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    Compare MSAP Manipal B.Arch vs NIT Calicut B.Arch on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. MSAP Manipal is rated 3.8 out of 5 by 2 verified students while NIT Calicut is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 169 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on B.Arch Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    B.Arch

    via MSAP Manipal

    B.Arch

    via NIT Calicut

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Manipal, Karnataka
    Kozhikode, Kerala

    Ownership

    Private
    Government

    Type Of Institute

    -

    Institute of National Importance

    College Type

    College
    University

    Establishment Year

    2010
    2002

    Campus Size

    -

    300 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    11
    62

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 University Rank

    -

    72

    Careers360 Rating
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    AAAAA

    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    -

    45

    NIRF Rank
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    21

    Approvals

    Constituent, Council of Architecture
    -

    Other Ranked Domain

    -

    85 (Management) - NIRF 2025

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    Ranking & Accreditations

    NIT Calicut's position jumped by 4 spots.

    Source: NIRF

    Placement Statistics

    Data presented for the year 2025

    Total Students Placed
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    37

    Graduating Students
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    48

    Placement Percentage
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    100%

    Median Salary LPA
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    ₹6 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies

    -
    11

    Graduating Students
    (overall)

    -

    1475

    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    -

    1306

    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    -

    99%

    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    -

    ₹ 11.46 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies
    (overall)

    -
    161

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    Placement Statistics

    The average salary of NIT Calicut stands highest at 6 LPA.

    Source: NIRF

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Degree
    Degree

    Degree

    B.Arch
    B.Arch

    Branch

    Architecture Engineering
    Architecture Engineering

    Duration

    5 years
    5 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    160
    59

    Fees

    ₹ 21.85 Lakh
    ₹ 8.23 Lakh

    Exams Accepted

    Course Approval

    -

    Admission Details

    • Apply Online 
    •  Merit List based on 50% weightage of qualifying exam marks (Physics + Mathematics + Optional Paper) and 50% weightage of NATA 
    • Physical / Online Counseling • Admission Formalities
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    Admission to the B. Arch degree programmes of NIT Calicut is based on the performance in the Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main) -Paper 2 respectively. For information on  JEE (Main),

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    Eligibility Criteria

    • Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Information Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies as optional, from a recognized Board, with at least 45% marks in aggregate OR
    •  Pass in 3-year Diploma with Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a Central / State Government recognized Board, with at least 45% marks in aggregate 
    • Candidates MUST qualify for an Aptitude test in architecture conducted either by NTA (i.e., JEE Manis Paper II) OR by COA (I.E. National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)) conducted by Council of Architecture (COA) 
    • As per COA, the validity of NATA score shall be valid for 2 academic years from the year in which appeared

    A level# : 

    • Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Information Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies as optional, in ‘A’ Levels and 
    • English at ‘AS’ level OR Minimum 5 passes at IGCSE/ GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level examinations including English 
    • Minimum requirement is an average of ‘D’ grade in Physics, Mathematics and Optional Paper 
    • Candidates MUST qualify for an Aptitude test in architecture conducted either by NTA (i.e., JEE Manis Paper II) OR by COA (i.e., National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)) 
    • As per COA, the validity of NATA score shall be valid for 2 academic years from the year in which appeared

    IB :

    • Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects along either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Information Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies as optional 
    • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with a minimum of 4 pointsin each subject with an overall minimum of 24 points 
    •  Minimum points required in a subject are 3 or above 
    • Minimum 3 subjects in HL and 3 subjects in SL 
    • Minimum two Science subjects in HL 
    • Third mandatory subject and English can be at HL or SL 
    •  Candidates MUST qualify for an Aptitude test in architecture conducted either by NTA (i.e., JEE Manis Paper II) OR by COA (i.e., National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)) 
    • As per COA, the validity of NATA score shall be valid for 2 academic years from the year in which appeared
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    Secured at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination.

    Or 

    passed 10+3 diploma examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate.  

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    College & Exam Cut-off

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    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 21,85,000
    ₹ 8,22,700

    Total Scholarships Provided

    14
    182

    Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

    Self
    Government

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    Fees

    NIT Calicut released a total of 159 scholarships granted by government bodies.

    Class Profile

    Data presented for the year 2025

    Total Students

    657
    295

    Total Faculty

    58
    210

    Total Male Students

    257
    135

    Total Female Students

    400
    160

    Total Students Outside State

    491
    143

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    Class Profile

    NIT Calicut has a better faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 1 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 3 students per faculty. MSAP Manipal has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 11 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 4 students per faculty.

    Facilities

    Alumni Associations

    Auditorium

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    2
    166

    Individual Reviews

    I m still studying at my college and I find it amazing.

    posted on 2 years ago by Khushi Motani

    Innovative, exposure and industry ready

    posted on 2 years ago by Mukund Biswanath Nangalia
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    Top of the line college

    posted on 1 year ago by nihal muhammed

    Worth the time

    posted on 1 year ago by Manish

    Giving review to my college is quite good

    posted on 1 year ago by Arugula Bhanu Sugnan
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    College Reviews & Perception

    MSAP Manipal has received the lowest rating for placements whereas NIT Calicut has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

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    MSAP Manipal : Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal

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