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Architecture & Planning

Design the built environment — from a home to a city.

Architecture combines design, engineering and social sciences. India has a Council of Architecture-regulated path (B.Arch, 5 yrs) and a growing planning/urban-design space.

Who this fits

  • Enjoy drawing, visualising in 3D, and space planning
  • Math-comfortable and detail-oriented
  • Interested in how cities, climate and culture shape design

Typical fees

Govt. (SPA, NIT-A, IIT-Kh)
₹1–2.5 L / yr
Private (CEPT, RV, Sir JJ, etc.)
₹2–6 L / yr

Indicative. Verify with the institute before enrolling.

UG courses you can pick

B.Arch (5 yrs)

5 years

CoA-recognised; mandatory NATA or JEE Paper 2.

B.Planning

4 years

M.Arch / M.Plan

2 years

Key exams & 2026 timelines

As of May 2026 · verify on the official site before applying
ExamBodyNext dateApplicationEligibilityOfficial

NATA

National Aptitude Test in Architecture

Architecture · UG Entrance · National

For B.Arch; 3 sessions per year

Council of Architecture

2026-04

Ongoing

Mar 202612th with Math 50%+Visit

JEE Main Paper 2

JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) / 2B (B.Planning)

Architecture · UG Entrance · National

B.Arch/B.Planning at NITs/IIITs

NTA

2027-01

Annual (Jan)

Oct-Nov 202612th with PCMVisit

Career paths

Architect (private practice)

Design studios, site execution, interiors.

Urban Planner

Govt. urban bodies, smart-city programmes, consultancies.

Landscape / Sustainability

Green building, climate-resilient design.

Academia & Research

Conservation, heritage, housing policy.

Tips before you commit

  • Start building a portfolio in Class 11–12 — it helps beyond just cracking NATA.
  • B.Arch is long (5 yrs + 1 registration year). Budget time and finances accordingly.
  • Small/medium firms offer better site learning than mega-consultancies in early years.

Scholarships: CoA scholarships, state merit, INSPIRE (if research-inclined), IAF/IIA student grants.

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