You should opt for architecture only if your interest lies in this field. It shouldn’t be a backup option for you. This is because the field involves Arts, Science, Maths, and Humanities, all together. You’ll do well in this field only if you like architecture.
As far as MNIT Jaipur is concerned, it isn’t the best place for architectural studies. They’ll offer you limited practical exposure, and the curriculum hasn’t been updated for long. The infrastructure of this department is pretty average, they don’t organize any educational trips, and only a few faculty members are good.
I wouldn’t recommend MNIT for your B.Arch. Instead, try to look for some better alternatives.
The best college for pursuing a B.Arch degree is SPA Delhi. But if you aren’t selected in SPA Delhi, you should go for private universities. There are also three private colleges affiliated with IP University Delhi. Among these, the best option is the University School of Architecture and Planning. MBS and Gateway College rank lower.
As far as academics are concerned, SPA Bhopal is better in my opinion. This is backed by the fact that SPA Bhopal requires higher JEE Paper 2 ranks for admission into its B.Arch program. Additionally, SPAs are dedicated to Architecture and Planning studies. So they have a higher branch value in the field of Architecture.
Now, MANIT Bhopal is also a good college. One advantage is that it is located in Bhopal city. On the other hand, SPA Bhopal is located on the city outskirts.
For branch value, join SPA Bhopal. But for a better exposure to city life and the associated advantages, join MANIT Bhopal.
For a B.Arch program, the Vastu Kala will be a better choice compared to the MBS School of Planning and Architecture. It is a well-reputed and old institute. Whereas, MBS was established only a few years back. VKA is considered to be among the best Architectural institutes in India. It also offers good academics and infrastructural facilities. Consider these factors while choosing one of these two.
Giani Zail Singh College is one of the oldest and reputed colleges when it comes to B.Arch. It is ranked at the 2nd position in Punjab.
The professors of the B.Arch department are well-learned and great at teaching. The alumni network of the college is good and some of them are placed in reputed companies and organizations. The college will engage you more in extracurricular activities to help you learn the management of events.
There is only one disadvantage at Giani Zail Singh College is the lack of placements. There are no good opportunities available especially for B.Arch. Many of my friends have opened their own consultancy firms.
If you have other options available, then go for them first because Giani Zail Singh College will disappoint you in terms of exposure.
IIEST Shibpur is better than BITS Sindri. Academics, placements, exposure, in terms of, all these factors it is well ahead. But you should give more priority to your choice of course while choosing one of these institutes.
Architecture and Metallurgy are two entirely separate branches. According to the recent highlights, BIT Sindri placements for Metallurgy are better. The highest and average CTC for the branch is INR 10.11 LPA and INR 4.76 LPA, respectively.
NIT Calicut is among the country’s best NITs. It is an institute of national importance. The placements are definitely good at NIT Calicut.
Placement highlights of the year 2020 for NIT Calicut.
NIT Calicut is among the very few NITs that offer programs in Architecture and will not disappoint you.
I think opting for a B.Arch at LPU will be a better option. LPU ranks high at the 16th position among Architecture institutes in India as per the 2023 NIRF Rankings. Here are some of the best features of the B.Arch program at LPU-
Based on my experience, I would recommend you to join LPU for a B.Arch degree.
B.Arch at Poornima University is a better option to pursue because it is approved by the Council of Architecture and they have a Globally Accepted Credit and Grading system. It is also one of the largest groups of professional education in Rajasthan.
They are very much sufficient when it comes to the Architectural course. They have well equipped design labs for each year with proper work benches to cater to the needs of the students in all possible manners.
The college has also received a rank 14 for its architecture course by Outlook Magazine.
Dayalbagh Educational Institute may not be the best option for pursuing B.Arch. Since it is a new course, so you can’t be certain about the placement opportunities.
The faculty base is also not that good. Many of them don’t even have their master’s degrees.
The institute is also pretty strict about its rules and regulations. You will have classes from 7 am to 5 pm.
However, it can be a good option for students from financially weak backgrounds. The total course fee for B.Arch is around INR 51,300.