Architecture is one of the most sought-after career choices for students passionate about design, creativity, and structural planning. India is home to some of the finest architecture institutes that offer world-class education and training. If you aspire to become an architect, selecting the right college is crucial.
Here is a list of the top-ranking architecture colleges in India that are known for their academic excellence, faculty, infrastructure, and placement opportunities.
| Name of college | Location | State | Rank | Score accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | Roorkee | Uttarakhand | 1 | JEE2 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | Kharagpur | West Bengal | 2 | JEE2 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | Calicut | Kerala | 3 | JEE2 |
| Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | Howrah | West Bengal | 4 | JEE2/NATA |
| School of Planning and Architecture New Delhi | New Delhi | Delhi | 5 | JEE2 |
| Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University | Ahmadabad | Gujarat | 6 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi | Delhi | 7 | NATA/JEE2 |
| National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu | 8 | JEE2 |
| National Institute of Technology Rourkela | Rourkela | Odisha | 9 | JEE2 |
| Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur | Nagpur | Maharashtra | 10 | NATA/JEE2 |
| S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 11 | NATA/JEE2 |
| School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 12 | JEE2 |
| Chandigarh University | Mohali | Punjab | 13 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Aligarh Muslim University | Aligarh | Uttar Pradesh | 14 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology | Jaipur | Rajasthan | 15 | NATA/JEE2 |
| School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada | Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh | 16 | JEE2 |
| Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 17 | NATA/JEE2 |
| College of Engineering, Trivandrum | Trivandrum | Kerala | 18 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Nirma University | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 19 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Birla Institute of Technology | Ranchi | Jharkhand | 20 | NATA/JEE2 |
| M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 21 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 22 | NATA/JEE2 |
| BMS College of Architecture | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 23 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Lovely Professional University | Phagwara | Punjab | 24 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Amity University | NT 25 Phargans | West Bengal | 25 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Thiagarajar College of Engineering | Madurai | Tamil Nadu | 26 | NATA/JEE2 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Patna | Bihar | 27 | JEE2 |
| Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, MAHE | Udupi | Karnataka | 28 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | New Delhi | Delhi | 29 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector-12 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 30 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | Katra | Jammu and Kashmir | 31 | NATA/JEE2 |
| National Institute of Technology Hamirpur | Hamirpur | Himachal Pradesh | 32 | JEE2 |
| Manipal University, Jaipur | Jaipur | Rajasthan | 33 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Anna University | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 34 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Chitkara University | Rajpura | Punjab | 35 | NATA/JEE2 |
| National Institute of Technology Raipur | Raipur | Chhattisgarh | 36 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Anant National University | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 37 | NATA/JEE2 |
| BMS School of Architecture, Yelahanka | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 38 | NATA/JEE2 |
| Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management | Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh | 39 | NATA/JEE2 |
| B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 40 | NATA/JEE2 |
Pursuing a degree in architecture opens up diverse career opportunities beyond traditional architectural practice. Graduates can explore careers in urban planning, landscape architecture, interior design, construction management, real estate development, and sustainable design consultancy. Many also choose to specialize in fields such as heritage conservation, digital architecture, and green building design. By choosing the right architecture college and preparing with the best guidance, you can build a successful career in this dynamic and creative field. Best of luck with your journey!
To secure admission into the top architecture colleges in India, students need to clear the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA). Preparing for NATA requires expert guidance, structured study material, and rigorous practice sessions. At Mad School, we provide the best NATA Coaching and JEE paper 2 coaching in Hyderabad. Our structured curriculum, experienced faculty, and personalized mentoring ensure that students achieve top scores in NATA.
At Mad School, we provide the best NATA Coaching and JEE paper 2 coaching in Hyderabad. Our structured curriculum, experienced faculty, and personalized mentoring ensure that students achieve top scores in NATA.
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