Compare M.Arch and B.E (Lateral): 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.
B.E (Lateral) and M.Arch show similar average salaries (around ₹ 6.4 L), so salary alone shouldn't decide this.
B.E (Lateral) is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 7.7 L vs ₹ 8.2 L for M.Arch). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 3.9 L.
One year of average salary for B.E (Lateral) covers about 0.8× its average fees, compared with 0.8× for M.Arch.
M.Arch admits via GATE, OJEE and 6 more; B.E (Lateral) admits via JEE Main, KCET.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
B.E (Lateral) leads on lower average fees (₹ 7.7 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (0.8×). None of the compared parameters favour M.Arch, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
College
CU Mohali
Fees: ₹ 6.0 L - ₹ 13.6 L
Salary: ₹ 7.5 L
Courses: 16
University
Panjab University
Fees: ₹ 1.9 L
Salary: ₹ 5.5 L
Courses: 4
College
TIET Patiala
Fees: ₹ 14.3 L - ₹ 18.6 L
Salary: ₹ 10.0 L
Courses: 17
College
SPIT
Fees: ₹ 4.6 L
Salary: ₹ 11.9 L
Courses: 2
College
BMS College of Engineering
Fees: -
Salary: -
Courses: 10
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
₹ 2.0 L - ₹ 10.7 L
Median Salary
₹ 2.8 L - ₹ 11.9 L
Average Fees
₹ 32.8 K - ₹ 15.0 L
Top Recruiters
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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 B.E (Lateral), the most frequently associated entrance exams are: JEE Main, KCET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
B.E (Lateral) shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹1,98,852 – ₹10,74,000) than M.Arch (₹2,75,000 – ₹9,90,000).
B.E (Lateral) has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹32,770 – ₹15,00,000) than M.Arch (₹9,600 – ₹16,32,500).
The most common duration shown is 2 years for M.Arch and 3 years for B.E (Lateral).
