B Arch Course Fees: Top Colleges, Government, Private, Hostel, State Wise

Bhaskar Nandi

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B Arch, or Bachelor of Architecture, is a 5-year undergraduate architecture programme that focuses on the art and science of building design and construction. The fees of the course are range between INR 2,00,000 and INR 8,00,000.

Some of the B Arch Top Colleges include IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, and School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi approximate fees can be found between INR 1,00,000 - 2,50,000. However, the average hostel fees have ranged between INR 7,000 - INR 1,60,000.

The fee structure also depends on the type of college. Private colleges will have higher fees ranging between INR 1,00,000 - 6,00,000 while public colleges have an average fee of INR 10000 – 3,00,000.

Table of Contents

BArch Fees in India
BArch Fees in Private Colleges
BArch Fees in Govt Colleges
BArch Fees in the Top States

4.1 Tamil Nadu

4.2 Maharashtra

4.3 Coimbatore

4.4 Chennai

BArch Fees FAQs

Top B Arch Colleges in India

Some of the best B Arch colleges in India are listed below :

College Name	Semester Fees (INR)	Hostel Fees (INR)
IIT Kharagpur : Indian Institute of Technology : [IITKGP], Kharagpur	2,23,600	30,000
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (IIEST, Shibpur)	71,000	22,000
IIT Roorkee : Indian Institute of Technology : [IITR], Roorkee	2,84,500	7,500
National Institute of Technology : [NITC], Calicut	3,09,305	9,500
School of Planning and Architecture : [SPA], New Delhi	1,22,000	16,100
College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram	2,00,500	85,000
School of Planning and Architecture : [SPA], Bhopal	2,50,000	9,500
NIT Trichy, Tiruchirappalli	1,66,050	57,000
Jamia Millia Islamia University:[JMI], New Delhi	16,150	7,000
School of Planning and Architecture : [SPAV], Vijayawada	82,150	47,500
Birla Institute of Technology : [BIT Mesra], Ranchi	3,24,500	40,500
Andhra University, College of Engineering : [AUCE], Visakhapatnam	10,000	33,850
School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University : [SAP], Chennai	34,435	26,850
Aligarh Muslim University : [AMU], Aligarh	2,69,445	40,850
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology : [MANIT], Bhopal	71,068	23,000
BMS School of Architecture : [BMSSA], Bangalore	4,00,000	1,15,000
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning : [MSAP], Manipal	3,97,000	1,08,500
Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai	1,20,000	15,000
School of Planning and Architecture, University of Mysore : [SPA], Mysore	1,40,000	-
Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University : [JNAFAU], Hyderabad	60,000	6,000
Sushant School of Art and Architecture : [SSAA], Gurgaon	5,83,120	1,77,500
Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology : [ZHCET], Aligarh	18,040	40,000
Amity Institute of Architecture and Planning, Noida	2,66,000	1,60,000

Top Private B Arch colleges in India

Besides government colleges, there are some top-notch private colleges present. Below listed are the some of the top private B Arch colleges in India:

College Name	Fees (INR)
School of Planning and Architecture : [SPA], New Delhi	1,22,000
Birla Institute of Technology : [BIT Mesra], Ranchi	3,24,500
BMS School of Architecture : [BMSSA], Bangalore	4,00,000
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning : [MSAP], Manipal	3,97,000
Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai	1,20,000
School of Planning and Architecture, University of Mysore : [SPA], Mysore	1,40,000
Sushant School of Art and Architecture : [SSAA], Gurgaon	5,83,120
Amity Institute of Architecture and Planning, Noida	2,66,000
RV College of Architecture : [RVCA], Bangalore	6,00,000
IPS Academy, Indore	1,11,900

Top Government B Arch colleges in India

In comparison with private colleges, government colleges offer B Arch courses at cheaper fees. Here are some of the top government B Arch colleges in India:

College Name	Fees (INR)
IIT Kharagpur : Indian Institute of Technology : [IITKGP], Kharagpur	2,23,600
IIT Roorkee : Indian Institute of Technology : [IITR], Roorkee	2,84,500
National Institute of Technology : [NITC], Calicut	3,09,305
College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram	2,00,500
School of Planning and Architecture : [SPA], Bhopal	2,50,000
NIT Trichy, Tiruchirappalli	1,66,050
Jamia Millia Islamia University:[JMI], New Delhi	16,150
School of Planning and Architecture : [SPAV], Vijayawada	82,150
Andhra University, College of Engineering : [AUCE], Visakhapatnam	10,000
School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University : [SAP], Chennai	34,435

Top State wise B Arch College in India

Below table shows the state wise B Arch college in India. The top colleges are BMS School of Architecture : Bangalore, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal, School of Planning and Architecture, University of Mysore, RV College of Architecture, NIT Trichy etc. The average fees is INR 2,00,000 - INR 4,00,000.

Top B Arch Colleges in Karnataka

Here are top 10 B Arch colleges in Karnataka:

College Name	Fees (INR)
BMS School of Architecture : [BMSSA], Bangalore	4,00,000
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning : [MSAP], Manipal	3,97,000
School of Planning and Architecture, University of Mysore : [SPA], Mysore	1,40,000
RV College of Architecture : [RVCA], Bangalore	6,00,000
Dayananda Sagar Institutions : [DSI], Bangalore	2,46,680
Mysore School of Architecture, Mysore	1,30,000
Acharya's NRV School of Architecture : [ANRVSA], Bangalore	7,01,175
Wadiyar Centre For Architecture : [WCFA], Mysore	97,436
BGS School of Architecture and Planning, Bangalore	1,00,000
SJB School of Architecture and Planning : [SJBSAP], Bangalore	2,94,000

Top B Arch Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Here are top 10 B Arch colleges in Tamil Nadu:

College Name	Fees ( INR )
NIT Trichy, Tiruchirappalli	1,66,050
School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University : [SAP], Chennai	34,435
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology : [PMIST], Thanjavur	75,500
Mcgan's Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty	1,67,500
RVS School of Architecture, Coimbatore	55,000
MEASI Academy of Architecture, Chennai	1,00,000
Rajalakshmi School of Architecture : [RSA], Chennai	29,220
Sasi Creative School of Architecture : [SCSA], Coimbatore	55,000
MARG Institute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi : [MIDAS], Chennai	1,00,000
SVS School of Architecture, Coimbatore	85,000

Top B Arch Colleges in Maharashtra

Here are top 10 B Arch colleges in Maharashtra :

College Name	Fees ( INR )
Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai	1,20,000
Sir JJ College of Architecture : [SJJCA], Mumbai	17,385
Priyadarshini Institute of Architecture and Design Studies: [PIADS], Nagpur	1,26,000
DY Patil College of Engineering and Technology : [DYPCET], Kolhapur	99,618
Sinhgad College of Architecture : [SCOA], Pune	67,000
IES College of Architecture, Mumbai	1,65,000
Bharatiya Kala Prasarini Sabha's College of Architecture : [BKPS], Pune	25,000
NMIMS Balwant Sheth School of Architecture : [BSSA], Mumbai	5,25,000
Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture and Environmental Studies : [KRVIA], Mumbai	1,80,000
Thakur School of Architecture and Planning : [TSAP], Mumbai	1,76,840

Top B Arch Colleges in Coimbatore

Here are top 10 B Arch colleges present in Coimbatore :

College Name	Fees (INR)
RVS School of Architecture, Coimbatore	55,000
Sasi Creative School of Architecture : [SCSA], Coimbatore	55,000
SVS School of Architecture, Coimbatore	85,000
Ranganathan Architecture College, Coimbatore	55,000
Rathinam School of Architecture : [RSA], Coimbatore	1,30,000
Tamilnadu School of Architecture : [TNSA], Coimbatore	55,000
Prahar School of Architecture, Coimbatore	50,000
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education : [KAHE], Coimbatore	1,55,500
The Tipsglobal Institute, Coimbatore	1,20,000
Nehru Group of Institutions : [NGI], Coimbatore	1,00,000

Top B Arch Colleges in Bangalore

Here are top 10 B Arch colleges present in Bangalore:

College Name	Fees (INR)
RV College of Architecture : [RVCA], Bangalore	6,00,000
BGS School of Architecture and Planning, Bangalore	1,00,000
SJB School of Architecture and Planning : [SJBSAP], Bangalore	2,94,000
Dayananda Sagar Institutions : [DSI], Bangalore	2,46,680
Acharya's NRV School of Architecture : [ANRVSA], Bangalore	7,01,175
BMS School of Architecture : [BMSSA], Bangalore	4,00,000
Gopalan School of Architecture & Planning : [GSAP], Bangalore	3,00,000
R.R. School of Architecture, Bangalore	58,806
RNS School of Architecture : [RNSSA], Bangalore	53,460
East West School of Architecture : [EWSA], Bangalore	58,806

Top BArch Colleges in Chennai

Here are top 10 BArch colleges in Chennai:

College Name	Fees (INR)
MEASI Academy of Architecture, Chennai	1,00,000
Rajalakshmi School of Architecture : [RSA], Chennai	29,220
MARG Institute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi : [MIDAS], Chennai	1,00,000
School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University : [SAP], Chennai	34,435
Aalim Muhammed Salegh Academy of Architecture, Chennai	50,000
Saveetha College of Architecture and Design : [SCAD], Chennai	1,50,000
Anand School of Architecture, Chennai	40,000
SRM Institute of Science and Technology : [SRMIST], Chennai	2,75,000
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	2,00,000
Anna University : [AU], Chennai	60,000

B Arch Fees FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for a B Arch?

Ans. Students with a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class XII as well as results of entrance tests like NATA are eligible to apply in the BArch course..

Ques. Is B Arch an excellent course?

Ans. Architects are highly regarded, and this course is one of the most desired ones. If you have a creative mind and a solid understanding of science disciplines, this is regarded as a strong course foundation.

Ques. Can we enroll in a B Arch course without NATA?

Ans. If you got a JEE Mains score of more than 87, you are still eligible to pursue B Arch without using a NATA exam base. You must take the NATA exam in order to obtain full certification as an architect.

Ques. What is BArch used for?

Ans. The candidate receives the necessary licensing to work as an architectural designer, interior designer, or urban planner after finishing B Arch courses.

Ques. What exactly is BArch study?

Ans. An undergraduate architecture programme called B Arch lasts five years. The curriculum incorporates both academic and applied architectural studies.

Ques. How much does BArch cost?

Ans. B Arch is a 5 year degree programme that costs, on average, between INR 2,00,000 and INR 8,00,000 LPA, making it slightly more expensive than comparable programmes.

Ques. Is BArch more difficult than BTech?

Ans. Candidates for both courses must pass the JEE exam or a test with a similar objective. Both the Btech and BArch curricula are structured so that students learn the majority of their respective subjects.

Ques. Is B Arch a programme for engineers?

Ans. No, these two courses are distinct from one another. While the B Arch programme lasts five years, the engineering programme is just four years long. Architects are in charge of designing and planning various constructions, including buildings, neighborhoods, malls, etc.

Ques. What is the purpose of B Arch?

Ans. One of the most lucrative professions in India and one with a lot of potential is the B Arch field. An architect's annual income in India is typically around INR 3.7 lakhs, rising to INR 10 lakhs after 10 to 12 years of experience.