About SJB School of Architecture & Planning
SJB School of Architecture and Planning (SJBSA) is a private architecture college in Bangalore — COA approved, VTU affiliated and NAAC A accredited, established in 2009 under the SJB group of institutions. SJBSA offers BArch (5-year) and MArch programmes from its Jayanagar campus in South Bangalore, giving students access to the city's active architecture and urban planning ecosystem throughout their programme.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Location | Jayanagar, South Bangalore |
| Approval | Council of Architecture (COA) |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Accreditation | NAAC A |
| Website | sjbsap.ac.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) conducted by the Council of Architecture — mandatory for all architecture admissions in India. Karnataka domicile students apply through KEA's architecture quota counselling using NATA scores. COMEDK UGET architecture seats require minimum NATA 80 marks. Visit nata.in for registration and test dates. JEE Paper 2 is accepted as an alternative to NATA.
SJB Group Institutional Context
The SJB Group operates SJB Institute of Technology (engineering), SJB College of Pharmacy, SJB School of Architecture and SJB College of Arts and Commerce from its Bangalore campus cluster. The multi-disciplinary institutional environment allows architecture students to collaborate with engineering and pharmacy students — relevant for sustainable building design, healthcare architecture and material science projects within the curriculum.
Jayanagar — South Bangalore Architecture Market
Jayanagar is one of South Bangalore's most planned and established residential areas — known for its tree-lined avenues, Jayanagar Shopping Complex and proximity to JP Nagar, BTM Layout and Koramangala. South Bangalore's active residential real estate market, heritage conservation work (Basavanagudi-Lalbagh zone) and institutional construction provide architecture internship exposure throughout the 5-year programme. The BDA (Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike development projects) and BMRCL Metro extension work create urban planning project exposure for students.
Who Should Apply to SJBSA
SJBSA suits students who qualify NATA and want a NAAC A accredited BArch programme in South Bangalore within the SJB group's multi-disciplinary campus. The Jayanagar location gives internship access to South Bangalore's real estate and heritage architecture market. Students comparing SJBSA with RVCA should note RVCA's higher national ranking (#13 India Today vs SJBSA) — if RVCA is accessible, take it first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SJBSA accept KCET for BArch?
Yes. SJBSA accepts NATA scores through Karnataka's KEA architecture quota counselling. COMEDK UGET architecture seats require NATA minimum 80 marks.
Is SJBSA COA approved?
Yes. SJB School of Architecture and Planning is approved by the Council of Architecture — mandatory for all BArch programmes in India.