B.Arch
Bachelor of Architecture
Top Ranked B.Arch Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 8 NIRF-ranked colleges for B.Arch in India. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹26,050 to ₹8.00 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal |
Government | ₹800,000 | View |
| #7 |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand |
Government | ₹800,000 | View |
| #13 |
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | - | View |
| #14 |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka |
Deemed | - | View |
| #18 |
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, West Bengal |
Government | ₹26,050 | View |
| #19 |
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | - | View |
| #23 |
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Deemed | ₹625,000 | View |
| #27 |
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Deemed | - | View |
About NIRF Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Colleges are evaluated on five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. NIRF rankings are widely regarded as the most authoritative government ranking for higher education institutions in India.
All NIRF Ranked B.Arch Colleges (17)
Complete list of NIRF ranked colleges offering B.Arch
| NIRF Rank | College | Avg Package |
|---|---|---|
| 6 |
IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
|
- |
| 7 |
IIT Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
|
₹24.96 LPA |
| 13 |
JMI
New Delhi, Delhi
|
- |
| 14 |
MAHE
Manipal, Karnataka
|
₹12.31 LPA |
| 18 |
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, West Bengal
|
₹11.04 LPA |
| 19 |
AMU
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| 23 |
SIMATS
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
- |
| 27 |
KIIT
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
|
₹8.50 LPA |
| 32 |
CU
Mohali, Punjab
|
₹9.54 LPA |
| 46 |
KL University
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
|
₹11.00 LPA |
| 48 |
KARE
Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu
|
₹4.50 LPA |
| 57 |
PU Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
|
₹8.50 LPA |
| 86 |
VNIT Nagpur
Nagpur, Maharashtra
|
₹10.70 LPA |
| 98 |
MUJ
Jaipur, Rajasthan
|
₹7.60 LPA |
| - |
NIT Raipur
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
|
- |
| - |
SU
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
|
- |
| - |
GITAM
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
|
- |
QS India B.Arch College Rankings 2025
5 colleges ranked by QS India
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 4 |
IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
|
| 7 |
IIT Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
|
| 12 |
IIT BHU
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
|
| 25 |
SRM Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
| 30 |
LPU
Jalandhar, Punjab
|
QS World University Rankings 2026 - B.Arch Colleges
2 B.Arch colleges featured in the global QS World University Rankings 2026
| Global Rank | College |
|---|---|
| #575 |
CU
Mohali, Punjab
|
| #676 |
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, West Bengal
|
QS World University Rankings are released annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Ranks shown are overall global positions for the latest available edition.
Frequently Asked Questions - B.Arch College Rankings
IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, SPA Delhi, SPA Bhopal, CEPT Ahmedabad, and NIT Trichy are among the top-ranked B.Arch institutions. These colleges combine strong design studios with technical engineering exposure.
NIRF has an Architecture category ranking that evaluates institutions on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, and professional recognition. SPA and IIT architecture departments consistently feature in the top positions.
CoA recognition is mandatory - without it, graduates cannot register as architects and legally practise. Always verify that the institution and its B.Arch programme hold current CoA approval before taking admission.
Some private architecture colleges offer excellent studio facilities and industry exposure. However, government institutions like SPA and IIT architecture departments generally have stronger academic traditions and recognition in the profession.
Significantly. Studio-based learning is the core of architectural education, and each institution develops its own design philosophy. Research the design approach and teaching methodology of the architecture department, not just the institution's overall ranking.