Best Architecture colleges in Uttar Pradesh 2026
48 Architecture colleges in Uttar Pradesh charge between ₹8,400 and ₹77.67 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 Uttar Pradesh — at a glance
| Architecture colleges | 48 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹8,400 – ₹77.67 L |
| Government / Private | 12 / 36 |
| NIRF-ranked | 6 of 48 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.7 Cr |
| Top rated | Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University |
Top 25 Architecture colleges in Uttar Pradesh
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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
Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology - [ZHCET]
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1935
9.8 Fees from ₹1.02 L 59 courses -
3
Gautam Buddha University - [GBU]
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹8.56 L Highest ₹51 L 171 courses -
4
Babu Banarasi Das University - [BBDU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2010
9.5 Fees from ₹2.94 L Highest ₹23.22 L 102 courses -
5
Sunder Deep College of Architecture - [SDCA]
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2004
9.4 Fees from ₹1.28 L 2 courses -
6
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 -
7
Amity University
Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2005
9.3 Fees from ₹17.52 L NIRF #37 Highest ₹62 L 634 courses -
8
AXIS Institute of Architecture - [AIA]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2010
9.3 Fees from ₹4.25 L Highest ₹51 L 2 courses -
9
Bundelkhand University
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1975
9.2 Fees from ₹1.92 L NIRF #51 114 courses -
10
Integral University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2004
9.0 Fees from ₹5.8 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹32.5 L 339 courses -
11
Dayalbagh Educational Institute - [DEI]
Agra, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1917
9.0 Fees from ₹97,500 NIRF #101 100 courses -
12
Institute of Technology & Management - [ITM]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.0 Fees from ₹2.67 L Highest ₹8.6 L 30 courses -
13
Amity University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
8.9 Fees from ₹2.94 L Highest ₹45 L 154 courses -
14
Sharda University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.9 Fees from ₹77.67 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹1.7 Cr 357 courses -
15
Ideal School of Architecture - [ISA]
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2011
8.9 Fees from ₹3.22 L 1 courses -
16
Delhi Technical Campus - [DTC]
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2013
7.6 Fees from ₹6.24 L Highest ₹24.6 L 25 courses -
17
Sanskar Educational Group - [SEG]
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2005
6.4 Fees from ₹4.15 L Highest ₹7 L 18 courses -
18
Shri Ram Group of Colleges - [SRGC]
Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
5.8 Fees from ₹2.25 L 76 courses -
19
Accurate Institute of Management and Technology - [AIMT]
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
5.8 Fees from ₹5.65 L Highest ₹17 L 45 courses -
20
Chandigarh University -[CU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2025
5.8 Fees from ₹11.6 L Highest ₹54.75 L 95 courses -
21
J.S. University - [JSU]
Shikohabad, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2015
5.2 Fees from ₹75,000 Highest ₹24 L 167 courses -
22
Modern College of Engineering - [MCE]
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2018
4.7 Fees from ₹3.22 L 13 courses -
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Apeejay Institute of Technology, School of Architecture & Planning -[AIT SAP]
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 1999
4.3 Fees from ₹4.37 L 1 courses -
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Accurate Institute of Architecture and Planning - [AIAP]
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
4.1 Fees from ₹3.22 L 1 courses
Showing 25 of 48. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 48 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Uttar Pradesh the published first-year fee runs from ₹8,400 to ₹77.67 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 12 of these are government-run and 36 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. 6 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 Uttar Pradesh?
There are 48 Architecture colleges listed in Uttar Pradesh on this page, of which 12 are government and 36 are private.
What is the fee for Architecture colleges in Uttar Pradesh?
Published first-year fees range from ₹8,400 to ₹77.67 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.