Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) 

at BMS School of Architecture, Yelahanaka

BMS School of Architecture has a total of 40 seats in the M.Arch programme. The school offers seats in M.Arch course based on Karnataka PGCET or GATE score. The first preference is given to candidates with GATE score. Once selected, aspirants need to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the school.

Yes, BMS School of Architecture offers a two-year M.Arch programme approved by Council of Architecture, (CoA), Govt. of Karnataka. The course is offered in affiliation with VTU and is spread across four semesters. The selection to M.Arch course is based on GATE or Karnataka PGCET score. Aspirants who have passed BArch or equivalent exam are eligible to apply for the M.Arch programme.

Yes, BMS School of Architecture considers Karnataka PGCET scores for admission to M.Arch programme. However, the school gives first preference to aspirants with a GATE score followed by PGCET rank holder. For admission under Management Quota, aspirants do not need to pass any of the accepted entrance exam. They are selected based on their performance in portfolio and PI round.

MArch placement rate in 2022 and 2023 was 100% as per NIRF report 2025. In 2024, 3 out of 4 students were placed. For BArch, 70 students were placed and 7 opted for higher studies out of 92 students in 2024. 

Yes, admission to BMS School o Architecture is through CET conducted by Karnataka Governement or COMEDK and NATA for BArch programme. For M.Arch, the selection is based on GATE or Karnataka PGCET scores. The first preference is given to aspirants with a valid GATE score. Besides, aspirants need to pass VRAT conducted VTU for PhD admission.

According to the NIRF report 2025, median package recorded during BArch and MArch placements 2024 was 2.1 LPA and 4 LPA. 3 out 4 students were placed in MArch whereas 70 out of 92 BArch students were placed in 2024.

Candidates need to pass a minimum of Class 12 to apply for UG courses i.e. BArch at BMS School of Architecture. The minimum aggregate required for BArch is 50%. Hence, aspirants with 60% in Class 12 are eligible to apply for admission provided they also fulfil the selection requirements.

The BMS School of Architecture ranking is 37th by NIRF 2026 under the Architecture category. Over the yrs, the ranking has become better for this college. Its rank says a lot about the quality education it provides to students. The college is trying to get ranked under various other categories. 

The BMS School of Architecture faculty is expereinced. They attend the lectures & seminars and this is how they keep themselves updated. There are workshops conducted in the college. These workshops teaches students & faculty the art of learning new things. 

Candidates need to pass a minimum of Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG programmes. Below is course-wise eligibility for BMS School of Architecture: