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VTU B.Arch : Fees 2026, Admission Dates, Course Duration, Eligibility

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Course Fees

Course Duration

5 Years

Tuition Fees

3.52 K

1 Year Fees

7.04 K

Total Fees

20.88 K

Detailed Fees

general

Years	year 1		year 2		year 3		year 4		year 5
Total Year Wise fees	₹7,040		₹3,460		₹3,460		₹3,460		₹3,460
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Total Fees	₹3520	₹3520	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730
Tuition fees	₹3520	₹3520	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730	₹1730

Course Details

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum, offers a five-year full-time Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch) program. The admissions are based on NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA). COA releases the application form and relevant admission details on its official website (https://www.nata.in/).

The minimum eligibility is a 10+2 or equivalent or 10+3 diploma in architecture, candidates with International Baccalaureate Diploma after ten years of schooling. In addition, candidates should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in qualifying exams.

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Table of Contents

VTU Belgaum BArch Key Highlights
VTU Belgaum BArch Eligibility Criteria
VTU Belgaum BArch Admission Criteria
VTU Belgaum BArch How to Apply
VTU Belgaum BArch Course Details
VTU Belgaum BArch Syllabus
VTU Belgaum BArch Course Comparison
VTU Belgaum BArch Placements
VTU Belgaum BArch FAQs

VTU Belgaum B.Arch Key Highlights

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum offers a five-year B.Arch program through its various affiliated colleges across Karnataka, the University has 219 affiliated colleges.
The B.Arch program is a full-time study of five years, ten semesters, and sixteen weeks duration.
Candidates get a maximum of ten years to complete the B.Arch course.
The curriculum contains courses from Architecture, Arts, Engineering, Humanities and professional elective courses.
The program includes relevant study tours and professional training at architectural firms/organizations.
The admission into the B.Arch program is based on national level entrance NATA conducted by COA.
The Institute follows the Credit System for its B.Arch Courses Curriculum. Therefore, students need to complete a total of 260 credits.
VTU affiliated BMS College of Architecture 14 out of 20 by NIRF 2020 and 10 out of 30 by India Today Ranking.
RV College of Architecture ranked 12 out of 30 by India Today and 5 out of 19 by Outlook 2020.

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VTU Belgaum B.Arch Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have cleared the 10+2 examination with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and must have a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination.
The Candidates must have cleared the NATA exam.
There is no minimum age limit.
The Candidates can attempt the NATA exam twice. The scores are valid for a one-year duration.

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VTU Belgaum B.Arch Admission Criteria

Admissions for the VTU Belgaum B.Arch program are merit and entrance-exam-based. The admission is offered through the National Level online entrance exam NATA, conducted by COA every year.

NATA exam is for 3 hours with 125 questions that may include MCQ, MSQ, PCQ and NAQ.
The question paper contains two sections: Questions are based on Drawing, PCM and General Aptitude.
Questions may have a weightage of either 1, 2 or 3 marks; there is no negative marking.

How to Apply for VTU Belgaum B.Arch?

Application Process

Submit the online applications form by login into the NATA website (https://www.nata.in/
Make an online payment of INR 2,000.
Applicants should fill all the fields carefully and select the appropriate category.
COA declares the NATA result, and successful candidates apply for the respective colleges of their choice.
VTU colleges release a list of candidates who make the merit list, and admissions are offered accordingly.

Documents Required

Recent Passport size Photograph (in colour).
Own Signature Documents (in jpg / jpeg format)
Identification Proof.

VTU Belgaum B.Arch Course Details

The UG B.Arch program is a five-year program. The curriculum is semester-based and covered in 10 semesters, including 16-week mandatory professional training, architectural site visits and project thesis.

The complete program is for five years (10 semesters). The maximum duration within which the B.Arch Programme is to be completed is ten years from the date of admission.

The academic program in each semester may consist of course work and project work.
The postgraduate curriculum strives to offer both theory courses and practical exposure in all major areas of study.
A minimum attendance of 85% is required in each Course; VC can condone 10% of the attendance on specific recommendations by the college principal on legit grounds.
The program curriculum consists of the following:
1. Compulsory Core courses
2. Elective courses
3. Mandatory On-Site Professional Training.
4. Project work - Architectural Design Project (Thesis)

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS):

The B.Arch curriculum follows a choice credit-based system.
The University has adopted an absolute grading system wherein the marks are converted to grades.
Every semester result is declared with semester grade point average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
The CGPA is calculated for every semester, except for the first semester.
A student must complete the number of courses stipulated in the curriculum and complete a minimum of 260 credits to acquire a B.Arch degree.

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VTU Belgaum B.Arch Syllabus

Below are links for a detailed syllabus, including credit and program structure of the five-year B.Arch course offered by VTU Belgaum.

Course	Link
B.Arch Curriculum	Click here
B.Arch Syllabus Details	Click here

VTU Belgaum B.Arch Course Comparison

Below is a quick comparison of the B.Arch course offered by BMS College of Architecture, Bengaluru, with similar institutes.

Particulars	BMS College of Architecture, Bengaluru	Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Udupi	NIT Calicut, Kozhikode
NIRF Ranking 2020	14	12	3
Course Fees	INR 4 LPA	INR 3.97 LPA	INR 53,000 PA
Average CTC	INR 3.5 LPA	INR. 4 LPA	INR 7 LPA
Prominent Recruiters	L&T, TCS, Tata	SAP Labs, Goldman Sachs, TESCO	TESCO, L&T, Uber

VTU Belgaum B.Arch Placements

VTU Belgaum is one of the top-ranked architecture universities in India, the placement percentage for successful students has been pretty good in recent years. It has a dedicated placement cell to support the graduate students. The Average CTC offered in 2018-2019 was around 4 LPA.

In 2016-17, the placement percentage for the B.Arch program stood at 75%.
In 2018-19, the median salary of placed graduates in BMS College of Architecture was 3 LPA
For the Academic Year 2018-19, the placement percentage for the B Arch program was 58%
In 2018-19, out of 84 graduates, 48 were placed, and three were selected for higher studies.

VTU Belgaum B.Arch FAQs

Ques. How is VTU for B.Arch?

Ans. VTU has some high-ranking colleges that offer B.Arch program. BMS School of Architecture falls in the top ten among all architecture institutions in India. Its faculty and infrastructure are top class. With a total intake of 120 in the five-year UG program, the college has a placement percentage in the range of 70%. Similarly, RV College of Architecture is another excellent choice if you are planning to do B.Arch from VTU.

Ques. How is the faculty for the undergraduate program at VTU?

Ans. Both teaching and non-teaching staff have a basic understanding of dealing with versatile behaviour of students. The teaching faculty has adopted balanced theoretical and practical knowledge imparting teaching methods.

Ques. Can I get admission to VTU B.Arch based on my 10+2 scores?

Ans. Admissions to VTU B.Arch program are based on merit and entrance test NATA. Typically, the University gives 50-50 weightage to both. Please note that you need a valid NATA score to get admission to VTU or any other university/college in India.

Ques. Does VTU hold counselling sessions before admissions?

Ans. Counselling sessions as required before admission and after various competitive exams have taken place, are held on campus to allot colleges to students as per their score. All applicants must go through these sessions before confirming admission.

Ques. Does VTU Belgaum offer a four-year B.Arch program?

Ans. No, The B.Arch program offered by VTU Belgaum is a five-year full-time program; it is covered across ten semesters that includes mandatory project work and Professional Training.

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How is CGPA calculated for Visvesvaraya Technical University (VTU) Karnataka from given percentage?

Sagardeep

24 Jan 23

There is no universal formula for converting your percentage to CGPA or vice versa, and it is also dependent on where you intend to use it.

If you want to apply for graduate studies (assuming you do), your alumni who have applied recently can help you. Contact them through LinkedIn. Seek assistance from your professors/college administration as well, as they may have witnessed/aided other students who have faced similar issues in the past.

Otherwise, if you're just curious about your percentage's equivalent GPA, see if your college, VTU has an established conversion formula for students who want to pursue higher education and must include an equivalent GPA in their applications.

How do I calculate engineering aggregate percentage of 8 semesters in VTU?

Arun Nayak

29 Sept 21

Having a cousin who graduated from VTU and read online reviews here’s what I got to know. Firstly, you have to calculate the obtained marks divided by maximum marks obtained from 1 to 8 semesters * 100 to calculate your overall aggregate in engineering.

To calculate your final obtained marks in respective subjects. Final obtained marks will be different in many cases. For example,

In the first case, if a student is cleared on the 1st attempt, then the 1st attempt marks will be their final marks.
In the second case, if a student is cleared in the 2nd or 3rd attempt, then the final marks will be their 2nd or 3rd respectively.

Also, according to VTU, they use only 5th semester to 8th-semester 1st attempt marks for awarding the degree or rank's purpose. So, it can’t be considered as overall engineering aggregate marks.

If a company or an exam asks for overall engineering aggregate marks, one should use their final obtained marks from 1st semester to 8th-semester marks.

What are some tips for scoring high marks in VTU?

Deeksha Mukharjee

25 Apr 22

The trick for scoring well in VTU is simple. You should choose 5 units and go through them thoroughly. Don’t skip any topics from these units. You can keep the last unit optional. Solve the previous 5 years' questions. However, don’t rely on these papers alone.

Take all three internals and don’t take the third internal lightly. It will prepare you for the external. Try to score well in practicals. In the examination, present your answer in an effective way.

How many marks are required to clear VTU?

Arshit Jain

24 Jan 23

Visvesvaraya Technological University, VTU's minimum passing mark is 35%, with 40% in practical, project work, viva voce, and so on. It should be 40% after aggregation, including theory and internal marks. If a student fails only one subject, passes all exams with grace marks, or receives minimum pass marks in theory, practical, or internal and scores less after aggregation, 5 marks will be awarded.

Each candidate must receive at least 50% of the marks allotted for each subject's internal assessment, including the seminar. Candidates who receive less than 50% of the Internal Assessment marks in any subject are ineligible to take the exam in that subject.

For passing a theory subject, a candidate must obtain a minimum of 40% in the University Examination and a minimum of 50% in the aggregate including the Internal Assessment marks.

Is VTU good?

Nivedita Roy

05 Oct 21

I have a few friends who completed their engineering degrees from VTU. They didn’t have a good experience at the institute. Here are some of the things that they complain about.

The examination papers are tough.
The syllabus is vast.
Evaluation does not depend on how well you did in your paper, it is completely up to luck.
The faculties are not that cooperative. You will get little to no help in terms of academics from the faculty.

Going by all these factors I will say go for other institutes if you have that option.

Can I apply for VTU transcript by paying fees online?

Ritika Mitra

05 Oct 21

Yes, you can apply for VTU transcripts by paying online.

You need to go to the college website, download, and fill the form. The form can also be filled in by hand. The amount of the first copy has increased to 500 and the subsequent copies cost 300 each.
You need to have self-attested copies of mark sheets of all semesters.
Payments can be made via card/ net banking and PayUMoney. You will have to pay a convenience fee of around rupees 20 to 30, based on your mode of payment.
You need to put a valid email address for receiving the invoice of the payment.
The payment details should be filled with precision.
Get a good envelope for sending the payment invoice and filled form. It is better to send the form and the payment by speed post to the said address on the website.
VTU will send the transcripts to your address within 25 to 30 days.
They will be sending a photocopy of the transcripts and the required number of transcripts in a separate envelop with a seal.

Fees once paid are never refunded so it is very important to check it properly before submitting.

What is the FCD at VTU What percentage is required to get into the FCD criteria?

Ankita Sinha

17 Jun 22

FCD is First Class with Distinction. Students scoring over 70% of the total marks at VTU are considered for FCD. Below is a brief highlight of VTU’s grading system.

70-100% - First Class with Distinction (FCD)
60-69% - First Class (FC)
35-59% - Second Class (SC)

Students scoring above 70% are rewarded with a distinction for their academic excellence.

What happens when one gets a year back at VTU? Do I have to rewrite all the exams from that year again?

Ipsita Chaterjee

21 Oct 21

I have a few friends who graduated from VTU and here are their insights about this.

As per VTU rules, any year, you can carry 4 backs of the previous year into the next year.
You need to clear all 4 backs from the previous year in the next year. You can carry 4 backs from the current year again to the next year. This circle goes on until you reach your final year.
If you fail to clear your backs in some years’ time, you will be considered as NFFTE (not fit for technical education) by VTU.
If you have 5 subjects back then you will need to clear at least one subject and join next year. You will have the chance to clear all subjects that year and join as a fresh entry next year without any backlogs for the second year.
But try to clear all your subjects every year. If you can manage to clear your labs with 95% and get first-class in theory, you will get an aggregate of distinction.
Try to score well in your internals. If you can score 22+ in your internals, there is a good chance that you will be able to get first-class.
Make sure that your internal score doesn’t go below 15. If you score below 15 in internals, you may end up failing the subject, even if you score the passing mark, i.e. 35 in external.

Now, if you are opting for revaluation, you can get permission for attending the classes until you get the revaluation result by applying to the college administration. You may need to pay some extra fee for that.

If you have good aggregate and decent logical reasoning and communication skills then you can get a good job via campus placement after completing your degree.

What is the percentage of student passes after revaluation in VTU?

Ajay Gupta

21 Oct 21

I have a few friends from VTU, and according to their experience, very few people pass after revaluation. It completely depends on the person that will correct your answer script.

I know people who needed 5 marks to pass but didn’t get it. I also know people who needed more than 10 marks and eventually got it. So, it’s better to apply for revelation irrespective of how many marks you need.

How is the correction done in VTU? Is it strict?

Rajanya Dasgupta

21 May 22

No, the evaluation process at VTU is not that strict. You can easily score decent marks if you write the answer according to the books recommended by VTU. The answer scripts are evaluated according to the answer key prepared by the board that sets up the question paper. So, follow VTU recommended books for preparation.