are mentioned below: 

Particulars

BArch Placement Statistics 2025

the highest package

INR 3.96 LPA

Average package

INR 3.96 LPA

Median package

INR 3.96 LPA

Placement rate

73%

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Nishtha Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks ago

After completing the B.Arch  course you may work under any firms and you may also start your own firm. If u go for higher degree then you may also join teaching profession as guest faculty . Or there are many vacancy for nagar nigam architect and so on through bpsc and upsc. 

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Puja Chaurasia

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The HNGU NATA Cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the BArch course for both the AI and HS quota. As per the HNGU Cutoff 2024 for the General AI category, the cutoff in the last round was 31049.

On the other hand for the General HS category, the last round cutoff was 11429 for the same course. C

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

HNGU accepts the GUJCET entrance exams for admission to the UG-level BArch course. According to the HNGU GUJCET Cutoff 2024, the admission to the BArch course was capped in the last round at 32061 rank for the General category students under the All India quota. The cutoff for the same course in 202

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

HNGU JEE Main cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the BArch course. According to the cutoff in the first and last round for the General AI category, the ranks were 32061. BArch course is the only course offered by this university at the bachelor's level via the JEE Main exam. Students who want

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates must pass Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/ Biology to apply for BArch programme at SAGE University Indore. Aspirants who have passed a three-year Diploma examination after Class 12 with Mathematics as a compulsory subject can also apply.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Bhumika Jain

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Answered a month ago

Yes, you can get admission in Biyani Group of Colleges BArch with 65% in Class 12. The basic eligibility requires students to score a minimum aggregate of 50% in Class 12 with PCM subjects. Hence, 65% makes you eligible to apply. Final selection however, will be made after the selection rounds are

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Anangsha Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

REVA University BArch Cutoff 2025 is applicable for admission to the BArch programme. According to the BArch Cutoff 2024, the General category students under the All India quota had a cutoff of 472 for admission as per the last round closing ranks. The REVA university accepts the COMEDK BArch Cutoff

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a month ago

Gor admission to the top BArch courses in India, Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one optional subject like in Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, etc., securing at least 50% aggregate marks

Candidates must have passed NATA or JE

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture, Chitkara University BArch placement report is not out as of yet. Check out the overall Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture, Chitkara University placements given below: 

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest Package 

INR 40 LPA

Average Package 

INR 8.5 LPA

Placement Rate 

90%

The placement details are taken from the Shiksha's review section. 

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates must complete Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects/ Business Studies/ Information Practices/ IT/ Engineering/ Graphics/ Computer Science or pass 3 year Diploma examination after Class 10 with at least 45% aggregate with Mathematics as a

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a month ago

Aspirants must complete Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum of 50% aggregate to apply for BArch programme at Sri University. Candidates must also have NATA, JEE Main Paper-2 or SSU CET scores for admission to BArch.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a month ago

Parul University offers good placements to its BArch students annually. Tabulated below are the key highlights of Parul University BArch placements 2025:

ParticularsStatistics (2025)
the highest SalaryINR 12 LPA
Average SalaryINR 5 LPA
Companies Visited50+

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Shoaib Mehdi

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Answered a month ago

Both are different paths that are just interlinked at some point. Choosing between a B.Arch which is also known as Bachelor of Architecture and a B.Planning aka Bachelor of Planning depends on your career goals, strengths. 

B.Arch basically deals with individual buildings and the environment around i

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Abhishek Arora

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Answered a month ago

The Dev Bhoomi School of Architecture and Design BArch placement report has not been released as of yet. Refer to the overall Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University placements 2025 given below: 

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Placement Statistics (2025) 

the highest package

INR 43 LPA

Placement rate

80%

Top Recruiters

850+

Total Offers

15500+

 

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Faculty of Architecture AKTU has a total seat intake of 80 for the BArch programme every year. Though this number may increase or decrease depending on the college/university council as well as other supervisory bodies such as the UGC. Students are selected for these seats based on entrance exam sco

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Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The following documents are required during Faculty of Architecture AKTU admissions for BArch course:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 Marksheet
  • Class 10 and Class 12 Certificate
  • UPTAC Final Allotment letter
  • UPTAC Fee Receipt
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Caste and Income Certificate (if applicable)
  • TC/Migration Certificate
  • Anti Raggi

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Chikat Marchang

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Answered a month ago

For BArch admission to Faculty of Architecture AKTU students are selected based on entrance exams scores such as NATA, JEE Main, UPTAC, CUET, etc. Students are eligible for this selection process as long as they meet the requirement of having passed Class 10 and Class 12 boards with a minimum 50% ag

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Chikat Marchang

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Answered a month ago

Yes, BArch is available to students studying at Faculty of Architecture AKTU. Interested students will find this course to be Faculty of Architecture UPTU's flagship programme with total course fees of INR 4.3 Lakhs. Students can apply for BArch as long as they meet the eligibility of having passed

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Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To study BArch from Faculty of Architecture AKTU students must meet the eligibility requirement of having passed Class 10 and Class 12 boards with a minimum 50% aggregate score in PCM subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Maths) while admissions depend on entrance exam scores such as NATA, JEE Main, UPTA

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Chikat Marchang

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Answered a month ago

Panjab University JAC Chandigarh Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BArch course for various categories and rounds for students under the All India and Home State quota. The JAC Chandigarh Cutoff 2025 for the General category candidates under the All India quota was 216 in the last round

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a month ago

The ranking trend for Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture B.Arch courses is currently unknown. The rankings for th B.Arch course are not available for several past years from ranking bodies. The NIRF ranks for the year 2023 and 2024 are available which show a decrease in rank between years.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a month ago

Yes, the Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture B.Arch admissions for the year 2026 are open. Applying for B.Arch courses require candidates to visit the website of Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture and register themselves over there. This gives them access to the application form f

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Saurabh Khanduri

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