Architecture

Qualifying NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is mandatory to be eligible for B.Arch. Also students must have a minimum aggregate of 50% in their class 10+2 with subjects physics, chemistry and mathematics.

Pillai HOC College of Architecture can be considered as a good college for BArch. The college offers BArch course in affiliation with University of Mumbai. Additionally, it is accredited by NAAC with an A grade and AICTE. The College is also approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) and recognised by the Government of Maharashtra and DTE, Maharashtra. PHCOA Khalapur has a well-equipped campus, experienced faculty and several industry connections. Candidates must visit the official website or campus to know more about the course and college.

Pillai HOC College of Architecture offers one course, namely BArch. The total tuition fee for the same is INR 92K. Additionally, the annual hostel fees is around INR 1.22 Lacs. Students must note that the total fee charged by PHCOA for BArch can include multiple components, such as tuition fees, security deposit, and mess fees. Some of these components, such as the security fee, and application fee are one-time chargeable. 

Rathinam School of Architecture is an institution established by an elite panel of practitioners and academicians to redefine learning and set new standards in Architectural education, design, research, and scholarship to create an engagement between academia, research, and industry. The institute appoints well-trained and expert faculty members. Rathinam School of Architecture admission is based on entrance exams. 

Rathinam School of Architecture fee for B.Arch is INR 2.5 Lacs for 5 years. The total fee comprises various components, such as caution deposit, tuition fee, exam fee, hostel fee, etc. Some of the fee components, such as caution deposit are paid once at the time of admission.

Pillai HOC College of Architecture offers only one course of BArch for a duration of five years. As per the official sources, the course fee is INR 92,000. Apart from the tuition fee, candidates must also pay for other fee components at the time of admission. Candidates are requested to visit the official website for a detailed Pillai HOC College of Architecture fee structure.

Yes, You can work as an architect, architectural assistant, architectural historian/journalist, project assistant manager, architectural designer, architect-engineer, building contractor, or an interior designer after completing your B.Arch course.

Compared to B.Tech, Arch is far more difficult but provides with competitive remuneration. Only those with strong physical stamina, patience, responsibility, creative thinking, and sketching abilities should pursue a degree in architecture.

India is home to around 20+ government top colleges for Architecture in India. Some of them are mentioned below with their average course fees and NIRF ranking for 2025:

Source: Official site and may vary.

The table below shows the top Architecture colleges accepting NATA scores in India along with their tuition fees:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.