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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| Exam | Body | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NATA National Aptitude Test in Architecture Architecture · UG Entrance · National For B.Arch; 3 sessions per year | Council of Architecture | 2026-04 Ongoing | Mar 2026 | 12th 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 2026 | 12th with PCM | Visit |
Career paths
Architect (private practice)
Design studios, site execution, interiors.
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.
Top colleges (NIRF-ranked)
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
top40
National Institute of Technology Calicut
Kozhikode, Kerala
top40
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
top40
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
Howrah, West Bengal
top40
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, Delhi
top40
Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
top40
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Rourkela, Odisha
top40
School of Planning and Architecture New Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
top40