Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design Vallabh Vidyanagar Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design was established in 1980 in Vadodara by Parisar Trust. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Architecture and Interior Design. In 1984, the institute was shifted to Vallabh Vidyasagar. APIED has received affiliation from Sardar Patel University. All the courses are offered under three different schools- D C Patel School of Architecture, Dr. HM Patel School of Interior Design and Bhaikaka Centre for Human Settlements.

  • Applications for all the courses will be filled online and submitted offline.
  • For UG courses, Diploma holders or candidates who have passed HSC Examinations are eligible to apply.
  • Admissions to B.Arch will be based on candidate’s score in NATA and for BID, the university conducts SIDET.
  • Graduation degree holders in concerned disciplines can apply for MID and M.Plan courses.
  • For MID, candidates will be admitted through Interviews and for M.Plan, a valid score in PET conducted by the university is compulsory.

Check Here: Fee Structure of APIED

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Name of the Institute Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design (APIED)
Institute Type Private
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance Based
Name of Entrance Exam National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA)
School of Interior Design Entrance Test (SIDET)
Post Graduate Entrance Test (PET)
Counseling Offline

APIED B.Arch and BID Admission 2023

APIED offers 5-year undergraduate course in Architecture for candidates who have passed class 12th with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects. Admissions will be through All India level architecture entrance test - National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) followed by counseling at university level.

Apart from B.Arch, the college also offers four years Bachelor’s program in Interior Design for which the university conducts and entrance test- School of Interior Design Entrance Test (SIDET).

Course Specialization Duration Intake Eligibility Selection Procedure
B.Arch Architecture 5 years 60
  • H.S.C. (Science, PCM) / 10+2 with minimum aggregate marks as per CoA and ACPC Guideline.
  • Diploma in architecture with at least 6.0CGPA
  • NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) Test Conducted by NIASA, CoA
NATA followed by counseling
BID Interior Design 4 years 40
  • H.S.C. / (10+2) any stream minimum 40% aggregate Marks 
  • Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from a recognized institute
  • Merit-based admission through Sardar Patel University
SIDET followed by interview

Note: Out of the total seats, 20% seats will be reserved as Management Quota seats.

APIED PG Admission MID 2023

At postgraduate level, the college offers two-year full-time Master’s courses in Interior Design. For MID candidates who hold Bachelor’s in Architecture or Interior Design are eligible to apply. Applicants having Diploma in Architecture, equivalent to graduation can also apply and will be admitted through Personal Interviews conducted at university level.

Course Specialization Intake Eligibility Selection Procedure
MID Interior Design 20
  • B. Arch/5 year Diploma in Architecture from recognized institute.
  • Bachelor Degree in Interior Design (3/4 years) with 50% aggregate marks with 6 months office training.
  • B.E./B.Tech in Civil with 50% aggregate marks.
  • Merit based admission through Sardar Patel University
Interview

Key Points:

  • Final merit list will be prepared considering 50% marks in entrance exam and 50% marks in qualifying degree examination.

APIED Application Process 2023

Candidates can follow the procedure stated below for online applications:

For Post Graduate Courses:

  • Visit SP University portal.
  • Click on Centralized PG Admissions 2021 Online Application Form link.
  • Enter a valid mobile number and Email ID.
  • Proceed to fill personal details and upload a scanned copy of passport size photograph.
  • Click on Save & Proceed button. An application number will be generated.
  • Proceed to pay the application fee through Net Banking/ Credit/ Debit cards.
  • Take the print of the finally filled in form and send it to the university along with photocopies of the following documents:
    • Class 12th mark sheet
    • Graduation mark sheet
    • Graduation certificate
    • Caste certificate
    • Non Creamy Layer certificate
  • Applications will have to be sent to the following address:

The Registrar,

Central Admission Cell, Sardar Patel University

Vallabh Vidyanagar- 388120, Aanand, Gujarat

For Under Graduate Courses:

  • Visit the official website of APIED.
  • Select the Admissions link at the end of the home page.
  • Select Click Here to Download link under BID Application Form section.
  • Take the print of the form and fill the mandatory details.
  • Send the filled in application form along with application fee and documents to the institute.
  • Application fee for BID is INR 1000.
  • Fee has to be paid in form of Demand Draft drawn in favor of ‘Institute of Environmental Design’ payable at Vallabh Vidyanagar.
  • Photocopies of following documents must be attached with the application form:
    • Class 12th mark sheet
    • Class 10th mark sheet
    • Migration certificate
    • Migration certificate
    • Passing certificate
    • Aadhar card
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Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design Vallabh Vidyanagar Upcoming Important Dates 2025


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Admission Round – 3 for Final Phase I Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Arch]
Sep 22, 2025
Admission Round – 3 for Final Phase I Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Des]
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Admission Round – 2 for Final Phase I Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Arch]
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