One of Karnataka’s most prestigious architecture schools, RV College of Architecture is part of the Rashtreeya Vidyalaya group with a legacy of excellence since 1963. Known for its strong design culture, the college offers state-of-the-art design studios, model-making labs, and digital fabrication facilities. Graduates are placed in top-tier firms across India and abroad.

BMS College of Architecture is among the oldest and most reputed architecture institutions in South India, founded in 1946. Affiliated to VTU and approved by COA, it boasts strong industry connections with leading Bangalore-based architecture firms. The curriculum blends traditional design philosophy with contemporary digital tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and 3DS Max.

Part of the globally ranked Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), this architecture school offers unparalleled international exposure with students from 80+ countries. Facilities include advanced BIM labs, green building simulation software, and a dedicated urban design studio. Strong alumni network spans architecture firms in the US, UK, UAE, and Singapore.

MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology is one of Bangalore’s most recognised engineering and architecture institutions. The B.Arch program features a 100+ acre sprawling campus with dedicated architectural studios, model-making workshops, and digital design labs. Annual design festivals and inter-college competitions provide students with excellent exposure.

Part of the Dayananda Sagar Institutions group, this college offers B.Arch with a strong focus on sustainable and green architecture. COA approved and VTU affiliated, with modern design studios and a robust placement record in Bangalore’s booming real estate and construction sector. Dedicated workshops for carpentry, model-making, and digital fabrication.

REVA University’s School of Architecture combines a 45-acre campus in North Bangalore with a modern curriculum emphasising parametric design, urban planning, and sustainable architecture. As a Deemed University, it offers more flexible curriculum design. Strong faculty from IIT, NID, and SPA backgrounds bring research and practice experience to the classroom.

Part of the JSS Mahavidyapeetha group, JSSATE Noida offers B.Arch with a focus on contemporary urban design and heritage conservation. The parent trust’s medical and engineering institutions provide cross-disciplinary exposure. Affordable fees compared to private deemed universities, with strong scholarship programmes for merit students.

BIT Bangalore’s architecture department has a 45+ year legacy in technical education. COA-approved and VTU-affiliated, the B.Arch program focuses on integrating engineering rigour with creative design. The college’s central Bangalore location near KR Circle provides easy access to practicing architects for guest lectures, workshops, and internship opportunities.

KLS Gogte Institute in Belagavi (Belgaum) is one of North Karnataka’s most established engineering and architecture colleges. COA-approved B.Arch program with affordable fees and a strong regional placement network. The city’s proximity to Goa and Pune gives students access to two additional booming architectural markets for internships.

PES University brings its strong technology brand to architecture education, integrating advanced digital tools like BIM, parametric design (Grasshopper/Rhino), and smart building technologies into the B.Arch curriculum. Its strong connections with Bangalore’s booming tech-enabled real estate sector give graduates an edge in contemporary architecture practice.