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B.Arch — Best Colleges in India

554 institutes · ranked by NIRF Engineering (14 with a numeric rank on this page) · JoSAA closing ranks where available.

Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)

554 institutes offer B.Arch. When two institutes share a programme, the one with the better (lower) NIRF Engineering rank appears first. Institutes without a numeric NIRF rank sort after ranked ones, alphabetically. JoSAA closing ranks are shown when available; non-JoSAA paths (VITEEE, LPUNEST, MHT-CET, etc.) are labeled separately.

#1

PrivateManipal, Karnataka

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹4L–₹77.9L / yr

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal is a private deemed-to-be university established in 1953. The university has been accredited by the National…

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Listed via official programme catalog · B.Arch — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#2

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi

SPA Delhi

School of Planning and Architecture Delhi

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹2.2L–₹4.9L / yr

School of Planning and Architecture Delhi (also known as SPA Delhi) was established in 1941. SPA Delhi is an ‘Institution of National Importance’ imparting…

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#3NIRF 5

#5

IITKharagpur, West Bengal

IIT Kharagpur

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

NIRF 2025: #5
Type: IIT
Score: 78.69

B.Tech Aerospace Engineering · B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

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#4

PrivateBhopal, Madhya Pradesh

SPA Bhopal

School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal was founded by the Indian government and is recognised as an "Institute of National Importance" and it has been…

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#5NIRF 6

#6

IITRoorkee, Uttarakhand

IIT Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

NIRF 2025: #6
Type: IIT
Score: 75.44

B.Arch · B.Tech Chemical Engineering

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Listed via official programme catalog · B.Arch — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#6

PrivateHyderabad, Telangana

JNAFAU SPA Hyderabad

Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University School of Planning and Architecture, Hyderabad

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹75,000–₹3L / yr

What’s New? New Course Launch “Masters In Energy And Sustainable Built Environment” in JNAFAU SPA Hyderabad. Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts…

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#7NIRF 9

#9

NITTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

NIT Trichy

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

NIRF 2025: #9
Type: NIT
Score: 68.14

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli was formerly known as the Regional Engineering College. NIT Trichy was established in 1964 and is recognised…

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Listed via official programme catalog · B.Arch — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#8

PrivateVijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

SPA Vijayawada

School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹2L–₹4.8L / yr

School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada (SPAV) is an autonomous institute which was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD),…

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#9NIRF 10

#10

IITVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

IIT BHU

Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi

NIRF 2025: #10
Type: IIT
Score: 67.24

Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (IIT BHU) was formerly known as Banaras Engineering College. IIT BHU has 11 engineering…

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Listed via official programme catalog · B.Arch — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#10NIRF 13

#13

NITRourkela, Odisha

NIT Rourkela

National Institute of Technology Rourkela

NIRF 2025: #13
Type: NIT
Score: 66.62

B.Tech Biotechnology Engineering · B.Tech Civil Engineering

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#11NIRF 14

#14

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

SRM University Chennai

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

NIRF 2025: #14
Type: Private
Score: 65.83

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) Chennai was established in the year 1985 SRMIST is also known as SRM University Chennai. SRMIST is approved by…

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Listed via official programme catalog · B.Arch — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#12

PrivateBangalore, Karnataka

BMS College of Architecture, Bengaluru

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

BMS College of Architecture, Bengaluru is a private college and the campus is spread across 2 acres. BMS College of Architecture Bangalore offers programmes at…

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#13NIRF 16

#16

PrivateVellore, Tamil Nadu

VIT Vellore

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

NIRF 2025: #16
Type: Private
Score: 65.25

Vellore Institute of Technology is a private deemed-to-be university that was established in 2001. Candidates seeking admission to VIT Vellore must satisfy the…

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#14NIRF 18

#18

PrivateKolkata, West Bengal

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

NIRF 2025: #18
Type: Private
Score: 64.54

Jadavpur University, Kolkata, also known as JU Kolkata, is a state government university which was established in 1955. Jadavpur University's key highlights…

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#15NIRF 20

#20

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

Anna University, Chennai

NIRF 2025: #20
Type: Private
Score: 63.51

BE Computer Science and Engineering · BE Electronics and Communication Engineering

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#16NIRF 21

#21

NITKozhikode, Kerala

NIT Calicut

National Institute of Technology Calicut

NIRF 2025: #21
Type: NIT
Score: 63.05

Established in 2002, the National Institute of Technology Calicut is an Institute of National Importance. The campus of NIT Calicut has an area of nearly 300…

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Listed via official programme catalog · B.Arch — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#17NIRF 23

#23

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

NIRF 2025: #23
Type: Private
Score: 62.46

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore was established in 2003 as a private university and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved…

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Listed via official programme catalog · B.Arch — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#18

PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹54,000–₹3.7L / yr

Andhra University Visakhapatnam was established in 1926. The aim of Andhra University is to offer the students with the required education in order to excel in…

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#19NIRF 24

#24

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi

JMI New Delhi

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

NIRF 2025: #24
Type: Private
Score: 62.42

Established in 1920, Jamia Millia Islamia is a coeducational central government university. The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana…

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Listed via official programme catalog · B.Arch — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#20

PrivateChandigarh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹63,400–₹13.3L / yr

Chandigarh University is a state private university that was established in 2012 and is approved by the UGC (University Grants Commission), BCI (Bar Council of…

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Listed via official programme catalog · B.Arch — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#21

PrivateKochi, Kerala

CUSAT Kochi

Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹23,800–₹3.0L / yr

MA Hindi Language and Literature · M.Sc Industrial Fisheries

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#22NIRF 33

#33

PrivateVirudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Virudhunagar

NIRF 2025: #33
Type: Private
Score: 59.03

B.Tech Automobile Engineering · B.Tech Biotechnology

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#23NIRF 34

#34

PrivateAligarh, Uttar Pradesh

AMU Aligarh

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

NIRF 2025: #34
Type: Private
Score: 59.01

BFA · BA Communicative English Hons

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#24

PrivateGuntur, Andhra Pradesh

KL University Guntur

Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹65,500–₹13.7L / yr

KL University was established in 2009 as a private institution that has been recognised and approved by key statutory authorities, including the University…

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B.Arch — live list facts

Computed from the institutes listed on this page — not marketing estimates.

Institutes

24

With NIRF rank

14

With GO score

0

Avg GO (when present)

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By institute type

PRIVATE
18
IIT
3
NIT
3

Best NIRF ranks on this page

How to use this page

1Institutes are ordered by NIRF Engineering rank (best first); unranked sort after.
2JoSAA closing ranks appear when that programme is in our cutoff dataset.
3Open a profile for scorecards, official admissions/fees when sourced, and related programmes.

Frequently asked questions

Answers use counts from this page's live institute list.

How many institutes appear for B.Arch?: 24 institutes currently match this page’s filter. 14 of them have a numeric NIRF Engineering rank in our database.
Is “best” based on editorial opinion?: No. Where we sort or headline by rank, the order follows published NIRF Engineering ranks (nirfindia.org). Unranked institutes are not given a fabricated Knwdle rank.
What is Graduation Outcomes (GO)?: GO is an NIRF sub-score computed independently of self-reported placement packages. None of the institutes on this page currently have a GO value stored.
Why do some institutes lack a JoSAA closing rank?: Non-JoSAA admission paths (institute entrance exams, state counselling) are labeled separately. We do not invent closing ranks for those routes.

What we publish — and what we don't

Included when sourced

NIRF Engineering ranks & sub-scores (nirfindia.org)
JoSAA closing ranks already in our database
Programmes from AICTE EOA / institute official catalogues
Fees & admissions copy only from the institute's own site
Campus images from Wikimedia Commons or official media

Deliberately excluded

Star reviews and self-reported placement packages
Fees estimated or copied from aggregator directories
Facts that appear only on compiled third-party college directories

NIRF Graduation Outcomes (GO) is the honest substitute for placement-intent browsing — an independent metric, not a package figure.

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