Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Architecture (VESCOA) has announced admissions for its Master of Architecture (M.Arch) programmes for the academic year 2026–27. Admissions will be conducted through the Post Graduate Entrance Test in Architecture (PGETA 2026), introduced by the Council of Architecture (CoA) as the standardized national-level entrance examination for postgraduate architecture programmes across India.
As per the Council of Architecture’s guidelines, candidates seeking admission to the two-year M.Arch programmes must qualify PGETA 2026. The examination will be conducted in three phases on May 31, June 14, and June 28, 2026. Registrations are currently open, and interested applicants can complete the process through the official PGETA portal.
VESCOA has commenced admission enquiries for its M.Arch programmes and invites aspiring architects to apply. The admission process will be based on PGETA scores along with institute-level requirements, which may include portfolio evaluation, personal interviews, and assessment of academic performance.
Designed to nurture advanced design thinking, research aptitude, and professional excellence, VESCOA’s postgraduate programmes equip students to address emerging challenges in the built environment. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, industry engagement, and practical problem-solving, preparing graduates to develop innovative and sustainable architectural solutions.
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Commenting on the admissions process, Anand Achari, Principal, VESCOA, said, “The introduction of PGETA marks a significant step toward creating a transparent and standardized framework for postgraduate architecture admissions. At VESCOA, we view this as an opportunity to attract ambitious and future-ready learners while continuing to foster design excellence, research-driven learning, and strong industry engagement through our postgraduate programmes.”
VESCOA currently offers M.Arch specializations in Urban Design and Landscape Architecture, supported by a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and engagement with real-world design challenges.
