IIT Kharagpur
B.Arch at IIT Kharagpur
5-year integrated degree · NIRF #5 Engineering · Where concrete meets creativity
Key numbers
NIRF Engineering Rank
#5
NAAC Grade
A++
Batch Size
40
→ tight-knit studio vibe
Duration
5 Years
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Performance
Minimum 75% aggregate with Mathematics as a mandatory subject.
Entrance Route
Qualify JEE Advanced first, then clear the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT).
Entrance exams
Investment
₹11.3L total
~₹2.3L per year
- Total Program Fee₹11,33,250
- Approx. Annual Fee₹2,26,650per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
75%
Top recruiters
The Double Hurdle
Getting into IIT Kharagpur B.Arch means surviving JEE Advanced first, then proving your spatial eye in the AAT. It filters for folks who can think in both code and concrete.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you want the rigour of an IIT combined with a creative, studio-driven career, this is one of India’s best launchpads. The tiny 40-seat batch means intense mentorship, and the recruiter list spans legendary studios to massive infra giants. Just be ready for a 5-year grind and the JEE + AAT gauntlet.
Matches what you said
- ✓ IIT prestige with creative career
- ✓ Small cohort & studio culture
- ✓ Diverse recruiter base from studios to L&T/DLF
Doesn't match
- ✗ 4-year degree timeline
- ✗ Pure tech/software career path
- ✗ Avoiding math & physics application