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

Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST
Parul Thapa

Parul ThapaAssistant Manager

What’s new at B Arch? The last date to apply for NATA 2023 has been extended. Candidates can now access the NATA 2023 application form for the second and third tests by May 24 and Jun 27, respectively.

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

Table of contents
  • 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.
10 L
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
22.75 L
4.2

#6 NIRF

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

1 Course
15.3 L
3.1

#11 The Week

B.Arch Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
8 L
3.7

B.Arch Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
25 L
5.0

B.Arch Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
11.83 L
4.0

#38 India Today

1 Course
7.5 L
2.7

#27 The Week

B.Arch Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
6.5 L
4.7

#26 The Week

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).
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 8 hours 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.

R

Riya Gupta

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 5 days ago

No, a student with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) alone is not eligible for B.Arch at ICFAI School of Architecture or most architecture colleges in India. As per the Council of Architecture (CoA) norms, candidates must have studied Mathematics in 10+2 or in a 10+3 Diploma and qualify NATA or JEE

...Read more

M

Mani

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week 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.

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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.

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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.

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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

d

diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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.

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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. 

 

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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

...Read more

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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

...Read more

a

aaradhy rastogi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks 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.

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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. 

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

To apply for the B.Architecture (B.Arch.) programme at Lovely Professional University (LPU), you must have completed 10+2 with at least 50% overall marks, including English, Physics, Mathematics, and one subject from Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, IT, Business Studies, Engineering Graphics, I

...Read more

S

Shilakha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks 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.

N

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 4 weeks 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

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

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

A

Aayush Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

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

M

Manashjyoti Piplani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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

...Read more

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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

...Read more

J

Jagriti Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

NATA is one of the accepting exams for admission in BArch at Sister Nivedita University. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also get admission in BArch based on their JEE Main paper-2 scores. Aspirants must also meet eligibility i.e. Class 12 with PCM with at least 50% aggregate for admiss

...Read more

N

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Yes, Mathematics is compulsory. Students must have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and must have scored at least 50% marks in their qualifying exam. 

T

Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

After completing the BArch course from Aditya College of Art, Architecture, and Design, students can choose so many career options. The career options available for Aditya College of Art, Architecture, and Design BArch graduates are listed below:

  • Architect
  • Urban Planner
  • Interior Designer
  • Landscape Archi

...Read more

A

Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

While completing the application form of the Aditya College of Art, Architecture, and Design for the BArch course, students are required to submit some documents. Applicants should keep these documents handy while form filling. The documents are listed below:

  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Migration certificate
  • ID

...Read more

A

Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The admission to the BArch course at Aditya College of Art, Architecture, and Design is based on entrance. The college accepts JEE Main or NATA exam score to take admission. Students who want to get admission to the course must appear in any of these exams and earn marks as per the cutoff.

A

Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Students who fulfil the eligibility criteria of the Bach course can apply. The eligibility criteria of the Aditya College of Art, Architecture, and Design BArch programme is mentioned below:

  • Passed Class 12 with 50% marks with mathematics as compulsory subject from any recognised board or
  • Completed a

...Read more

A

Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To know which college is good to pursue BArch course between Aditya College of Art, Architecture and Design and Thakur School of Architecture and Planning, students need to compare some components of the same. Candidates can check out the table given below for the comparison:

Particulars

Aditya College of Art, Architecture and Design

Thakur School of Architecture and Planning

Ranking

3.8

4.5

Fees

INR 6.57 lakh

INR 7.32 lakh

Seats

80

120

A

Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The total seat intake for 2026 at Aditya College of Art, Architecture, and Design BArch course is 80. Students who are willing to get a seat at the college must apply through the official page. The last date is in September. The seats are allocated depending on marks obtained in accepted entrance ex

...Read more

A

Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Students who fulfil the eligibility criteria of the BArch course at Aditya College of Art, Architecture, and Design can apply. The basic eligibility criteria of the course are passing Class 12 from any recognised board of education with 50% marks. Also, student who have done a three-year Diploma in

...Read more

A

Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The exact last date for admission to Aditya College of Art, Architecture, and Design BArch course is not revealed by the college. Generally, the admission window closes in September. Students wanting to get admission are suggested to apply for the course prior the last date.

A

Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The application fee for BArch course at Aditya College of Art, Architecture, and Design is INR 2000. This application amount one time payable. Students who are applying for BArch are required to pay this charge to complete the application form. This should be noted that the application fee can not b

...Read more

A

Anjali Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Find insights & recommendations on colleges and exams that you won't find anywhere else

On Shiksha, get access to

  • 66k Colleges
  • 1k Exams
  • 708k Reviews
  • 1850k Answers