Top Architecture Colleges in Kerala 2023: Seats, Admission & Rating

Last Updated on August 5, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

Architecture is a well rewarding profession. Are you interested in pursuing architecture courses such as B.Arch. or M.Arch.? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve listed down some of the best architecture colleges in Kerala.

Names of top architecture colleges, relevant architecture courses, eligibility criteria, duration, admission process – you will find all these details in this post. Both students are well as parents may use this guide to find the right college.   All of us want to secure admission into a good college, right? Irrespective of the academic program, it is very important to secure admission into a good college.   The quality, reputation and status of the college will have a telling impact on your career and life. For example – architecture degree from a premier college can help you with bonus points such as – placement assistance, better salary package, better exposure, guidance from the best faculty and more.   In short, it is very important to choose the best college. But how should one go around and do this task, you may ask. In order to rate any architecture college, give attention to the following factors – quality of the infrastructure, quality of the faculty, placement record, age and reputation of the college, recognition status etc.   You may rate a college keeping the above mentioned factors in mind. Based on the rating, you may arrive at a conclusion and choose the right college in the process!   It may sound easy, but it is not a very easy task. With an assortment of architecture colleges, this guide will simplify your task (to an extent).   Before heading to the meat of the matter – list of architecture colleges in Kerala – let us check out basic details about this profession, relevant courses, duration and eligibility criteria. Let us start –

Architecture: Profession and courses

Architects are professionals who design, plan, construct and develop built environment. For laymen, architects deal with planning, design and construction of homes. In reality, the scope of their work is much wider and covers things such as – landscape design, other physical structure and built environment in general.   In order to thrive in this profession, you’ll need the following traits and qualities –

• Creativity
• Technical Skills and Know-How
• Project Management Skills
• Communication Skills
• Spacial Awareness
• Mathematical Knowledge

Let us check out different types of architecture courses available in Kerala –

Architecture courses

In Kerala, architecture programs are available at UG, PG and Doctoral level. Popular UG programs include – B.Arch. and Diploma in Architectural Assistantship. Popular PG courses include M.Arch. and PG Diploma programs. Doctoral Degree programs include PhD and M.Phil.   Let us take a closer look at the course details. Here they are –   B.Arch. stands for Bachelor of Architecture. It is a Bachelor’s Degree course. Technically, it is an undergraduate level academic program. 12th Science (PCM) pass students are eligible to pursue this course.   Diploma in Architectural Assistantship is a diploma course. This course can be pursued by students who have passed 10th class. The course duration is 3 years.   M.Arch. stands for Master of Architecture. It is a Master’s Degree course. Technically, it is a postgraduate level course. Students who have completed B.Arch. are eligible to pursue this course.   M.Phil. and PhD are Doctoral Degree programs. Technically, they are research oriented programs. Completing these courses will help you earn the title of Doctor (academic). Those who have completed relevant Master’s Degree course are eligible to pursue these programs.   Come, let us check out the list of top 10 B.Arch. colleges in Kerala, India. In the next section, you will find the following details – names of top 10 B.Arch. colleges, their address, affiliation details and number of seats available in each college.

Top 10 B.Arch. Colleges in Kerala 2022

1. NIT (National Institute of Technology) Calicut

   • Type of college: Government
   • Year of inception: 1961
   • Number of seats available: 4200+ UG seats (multiple courses and batches)
   • Affiliated to: Autonomous Institute
   • Address: Calicut Mukkam Road, Kattangal, Calicut
   • Contact number: 04952286102

2. College of Engineering, Trivandrum

   • Type of college: Government
   • Year of inception: 1939
   • Number of seats available: 3000+ UG seats (multiple courses and batches)
   • Affiliated to: APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
   • Address: Engineering college, Srreekaryam-Kulathoor Road, Ambady Nagar, Sreekaryam, Trivandrum
   • Contact number: 04712515502

3. GEC (Government Engineering College) Thrissur

   • Type of college: Government
   • Year of inception: 1958
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: University of Calicut, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
   • Address: GEC, Thrissur
   • Contact number: 04872334590

4. TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

   • Type of college: Government
   • Year of inception: 1956
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
   • Address: Kollam-Thirumangalam Road, Karicode, Peroor, Kollam
   • Contact number: 04742712024

5. MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram

   • Type of college: Private
   • Year of inception: 1994
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: –
   • Address: Kumbidi-Thrikkanapuram Road, Kuttipuram
   • Contact number: 04943051234

6. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam

   • Type of college: Government
   • Year of inception: 1991
   • Number of seats available: 1500+ UG seats (multiple courses and batches)
   • Affiliated to: Mahatma Gandhi University, KTU, AICTE
   • Address: RIT Junction, Nedumkuzhy, Pampady, Kottayam
   • Contact number: 04812506153

7. College of Engineering and Technology, Payyanur

   • Type of college: Private
   • Year of inception: 2011
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
   • Address: Near Thrikkuttery Temple, Kaithapram, Mathamangalam, Payyanur
   • Contact number: 04985279842

8. DC School of Architecture and Design, Idukki

   • Type of college: Private
   • Year of inception: 2000
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: –
   • Address: Pullikkanam-Elappara Road, Vagamon, Idukki
   • Contact number: 09961397794

9. Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam

   • Type of college: Private
   • Year of inception: 2011
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: –
   • Address: Fatima College Internal Road, Jawahar Nagar, Karbala, Kollam
   • Contact number: 04742764053

10. MES College of Architecture, Calicut

    • Type of college: Private
    • Year of inception: 2013
    • Number of seats available: –
    • Affiliated to: –
    • Address: Ootukulam-Kakkodi Mukku Road, Kizhakkummuri, Kozhikode
    • Contact number: 04952268770

Let us find out more details about the different types of architecture colleges in Kerala. Here’s everything you need to know –

Types of architecture colleges

Architecture colleges in Kerala can be classified into three types –

• Government architecture colleges
• Aided architecture colleges
• Private architecture colleges

Government colleges are managed and funded by the state Government. Aided colleges are private institutes, but they receive partial support and funding from the Government. Private colleges are also known as self financing institutes. These colleges are managed and funded by private charitable trusts and organizations.   Let us check out the list of colleges now. Here it is –

List of architecture colleges in Kerala 2022

Here are some of the popular architecture colleges in Kerala –

• Government Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam, Kerala
• Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala
• TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala
• College of Engineering and Technology, Payyanur, Kerala
• Alsalama Institute of Architecture, Malappuram, Kerala
• Asian School of Architecture and Design Innovations, Ernakulam, Kerala
• Avani Institute of Design, Kozhikode, Kerala
• Bishop Jerome Institute School of Architecture, Kollam, Kerala
• DC School of Architecture and Design, Idukki, Kerala
• Devaki Amma’s Guruvayurappan College of Architecture, Malappuram, Kerala
• Eranad Knowledge City College of Architecture, Manjeri, Kerala
• Global Institute of Architecture, Palakkad, Kerala
• Holy Crescent College of Architecture, Ernakulam, Kerala
• IES College of Architecture, Thrissur, Kerala
• KMEA College of Architecture, Ernakulam, Kerala
• KMCT College of Architecture, Kozhikode, Kerala
• Marian College of Architecture and Planning, Kazhakuttom, Kerala
• MES College of Architecture, Kozhikode, Kerala
• School of Architecture, Mookambika Technical Campus, Muvattupuzha, Kerala
• Mangalam School of Architecture and Planning, Kottayam, Kerala
• MES School of Architecture, Kuttippuram, Kerala
• KMCT College of Architecture, Mukkom, Kerala
• Nehru College of Architecture, Palakkad, Kerala
• Nizar Rahim and Mark School of Architecture, Kollam, Kerala
• College of Architecture, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
• SCMS School of Architecture, Ernakulam, Kerala
• Sneha College of Architecture, Palakkad, Kerala
• TKM School of Architecture, Kollam, Kerala
• Talent Institute of Architecture, Malappuram, Kerala
• Thejus College of Architecture, Erumapetti, Kerala
• Vedavyasa College of Architecture, Malappuram, Kerala

It is time to find out more details about the admission process. Here’s everything you need to know –

Admission Process

Reputed architecture colleges rely on merit based admission process. They rely on architecture entrance exams to select deserving candidates. Architecture entrance exams are being carried out at National, State as well as College levels.   Some other colleges are known to conduct direct admission as well as donation based admission process.

Seat Matrix

Name of the college	Affiliated to (University)	Number of B.Arch. Seats
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Pampady, Kottayam	KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH.- 40
Government Engineering College, Thrissur	KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH. : 40
College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram	KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH.-40
T.K.M. College of Engineering, Kollam	KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH. : 80
College of Engineering & Technology, Payyannur, Kaithapram, Mathamangalam P O, Kannur	KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH. : 40
Alsalama Institute of Architecture, Malaparamba, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram	Calicut University	B.ARCH. – 40
APJ Abdul Kalam School of Architecture, Moovattupuzha, Ernakulam	MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH. – 40
Asian School of Architecture and Design Innovations, Vyttila, Kochi	MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH.-40
Avani Institute of Design, Kalipoika, Puthiyara P O, Kozhikode	Calicut University	B.ARCH.-80
Bishop Jerome Institute (School of Architecture), Fathima College Road, Kollam	KERALA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH.-40
DC School of Architecture and Design, Pullikanam, Vagamon, Idukki	MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH.-80
Devaki Amma’s Guruvayurappan College of Architecture, Chelambra, Pulliparamba P O, Malappuram	Calicut University	B.ARCH. – 40
Eranad Knowledge City College of Architecture, Cherukulam, Manjeri, Malappuram.	Calicut University	B.ARCH. – 80
Global Institute of Architecture, Peradikunnu, Nakaripuram, Pathiripala, Palakkad.	Calicut University	B.ARCH. -80
Holy Crescent College of Architecture, South Vazhakulam, Aluva, Ernakulam	MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH.-40
IES College of Architecture, Chittilappilli, Thrissur	Calicut University	B.ARCH.-40
KMEA College of Architecture, Kuzhivelipadi, Edathala, Aluva, Ernakulam	MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH. – 80
KMCT College of Architecture, Kalanthode, Poolakode, Kozhikkode.	Calicut University	B.ARCH. – 40
Mariyan College of Architecture & Planning, Kazhakuttom, Thiruvananthapuram.	CUSAT	B.ARCH. -80
MES College of Architecture, Nedumalakkunnu, Kizhakkumuri P.O., Kakkodi, Kozhikkode.	Calicut University	B.ARCH. – 40
School of Architecture, Mookambika Technical Campus, Etappilly, Mannathur, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam	MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH. – 40
Mangalam School of Architecture, Perumbaikad, Kottayam.	MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH.-40
MES School of Architeture, Kuttippuram, Malappuram.	Calicut University	B.ARCH.-40
KMCT College of Architecture, Manassery, Kozhikkode.	Calicut University	B.ARCH.-40
Nehru College of Architecture, Lakkidi, Palakkad	Calicut University	B.ARCH. – 40
Nizar Rahim and Mark School of Architecture, Nizar Estate, Madannada, Kollam – 691016	CUSAT	B.ARCH. – 40
College of Architecture, Vellanad, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala University	B.ARCH.-120
SCMS School of Architecture, Pallissery, Karukutty, Ernakulam	MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY	B.ARCH.-80
Sneha College of Architecture, Attayapathi, Govindapuram, Palakkad	Calicut University	B.ARCH.-30
TKM School of Architecture, Ezhukone, Kollam.	CUSAT	B.ARCH. – 40
Talent Institute of Architecture, Mudur, Edappal, Malappuram	Calicut University	B.ARCH. – 40
Thejus College of Architecture, Vellarkad, Erumappetty P O, Thrissur	Calicut University	B.ARCH.-80
Vedavyasa College of Architecture, Ponnempadam P O, Karadparamba, Malappuram.	Calicut University	B.ARCH. – 40