About RV School of Architecture
RV School of Architecture (RVSA) is a private architecture college located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), RVSA is managed by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) — the same trust that manages RV College of Engineering (RVCE), one of Karnataka's most prestigious engineering institutions. This institutional connection gives RVSA students access to the broader RVCE campus ecosystem, alumni network and the RSST's long legacy of academic excellence in Bangalore.
Admission to BArch at RVSA is through NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) conducted by the Council of Architecture, and JEE Paper 2. Architecture programmes do not participate in KCET engineering admission. Visit nata.in for NATA registration and test details.
Programmes Offered
| Programme | Duration | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) | 5 years | NATA / JEE Paper 2 |
| Master of Architecture (MArch) | 2 years | PGCET / GATE |
RSST — RV College Legacy
Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust has managed RV College of Engineering since 1963, building one of Karnataka's most respected private engineering institutions with consistent placement records, NAAC A++ accreditation and strong VTU performance. RVSA, as a sister institution under the same trust, benefits from the RSST management's commitment to academic quality and the RV brand recognition that Karnataka employers, architecture firms and higher education institutions associate with the RV family of institutions.
The shared campus ecosystem with RVCE provides RVSA architecture students with interaction opportunities with one of Bangalore's largest and most active engineering student communities, cross-disciplinary technical events and access to RVCE's established industry connections.
Bangalore Architecture Market
Bangalore's construction activity is among the highest of any Indian city. IT park expansions, Metro rail network extensions, residential high-rise development, airport city infrastructure at Devanahalli and smart city projects create continuous demand for licensed architects. Over 500 registered architecture firms operate in Bangalore, from large international practices to boutique local studios. RVSA's South Bangalore location near Electronic City and BTM Layout places students within reach of Bangalore's most active real estate development zones for internship access during their 5-year BArch programme.
NATA Preparation and Admission
NATA tests drawing skills, spatial aptitude and mathematical reasoning. It is conducted by the Council of Architecture multiple times annually. Students aiming for RVSA should check both NATA qualifying criteria and Karnataka's architecture quota counselling process through KEA for any state-level seat allocation. Confirmed admission details and current fee structure are available at the RSST/RVCE admissions office and the RV School of Architecture directly.
Career Scope
BArch graduates from COA-approved institutions register as licensed architects after mandatory internship. Bangalore's scale of construction provides a deep local employment market across private architecture firms, real estate developers, government design departments (BBMP, BMRCL, BDA) and construction management companies. The RV alumni network in Bangalore's corporate and real estate sector provides referral pathways for RVSA graduates entering the architecture profession.