B.Arch Courses 2026: Top Specialisations, Eligibility, Fees, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning, Online

Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST
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BArch is one of the popular courses selected by students who wish to know more about the foundations of architecture. Various colleges and platforms offer different types of BArch courses to accommodate the needs of every student. Students can choose their choice of BArch courses ranging from the full-time degree, online, part-time, distance and more. Read to know more about BArch Courses.

Types of BArch Courses

There are various types of BArch courses that the students can pursue according to their eligibility and preference. Since BArch is one of the top courses selected by the students, the courses range from full-time, part-time, and distance to online.

Popular BArch Courses

Among the different types of BArch courses, the full-time BArch degree courses are popular since they delve more deeply into the knowledge of the domain. The students are trained with the academic and practical knowledge required to excel in the subject.

BArch Degree Courses

Some of the full-time BArch degree courses and the colleges offering them are listed in the table given below.

Course Name

Colleges

Bachelor of Architecture

IIT Kharagpur

Bachelor of Architecture

IIT Roorkee

Bachelor of Architecture

IIEST, Shibpur

Bachelor of Architecture

NIT Trichy

Bachelor of Architecture

Jamia Millia Islamia

Bachelor of Architecture

MANIT Bhopal

Bachelor of Architecture

Vellore Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Architecture

NIT Rourkela

Bachelor of Architecture

Jadavpur University

Bachelor of Architecture

SRM University

Distance BArch Courses

Distance courses in BArch are very popular among students. Some of the distance courses are given below.

Course Name

College

Bachelor of Architecture

IGNOU

Part-Time/Short-term BArch Courses

Students can also opt to study BArch as a Part-Time/Short-term course. The list of colleges offering Part-Time/Short-term courses is given below.

Course Name

College

Bachelor of Architecture

Jamia Millia Islamia

Online BArch Courses

The list of popular online courses in BArch is given in the table below

Course Name

Platform

The Architectural Imagination

edX

Sustainable Cities

edX

Sustainability in Architecture

edX

Making Architecture

Coursera

Software Design and Architecture

Coursera

Innovation Through Design

Coursera

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

Following are the most popular B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) Colleges in India. Learn more about these B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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10 LPA

#1 NIRF

2 Courses
6.25 L
4.65 LPA

#2 NIRF

10 L
12.32 LPA

#3 NIRF

1 Course
98.13 K
6 LPA

#5 NIRF

1 Course
6.25 L
5.75 LPA

#4 NIRF

2 Courses
25.4 L
4.2

#6 NIRF

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

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8 L
3.7

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1 Course
7.5 L
2.7

#27 The Week

B.Arch Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
11.83 L
4.0

#38 India Today

1 Course
6.5 L
4.7

#26 The Week

B.Arch Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
8.41 L
4.9

#51 India Today

1 Course
10.5 L
4.2

B.Arch Applications open. Apply Now

Popular B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) Specializations

Following are the most popular B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

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 a week 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 2 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 2 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 9

Answered a month 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 a month 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

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Answered a month 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

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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

Guide-Level 15

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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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 months ago

Placement percentage recorded during Jadavpur University BArch placements 2025 was 100%.

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Aayush Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Median package recorded during Jadavpur University BArch placements 2025 was 6.5 LPA.

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Manashjyoti Piplani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology BArch admissions are entrance-based. To apply, candidates must pass Class 12 examination with 50% in relevant subjects from a recognised board. Candidates are shortlisted for the BArch programme based on entrance scores in SAEEE, followed by counselling

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 2 months ago

There are several reasons to choose Sir J.J College of Architecture for B.Arch course:

  • Good ROI: As per the Shiksha verified reviewer, the college has been rated 4.7/5 for value for money. This means, students cover the cost of studying in this college over the years through good placement opportunit

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