Best Architecture Colleges In India

The design and construction of spaces that mirror societal aspirations, requirements and cultural values is the art and science of architecture. It is a discipline that blends technical know-how with artistic imagination to produce settings and buildings that are both visually beautiful and useful. It is the responsibility of architects to design buildings that inspire people who interact with them, blend in with their environment and fulfill their intended function. Architects are crucial in forming the built environment, from creating famous landmarks to reshaping metropolitan environments.

There are about 35+ top Architecture colleges in India. Of these, 20 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and 16 colleges are privately owned. NATA, JEE Mains, DASA UG, etc. are some of the accepted entrance exams in most of the best Architecture colleges in India. Some popular colleges include IIT Roorkee, NIT Calicut, IIT Kharagpur, NIT Trichy, SPA Delhi, CEPT University, NIT Rourkela, IIEST Shibpur, and many others.

Top Architecture Colleges in India: Highlights 2025

Please refer to the table below for the various parameters and statistics for the best college for Architecture in India:

Particulars	Parameters/Statistics
No. of Colleges	35+ colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 2 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 2 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 2 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 4 colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 25 colleges
Top Architecture Colleges in India	IIT Roorkee, NIT Calicut, IIT Kharagpur, NIT Trichy, SPA Delhi, CEPT University, NIT Rourkela, IIEST Shibpur, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	NATA, JEE Main, DASA UG, JEE Advanced, AAT, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Top Architecture Colleges in India: The Week Ranking 2025

The top 10 Architecture colleges in India, according to the list released by The Week for the year 2025, are listed in the table below.

College Name	The Week 2025 Ranking
IIT Roorkee – Indian Institute of Technology	2
Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia	3
SPA Vijayawada – School of Planning and Architecture	5
SPA Bhopal – School of Planning and Architecture	6
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal Academy of Higher Education	7
University of Mysore	8
Faculty of Architecture – Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University	9
Amity University, Noida	11
BMS College of Architecture	12
RV College of Architecture	14

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official websites of the ranking bodies.

Top Architecture Colleges in India: Admissions 2025

Candidates can pursue degree and diploma Architecture courses at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. Please refer below for the basic eligibility criteria that are followed by the best Architecture college in India:

Bachelor’s in Architecture (BArch) Eligibility Criteria

Students should have completed Class 12 from a recognized board.
Should have secured a minimum of 60% (75% in some colleges) in their Class 12 examination.
Students should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in 10+2th standard.

Master’s in Architecture (M.Arch) Eligibility Criteria

Should have completed a BArch from a well-known institute.
Minimum first-class marks (60%) or distinction should have been secured during graduation.

Diploma in Architecture Eligibility Criteria

Students should have completed their Class 10 from a recognized board.
Should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 10

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Cost of Studying at Top Architecture Colleges in India

It is estimated that studying Architecture at top colleges in India for Architecture is expensive. Most of the colleges have a fee of more than INR 5 Lakh. The table below bifurcates the top Architecture colleges in India, based on their annual fee:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
Less than INR 1 Lakh	2 colleges	Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics JMI, College of Engineering Trivandrum
INR 1-2 Lakh	3 colleges	Chandigarh College of Architecture
INR 2-3 Lakh	2 colleges	SPA Delhi, SPA Bhopal, SPA Vijaywada
INR 3-5 Lakh	4 colleges	BMS College of Architecture, Ramaiah Institute of Technology
More than INR 5 Lakh	24 colleges	IIT Roorkee, NIT Calicut, IIT Kharagpur, NIT Trichy, etc.

Top Low-Cost Architecture Colleges in India

Here is a list of some of the most affordable Architecture colleges in India, along with their average course fees:

College Name	Average Course Fees
Jamia Millia Islamia Fees	INR 80,750
College of Engineering, Trivandrum Fees	INR 43,250
Chandigarh College of Architecture Fees	INR 1.00 Lakh
Nirma University Fees	INR 1.38 Lakh
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Fees	INR 1.54 Lakh