Top 10 Architecture Colleges in India in NIRF 2022

By Staff

Today on July 15th, 2022 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released India Rankings 2022 under National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF). Here the rankings are based on NIRF 2022.

 

About Architechture: Since the time when human beings started setting down in clusters, they started planning how to make living more comfortable. This started off with planning for better living quarters in the Indus Valley Civilization and went on to form the basis of planning and architecture in the country.

As is evident from history itself, Indians have always pioneered in architecture and planning. From the intricate designing in the caves of Bhimbetka to the high rise skyscrapers that adorn the skyline of our cities, Indian architecture has always been the envy of the world. In fact post globalization, Indian architects have been high on demand even for multinational companies and international firms. The trend is so strong that we often see Indian architecture freshers being paid in terms of crores.

To keep up with this trend and to ensure that Indian architecture remains at the top, a number of architectural colleges have mushroomed in the country. Among these the top 10 have been arranged in order. Thus if you are considering pursuing a career in architecture, this is a list you must definitely check out in order to ensure that you carve a worthy career for yourself in the field of architecture.

Here is the list of top Architecture Colleges and Institutions in India, ranking is based on National Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) government of India:

1. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

1. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is on the top of the rankings in Architecture trade. As per the NIRF rankings, the institution has got the score of 83.46 in NIRF 2022. The institution is always have proud on it's alumni. Ten alumni of IIT Roorkee have won Padma awards and 25 have been Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology awardees.

2. National Institute of Technology Calicut

2. National Institute of Technology Calicut

With the score of 77.35 in NIRF 2022, National Institute of Technology Calicut stands at second position in the list of best Architecture Colleges in India. The Department of Architecture and Planning plans offering the Undergraduate (5 Year B.Arch.) Degree Program in Architecture and the Post Graduate Degree (2 Year M. Plan) Program in Urban Planning.

3. Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur
 

3. Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur

Among all the courses that are offered in Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, the architecture course is among the best. This course focuses on taking students out for outings to see various architectural marvels across the lengths and breaths of the county. That way the students are exposed to a more practical learning approach and they are able to apply what they learn in the classroom to what they see in these excursions. The NIRF Score in 2022 is 75.42.

4. School Of Planning And Architecture, Delhi

4. School Of Planning And Architecture, Delhi

With over 1000 students pursuing their degree in architecture and planning in this, this institute is the best architectural college in the country. The institute has separate blocks for planning and architecture. With an excellent infrastructure to its credit, the institute has already finalized plans for setting up a new campus at Vasant Kunj. A major part of the college's funding comes from its alumni, most of who are well placed in life. The NIRF Score for Delhi school is 66.37 in the year 2022.

5. National Institute Of Technology, Tiruchirapalli

5. National Institute Of Technology, Tiruchirapalli

Started in the year 1980, the architecture department of National Institute of Technology Tiruchirapalli specializes in producing professionals of exceptional calibre who take the environmental concerns into consideration while designing human structures. Another key point to be noted here is the fact that most of the students who have graduated out of this department are seen to fare very well in life. The NIRF Score for this institution in 2022 is 65.19.

6. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

6. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

This was earlier known as the Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur. Being a government college, the fee structure here is pretty modest. In addition to this, for students who cannot afford the same, there are special tuition fee waiver schemes. In fact, SC and ST candidates pursuing their engineering in this institute do not have to pay any fees. The MHRD rating for this institution is 64.17 in NIRF 2022.

7. School of Planning & Architecture, Vijaywada

7. School of Planning & Architecture, Vijaywada

Total intake of the School of Planning & Architecture, Vijaywada is just 98. The admission to the Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning courses is made on the basis of Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA). The students have to qualify the basic requirements as per Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB). The criteria for admission as per CSAB. The NIRF Score is 63.55 in 2022.

8. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

8. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

Established in 1960, VNIT has led technological
development and innovation in Central India for over 60 years. It is among the 30 most premier Institutes of Engineering in India. The Training and Placement Department of VNIT Nagpur aims to provide students with a platform for using their technical acumen to gain valuable experience by working in the mainstream industry. The NIRF Ranking for this institution is 62.64 in 2022.

9. Jamia Milia Islamia University

9. Jamia Milia Islamia University

The only central university to offer a full fledged course in architecture, the aim of this department is to train its students to develop social concern through innovation. The department offers two degree courses in architecture and five master's course. Other than this the institute also offers PhD programs in architecture. The MHRD has score it 61.21 in the NIRF Rankings 2022.

10. School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal

10. School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal

With the score of 61.15 in NIRF 2022, School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal stands at the 6th rank in India. School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal is established by Government of India as an Institute of National importance in the year 2008. It is a centre of excellence for imparting quality education at undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and post-doctoral levels in Planning and Architecture.


Other Best Architechture Institutions and Colleges in India

> S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai | Score 59.32 Rank- 11

> Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab | Score 57.8, Rank - 12

> Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh | Score 57.44, Rank- 13

> College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram | Score 56.21, Rank 14

> Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Mahe Udupi | Score 55.83, Rank - 15

> Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra Jammu and Kashmir | Score 55.75, Rank - 16

> M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology Bengaluru | Score 54.82, Rank- 17

> BMS College of Arhitecture, Bengaluru | Score 54.78, Rank - 18

> Chandigarh University Mohali | Score 54.49, Rank- 19

> Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal | Score 51.67, Rank- 20

> Nirma University, Ahmedabad Gujarat | Score 51.54, Rank- 21

> Chitkara University Rajpura Punjab | Score 51.5, Rank- 22

> Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, | Score 50.53, Rank- 23

> Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi | Score 50.39, Rank- 24

> Birla Institute of Technology Ranchi, Jharkhand | Score 50.14, Rank - 25

> National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh | Score 50.06, Rank- 26

> Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) Chennai | Score 49.92, Rank- 27

> M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai | Score 49.62, Rank- 28

> Anna University Chennai, | Score 48.82, Rank- 29

> National Institute of Technology, Patna | Score 46.28, Rank- 30

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