Diploma in Architecture at Rizvi College of Architecture

If you are looking at Diploma in Architecture, Rizvi College of Architecture in Mumbai runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 40 seats a year.

Rizvi College of Architecture is a private institute, founded in 1992. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Rizvi College of Architecture — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Rizvi College of Architecture has not published a fee for Diploma in Architecture on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Diploma in Architecture, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Rizvi College of Architecture's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Rizvi College of Architecture on its website (www.rizvicollege.com) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Architecture genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Rizvi College of Architecture compare with other colleges offering Diploma in Architecture in and around Mumbai?