06 Oct, 2026 MSRIT Bangalore M.Arch Landscape Architecture Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.95 Lakhs.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology offers a two-year, full-time M.Arch in Landscape Architecture at its School of Architecture in Bengaluru. The course started in 2011 and has four semesters. It covers landscape planning, landscape construction and sustainable landscape design. RIT holds NAAC A+ and its architecture school stands #31 in NIRF Architecture 2025. The full fee for a PGCET seat is INR 1.95 Lakhs without hostel. KEA gives these seats through PGCET counselling, and your rank comes from your B.Arch marks. RIT has not published the seat count, the average pay in LPA or a placement rate for this course.
The total fees with hostel is INR 3.55 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.95 Lakhs. That INR 1.95 Lakhs is the full academic fee of a PGCET seat for four semesters. A management seat costs INR 2.56 Lakhs for the same course. You pay the fee to RIT after KEA gives you the seat. The hostel room is extra and you pay it only if you take one.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Academic fee, PGCET seat | INR 1.95 Lakhs | Full course, 2026-27 fee for 4 semesters |
| Management seat fee | INR 2.56 Lakhs | Full course, college quota |
| Hostel room, double sharing | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.95 Lakhs | PGCET seat |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.55 Lakhs | PGCET seat |
Round 1 seat allotment came out on 25 Sep 2026 and reporting closed on 5 Oct 2026. KEA has not fixed the round 2 dates yet, and classes are expected to start in Dec 2026. If you got a round 1 seat and did not pay by 3 Oct 2026, you lost it. Watch the KEA portal for the round 2 notice.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Document check and marks screening for the M.Arch rank | 10 Jul 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank list | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Option entry (choice filling) opens | 11 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 final seat allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 fee payment | 29 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026 | Over |
| Reporting at RIT with original documents | 5 Oct 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 seat allotment | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
You need a five-year B.Arch with at least 50% marks. SC, ST and Category-1 students of Karnataka need 45%. Your B.Arch marks decide your PGCET rank for this course. A valid GATE score in Architecture also counts. If your marks are below the line, KEA gives you no rank.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Five-year B.Arch from a college the Council of Architecture recognises |
| Marks for General | 50% in B.Arch |
| Marks for SC, ST, Category-1 | 45% in B.Arch, Karnataka students |
| Rank | Given on your B.Arch marks after the KEA document check |
| GATE | A valid GATE score in Architecture also counts |
You register for PGCET, go through the document check and fill your options on the KEA portal. KEA then allots the seat on your rank and your options. You pay the fee and report to RIT with original documents. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Register for PGCET | Apply on the KEA portal before the last date |
| 2. Document check | Bring your original documents to the KEA centre to get a rank |
| 3. Option entry | Add RIT M.Arch Landscape Architecture to your options |
| 4. Seat allotment | KEA allots the seat on your rank and options |
| 5. Pay and report | Pay the fee, then report to RIT with your original documents |
KEA needs 50% in B.Arch for a General rank and 45% for SC, ST and Category-1. KEA has not published a closing rank for this course at RIT. Higher B.Arch marks give you a better rank. Use the marks checker below to see where you stand.
| Category | Marks KEA needs | Closing rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50% in B.Arch | Not published |
| SC, ST, Category-1 | 45% in B.Arch | Not published |
RIT has not published the average pay or the share of the batch placed for this course. The usual roles are landscape architect, site planner and landscape designer. Ask the department where the last two batches work before you pay.
| Item | What we know |
|---|---|
| Average pay | Not published |
| Batch placed | Not published |
| Usual roles | Landscape architect, site planner, landscape designer |
| Where to ask | The Department of Architecture at RIT |
Three state schemes can pay back the full INR 1.95 Lakhs of a PGCET seat. The AICTE PG scholarship pays INR 12,400 a month for up to 24 months if you hold a valid GATE score. The state schemes need an income certificate and a caste certificate. None of them covers a management seat.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SC and ST fee concession | SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year, PGCET seat | INR 1.95 Lakhs over the course |
| Category-1 fee concession | Category-1, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year, PGCET seat | INR 1.95 Lakhs over the course |
| 2A, 3A, 3B fee concession | Category 2A, 3A or 3B, family income up to INR 1 Lakh a year, PGCET seat | INR 1.95 Lakhs over the course |
| AICTE PG scholarship | Valid GATE score, not a management seat | INR 12,400 a month for up to 24 months |
RIT stands #31 in NIRF Architecture 2025 and #75 in NIRF Engineering 2025, with NAAC A+. NIRF ranks colleges on teaching, research, graduate results, reach and how others see them. NAAC grades the whole college, not one course.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Architecture | 2025 | #31 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #75 |
| NAAC | Current grade | A+ |
The course covers landscape planning, landscape construction technology and sustainable landscape design over four semesters. Planning goes from the region down to the local site. Theory and studio practice sit side by side, with room for experimental design.
| Area | What you study |
|---|---|
| Planning | Landscape planning, from the region down to the local site |
| Construction | Landscape construction technology |
| Design | Sustainable landscape design, with room for experimental work |
| Length | Four semesters over two years |
This course suits B.Arch graduates who want to plan and design parks, campuses and public open spaces.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and the RIT admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add a hostel room.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 seat fee for RIT. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and your B.Arch marks. KEA has not published a closing rank for this course, so this checks the marks rule.
KEA ranks M.Arch students on B.Arch marks, not on a test. Two students in the same category can get very different ranks, so check your marks card before you fill options.
Answer two questions to see what the state can pay back. The AICTE GATE stipend is paid to you each month, so it is not added here.
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Tap a college to see it next to Ramaiah Institute of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a better rank.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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