Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]

HMS Institute of Technology (HMSIT), Tumkur, offers a 5-year full-time Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by the Council of Architecture. The programme is open to students who qualify NATA or JEE Main Paper 2, with a total fee of INR 5,21,000. The curriculum spans design studios, building construction technology, environmental planning, and professional practice, preparing graduates for roles in architecture firms, urban planning, and construction management.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).

HMSIT B.Arch Fees 2026

• Hostel accommodation is available at HMSIT on a separate fee basis not included above.
• ePass, NSP, and AICTE Pragati scholarships are available to eligible students to reduce the net cost.

HMSIT B.Arch Admission 2026

• NATA Phase 1 exams were held between April 4 and June 13, 2026 for early applicants.
• Students qualifying either NATA phase or JEE Paper 2 are eligible for B.Arch admission at HMSIT.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics as a compulsory subject from a recognised board.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in 10+2, with 45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government norms.
• Valid NATA score or JEE Main Paper 2 score is mandatory for B.Arch admission at HMSIT.

Admission Process

• Qualify NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) or JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch paper).
• Register on the VTU counselling portal or HMSIT direct admission portal after results are declared.
• Submit 10+2 marks card, NATA or JEE score card, and category certificate for document verification.
• Fill college preferences on the counselling portal and pay the prescribed fee within the window.
• Report to HMSIT with original documents and pay the programme fee after receiving the provisional allotment letter.

✓ Opt for this if

• Want a VTU-affiliated B.Arch in Karnataka at a manageable total fee of INR 5.21 Lakhs.
• Prefer a studio-based design programme in a smaller campus city near Bengaluru.
• Aiming for architecture practice in Karnataka’s growing real estate and urban sector.
• Have a valid NATA score and want to secure admission without a very high rank.

✗ Skip if

• Seeking a well-known architecture college with strong national brand recognition.
• Need a college with dedicated architecture studio facilities and international tie-ups.
• Planning to work in metro cities where a recognised brand name matters for hiring.
• Prefer a college with documented architecture placement data for fresh graduates.

HMSIT B.Arch Scholarships 2026

• Students must apply each year on the NSP or Karnataka ePass portal before the notified deadline.

HMSIT B.Arch FAQs

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

Ans. The total programme fee for the 5-year Bachelor of Architecture at HMSIT, Tumkur, is INR 5,21,000 for the complete course duration. This covers tuition across all five years of the programme. Hostel charges are billed separately. Students eligible for the Karnataka ePass scholarship, AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girl students, or the NSP central government scheme can reduce their annual net expenditure significantly over the five-year programme period.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for B.Arch admission at HMSIT?

Ans. HMSIT accepts NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) and JEE Main Paper 2 scores for B.Arch admission. NATA is conducted by the Council of Architecture in multiple phases throughout the year, with Phase 1 held from April to June 2026 and Phase 2 scheduled for August 7 and 8, 2026. JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted by the National Testing Agency. A valid qualifying score in either exam, combined with 10+2 Mathematics and at least 50% aggregate, is required.

Ques. Is the B.Arch programme at HMSIT recognised by the Council of Architecture?

Ans. Yes. The B.Arch programme at HMSIT is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and is approved by the Council of Architecture (CoA), the statutory body that regulates architecture education in India under the Architects Act, 1972. CoA recognition is mandatory for professional practice as a licensed architect in India, and the HMSIT B.Arch degree qualifies graduates to register with the CoA and practise architecture professionally after completing their apprenticeship requirement.

Ques. What career options are available after completing B.Arch from HMSIT?

Ans. B.Arch graduates from HMSIT can pursue careers as licensed architects in private practice, join architecture and urban planning firms, work in government departments such as PWD, KUDA, or the Municipal Corporation as Technical Officers, or move into interior design, project management, and real estate development. Karnataka’s rapid urbanisation and infrastructure expansion along the Tumkur-Bengaluru corridor offers steady demand for trained architects in residential, commercial, and government construction projects.

Ques. Can B.Arch graduates from HMSIT pursue a master’s degree in architecture?

Ans. Yes. After completing B.Arch from HMSIT, graduates can pursue a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) programme at institutions that accept VTU-affiliated B.Arch degrees. Admission to M.Arch programmes is typically through the GATE Architecture and Planning paper or through direct applications based on B.Arch percentage. The VTU affiliation of the HMSIT B.Arch is widely recognised across India, making graduates eligible for postgraduate architecture admission at most accredited schools of architecture in the country.