PLANNING Colleges in India

16 architecture institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 14 districts, with the largest concentration in Bengaluru Urban (2). Between them they list 12 approved courses.

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many architecture colleges are there in India?

16 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?

33,353 approved seats across 16 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 2 of the 16 institutions listed here.

What courses do architecture colleges in India offer?

The most widely approved are PLANNING (16), CIVIL ENGINEERING (8), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (8), COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (7), MBA (6), INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (6). 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 16 institutions listed: 7 government, 6 private, 2 deemed university, 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.