About BMS College of Architecture Mysore
BMS College of Architecture Mysore is a private architecture college located in Mysuru, Karnataka. Approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), the college is managed by the BMS Educational Trust — the same trust behind the prestigious BMS College of Engineering in Bangalore. The Mysuru campus extends the BMS group's educational presence to Karnataka's second largest city, offering Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) and related programmes to students from Mysuru and the old Mysore region.
Architecture admission is through NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) conducted by the Council of Architecture, and JEE Paper 2. The college does not participate in KCET's engineering seat allocation but may participate in KEA's architecture quota seats.
Programmes Offered
| Programme | Duration | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) | 5 years | NATA / JEE Paper 2 |
| Master of Architecture (MArch) | 2 years | PGCET / GATE |
NATA — Architecture Admission Route
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is conducted by the Council of Architecture, the statutory body governing architecture education and profession in India under the Architects Act, 1972. NATA tests drawing ability, visual perception, three-dimensional understanding and mathematical aptitude. A valid NATA score is mandatory for all BArch admissions in India. JEE Paper 2 (Architecture) is an alternative route. Visit nata.in for current examination details.
Karnataka students seeking BArch admission through KCET architecture quota must check KEA's current provisions for architecture programmes, as architecture quota seats are separately managed from engineering seats.
BMS Group — Established Educational Trust
The BMS Educational Trust was founded in 1946 and BMS College of Engineering in Bangalore is one of Karnataka's oldest and most reputed engineering institutions. The BMS name carries significant brand recognition in Karnataka's engineering and architecture education sector, built over seven decades of academic operation.
Mysuru — Architecture and Heritage City
Mysuru is one of India's most architecturally significant cities, with a concentration of heritage buildings from the Wadiyar dynasty including Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, Lalitha Mahal and numerous civic structures. The presence of the Mysore City Corporation's heritage conservation cell and the ongoing Urban Design work in Mysuru's old city provide relevant field study opportunities for architecture students that few other Karnataka cities match.
The Mysuru-Bangalore Expressway's opening has made Mysuru more accessible to Bangalore's design and architecture firms. Architecture graduates from Mysuru colleges increasingly access Bangalore's architectural practice and real estate development market, while also contributing to Mysuru's expanding hospitality and eco-tourism construction sector.
Career Scope for Architecture Graduates
BArch graduates from Council of Architecture-approved institutions are eligible to register with the Council of Architecture and practice as licensed architects. Career pathways include private architectural practice, government public works departments (PWD, CPWD), urban planning bodies, interior design, landscape architecture and real estate development management. Mysuru's active construction sector — residential complexes, resort development and smart city infrastructure — provides direct local employment, while Bangalore's major architectural firms recruit from Mysuru colleges for their Bangalore practice teams.