| India # | vs 2024 | College | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | ▲3 | BMS College of Architecture Bengaluru | 58.10 |
| 27 | ▲1 | Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, MAHE Udupi | 54.68 |
| 31 | ▼10 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology Bengaluru | 53.54 |
| 34 | NEW | Christ University Bengaluru | 51.79 |
| 37 | ▲1 | BMS School of Architecture, Yelahanka Bengaluru | 48.45 |
Score colour key: ≥70 strong 35–70 moderate <35 low · TLR = Teaching & Learning, RPC = Research, GO = Graduation Outcomes, OI = Outreach, PR = Perception
There are 5 individually NIRF-ranked Architecture colleges in Karnataka as per NIRF 2025. BMS College of Architecture is the best Architecture college in Karnataka with a national rank of #20 and a score of 58.1. The table below shows all Architecture colleges in Karnataka, ranked by their national NIRF position, with score and rank movement (▲/▼) compared to NIRF 2024. Colleges in rank-bands (101–300) are listed separately below the main table.
As per NIRF 2025, BMS College of Architecture is the top-ranked — and best — Architecture college in Karnataka with a national rank of #20 and a score of 58.1.
5 Architecture colleges in Karnataka appear individually in the NIRF 2025 national rankings. Additional colleges may appear in rank-bands (101–300) — see the rank-band section on this page.
BMS College of Architecture (national rank #20) has an NIRF 2025 score of 58.1 out of 100. The parameter scores (TLR, RPC, GO, OI, PR) are shown in the table.
Rankings vary by stream and state. The national rank in the table shows each college's position among all Architecture institutions in India. States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana typically have more top-ranked colleges in engineering.
NIRF places colleges with very similar scores in bands rather than individual ranks — a rank-band college is ranked within that range but not given a specific position. These are still among the top Architecture institutions in India and appear below the individually ranked table on this page.
Colleges with a ▲ (green arrow) in the rank change column improved their position compared to NIRF 2024. The number shows by how many positions they moved up. Colleges with ▼ dropped in rank.
NIRF evaluates colleges on five parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR); Research & Professional Practice (RPC); Graduation Outcomes (GO); Outreach & Inclusivity (OI); and Perception (PR). Each parameter is scored and weighted to give a final score out of 100. The individual parameter scores for each college in Karnataka are shown in the ranking table above.
Admission to top Architecture colleges in Karnataka is typically through national entrance exams as well as state-level tests. Check the admission guide at the bottom of this page for Karnataka-specific entrance exam information.
Last updated: July 2026 · Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. Rankings are labeled 2026 for current relevance; data is from NIRF 2025 with rank comparison to NIRF 2024.