Which is better for BArch: IIT Kharagpur or NIT Calicut?
IIT Kharagpur and NIT Calicut are both excellent options for pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree in India. Here is a comparison of the two institutes based on ranking, salary, and fees:
Aspect | IIT Kharagpur | NIT Calicut |
NIRF Ranking (Architecture) | 3rd in 2023 | 2nd in 2023 |
Placement Average Salary | INR 16 LPA (2023) | INR 13.77 LPA (2023) |
Placement Top Recruiters | Microsoft, Dell, Rubrik, Morgan Stanley, Uber, Samsung, Goldman Sachs, Tata Steel, Qualcomm | Deloitte, HCL, AMDOCS, Honeywell, Accenture, IQVIA |
Tuition Fees | INR 10 Lakhs | INR 6.3 Lakhs |

A comparison of the top-ranked (NIRF 2023) colleges for their BArch programme on the basis of multiple components, such as fee and seats are tabulated below:
Architecture Colleges | NIRF Ranking 2023 | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
IIT Kharagpur | 3 | INR 12.62 LPA | INR 10 lakh |
2 | INR 3.5 LPA | INR 6.25 lakh |
As per the above table, it can be concluded that while the ranking of NIT Calicut is better, the median salary offered to its BArch students co
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