MMCA Pune B.Arch FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Arch at MMCA Pune?
Ans. The total fee for the 5-year B.Arch programme at MMCA Pune is INR 9,10,000 for the complete duration. This does not include accommodation costs, as MMCA Pune has no on-campus hostel. Students need to arrange private accommodation near the Deccan Gymkhana campus in Pune. Monthly private room and PG rentals in the area typically range from INR 5,000 to INR 15,000 depending on proximity and amenities.
Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for B.Arch admission at MMCA Pune?
Ans. MMCA Pune accepts NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture, conducted by CoA) and JEE Main Paper 2 scores for B.Arch admission. NATA Phase 1 was held from April 4 to June 13, 2026, and Phase 2 on August 7 to 8, 2026. JEE Main Paper 2 Session 1 was held on January 29, 2026, and Session 2 from April 2 to 9, 2026. Both scores are used in the DTE Maharashtra CAP merit formula.
Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Arch admission at MMCA Pune?
Ans. Candidates must have cleared 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate in PCM (45% for SC/ST). A valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score is compulsory. Admission is through DTE Maharashtra CAP, where merit is calculated as 50% weightage for 10+2 PCM marks and 50% for the NATA or JEE Paper 2 score.
Ques. What is the intake and affiliation for B.Arch at MMCA Pune?
Ans. MMCA Pune has an approved intake of 80 seats for its B.Arch programme. The college is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and approved by both the Council of Architecture (CoA) and AICTE. Established in 1985, MMCA is located at Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, and has a library of over 7,000 architecture books and journals that supports the studio-based curriculum.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Arch from MMCA Pune?
Ans. B.Arch graduates from MMCA Pune can register with the Council of Architecture and practice as licensed architects. Career paths include residential and commercial design, urban planning, interior architecture, landscape architecture, and project management in construction companies. Pune’s booming real estate and infrastructure sector provides strong local employment opportunities. Graduates can also pursue M.Arch for academic and research careers, or appear for GATE Architecture to access postgraduate programmes at NITs and IITs.
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