About RR School of Architecture
RR School of Architecture (RRSA) is a private architecture college in Bangalore — approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), established in 2014. RRSA offers the Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) five-year programme in Bangalore's fast-growing construction and real estate market. Being in Bangalore gives RRSA students direct access to India's second-fastest-growing real estate market for internships, portfolio building and post-graduation employment throughout their five-year programme.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Approval | Council of Architecture (COA) |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Admission | NATA / JEE Paper 2 |
| Website | rrsa.ac.in |
Programmes Offered
| Programme | Duration | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) | 5 years | NATA / JEE Paper 2 |
Admissions Process 2026
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is mandatory for all BArch admissions. RRSA accepts NATA scores through Karnataka's KEA architecture quota counselling and JEE Paper 2. Architecture programmes do not participate in the standard KCET engineering admission process. Visit nata.in for registration and test dates.
Bangalore Architecture Market
Bangalore's construction activity is driven by IT park expansions, Metro rail extensions, residential high-rise development and airport infrastructure. The city hosts over 500 registered architecture firms. RRSA students have internship access throughout their five-year BArch programme — building portfolios with live project exposure. Sustainable and green building design with IGBC and GRIHA certification is standard for large IT parks, creating strong demand for architecture graduates with green building specialisation.
Infrastructure
- Architecture design studios with drafting and digital workstations
- AutoCAD, Revit and 3D modelling software facilities
- Model-making workshop
- Architecture library with COA curriculum resources
- Hostel for outstation students
Career Scope
BArch graduates from COA-approved colleges can practice as licensed architects after the mandatory internship period. Bangalore's architecture firms, BBMP, BMRCL and private construction companies are active employers. The city's construction scale ensures consistent demand across residential, commercial, hospitality and infrastructure project types.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does RRSA accept KCET for BArch admission?
Architecture programmes use NATA (not KCET engineering). RRSA accepts NATA scores through Karnataka's KEA architecture quota counselling and JEE Paper 2.
Is RRSA COA approved?
Yes. RR School of Architecture is approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) — mandatory for all BArch programmes in India.