📐 Architecture

What it costs to get there

Indicative total tuition for the whole course in Karnataka

Tuition for the full 5 years. Government and aided colleges sit at the low end; private architecture schools in Bengaluru commonly charge ₹1.5–3.5L a year, plus studio and materials costs.

Fees change every year and differ by college — confirm with the college before paying. Scholarships can cover much of this.

The journey, step by step

SSLC through to leadership.

1. 1Foundation · 1 Year🎓 SSLC — Class 10Finish Class 10. Your marks decide which colleges and subject combinations are open to you next.
2. 2Stream Selection · 2 Years🔬 PUC — ScienceTwo years of pre-university study in the Science stream. This is where you prepare for the entrance exam.
3. 3Entrance Exam · Exam year📝 NATA / JEE Main Paper 2Entry to B.Arch is through NATA / JEE Main Paper 2. JEE Main is run by National Testing Agency (NTA) and leads to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and the JEE Advanced qualifier for IITs. NATA is run by Council of Architecture (CoA) and leads to B.Arch, the 5-year professional architecture degree. Dates change every year — always confirm on the conducting authority's official portal.
4. 4Degree · 5 Years📘 B.ArchArchitecture: 5 Years. You can specialise in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Design, Conservation and more.
5. 5First Job · After graduating💼 ArchitectCommon starting roles include Architect, Urban Designer, Interior Architect.
6. 6Higher Studies · Optional🎯 M.Arch (2Y)You can continue with M.Arch (2Y), M.Plan Urban Planning (2Y), PhD.
7. 7Research · 3–5 Years (PhD)🔬 M.Arch dissertationM.Arch dissertation · PhD in architecture or planning · Building-science research
8. 8Government Route · Exam-based🏛️ Architect in PWD and town planning departmentsArchitect in PWD and town planning departments · BBMP and city corporation posts · CPWD architect cadre · Housing board and development authority posts
9. 9Entrepreneurship · Any time🚀 Own architecture practiceOwn architecture practice · Design-build firm · Interior design studio
10. 10Leadership · Long term⭐ Principal ArchitectPrincipal Architect · Chief Town Planner · Head of Design

Job roles and salary ranges

Salary figures are indicative annual ranges, not guarantees.

Where these facts come from

Council of Architecture (CoA), which regulates architecture education under the Architects Act 1972 — B.Arch is a 5-year professional degree and registration with CoA requires the complete programme; admission via NATA or JEE Main Paper 2