Diploma in Architecture (DIA) at Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture

Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture, Mumbai, Maharashtra, offers Diploma in Architecture (DIA) as a 3-year diploma degree. There are 40 seats in each batch.

Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture is a private institute, founded in 1962. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture has not published a fee for Diploma in Architecture (DIA) 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 get into Diploma in Architecture (DIA), 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 Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

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 Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture on its website (ves.ac.in/architecture) 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.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a placement rate of 100%, an average package of ₹2.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹3 lakh at Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture runs 2 UGD specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Diploma in Interior Design and Decoration

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Architecture (DIA) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Mumbai?