Sir M.V. School of Architecture: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements

Sir M.V. School of Architecture does accept the scores of NATA for admission to the BArch course. However, this is not the only entrance exam that the institute accepts for admission to BArch courses. For the selection process, the institute also accepts the relevant scores of KCET/ COMEDK. In addition, the institute also offers seats through management quota, according to the guidelines by VTU.  

After completing the application submission process, candidates will have to make the payment of the prescribed NATA application fee for enrollment in BArch course at Sir M.V. School of Architecture. The application fee can be paid using Netbanking/ Credit Cards/ ICICI Isure Bank Challan.

Note: Candidates need to download the prefilled registration form and procure the necessary registration documents. They would also be required to select a test centre from the official website at a location convenient to the candidate. Approach the test center for an appointment for NATA. After this, procure the receipt cum appointment voucher from the test center and take the exam on the scheduled date.

Bachelor of Architecture, or BArch for short, is a five-year undergraduate programme at Sir M.V. School of Architecture that teaches students how to design and construct buildings as well as practice architecture in the real world. The table below provides the average salary ranges for several employment positions for BArch graduates:

Yes, Mathematics in Class 12 is compulsory to get admissions into the BArch course at Sir M.V. School of Architecture. The minimum eligibility criteria required by the institute to get admissions into the BArch course is that candidates must complete their Class 12 from PCM with 50%/ Diploma after Class 12 with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for reserved category candidates).

It is tough to compare which institution is easier to get admissions into for the BArch course among BMS College of Architecture and Sir M.V. School of Architecture. Because the eligibility requirements for admission to this course are almost the same, in which firstly, candidates are required to complete their Class 12 from the Science stream with an aggregate of 50%. Moreover, the selection process is based on candidates' achieved scores in KCET/NATA/COMEDK BArch. 

The tuition fee for BArch courses at MV School of Architecture is INR 5.2 lakh, and the tuition fee for BArch at RV College of Architecture is INR 14.1 lakh. Conclusively, the tuition fees of M.V. School of Architecture are more affordable than R.V. College of Architecture.  However, the fee structure can be only one component that candidates consider while comparing these colleges but several factors can be taken into account while choosing the best college, such as placement packages, seats, ranking of that particular institute, affiliation, accreditation, etc. 

Yes, Sir M.V. School of Architecture does offer scholarships to BArch students on the basis of their achieved scores in NATA or on the basis of Class 12 scores. If a candidate has secured marks between 170 and 200, they will get a 25% concession on their tuition fee. In the same way, if they have achieved a score between 120 and 171,   they will get a 20% concession on their tuition fee.  

To get a seat in the BArch course at M.V. School of Architecture, candidates are required to follow multiple steps, such as completing the eligibility criteria, appearing for the entrance examination, completing the application form, etc. Check out the detailed process below: 

• The selection criteria for admission to the BArch programme at Sir M.V. School of Architecture primarily involve NATA/ COMEDK UGET BArch/ KCET. Applicants are required to appear for any of the entrance examination. The scores obtained in these exams play a significant role in the admission process.  Additionally, the institute also offers admissions to BArch courses through a management quota. 

The first year of the UG course is divided into two semesters. Aspirants have to appear for the exams semesterly and clear them to pass the course. The subjects included in the Sir M.V. School of Architecture BArch course for the very first semester are:

• Architectural Design-I
• Materials & Methods in
  Building Construction-I
• Architectural Graphics-I
•  History of Architecture-I
• Basic Design & Visual Arts
• Model Making Workshop
• Innovation and Design Thinking
•  Communicative English

Currently, Sir M.V. School of Architecte has not released the cutoff for the M.Tech course 2025 on the basis of NATA/ KCET/ COMEDK BArch ranks/scores. However, to get an idea about the competitiveness of the cutoff in the previous years, candidates can check the below table: 

While preparing the cutoff for the Sir M.V. School of Architecture BArch course, the authorities will consider examination and admission-related factors. The listed factors will be checked and considered by the authorities while determining the cutoff of Sir M.V. School of Architecture—previous years' cutoff trends, difficulty level of exam, total number of qualified candidates, total number of candidates applying for a specific course or institute, number of seats available for admission, etc. After checking all of these factors, the authorities will prepare the Sir M.V. SOA NATA/ KCET/ COMEDK cutoff for BArch admission.

Yes, primarily BArch admissions at Sir M.V. School of Architecture are entrance-based. The institute accepts the scores of KCET/NATA/COMEDK for admissions. However, the university also guarantees admissions to the students through a management quota. These quota guidelines are from VTU. Hence, if a candidate is planning to get enrolled in the BArch course, they can read more about the management quota through the official website of the institute/affiliated university. 

At the time of filling out the application form for the BArch course at Sir M.V. School of Architecture, and at the time of appearing at the institute. Candidates are required to upload a soft copy of documents or might need to submit a hard copy of some of the documents at Sir M.V. School of Architecture's campus. The names of the required documents are: 

• Class 10 and 12 Marksheet
• CET/COMED-K Allotment letter/ NATA Score Card
• Transfer Certificate
• Certificates about any reservation
• Study Certificate/ Migration Certificate  (if the student is from another university)
• Caste Certificate
• Eligibility Certificate from VTU (If the student is from outside the Karnataka State)
• Four Stamp size and Passport size photographs.

The institute has opened its application portal for the academic batch of 2025. Therefore, candidates who qualify for the basic eligibility criteria according to the BArch course can apply for the course and fill out the further application form for the course through the official website of the Sir M.V. School of Architecture.

Direct admissions to the BArch course at Sir M.V. School of Architecture are not explicitly mentioned on the official website of the institute. However, the institute offers admission to BArch courses through the Management Quota. 
Therefore, candidates can get admissions to BArch courses at Sir M.V. School of Architecture through management quota. For this quota, the institute follows the guidelines by Visvesvaraya Technological University. 

The fee structure for the BArch course at Sir M.V. School of Architecture varies for regular candidates and for students who have taken admission through the Management Quota. Moreover, the total fee for the BArch course includes several components, such as the tuition fee and other one-time charges. The total tuition fee for the course is INR 5.2 lakh. 

The essential eligibility requirement for admissions to the BArch course at Sir M.V. School of Architecture is candidates must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for reserved category candidates). Moreover, candidates who have completed a Diploma after Class 12 with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% can also apply. 

For the selection process, Sir M.V. School of Architecture accepts the relevant scores of KCET/ NATA/ COMEDK. In addition, the institute also offers seats through management quota, according to the guidelines by VTU.