BMS School of Architecture

BMS School of Architecture was ranked 7 out of 62 among best institutes of architecture by IIRF 2025 while Nitte School of Architecture was ranked 56. So BMSSA is better ranked by IIRF.

Candidates with GATE rank are preferred for admission in M.Arch in BMS School of Architecture. Others can get admission based on score in Karnataka PG CET. For admission through Management Quota, selection is based on portfolio and performance of candidates in interview.

Qualifying Karnataka PGCET is compulsory for Karnataka domicile students to get admission in M.Arch in BMS School of Architecture. For others, it is not compulsory and they can get admission based on GATE score or through Management Quota.

Candidates who have qualified GATE exam are given preference for admission in M.Arch in BMS School of Architecture. But those who have qualified Karnataka PGCET are also considered for admission.

IIRF has awarded BMS School of Architecture rank 7 among the best Private Architecture Schools in India and rank 4 among the best Private Architecture Schools in Karnataka in 2025.

BMS School of Architecture accepts valid score in GATE exam and PGCET conducted by Karnataka government for admission in M.Arch programme. Qualifying Karnataka PGCET is compulsory for Karnataka domicile students. 

Students who do not have valid scores in accepted entrance exams can get admission through management quota if they qualify eligibility. Selection through management quota is based on portfolio of the candidate and performance in personal interview.

To be eligible for admission in M.Arch in BMS School of Architecture, candidates have to pass in B.Arch or equivalent degree. For Karnataka domicile students, it is compulsory to qualify Karnataka PGCET.

Yes, BMS School of Architecture has NIRF rank. It was ranked 38 in Institutes Architecture and Planning category by NIRF in 2024. The rank improved to 37 in NIRF ranking 2025.