Ranked

20th

by NIRF - 2025

Ranked

1st

by IIRF - 2025

Ranked

9th

by Outlook - 2025

Ranked

14th

by India Today - 2025

Ranked

12th

by The Week - 2025

About BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning

At BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning, we are committed to fostering an enriched academic environment that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. As one of the oldest and most recognized institutes of architecture in the region, we have been delivering quality architectural education for over four decades.

Our institution offers both national and international platforms for students to learn, perform, and excel. We emphasize instilling core values that empower students to contribute meaningfully to society and help shape environments that are sustainable, inclusive, and inspiring.

We currently offer a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, a Master’s degree in Habitat Design, and a Doctoral Programme in Architecture. Our students have consistently brought laurels to the institution by winning accolades in national and international design competitions, participating in conferences, seminars, workshops, technical paper presentations, and engaging actively in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

From the academic year 2025–26, we are expanding our academic offerings to include two new undergraduate programs:

Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan)
Bachelor of Design in Interior Design (B.Des)

These new programs are aimed at enriching multidisciplinary learning and staying aligned with the evolving demands of the built environment and design industries.

The courses emphasize a culture of commitment, responsibility, and independent as well as collaborative learning. Both design studios and theory courses follow a system of continuous evaluation, ensuring a strong foundation and quality outcomes.

News

BMSCA D&P proudly announces that Abhinav Prakash Karennavar has been recognised among the Top 50 globally in the Tamayouz International Architecture Graduation Projects Award 2025, selected from 949 entries across 47 countries. Supervised by Dr. Mamata P. Raj, Dr. Tanuja KC, and Yashaswini Sharma, this achievement highlights the institution’s excellence in architectural education.

We proudly announce that our M.Arch Habitat Design student Vadiraj Chandrakant Kulkarni has secured the VTU Gold Medal.

BMSCA D&P shines on the global academic stage with two thesis projects selected for the UDL Thesis Publication 2025. Congratulations to students Nashida Surendran & Nehal B S

BMSCA D&P Secures Top 10 Ranks in VTU B.Arch Results; Avanee G Emerges as Gold Medalist.

SDI 2025
- Team ANVAYA , Grand Jury Winners and Winners of Best Project Movie Competition.
- Team Astitva winners of Divisional Jury.

BMSCA D&P Ranks 1st at National Level IIRF Ranking.

BMSCA D&P has once again proven its quality in education by Winning Three Architectural Thesis of the Year (IIA-ATY 2024) Awards 2024 at IIA NATIONAL LEVEL AWARDS.

Qazi Shadman Qureshi- OUTSTANDING THESIS of the year Award

Ankitha P- BEST THESIS of the Year Award

Shadha Abusabah- BEST THESIS of the Year Award

Director

Message from the Director

For over four decades, the BMS College of Architecture, Design and Planning (BMSCA D&P) has played a pioneering role in architectural education across Karnataka. Built on a distinguished legacy of academic excellence, our institution continues to evolve at the intersection of technology, society, and the environment, shaping the built world with integrity and a deep culture of inquiry.

Dr. Vidya Srikanth

Director, Architecture, Design and Planning (BMSCA D&P)

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Our Distinguished Faculty

Team

Dr. Vidya Srikanth

Professor & Director
Ph.D., M.T.P., B.Arch

Team

Ar. Mukesh G Kotak

Design Chair
B.Arch

Team

Dr. Shobha M N

Professor
Ph.D, MURP, B.Arch

Team

Dr. Lekha Hegde

Professor
Ph.D, M.Arch, B.Arch

Our Distinguished Alumni

Student Achievements

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