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.
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