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BMS College of Architecture (BMSCA), is one of the oldest architecture colleges in Bangalore and is ranked 23 by NIRF 2025. BMS School of Architecture (BMSSA), is ranked 14 nationally by NIRF and is known for its collaborations with international institutions. BMSSA is affiliated with the Council of Architecture and has collaborations with IIRS Dehradun, ETSAB Barcelona, and the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan programme of the Government of India. Both are strong choices, with BMSSA being slightly higher in national rankings.

IPSM Group of Institutions admission is entrance and merit-based. Students must fulfil the eligibility to get admission. The final selection is based on academic scores. However, written test is conducted depending on the course, followed by personal interview. The application process at IPSM Group of Institutions is conducted online and offline. 

There are about 4 top ranked private Architecture college in Bangalore. Listed below are the colleges along with their placement packages -

NOTE: The above mentioned data taken from the official college site and can change.

Admission to B.Arch programmes in Bangalore primarily relies on NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture), conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA), which tests aptitude in drawing, observation, aesthetic sensitivity, and critical thinking. JEE Main Paper 2 is also accepted by some colleges. 

No, students cannot get direct admission in IPSM Group of Institutions. Admission is entrance-based. The final selection for admission is based on the written test, followed by personal interview.

Yes, Mathematics is compulsory. Students must have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and must have scored at least 50% marks in their qualifying exam. 

CAT is one of the accepting exams for admission in PGDM course of I Business Institute. However, It is not compulsory to have CAT score. Candidates with MAT, XAT or CMAT scores can also get admission in PGDM course. Selected candidates also need to pass an interview round.

As per NIRF rank 2025 BMS College of Architecture is the best ranked Architecture college in Bangalore followed by other best colleges as Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Christ - Kengeri Campus.

Tech enthusiasts looking to build products, start businesses, or land high-paying jobs should consider applying for IST. 

Candidates need to pay a non-refundable application fees of INR 1,100 to apply at I Business Institute. Aspirants can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes. In case of offline application, candidates need to pay via DD.

Yes,  Indian students can switch fields between UG and PG courses for example, if you have a BA in Economics, you can switch to MA Public Policy or Media at Harvard. 

Given below are the guidelines for a successful switch - 

• Mastery of foundational skills required for the programme (this switch from BA Economics to MA in Public Policy would require a strong Quant background and Economics)
• A well-defined SOP 
• Coursework where relevant electives, projects and professional experience are shown

The real competition at Harvard University is much higher than the bare-minimum baseline of around 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The competition is cut-throat and fierce due to the given reasons - 

• The application pool is flooded with top-tier IIT/NIT/DU grads and published researchers (a 3.5 GPA is not enough)
• For MA courses, an extraordinary ability to conduct thorough research is required 
• An outstanding mix of well-defined SOPs and glowing LORs are important for Harvard MA.

Yes. Through our Innovation Hub, students prototype and pitch ideas to VCs. Currently, 20+ startups are actively being built by first-year students.

Yes, low-income students can go for Harvard University MA courses offered at the Harvard Kenneth C. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  (GSAS). 

It is not easy to go for the MA courses as full funding is not received, as it offers need-based scholarships.

Yes,   the MA tuition from Harvard generally justifies the career opportunities it offers.  This happens only when an Indian student leverages the degree, connections and high-growth sectors well. 

Look at the pointers given below -

• The students have to pay anywhere between INR 18.49 L and 71.45 L as the MA tuition.
• The Arts and Humanities courses offer less ROI in comparison to Harvard Business, Tech and Public Health. This is universal.

Calcutta University has not mentioned a refund policy for BSc students who cancel their admission. Thus, candidates should ask admission desk to confirm whether refunds are granted or not. 

Generally, all institutes follow UGC norms when admissions are cancelled which provide a refund policy.

If a candidates is unable to secure any financial assistance through scholarships for BSc fees at Calcutta University, student loans are their only option. BSc students should compare every bank available based on interest rates before applying for a student loan.

No, this financial aid is exclusively for Harvard UG courses and not for the MA courses here. Some specific courses may still offer partial fellowships, stipends or teaching assistantships based on department budget and merit.

Indian students going for Harvard MA should look for loan options, self-funding and savings.