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Compare M.Arch and A.M.E.: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
M.Arch graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 6.3 L vs ₹ 5.5 L for A.M.E.).
A.M.E. is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 3.9 L vs ₹ 8.2 L for M.Arch). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 2.6 L.
One year of average salary for A.M.E. covers about 1.4× its average fees, compared with 0.8× for M.Arch.
M.Arch admits via GATE, OJEE and 6 more; A.M.E. admits via JEE Main, CBSE Class 12 Exam.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Match the choice to what matters most to you.
A.M.E. leads on lower average fees (₹ 3.9 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (1.4×). M.Arch has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 6.3 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 2.8 L - ₹ 9.9 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.8 L - ₹ 20.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 9.6 K - ₹ 16.3 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 3.0 L - ₹ 8.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 3.4 L - ₹ 20.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 55.0 K - ₹ 7.2 L
Top Recruiters
For M.Arch, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: GATE, OJEE, CEED, UGC NET, KCET, KIITEE, NATA, CPGET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For A.M.E., the most frequently associated entrance exams are: JEE Main, CBSE Class 12 Exam. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.Arch shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹2,75,000 – ₹9,90,000) than A.M.E. (₹3,00,000 – ₹8,00,000).
A.M.E. has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹55,000 – ₹7,22,600) than M.Arch (₹9,600 – ₹16,32,500).
The most common duration shown is 2 years for M.Arch and 3 years for A.M.E..
