Bachelor of Architecture
40intake
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture · ThiruvananthapuramCollege of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture Fees 2026-27, Courses
Department of Architecture & Planning, College of Engineering Trivandrum is an architecture college in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, established in 1964. Department of Architecture & Planning, College…
NIRF 15
97%
Placement · 2020-21
98
Total intake
Overview
About College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture
Department of Architecture & Planning, College of Engineering Trivandrum is an architecture college in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, established in 1964. Department of Architecture & Planning, College of Engineering Trivandrum is government-run. It is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. Department of Architecture & Planning, College of Engineering Trivandrum offers 4 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 3 at postgraduate level. They are Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture (Urban Design), Master of Architecture (Environmental Design) and Master of Planning (Housing). The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 98 seats. The official department site identifies the unit as the Department of Architecture & Planning, College of Engineering Trivandrum, affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University since 2016. It states that the B.Arch programme has 10 semesters and that the department also offers M.Arch and M.Planning programmes. The disclosure lists 22 department teaching faculty; its designation summary is internally inconsistent (the named list contains five Associate Professors despite a text reference to four), so the count is retained with that caveat. No authoritative 2026-27-specific figures for attendance, medium, current principal, research metrics, laboratories count, or architecture-practice tie-ups were established. The department website states affiliation to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University from 2016, while the COA 2026-27 UG/PG lists print University of Kerala as the affiliating university; this is recorded as a source discrepancy. COA 2026-27 UG shows B.Arch intake 40 with approval period 2026-2027. COA 2026-27 PG shows M.Arch (Urban Design) intake 20 and M.Arch (Environmental Design) intake 20, each approved for 2026-2027. M.Planning (Housing) is described by the department as ITPI-recognized, not a COA architecture course. The department name appears both as Department of Architecture and Department of Architecture & Planning.
Courses & costs
College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
Placements · 2020-21
College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture placements
College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture placements 2020-21: 97% placement rate, 32 of 33, ₹2.88L median CTC. Recruiters include WSP, Bengaluru, Mangalam School of Architecture and Planning, Kottayam.Source: placement source
97%
32 of 33
₹2.88LMedian CTC
Year-on-year placement rate
· College-wide100%
2019-20 · College-wide80%
2020-21 · College-wide97%
Branch-wise packages
PG, 2-year architecture/planning programmes aggregate · 2020-21 · PG, 2-year architecture/planning programmes aggregatemedian ₹3L · 33 placed placement source
UG architecture, 5-year programme · 2020-21 · UG architecture, 5-year programmemedian ₹2.88L · 32 placed placement source
PG, 2-year architecture/planning programmes aggregate · 2019-20 · PG, 2-year architecture/planning programmes aggregatemedian ₹4.8L · 23 placed placement source
UG architecture, 5-year programme · 2019-20 · UG architecture, 5-year programmemedian ₹3L · 24 placed placement source
PG, 2-year architecture/planning programmes aggregate · 2018-19 · PG, 2-year architecture/planning programmes aggregatemedian ₹6.3L · 32 placed placement source
UG architecture, 5-year programme · 2018-19 · UG architecture, 5-year programmemedian ₹3.2L · 29 placed placement source
Recruiter network
WSP, BengaluruMangalam School of Architecture and Planning, Kottayam
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Master of Architecture (Urban Design)
20intake
Master of Architecture (Environmental Design)
20intake
Master of Planning (Housing)
18intake
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture admissions
NATA · GovernmentPGETAGATE AR
B.Arch admission is through the CEE Kerala KEAM 2026 process and the CEE allotment list; the college's 2026 notice confirms admission against that allotment list. M.Arch and M.Plan admission is through the Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala MCAP 2026 allotment process. The PG prospectus uses a rank list, with PGETA-based ranking for M.Arch and GATE or qualifying-degree merit for M.Plan. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Refund policy | The 2026 PTA schedule states that the PTA contribution is refundable if a student leaves the college during subsequent allotments. Source |
|---|---|
| Fee category | Other Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Other Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 1500 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | SC, ST and OEC Source |
| Fee authority | College Source |
| Includes note | For SC, ST and OEC students only; covers PTA membership and Campus Management Software. The schedule says higher contributions are encouraged if affordable. Source |
| Year of study | 1 Source |
| Programme | B.Arch Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | Architecture Source |
|---|---|
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
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Reach the college
College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture contact details
| Address | College of Engineering Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram Engineering College P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695016 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 0471 2515565 |
| hod.ar@cet.ac.in | |
| Website | http://www.ar.cet.ac.in/ |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Jiji C.V. | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | Department of Architecture & Planning, College of Engineering Trivandrum Source |
|---|---|
| Established | 1964 Source |
| Name | College of Engineering Trivandrum Source |
| Institution type | Engineering college Source |
| Same campus | Yes Source |
| Recognition code type | Coa code Source |
| Recognition code | KL01 Source |
| NIRF rank | 15 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| Ranking category | Architecture planning Source |
| NBA programmes | B.Arch (historical accreditation stated by department) Source |
| NBA programmes | M.Planning (Housing), 2017-18 to 2021-22 Source |
| Name | APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Source |
| Institution type | State technical university Source |
| Affiliation status | Affiliated Source |
| Affiliation year | 2016 Source |
| Opens month | January 2026 Source |
| Closes month | June 2026 Source |
| Reservation note | The KEAM 2026 prospectus and MCAP 2026 prospectus apply the applicable Kerala reservation rules; no CET-specific quota share was stated in the cited pages. Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | BARCH Source |
| Name | Bachelor of Architecture Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
FAQ
College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture FAQs
How can I get admission to College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture?
Admission to College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture is through NATA, GATE AR, PGETA scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://cee.kerala.gov.in.
What are the placements like at College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture?
College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture reports 32 students placed out of 33 graduating students in 2020-21.
What courses does College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture offer?
College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture offers 4 programmes, including Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture (Urban Design), Master of Architecture (Environmental Design), Master of Planning (Housing).
Where is College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture located?
Department of Architecture & Planning, College of Engineering Trivandrum is located at College of Engineering Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram Engineering College P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695016.
Is College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture recognised and accredited?
College of Engineering Trivandrum - Department of Architecture is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- ar.cet.ac.in — Department of Architecture & Planning, CET
- ecoa.in — COA Approved Institution UG List 2026
- ecoa.in — COA Approved Institution PG List 2026
- cet.ac.in — The College, CET
- ar.cet.ac.in — Department milestones, CET
- cee.kerala.gov.in — KEAM-2026 Notification
- itpi.org.in · pdf — ITPI final recognized planning courses list, 1 June 2026
- dtekerala.gov.in · pdf — DTE Kerala 2026 seat matrix
- cet.ac.in · pdf — 5 PTA Fee Details 2026 batch
- nirfindia.org — India Rankings 2024: Architecture and Planning
- cet.ac.in · pdf — NIRF 2022 submitted architecture data
- ar.cet.ac.in — Department of Architecture current news
- ar.cet.ac.in — Department of Architecture completed events
- ar.cet.ac.in — Department of Architecture placements
- coa.gov.in — Council of Architecture approved institution list
- coa.gov.in — Council of Architecture approved PG institution list
- ar.cet.ac.in — Department of Architecture and Planning CET
- ar.cet.ac.in · pdf — CET Architecture alumni list
- cet.ac.in · pdf — CET Mandatory Disclosure 2019
- cet.ac.in — academic
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.