B.Arch — Architecture
Seats, competition & cost — the honest picture
Competition: Moderate. NATA/JEE Paper 2 routes; B.Arch seats are generally available.
Cost: Government colleges low-cost; private typically ₹1.5–3L/yr (5-year course).
Seat counts, cutoffs and fees are indicative (2024–25) and change every year — always verify current numbers on official sites.
The abroad route — BArch / Architecture (5-yr accredited)
Destinations: US · UK · Australia
How: Portfolio + SAT/UCAS; check accreditation (NAAB/RIBA)
Costs: US ₹45–70L/yr ×5; UK ₹35–48L/yr. Some studio-based merit awards; 5 years makes total cost the real number to check.
Timing: Portfolio from Class 11; verify the degree is accredited where you plan to practise.
Abroad costs are indicative (2024–25), include living expenses, and move with exchange rates and fee changes — verify with official university pages and current scholarship terms.
Careers this degree leads to
Should YOU pick B.Arch?
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