Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]

BLDEACET, Vijayapura, offers a five-year B.Arch accredited by the Council of Architecture and affiliated with VTU. Admission is through NATA 2026 or JEE Main Paper 2, followed by KEA B.Arch counselling. Tuition is INR 1,50,000 per year, totalling INR 7,50,000 across five years. Karnataka residents with a valid NATA score apply through KEA state counselling.

📋 Admission Status: B.Arch 2026-27 admissions at BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology are conducted through KEA B.Arch counselling, based on NATA 2026 or JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 scores. NATA 2026 Phase 1 exams continue through June 13, 2026; Phase 2 is on August 7-8, 2026. KEA B.Arch counselling is expected from July 2026.

BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering B.Arch Fees

• The total payable for the five-year B.Arch programme at BLDEACET is INR 7,50,000 (INR 1,50,000 per year), as per the fee schedule on the official BLDEACET website for 2025-26. Confirm the current fee before enrolment, as it is subject to revision each academic year.
• Hostel charges are not included in the above total. Examination, skill-lab, and studio fees may be levied separately each semester.

BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering B.Arch Admission 2026

Important Dates

Entrance Exam Dates

• Admission to B.Arch at BLDEACET is through KEA B.Arch counselling, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority based on NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 scores. KCET rank is not required for B.Arch.
• Seats are allotted on the basis of a merit list prepared using NATA/JEE Main Paper 2 scores, Karnataka domicile status, and reservation category.
• Management-quota B.Arch seats may be available directly through the college. Candidates may contact the BLDEACET admissions office at 9513398031 or admissions@bldeacet.ac.in for details.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for SC/ST candidates as per Karnataka norms), with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
• A valid NATA 2026 score (conducted by the Council of Architecture) or a valid JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch) score is mandatory.
• Candidates who have passed a diploma examination recognised by the state government with Mathematics may also be eligible, subject to COA and university norms.

Admission Process

• Register and appear for NATA 2026 (Phase 1: April 4 to June 13, 2026, or Phase 2: August 7-8, 2026) at nata.in, or ensure a valid JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 score is available.
• After KEA releases the B.Arch 2026 counselling schedule (expected July 2026), register on the KEA portal and upload 10+2 mark sheets, NATA/JEE score card, and category certificate if applicable.
• Fill in college-branch preferences online, listing BLDEACET, Vijayapura, for the B.Arch seat.
• Accept the seat allotment within the stipulated window and pay the provisional admission fee to confirm the seat.
• Report to BLDEACET with original documents (10+2 mark sheet, transfer certificate, NATA/JEE score card, category certificate if applicable) for document verification and enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• Karnataka NATA scorers seeking government-quota B.Arch at INR 1.5L per year
• Students from North Karnataka or the Karnataka-Maharashtra border region
• Candidates preferring CoA-recognised VTU architecture education
• 10+2 Maths students wanting a 5-year design career at a low fee

✗ Skip if

• Candidates expecting placements with top-tier metropolitan architecture firms
• Students seeking a CoA-ranked top-10 architecture school
• Those who want an urban-campus college in Bengaluru or Pune

BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering B.Arch Scholarships 2026

• SC and ST students domiciled in Karnataka are eligible for full tuition reimbursement under the Karnataka government post-matric scholarship scheme.
• OBC students may apply for partial fee assistance through the Karnataka government scholarship portal; income limits and annual quotas apply.
• The Central Sector Scholarship is merit-based and requires income certification; apply through the National Scholarship Portal within the stipulated dates.

BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering B.Arch FAQs

Ques. What NATA score is needed for B.Arch at BLDEACET?

Ans. BLDEACET does not publish a fixed minimum NATA score; seat allotment is by KEA based on a merit list from NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 scores, reservation category, and domicile. Refer to previous year KEA B.Arch rank lists for the score range typically required.

Ques. Is JEE Main Paper 2 accepted for B.Arch at BLDEACET?

Ans. Yes. Both NATA 2026 and JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 scores are accepted through KEA B.Arch counselling. KCET rank is not required for B.Arch; it uses a separate KEA counselling stream.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Arch at BLDEACET?

Ans. The fee is INR 1,50,000 per year, totalling INR 7,50,000 for five years per the official BLDEACET fee schedule. Studio and examination fees may be levied separately each semester.

Ques. How does the KEA B.Arch counselling process work?

Ans. After NATA 2026 results (Phase 1 result: May 19, 2026; Phase 2: August 2026), KEA opens B.Arch counselling separately from the KCET stream. Candidates register on the KEA portal, upload scores and documents, fill in college preferences, and are allotted seats on merit. Expected from July 2026.

Ques. What career options follow B.Arch from BLDEACET?

Ans. Graduates can work as architects in private design firms, government bodies like PWD, BDA, or KUIDFC, or real-estate developers. The CoA-recognised degree also enables graduates to pursue M.Arch, Urban Planning, or government architecture recruitment.