Architecture

Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture is a better option.

Don't choose on the basis of state but go for a good college irrespective of the states and also apart from Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Yes, there is a provision for lateral entry. You can appear for LEET examination or take admission in the second year on the basis of your percentage of Diploma.

The procedure of normalization of NATA-2016 score will be put on NATA web site in due course of time. An attempt will be made to normalise (with respect to NATA-2017) the score of NATA-2016 qualified candidates seeking admission in the session 2017-18 in order to specify their position in order of merit for counseling purposes. Such guidelines would be based on statistical analysis and the Councils decision would be final in this regard.

Follow the link and decide
https://www.shiksha.com/college/apex-group-of-institutions-jaipur-35725/reviews

Please specify the college. You are looking for as cut-off varies from college to college and also for which exam you have appeared in.

It's a decent college with average placements but to know the exact scenario for faculty and placements get in touch with the current students through social media or in person
Follow the link below for details:
https://www.shiksha.com/college/meenakshi-college-of-engineering-k-k-nagar-chennai-37494

Please specify the exam name that you have appeared in.

Check through the predictor below :
https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/resources/mhcet-college-predictor

Appear for LEET examination or approach any college that takes admission on the basis of the Diploma percentage and directly into the second year of engineering.