College of Architecture, Trivandrum

Admission: The teachers know their stuff and are pretty good overall. In the first year, they cover different areas of design. It helps you figure out what you're into. Even if you focus on one design field for your bachelor's, you can still chase any design job you want later. They set you up with internships, which gives you a taste of real work life. There aren't too many theory classes, so it's not too hard to pass. You just need to get at least 45% to pass a class.

Placement: Since we're the first group, placements haven't happened yet. Everyone landed internships at various design firms, like product design, interior design, graphic design, and furniture design. There are lots of job options in the design field after graduation.

Campus: The college has everything you need - free Wi-Fi, computer labs, library, workshops, and a canteen. The hostel is clean and serves food four times a day, which is decent. They're big on extracurricular activities and both guys and girls are encouraged to join sports teams. The sports teams are really good here.

Admission: The teachers here are all qualified and many have Masters degrees, which really helps us understand our subjects better. They're always around to chat with us. The curriculum is good, but we don't get out much for things like field trips or tours. The exams are not too easy, but not too tough either.

Placement: The college doesn't offer placements, so we have to find companies on our own. In our 7th semester, we need to do an internship. We have to create a portfolio and look for firms to work with.

Campus: The college has a nice building and good Wi-Fi for everyone. Classrooms are big with space for regular classes and studio work. There's a library and research labs too. The hostel is okay with all the things you need. Food is okay, but sometimes not great. They have sports every day with courts for football, basketball, volleyball, and table tennis.

Admission: The teachers are really nice and friendly. The course is tough but interesting. It's a creative field, and the semester exams are usually pretty easy. The curriculum is good, and the teaching quality is top-notch. The interaction between teachers and students is great too.

Placement: A bunch of students have started their own companies after graduating. Almost everyone lands a job. Some students go for higher studies in India or abroad. Our college even does stuff with Nasa and offers other cool programs. Overall, it's a great college to be in.

Campus: The college has great infrastructure and clean hostels. They come with stuff like a TV, fridge, iron box, and washing machine. Each hostel even has a gym. The canteen serves good food, and the campus is super clean.

Admission: The teachers are okay overall, but some are not great at teaching. The curriculum is not the best for interior design students, but it's good for product design. The semester exams are not too hard. Just make sure to pass the jury if you're an average student, so you can pass the semester. The jury is the main exam. Only half of the subjects in the semester exams are theory-based.

Placement: After finishing the course, only a few students got jobs right away. The pay was around 15000 to 30000, which is fair for beginners. Some students got internships, while others found work in different cities like Bangalore or even abroad. They got roles in interior design, product design, fashion, and more.

Campus: The Wi-Fi at the college is pretty good, and the library is nice too. The department is separate from architecture, so the building isn't finished yet. The hostel is cool, with a nice warden and a great atmosphere. Food can be a bit of a problem sometimes, not the best taste. They do have medical facilities on campus, which is good to know.