INTERIOR.DESIGN Colleges in India
7 architecture institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 7 districts, with the largest concentration in Bengaluru Urban (1). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University
M.E /M.Tech·PG·UG·B.E /B.Tech·B.Arch
Jnias School of Planning and Architecture
M.Arch·B.E /B.Tech·UG·B.Arch
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·M.Arch·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·M.Arch·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Frequently asked questions
How many architecture colleges are there in India?
7 architecture institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Where can I find the full list of AICTE-approved architecture colleges in India?
This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from AICTE, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.
How many seats do architecture colleges in India have?
5,446 approved seats across 7 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in India has the most architecture colleges?
Bengaluru Urban, with 1 of the 7 institutions listed here.
What courses do architecture colleges in India offer?
The most widely approved are INTERIOR DESIGN (7), PLANNING (5), FASHION DESIGN (2), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (2), FACILITIES AND SERVICES PLANNING (2), URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING (2). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many architecture colleges in India are government and how many are private?
Of the 7 institutions listed: 4 private, 1 deemed university, 1 government, 1 government aided. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.
Where does this list come from?
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.