M.Planning Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Visvesvaraya Technological University is a distinguished State Public University established in 1998 in Belagavi, Karnataka. The Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) offers a range of postgraduate and doctoral courses across various disciplines, notably MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs. This reputed university is a non-private college member, known for its academic rigor. VTU is renowned; the institute operates through more than 8 specialized departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Visvesvaraya Technological University) has been ranked in the 101-150 band by NIRF 2023 for both Overall and Engineering categories, and notably, 30th for Architecture. Further, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU Belagavi) secured a 'Band of A (Excellent)' in the ARIIA 2021 rankings under the 'Universities & Deemed to be Universities (Government & Government Aided) (Technical)' category. The college is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies.

Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology is a distinguished engineering college established in 2018 in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. This Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology, also known as VIAT Muddenahalli, offers a total of 5 courses across various disciplines, operating as a non-private college member. The institute is renowned, providing programs at UG, PG, and PhD levels, spanning Engineering and Science domains, through more than 5 specialized departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology) aligns with its parent university, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), which has been ranked 101-150 by NIRF 2023 under both the Overall and Engineering categories. Further, VIAT Chikkaballapura's commitment to innovation is mirrored by VTU's PROMISING rating by ARIIA 2021 overall.

Nitte School of Architecture, Planning & Design is a distinguished college established in 2017 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The Nitte School of Architecture, Planning & Design, often referred to as NSAPD, offers a total of 3 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member; it is affiliated with Nitte (Deemed to be University). NSAPD is renowned; the institute has an overall seat capacity of 80 students enrolled in various programs, which include B.Arch, B.Des, and MUP, alongside PhD and specialized M.Arch (Habitat Design) and M.Arch (Landscape Architecture). This top-ranked premium institute (Nitte School of Architecture, Planning & Design) operates through more than engineering, management specialized departments with over 23 faculty members. NSAPD is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), accepting NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 for admissions.