About Sir MV School of Architecture
Sir MV School of Architecture (Sir MVSA) is a private architecture college in Bangalore — approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), established in 1993 under the Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology group. Offering BArch and MArch programmes, Sir MVSA draws on the legacy of Sir M Visvesvaraya — Bharat Ratna, engineer, statesman and the father of modern Karnataka's infrastructure — as its institutional namesake and inspiration.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka (Sir MVIT group campus) |
| Approval | Council of Architecture (COA) |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Website | sirmvit.edu |
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 architecture 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.
Sir M Visvesvaraya Legacy
Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (1861-1962) was India's most celebrated civil engineer — designer of the Krishna Raja Sagara dam (KRS), flood protection system for Hyderabad, the Bhadravati iron and steel works, and numerous Karnataka infrastructure projects. He was Diwan of Mysore (1912-18) and received the Bharat Ratna in 1955. His birthday, September 15, is celebrated as Engineers' Day in India. Sir MVSA's institutional name carries this heritage — a meaningful association for architecture and engineering students who see infrastructure design as a calling.
Bangalore Architecture Market
Bangalore hosts India's second-largest architecture and urban design market — 500+ architecture firms, active Metro expansion, commercial real estate development and heritage conservation projects. Sir MVSA students in Bangalore have access to this ecosystem for five-year portfolio building through internships, live project exposures and industry guest lectures throughout their programme.
Who Should Apply
Sir MVSA suits students who qualify NATA and want a 32-year legacy COA-approved BArch programme in Bangalore within the Sir MVIT group campus. The Sir M Visvesvaraya institutional name carries engineering heritage significance in Karnataka. Compare with RVCA (India Today #13 Architecture) and SJBSA (NAAC A) before deciding — both are Bangalore-based with strong accreditation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sir MVSA accept KCET for BArch?
Yes. Sir MVSA accepts NATA scores through Karnataka's KEA architecture quota counselling. COMEDK architecture seats require NATA minimum 80 marks.
Who was Sir M Visvesvaraya?
Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was India's greatest civil engineer — Bharat Ratna recipient, designer of the KRS dam and Diwan of Mysore. His birthday (September 15) is India's Engineers' Day. Sir MVSA's name honours this legacy.