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Top Architecture Colleges in Delhi/NCR 2025
1. SPA Delhi - School of Planning and Architecture
3. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
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FAQs
Q. How many top-ranked architecture colleges in India?
A. There are around 860 Architecture colleges in India that offer these courses in full-time, part-time, distance-learning, virtual classroom and online mode of study. These colleges provide degree, diploma and certificate courses. Out of these, the top 29 Architecture colleges in India ranked by NIRF offer degree courses in a full-time mode of study. Among these, 17 are Public and the rest 12 are Private.
Q. What is the eligibility criteria for top architecture colleges in India?
A. Candidates can pursue degree and diploma Architecture courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels.
- Degree Architecture courses:Candidates can pursue a BArch or M. Arch degree or PhD at UG, PG and doctorate levels.
- Diploma Architecture courses:Diploma course is a three years Architecture programme which can be pursued after passing Class 10 with at least 55% aggregate score.
Q. Which are the best top government architecture colleges in India?
A. The best top government architecture colleges in India are listed below with total course fee:
|
Public Colleges |
Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
|
IIT Roorkee |
INR 10 lakh |
|
NIT Calicut |
INR 6.25 lakh |
|
IIT Kharagpur |
INR 10 lakh |
Q. Which college has the highest placement for architecture in India?
A. The college has the highest placement for architecture in India with their annual salary package are listed below along with their total course fee and average salary package:
|
College Name |
Total Tuition Fee |
Average Salary Package |
|---|---|---|
|
IIT Roorkee |
INR 10 lakh |
INR 10 LPA |
|
IIT Kharagpur |
INR 50,000 |
INR 12.62 LPA |
|
NIT Calicut |
INR 6.25 lakh |
INR 3.50 LPA |
|
SPA Delhi |
INR 2.70 lakh |
INR 6 LPA |
Q. What is the estimated fee for top ranked architecture colleges in India?
A. It is estimated that studying architecture in India is expensive. Nearly, 19 colleges have their annual fee ranging > INR 5 lakh and some of them are:
- IIT Roorkee
- NIT Trichy
- NIT Calicut
- IIEST Shibpur
- VNIT Nagpur
Q. What are the various exams accepted by top ranked architecture colleges in India?
A. Most of the colleges offering Bachelor of Architecture courses accept admissions based on the entrance test that is either conducted in-house or accept scores of the national level architecture aptitude entrance exams. The most popular exams accepted by top architecture colleges in India are NATA, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, KEAM, etc., for admission to architecture courses.
Q. What are the job opportunities after I complete an Architecture course from India?
A. Yes, there are several job opportunities for students who complete an Architecture course from India. Some of them are listed below:
- Architect
- Architecture Designer
- Architecture Engineer
- Interior Designer
Q. Which is the No 1 college for BArch in India?
A. There are many top government and private engineering colleges which offer Architecture programmes. India has about the top 29 Architecture colleges ranked by NIRF offer degree courses in a full-time mode of study. The best colleges for BArch in India are IIT Roorkee, NIT Trichy, NIT Calicut, IIT Kharagpur, SPA Delhi, SRM IST, LPU, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, BMS College Architecture, IIEST Shibpur, VNIT Nagpur, SPA Bhopal, and many more
Q. Does B Arch have a scope?
A. 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.
Q. Which state is famous for Architect?
A. There are almost 30 top Ranked Architecture colleges in India. Out of which, Tamil Nadu have the maximum number of top ranked architecture colleges in India. Refer to the table below states having maximum number of colleges:
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States |
No. of Colleges |
|---|---|
|
Tamil Nadu |
5 |
| Punjab |
3 |
| Delhi/NCR |
3 |