BMS College of Architecture - [BMSCA]

At BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning, we are committed to fostering an enriched academic environment that nurtures creativity, critical inquiry, and social responsibility. As one of the oldest and most recognized institutions of architectural education in the region, we have been delivering quality education in the built environment for over four decades.

The institution offers a comprehensive academic framework that integrates Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programmes, creating a cohesive ecosystem of learning, research, and innovation.

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) - 5 years Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan) - 4 years Bachelor of Design in Interior Design (B.Des) - 4 years

In addition, we offer a Doctoral Programme (Ph.D.) in Architecture, fostering advanced research and scholarly contributions to the discipline.

Our programmes provide both national and international platforms for students to learn, perform, and excel. We emphasize the development of strong professional ethics and core values that enable students to contribute meaningfully to society and shape environments that are sustainable, inclusive, and inspiring.

For over four decades, the BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning (BMSCA D&P) has played a pioneering role in architectural education across Karnataka. Built on a distinguished legacy of academic excellence, our institution continues to evolve at the intersection of technology, society, and the environment, shaping the built world with integrity and a deep culture of inquiry.

Third-year B.Arch students Annam Nimra and Shalvika Halli from BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning (BMSCA D&P) secured the Second Runner-Up position at the Archumen 2026 – Southern Interface, India’s largest architecture quiz organised by Ethos Empowers and held at BMSCA D&P.

Dr. Shivakumara S U, Librarian, was awarded the Best Paper Award at the international conference “Readers are Leaders”, organised by the Karnataka State Library Association.