1 / 12A Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) is a five-year undergraduate programme focused on design, construction, planning and spatial studies. It combines studio work with theory – environmental studies, history of architecture, graphics, and structural systems. Admission is largely entrance-based, most commonly through JEE Main (Paper 2). Fees vary widely. Public institutions are more affordable. Below is a snapshot of the ten leading BArch colleges in India and their approximate fee ranges. (Image Instagram)
2 / 12IIT Roorkee | One of the country’s oldest technical institutions, IIT Roorkee runs BArch under its architecture and planning departments. It has over 20 academic units across disciplines. The total tuition fee for BArch is estimated between ₹10–15 lakh for the full course duration. (Image Wikimedia Commons)
3 / 12NIT Calicut | National Institute of Technology Calicut offers a full-time five-year BArch course divided into ten semesters. Admission is through JEE Main Paper 2. The total course fee generally falls in the ₹8–12 lakh range. (Image Wikimedia Commons)
4 / 12IIEST Shibpur | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, offers BArch with a tuition structure based on income slabs. For families earning above ₹5 lakh annually, the total tuition is around ₹5 lakh. (Image iiests.ac.in/)
5 / 12NIT Rourkela | Accredited by NAAC with Grade A and ranked 13 in NIRF 2025 under Engineering, NIT Rourkela also offers BArch. The estimated total fee ranges between ₹7–9 lakh. (Image Instagram)
6 / 12SPA Delhi | School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, focuses heavily on studio-based design learning. Its framework promotes ‘learning by doing’ and learner-centric methods. The approximate fee range is ₹5–9 lakh. (Image Instagram)
7 / 12NIT Tiruchirappalli | NIT Trichy offers BArch admissions through JEE Main. The 2026 session 2 registration closes February 25, with exams scheduled from April 2 to April 9. Fees are generally in the ₹8–12 lakh bracket. (Image .nitt.edu/)
8 / 12VNIT Nagpur | Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology offers a five-year BArch programme. It ranked #10 under Architecture and Planning by NIRF. Estimated fees range from ₹8-12 lakh. (Image Instagram)
9 / 12SPA Bhopal | Ranked #12 under Architecture and Planning in NIRF 2025, SPA Bhopal offers BArch with total fees roughly between ₹3-6 lakh. (Image dspace.spab.ac.in/)
10 / 12MNIT Jaipur | Malaviya National Institute of Technology provides a five-year BArch course with two specialisations. They charge roughly 6-8 lakh for the course. (Image LinkedIn)
11 / 12NIT Patna | NIT Patna offers a five-year BArch programme. It was ranked #27 in NIRF 2024 under Architecture. Fees are comparable to those of other National Institutes of Technology. (Image LinkedIn)
12 / 12Most of these institutions admit students via JEE Main Paper 2. Studio infrastructure, faculty strength and NIRF ranking often influence student preference. Fee differences mainly reflect the institute category and funding structure. For applicants, the next step is tracking entrance timelines and verifying updated fee structures directly from official websites. (Image Instagram)
