Notable accepting institutions
Chandigarh College of Architecture
KRVIA Mumbai (Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture)
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP)
Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai
Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University
CEPT University, Ahmedabad (verify current acceptance)
BMS College of Architecture, Bengaluru
Sir J. J. College of Architecture, Mumbai (verify current acceptance)
Specialisations available
COA-approved M.Arch programs offer a range of specialisations. Confirm the specific tracks at each shortlisted institute before applying:
- Urban Design
- Sustainable Architecture / Green Building
- Landscape Architecture
- Construction Management
- Heritage Conservation
- Interior Design
- Environmental Architecture
- Architectural and Settlement Conservation
How to verify acceptance
- Confirm COA approval at coa.gov.in/pgInstitutionStatus.php.
- Check the institute's M.Arch admission notification for the year. Some institutions also accept GATE scores or institution-specific test scores alongside PGETA.
- State governments may run parallel CETs (Maharashtra, for instance). Check state portals if you target a specific state.
- Email or call the M.Arch coordinator at your shortlisted institute to confirm PGETA cut-off and admission process for the cycle.