About Dayananda Sagar School of Architecture
Dayananda Sagar School of Architecture (DSCA) is a private architecture college in Bangalore — COA approved, NAAC A accredited, established in 1991 under the Dayananda Sagar Institutions group. DSCA operates from the Dayananda Sagar University campus at Kumaraswamy Layout, South Bangalore, offering BArch (5-year) and MArch programmes within the multi-disciplinary Dayananda Sagar ecosystem that includes engineering, medicine, pharmacy and management.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Location | Kumaraswamy Layout, South Bangalore |
| Approval | Council of Architecture (COA) |
| Accreditation | NAAC A |
| Group | Dayananda Sagar University |
| Website | dsca.edu.in |
Programmes Offered
| Programme | Duration | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) | 5 years | NATA + KCET architecture quota |
| Master of Architecture (MArch) | 2 years | PGCET / GATE |
Admissions Process 2026
BArch admission requires NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) — mandatory for all BArch admissions in India. Karnataka domicile students apply through KEA's architecture quota counselling. COMEDK UGET architecture seats require minimum NATA 80 marks. Visit nata.in for registration and test dates.
Dayananda Sagar University Ecosystem
Dayananda Sagar University operates engineering, medical, dental, pharmacy, management and architecture from the South Bangalore campus cluster. For architecture students, the cross-disciplinary proximity means collaboration with engineering (structural, MEP) and management (real estate finance) students — relevant for modern architecture practice. The South Bangalore location gives access to the city's active heritage conservation zones (Basavanagudi, Lalbagh area) and new construction activity.
Who Should Apply
DSCA suits students who qualify NATA and want a NAAC A accredited, 34-year legacy BArch programme in South Bangalore within the Dayananda Sagar University campus. Compare with RVCA (India Today #13 Architecture, stronger ranking) and SJBSA (NAAC A, Jayanagar) before deciding. DSCA's 1991 founding gives it a longer alumni history than newer architecture schools at similar accreditation grades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does DSCA accept KCET for BArch?
Yes. DSCA accepts NATA scores through Karnataka's KEA architecture quota counselling. COMEDK architecture seats require NATA minimum 80 marks.
Is DSCA COA approved?
Yes. Dayananda Sagar School of Architecture is approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) — mandatory for all BArch programmes in India.