M.Arch
Master of Architecture
Top Ranked M.Arch Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering Master of Architecture (M.Arch) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 8 NIRF-ranked colleges for M.Arch in India. The list includes 4 government and 2 private institutions. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹1.08 Lakh to ₹2.28 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand |
Government | ₹200,000 | View |
| #13 |
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, Delhi |
Government | ₹108,000 | View |
| #14 |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka |
Deemed | - | View |
| #18 |
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, West Bengal |
Government | - | View |
| #19 |
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | - | View |
| #32 |
Chandigarh University
Mohali, Punjab |
Private | ₹228,000 | View |
| #48 |
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu |
Deemed | - | View |
| #98 |
Manipal University Jaipur
Jaipur, Rajasthan |
Private | - | 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 M.Arch Colleges (9)
Complete list of NIRF ranked colleges offering M.Arch
| NIRF Rank | College | Avg Package |
|---|---|---|
| 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
|
- |
| 32 |
CU
Mohali, Punjab
|
₹9.54 LPA |
| 48 |
KARE
Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu
|
₹4.50 LPA |
| 98 |
MUJ
Jaipur, Rajasthan
|
₹7.60 LPA |
| - |
GITAM
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
|
- |
QS India M.Arch College Rankings 2025
2 colleges ranked by QS India
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 7 |
IIT Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
|
| 30 |
LPU
Jalandhar, Punjab
|
QS World University Rankings 2026 - M.Arch Colleges
2 M.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 - M.Arch College Rankings
NIRF has an Architecture category that ranks architecture institutions separately. This helps students evaluate colleges based on teaching quality, research, graduation outcomes, and other standardised parameters specific to architectural education.
IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, SPA Delhi, SPA Bhopal, NIT Trichy, and CEPT University are among the highest-ranked architecture institutions in India. Their MArch programmes benefit from strong faculty, design studios, and industry connections.
In architecture, the quality of the design portfolio matters as much as the institutional brand. However, top-ranked institutions offer better design studios, visiting faculty, international exposure, and career networks. For academic careers, the institution's research reputation is particularly important.