Best Architecture colleges in Lucknow 2026
10 Architecture colleges in Lucknow charge between ₹50,000 and ₹11.6 L in the first year, and Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Architecture colleges in Lucknow — at a glance
| Architecture colleges | 10 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹50,000 – ₹11.6 L |
| Government / Private | 5 / 5 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 10 |
| Highest package reported | ₹54.75 L |
| Top rated | Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University |
Top 10 Architecture colleges in Lucknow
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1
Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1980
9.9 Fees from ₹4.55 L NIRF #39 4 courses -
2
Babu Banarasi Das University - [BBDU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2010
9.5 Fees from ₹2.94 L Highest ₹23.22 L 102 courses -
3
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University - [AKTU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2000
9.4 Fees from ₹2.53 L Highest ₹49 L 213 courses -
4
Integral University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2004
9.0 Fees from ₹5.8 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹32.5 L 339 courses -
5
Institute of Technology & Management - [ITM]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.0 Fees from ₹2.67 L Highest ₹8.6 L 30 courses -
6
Amity University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
8.9 Fees from ₹2.94 L Highest ₹45 L 154 courses -
7
Chandigarh University -[CU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2025
5.8 Fees from ₹11.6 L Highest ₹54.75 L 95 courses -
8
Himalayan Institute of Technology and Management - [HITM]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
3.2 Fees from ₹2.82 L 21 courses -
9
J P Group of Institutions
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
0.9 Fees from ₹1.53 L 38 courses -
10
Unity VEDA Animation College (UVEDA Aniversity)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2022
Fees from ₹50,000 7 courses
Showing 10 of 10. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 10 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Lucknow the published first-year fee runs from ₹50,000 to ₹11.6 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 5 of these are government-run and 5 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 2 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Architecture colleges are there in Lucknow?
There are 10 Architecture colleges listed in Lucknow on this page, of which 5 are government and 5 are private.
What is the fee for Architecture colleges in Lucknow?
Published first-year fees range from ₹50,000 to ₹11.6 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Lucknow for Architecture?
Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University has the highest student rating among the Architecture colleges listed here, in Lucknow.
What is the highest package from Architecture colleges in Lucknow?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹54.75 L. Packages vary by course and year.