SJB School of Architecture and Planning (SJBSAP), established in 2013 in Bengaluru, is approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). The institute offers B.Arch, B.Des, M.Arch (Construction Project Management), and a PhD in Architecture. For the 2025–2026 cycle, the B.Arch program admits 80 students with a total fee of approximately INR 4.8 Lakh, while the B.Des intake is 30 seats. Admissions are primarily through KCET, NATA, JEE Main, COMEDK for UG, and Karnataka PGCET/GATE for PG. The application window typically opens from April to June each year.
SJB School of Architecture and Planning Admission Deadlines
For the 2025–2026 session, SJBSAP’s application period for UG and PG programs generally runs from April–June 2025, aligning with the Karnataka CET and PGCET counseling schedules. Entrance exam results and counseling rounds are held in May–July, with final admissions closing by August. PhD applications are accepted once annually, typically in June–July. Late applications are rarely accepted, and seat allotment is strictly based on merit and entrance scores.
Program | Application Start | Application End | Entrance Exam Dates | Admission Finalization |
B.Arch | April 2025 | June 2025 | KCET: May 2025
NATA: April–July 2025 | July–August 2025 |
B.Des | April 2025 | June 2025 | Design Aptitude Test: June 2025 | July 2025 |
M.Arch | May 2025 | June 2025 | PGCET: June 2025
GATE: Feb 2025 | July–August 2025 |
PhD | June 2025 | July 2025 | Institute Test & Interview: July 2025 | August 2025 |
SJB School of Architecture and Planning UG Admission
SJBSAP offers B.Arch and B.Des programs with a combined intake of 110 seats for 2025. B.Arch admissions are based on KCET, NATA, JEE Main, COMEDK scores, with a cutoff typically in the 85–92 percentile range for national exams. The B.Arch fee is about INR 4.8 Lakh for the full course. B.Des admissions require clearing the institute’s Design Aptitude Test, and the intake is limited to 30 seats. Applicants must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry for B.Arch, and 10+2 in any stream for B.Des.
Program | Intake | Eligibility | Entrance Exams | Indicative Cutoff | Total Fee (INR) |
B.Arch | 80 | 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry; 50% (Gen) | KCET, NATA, JEE Main, COMEDK | KCET: Rank < 5000
NATA: 85–92 percentile | 4,82,870 |
B.Des | 30 | 10+2 (any stream) | Design Aptitude Test (SJBSAP) | Institute cutoff (varies) | NA |
SJB School of Architecture and Planning PG Admission
The PG program at SJBSAP is the M.Arch in Construction Project Management, with an annual intake of 20 seats. Admissions are primarily through Karnataka PGCET, though candidates with valid GATE scores may also be considered. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (B.Arch or equivalent) from a recognized university. The fee structure for M.Arch is typically in the range of INR 1.5–2.2 Lakh for the full duration. The cutoff for PGCET is usually within the top 1000 ranks.
Program | Intake | Eligibility | Entrance Exams | Indicative Cutoff | Total Fee (INR) |
M.Arch (Construction Project Management) | 20 | B.Arch or equivalent | Karnataka PGCET / GATE | PGCET: Rank < 1000 | 1,50,000–2,20,000 |
SJB School of Architecture and Planning PhD Admission
SJBSAP’s PhD program in Architecture is offered through its recognized research centre. The intake is typically 5–8 candidates per cycle. Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in Architecture or allied fields. Admission is based on a written test and interview conducted by the institute, usually in July each year. The PhD program is research-focused, with opportunities for interdisciplinary work and annual journal publication. Fee details are NA due to variability in funding and scholarships.
Program | Intake | Eligibility | Selection Process | Fee (INR) |
PhD (Architecture) | 5–8 | Master’s in Architecture or allied field | Institute test + Interview | NA |
SJB School of Architecture and Planning Application Process
Applications for SJBSAP are accepted online and offline during April–June for UG/PG and June–July for PhD. Candidates must submit entrance exam scores, academic transcripts, and required documents. The application fee is typically INR 1,000–1,200 per program. Shortlisted candidates are invited for counseling or institute tests, and final selection is merit-based. Required documents include CET/COMEDK allotment copy, marks cards, score cards, transfer certificate, and photos.
Register online via SJBSAP or KEA portal
Upload entrance exam scores and academic credentials
Pay application fee (INR 1,000–1,200)
Attend counseling or institute test/interview
Submit originals and Xerox copies of required documents
Step | Details |
Registration | Online via SJBSAP/KEA/PGCET portals |
Application Fee | INR 1,000–1,200 per program |
Documents | Allotment copy, marks cards, score cards, transfer certificate, photos, Aadhaar |
Selection | Entrance exam merit, counseling, institute test/interview |
Final Admission | Fee payment, document verification |
