Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Architecture (VESCOA) has officially announced the admission process for its Master of Architecture (M.Arch) programme for the academic year 2026–27. The admissions will be conducted in accordance with the Post Graduate Entrance Test in Architecture (PGETA 2026), introduced by the Council of Architecture to streamline postgraduate architecture admissions across the country.
According to the institute, candidates seeking admission to the two-year M.Arch programme must qualify for PGETA 2026, making the process more transparent, standardised, and aligned with the latest postgraduate education guidelines issued by the Council of Architecture.
PGETA 2026 Examination Schedule
The PGETA 2026 examination will be conducted at the national level in three phases:
- May 31, 2026
- June 14, 2026
- June 28, 2026
Registration for the entrance examination has already commenced, and eligible candidates can apply through the official portal. The examination is expected to become a key benchmark for admission into postgraduate architecture programmes across India.
VESCOA Begins Admission Enquiries
VESCOA has also started accepting admission enquiries for its M.Arch programmes. Candidates are required to complete institute-level application procedures within the prescribed timeline. The selection process may include portfolio reviews, personal interviews, and merit-based evaluation based on PGETA scores, along with academic performance.
The institute stated that its postgraduate curriculum has been carefully designed to encourage advanced design thinking, innovation, and research-driven learning. The programme aims to equip students with practical and future-ready solutions for the evolving challenges of urban and built environments.
Speaking on the development, Anand Achari, Principal of VESCOA, said:
“The introduction of PGETA marks an important step towards streamlining postgraduate admissions in architecture. At VESCOA, we see this as an opportunity to attract motivated and future-focused learners, while continuing to emphasize a strong blend of design excellence, research orientation, and industry relevance in our postgraduate programmes.”
Specialised M.Arch Programmes
VESCOA currently offers postgraduate programmes in:
- Urban Design
- Landscape Architecture
The programmes focus on interdisciplinary learning, sustainability, research engagement, and exposure to real-world architectural and urban design challenges.
About VESCOA
Vivekanand Education Society (VES), established in 1962 by noted social worker Shri Hashu Advani, has emerged as one of Mumbai’s leading educational ecosystems. The organisation currently operates 26 institutions across multiple domains, including Architecture, Technology, Management, Pharmacy, Law, and Polytechnic education. With a strong emphasis on quality education and holistic learning, VES today serves a vibrant academic community of more than 23,000 students supported by experienced faculty members, staff, and alumni. As an integral part of the VES family, VESCOA focuses on nurturing socio-cultural, environmental, technological, aesthetic, and philosophical values in architectural education. The institute actively promotes innovation, leadership, and collaborative learning through live projects, research initiatives, and industry engagement. Through its Research Cell and interdisciplinary approach, students at VESCOA are encouraged to work closely with professionals, faculty members, and communities to address contemporary issues related to society, nature, and the built environment. The institution also emphasises balancing traditional architectural values with modern experimentation and innovation, helping students emerge as responsible professionals and future leaders in the field of architecture. Email ID: rajapriya@synapsepr.co.in