Top M.Arch. Colleges in Maharashtra: Admission, Fees, Details & More

Last Updated on August 16, 2023 by Sidharth PS

Have you completed B.Arch. course? Do you want to apply for M.Arch. admission this year? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve compiled a list of top M.Arch. colleges in Maharashtra.

M.Arch. stands for Master of Architecture. It is a postgraduate-level architecture education program. Candidates who have passed B.Arch. are eligible to pursue this course.

In this post, readers will find the following details – list of best M.Arch. colleges in Maharashtra, their address, affiliation details, and admission process. In short, this post covers all the important details that you need to know about M.Arch. colleges in Maharashtra.

Apart from college-specific details, I’ve also dealt with course-specific details in this post. Course-specific details include topics such as – duration, eligibility criteria, fees, course content and more.

This post has been crafted keeping the needs of B.Arch. graduates in mind. After completing B.Arch. graduates are known to apply for M.Arch. admission. Using the information provided in this post, readers will be able to find a decent M.Arch. college!

Come, let us check out the list of colleges now. In the next section, readers will find the following details – names of relevant colleges, their address, affiliation details and contact number. Let us begin –

Top M.Arch. Colleges in Maharashtra

1. MGM’s Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, Aurangabad
   • Address: N6, CIDCO, Aurangabad.
   • Affiliated to: Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University.
   • Contact number: 2482893.
2. GS Mandals Marathwada Institute of Technology, Aurangabad
   • Address: Satara Road, Aurangabad.
   • Affiliated to: Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University.
   • Contact number: 2375111.
3. Mahatma Education Society’s Pillais College of Architecture, New Panvel
   • Address: 10, Sector 16, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Raigad.
   • Affiliated to: Mumbai University.
   • Contact number: 27456100.
4. Rizvi College of Architecture, Bandra, Mumbai
   • Address: Off Carter Road, Bandra, Mumbai.
   • Affiliated to: Mumbai University.
   • Contact number: 26050624.
5. Kamla Raheja Vidhyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies, Mumbai
   • Address: Vidyanidhi Marg, JVPD Scheme, 10th Road, Mumbai.
   • Affiliated to: Mumbai University.
   • Contact number: 26700918.
6. Late Baliram Hiray SS Trust’s Dr Baliram Hiray College of Architecture, Mumbai
   • Address: Opposite Kherwadi Police Station, Government Colony, Bandra, Mumbai.
   • Affiliated to: Mumbai University.
   • Contact number: 26570986.
7. LS Raheja School of Architecture, Bandra, Mumbai
   • Address: Kher Nagar, Bandra, Mumbai.
   • Affiliated to: Mumbai University.
   • Contact number: 61966666.
8. CTES College of Architecture, Chembur, Mumbai
   • Address: NG Acharya Marg, Chembur, Mumbai.
   • Affiliated to: Mumbai University.
   • Contact number: 25217343.
9. Smt Manoramabai Mundle College of Architecture, Nagpur
   • Address: LAD College Campus, Seminary Hills, Nagpur.
   • Affiliated to: Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
   • Contact number: 2510108.
10. Lokmanya Tilak Jankalyan Shikshan Sanstha’s Priyadarshini Institute of Architecture and Design Studies, Nagpur
    • Address: Priyadarshini Campus, Hingna Road, Nagpur.
    • Affiliated to: Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
    • Contact number: 9607812399.
11. Swa Jagannath Jattewar Shikshan Sanstha’s IDEAS Institute of Design Education and Architectural Studies, Nagpur
    • Address: Outer Ring Road, Junction Point, Mouza, Hudkeshwar, Nagpur.
    • Affiliated to: Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
    • Contact number: 3274370.
12. Nashik District Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj’s College of Architecture, Nashik
    • Address: Udoji, Off Gangapur Road, Nashik.
    • Affiliated to: Savitribai Phule Pune University.
    • Contact number: 2570822.
13. Maharishi Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha’s Dr Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture for Women, Pune
    • Address: Karvenagar, Pune.
    • Affiliated to: Savitribai Phule Pune University.
    • Contact number: 25474062.
14. Sinhgad College of Architecture, Pune
    • Address: Vadgaon, Off Sinhgad Road, Pune.
    • Affiliated to: Savitribai Phule Pune University.
    • Contact number: 24351439.
15. Shree Prince Shivaji Maratha Boarding’s College of Architecture, Kolhapur
    • Address: Shivaji Peth, New College Campus, Kolhapur.
    • Affiliated to: Shivaji University.
    • Contact number: 2620431.
16. Appasaheb Birnale College of Architecture, Sangli
    • Address: South Shivajinagar, Sangli.
    • Affiliated to: Shivaji University.
    • Contact number: 2322336.
17. Vivekanand Institute of Technology Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil College of Architecture, Pune
    • Address: Aditya Nisarg, Pirangut, Mulshi, Pune.
    • Affiliated to: Savitribai Phule Pune University.
    • Contact number: 8237029033.
18. MCE Society’s Allana College of Architecture, Pune
    • Address: Hidayatullah Road, Azam Campus, Pune.
    • Affiliated to: Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University.
    • Contact number: 26433202.
19. Padmashree Dr DY Patil College of Architecture, Pune
    • Address: Nigdi, Near Akurdi Railway Station, Pune.
    • Affiliated to: Savitribai Phule Pune University.
    • Contact number: 27654501.
20. Ayojan School of Architecture and Design, Pune
    • Address: Warawadi, Purandar, Pune.
    • Affiliated to: Savitribai Phule Pune University.
    • Contact number: –
21. Shrimati Kashibai Navale College of Architecture, Ambegaon
    • Address: Ambegaon, Pune.
    • Affiliated to: Savitribai Phule Pune University.
    • Contact number: 24100000.

Note: The list consists of both Government and private M.Arch. colleges. Readers may go through the entire list and choose a good M.Arch. college.

Government M.Arch. colleges provide subsidized education to their students. These colleges charge relatively low tuition fees. On the other hand, private M.Arch. colleges are known to charge relatively higher tuition fees!

Do you want to secure admission into a good M.Arch. college? If yes, check out the next section. In the next section, we will have an in-depth analysis of the admission process –

M.Arch. Admission in Maharashtra

The admission process may vary from one architecture college to another. The main modes of admission process are – merit-based admission, direct admission, and donation-based admission process.

All of the government colleges and good private colleges follow merit based admission process. Under this mode of admission, seats are allotted among deserving candidates on the basis of their rank in a merit list. This merit list is prepared on the basis of candidates’ performance in relevant entrance tests/selection exam and/or their performance in the Bachelor’s Degree program.

The direct admission process is followed when an institute has too many vacant seats to fill up. Usually, mid-table and low-rated colleges are known to employ this tactic. Under this process, seats are distributed among eligible candidates on a first come, first served basis.

When it comes to many private M.Arch. colleges, a certain number of seats are reserved under the management quota. These seats are allotted to eligible candidates on the basis of monetary transactions conducted between the two parties.

Fees

M.Arch. tuition fees depend upon factors such as – a type of college (government or private), scholarship status of the candidate, rating of the college, etc. On average, private architecture colleges could charge anywhere between 60-170K INR per year. Government architecture colleges are known to provide subsidized education to its students.

M.Arch. Course Details

In this section, we will have an in-depth analysis of M.Arch. program. Here, we will take a close look at aspects such as – duration, eligibility criteria, course content and more. Let us begin –

M.Arch. stands for Master of Architecture. It is a PG level architecture education program. PG stands for postgraduate level.

As the name suggests, this program deals with the discipline of ‘architecture’. What is architecture all about, some of you may ask. Come, let us take a close look at this domain –

In simple terms, Architecture is the process of planning, designing and construction of buildings and other structures.

It involves concepts such as –

• Planning
• Construction Technology
• Design
• Landscaping

As I discussed before, M.Arch. is a PG-level architecture education program. Candidates who have completed B.Arch. or equivalent qualification are eligible to pursue this course. Through this PG course, eligible candidates may obtain advanced domain-specific skills and knowledge. They may also choose to specialize in a specific branch of architecture by pursuing M.Arch. (specialization) program!

Duration

M.Arch. course is two years long.

Eligibility criteria

The minimum educational qualification required is – completed B.Arch. or equivalent qualification.

Syllabus

• Housing Design
• Software and Digital Technology
• Design Studio
• Urban Design
• Urban Infrastructure
• Urban and Rural Housing
• Sustainable Development
• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Conservation
• Project Management
• Environmental Management

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