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B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) Top Colleges, Fees, Rankings, Documents, Eligibility, Cost of Study

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B.Arch or Bachelor of Architecture in the US or UK lasts for 3-4 years depending on the country. It is a growing industry and has been growing for the last 5 years.

B.Arch deals with subjects like theory of architecture, design, building service, construction materials etc.

Why Study B.Arch Abroad?

The reasons for studying Architecture abroad are mentioned below:

  • The language skills will improve tremendously which will help in better communication with the investor.
  • Helps in the understanding of different cultures and art which finds its way in the structures built by the Architect.
  • The student will get to know different types of teaching like authority style, facilitator style and delegator style.
  • Helps to impress the employers and also helps to create better networks which will help the student in his professional career.
  • In the US the market size of the Architect industry is $50.6 Billion which is expected to grow by 1.9% in 2020.
  • Since 2015 the Architect Industry has grown by 4.1% in the US.
  • From 2015 to 2026, the Architect Industry in Europe is expected to grow by 5% dominated by Germany.
Salary of Architect Germany

Source: Payscale

B.Arch Top Colleges

Top Architecture Colleges in the world along with the QS Rankings, College Name, Country Name and Fees are mentioned below: 

QS Architecture Colleges Ranking College Name Country Fees (INR)
1 MIT United States 36,57,000
2 Delft University of Technology Netherlands 12,38,600
3 UCL United Kingdom 25,16,200
4 ETH Zurich Switzerland 3,36,700
5 Harvard University United States 35,54,730
6 University of California (UCB) United States 13,36,500
7 Politecnico di Milano Italy 3,33,18,000
8 Manchester School of Architecture United Kingdom 30,12,800
9 University of Cambridge United Kingdom 25,71,500
10 EPFL Switzerland 1,28,137

B.Arch Admission Process

The admission process that the student must follow in order to get a hassle free admission in any foreign college is mentioned below:

  • Write a personal statement explaining the subject interest
  • School reference provided a teacher
  • Submit Online Preliminary Application
  • Complete the Supplementary Application Questionnaire (SAQ) sent by the University
  • Submit the academic transcripts, as per the course’s requirements.
  • Most applicants need to take a subject-specific written admission assessment, either pre-interview or at interview.
  • A reasonable standard in spoken English is required at the time of interview.
Types of Architectural Degrees

B.Arch Eligibility

Some of the basic eligibility criteria for admission in an Architecture School around the world are mentioned below:

  • The Student must successfully complete 15 years of study qualifications
  • The Student must provide a personal statement
  • A research proposal from the student will be very helpful
  • The Student must provide at least 2 references
  • The Student must have work experience for 1-2 years
  • The Student must have proof of English language proficiency
  • The Student must have a strong academic record
  • The Student must have a creative portfolio
  • The Student must have letters of recommendation
  • interview with a department head (variable)
  • The Student must have minimum GPA of 3.0

The language requirements for studying abroad are mentioned below:

  • Minimum 6.5 in IELTS
  • Minimum 90 in TOEFL
  • Minimum 61 in PTE


 

B.Arch Cost of Study

The basic expenses that a student undergoes when going overseas for studies are mentioned below:

Type of Expense Price (INR)
Visa Application Cost 6,347 - 38,500
IELTS Fees 14,000 - 18,000
TOEFL Fees 12,000 - 19,000
GMAT Fees 19,000
GRE Fees 14,350 - 17,300
Travel Costs 37800 - 1,05,000

The above mentioned table consists of costs that will take place before setting foot on any foreign soil. The student will have to pay for accommodation and food while he stays there.

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Archita Ghose

06 Jun 22

NIT Calicut is a great option for pursuing Architecture. The department has excellent faculty members. Most of the professors are well-experienced. You can get their help regarding any academic problems you may face during your course. 

NIT Calicut placements are decent for Architecture. L&T is one of the major recruiters that visit the campus placement frequently. 

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Rupsa Banerjee

23 Aug 21

NIT Calicut is among the country’s best NITs. It is an institute of national importance. The placements are definitely good at NIT Calicut. 

Placement highlights of the year 2020 for NIT Calicut. 

  • The highest CTC offered was INR 8 LPA
  • The average CTC offered was INR 7 LPA.
  • The minimum CTC offered was INR 6 LPA.

NIT Calicut is among the very few NITs that offer programs in Architecture and will not disappoint you. 

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Ankita Banerjee

01 Aug 22

NIT Calicut CSE is a better option compared to IIT KGP Agricultural. It offers good academics and placement opportunities for CSE. Companies like Amazon, Cisco, Infosys, Microsoft, etc. visit NT Calicut placements. During 2022 campus drive, students of CSE received an average CTC of around INR 20 LPA. The highest package for CSE goes up to INR 49-50 LPA. 

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Shivani Behera

31 Aug 21

Firstly a hearty congratulations to you for scoring a good rank in JEE Main. However, it is quite difficult to get a seat at SPA Delhi in this rank. The 2nd best option can be SPA Bhopal. Moreover, SPA Vijayawada is relatively newer and cannot be trusted.

I have friends studying at both Bhopal and Vijayawada, from what I've heard, Bhopal is a better option. SPAs are purely design institutes and thus the exposure would be greater. 

Since your chances at SPA D are quite on edge, you can instead look for the following colleges in order of preference: 

NIT Nagpur> NIT Bhopal> SPA Bhopal> NIT Jaipur> SPA Vijayawada and so on.

If you want to go for NITs, choose the one with better infrastructure, weather, and a diverse crowd. There are many other good institutes as well but do your proper research and take the right decision for yourself. 

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Senjuti Gupta

23 Mar 23

There are two aspects to the question. You asked.

  • Is the bachelor of architecture course at IIT Kharagpur good?

To answer this part, I will say with certainty that IIT Kharagpur is an excellent institute. However, as far as architecture is concerned, your first choice should always be the elite schools of architecture like SPA or CEPT. This is mainly because IITs are known for their technology and not architecture.

  • Should a person who's only interested in physics and math, go for architecture or not?

If you are genuinely interested in physics and math, then this will be one of your strengths and will prove to be useful in the journey of architecture.

Architecture requires problem-solving skills apart from artistic skills. There are many students who are average in drawing but have excellent ideas and designs. To broaden your knowledge about art and architecture you can read books.

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Souman Dasgupta

03 Feb 22

School of Planning and Architecture Delhi is the best architecture school in the country. To get selected for admission you will need to have a good rank. Securing a rank of around 400-500 should fetch you a seat at SPA Delhi. But you should keep in mind that the cutoff varies each year. In 2021, the opening cutoff for B.Arch was 212 (General).

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Riyansh Jha

22 Mar 23

 you can pursue Bachelor in Architecture even after completing a diploma in Civil Engineering. The scope for Architecture is increasing day by day in India. The Bachelor in Architecture course is related to the design of bridges, multipurpose buildings, industrial areas, residential area etc. Owing to many ongoing dam and bridge projects in India, there is a huge demand for Architecture students.

Since you have completed a Diploma in Civil Engineering, B.Tech in Architecture is the most logical option for you.

The candidate who has completed a diploma in civil engineering is eligible for the architecture engineering course through the lateral entry scheme offered by the Engineering colleges in India.

Under this scheme, you are eligible for admission for the second year in the Engineering course provided that you have either completed 

  • Diploma In Engineering 
  • B.Sc course

For you it’s the former case, and thus you can avail the lateral entry scheme and get admission in Architecture.

Now specifically talking about Sir JJ College of Architecture, some key points regarding the eligibility criteria are

  • For B.Arch, you should have passed (10+3) Diploma in Engineering/ Technology with Mathematics as a compulsory subject Candidates should have scored a minimum of 50% in NATA (i.e. 80/200)
  • If you belong =to SC/ST category, 5% relaxation is offered
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Bhavna Roy

19 Mar 21

One of my friends pursued his B.Arch from NIT Raipur. According to his experience, a Bachelor of Architecture from NIT Raipur is not a good option. The faculty quality is average. There is too much workload on students. 

The table below gives a brief overview of the Department of Architecture of NIT Raipur.

Total Fees (B.Arch)

Rs. 6.74 Lakhs

Median Salary Offered

Rs. 3 LPA

Total Number of seats (B.Arch)

79

JEE Main cut-off

1580

Key Highlights:

  • There are several good colleges in Maharashtra and Gujarat for Architecture. But NIT Raipur has a lot of bad reviews from students who have studied B.Arch in the institute.
  • Most teachers in Architecture at NIT Raipur are not good in their teaching habits and capabilities. Teachers make students mindless about their actions, even some hard working ones.
  • It is obvious that Architecture studies involve a lot of hard-work in assignments, but teachers are not even sensible about the fact.
  •  The curriculum at NIT Raipur is such that it can frustrate a student who has good concepts to the core.
  • People may tell you a college does not matter in the overall development of students. But, it is true that in fields like architecture and management, you need to be smart enough to deal with a lot of people in your career. So, the institute's atmosphere, and the people surrounding a student, do matter.

NIT Raipur is not a decent place for a Bachelor of Architecture, considering all the above factors. If you have any other options, it will be wise to go for them.

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Akshara Gupta

12 Jan 22

B.Arch at Poornima University is a better option to pursue because it is approved by the Council of Architecture and they have a Globally Accepted Credit and Grading system. It is also one of the largest groups of professional education in Rajasthan.

They are very much sufficient when it comes to the Architectural course. They have well equipped design labs for each year with proper work benches to cater to the needs of the students in all possible manners. 

The college has also received a rank 14 for its architecture course by Outlook Magazine.

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Sourav Das

03 Feb 22

For a B.Arch program, the Vastu Kala will be a better choice compared to the MBS School of Planning and Architecture. It is a well-reputed and old institute. Whereas, MBS was established only a few years back. VKA is considered to be among the best Architectural institutes in India. It also offers good academics and infrastructural facilities. Consider these factors while choosing one of these two.

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