PMCA Cuttack was established in 1993 by the Late Ar K.B. Mohapatra. The college is affiliated with the Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Rourkela, and approved by the COA, New Delhi. PMCA Cuttack is also accredited by NAAC. IIRF has ranked PMCA Cuttack in the 28th rank in 2024.

It is ranked 25th out of 44 colleges under the Top Private Architecture Colleges in India category by IIRF Ranking 2023. The College offers BArch, M.Arch, and Ph.D. in Architecture courses. Admission into the college is offered through entrance exams like JEE Main Paper-II, NATA for the B.Arch program, and PGAT/ GATE for M.Arch Programme. Candidates need to fill out the application form and send it to the official address of PMCA Cuttack with INR 1000 DD.

PMCA Highlights

Establishment Year 1985
Manage & run by Ajay Binay Institute of Technology Trust
Approval Council of Architecture, New Delhi
Accreditation NAAC
Campus Strength 3000
Affiliation Biju Patnaik University, Rourkela
Total Faculty Members 200
Total Books 7000
How to Reach 2kms from Jyoti Bihar
Official Website

PMCA Awards and Laurels

Year 2023

  • Winners Of The Regional Jury Round Of Transparence Ethos India. By
  • Bagged First & Second Position In Archumen 2023 Regional Round.
  • Jagdish Samal, Ayushraj Mohanty & Ritwik Goyal Also Bagged Awards For The " The Great Portfolio" Architecture Portfolio Of The Year Award Organised By "Archmello" In The National Level.

Year 2022

  • Rohit Manaswinin Mohapatra & Chaudhary Bagged A Position In Top 50 In Archdias Design Competition.
  • Abhishek Rao Was Awarded With The Best Outgoing Student Of The Year By Indian Institute Of Architects.
  • 3rd Year Students Qualified For The National Round In The Insdag. Architecture Award Competition.
  • Anwesha Bagchi Gogoi, Anwesha & Anasuya Ray Bagged The 3rd Position In The National Level Transparence By Ethos India.

PMCA Cuttack Courses & Fees

The table below shows the courses offered by the college and their fee details:

Courses Program Details Selection Criteria
BArch
  • Duration: 5 years
  • 1st Year Fees: INR 1.2 lakhs
  • Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in PCM and overall or passed Diploma (10+3) with Mathematics as a compulsory subject securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.
 JEE Main Paper-II, NATA
MArch
  • Duration: 2 years
  • 1st Year Fees: INR 1.18 lakhs
  • Eligibility: Graduation
 PGAT Odisha, GATE

PMCA Cuttack Admission 2024

PMCA Cuttack admission 2024 is done by appearing in the respective courses' entrance examinations. Eligible Candidates register for Counselling and allotment is done as per Merit and choice of Institution. After the final round of seat allotment candidates can report at the College.

PMCA Cuttack Application Form is available on the official website. Candidates can download it, filled, and send it to the college along with a DD of INR 1000 in favor of "ABIT-PMCA" payable at Cuttack.”

PhD In Architecture
The Institute has been recognized as a Nodal Centre for Doctoral Research in Architecture by the Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela. The Research Cell of the Institute primarily focuses on the following broad areas of research:

  • Disaster Management & Mitigation
  • Sustainable Development
  • Heritage Conservation

PMCA Cuttack Placement

In the 9th semester, students undergo mandatory professional training under registered architects coordinated by the Institute. The PMCA Training & Placement Cell has a very strong relationship with the industry and the past employers that help in providing internships to students. PMCA with a legacy of thirty (30) plus years, has a good alumni base. PMCA Global Alumni Association also provides opportunities and guidance for the professional internship of undergraduate students.
The college facilitates and encourages the students to join summer internships & industry-oriented programs that help shape their career goals.

PMCA Cuttack Scholarships

The college offers various scholarships and financial assistance to deserving and needy candidates. The PMCA Cuttack offers the best student scholarships and Higher Education scholarships of the State Government based on their academic performance. The institute has a tie-up with Axis Bank to provide loan assistance to students for their further studies in college.

PMCA Cuttack Facilities

The college campus provides students with all convenient amenities to make them more agile and active. The well-established infrastructure of the PMCA Cuttack provides the following facilities to its students:

  • Hostel Facility
  • Smart classrooms with updated teaching aids
  • State-of-the-art labs
  • Dedicated Studios
  • Well-stocked library with Architecture books,
  • periodicals, magazines, and journals
  • An auditorium with state-of-the-art facilities
  • A canteen and a cafeteria
  • Indoor and Outdoor sports facilities
  • A dispensary with the necessary facilities
  • Separate hostels for boys and girls
  • Bus facilities
  • Banking facilities within the campus
  • Library
  • Laboratories
  • Wi-Fi campus
  • Cafeteria
  • Health Center
  • Sports Ground
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Transport Facility
  • Bank/ ATM facility
  • Auditorium
  • Audio Visual Room
  • Admin Areas
  • Instruction Areas
  • Exhibition Area
  • ICT enabled Facilities

PMCA Cuttack FAQs

Que. What is Piloo Mody College of Architecture's IIRF ranking?

Ans: PMCA Cuttack is ranked 28th out of a total of 45 colleges under the Top Private Architecture Colleges in the All India category by IIRF Ranking 2024.

Que. PMCA Cuttack is Government or private?

Ans: PMCA Cuttack is a private institute located in Odisha. The PMCA Cuttack is a leading and highly-ranked institute for Architecture education in Eastern India.

Que. Are admissions open at Piloo Mody College of Architecture?

Ans: Yes, PMCA Cuttack admissions are open for the batch of 2023-2024. Eligible candidates can apply for admission by filling out the PMCA Cuttack application form 2024 available on the official website of the institute.

Que. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to BArch in PMCA Cuttack?

Ans: According to the PMCA Cuttack eligibility criteria, a candidate should have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in PCM and overall or passed Diploma (10+3) with Mathematics as a compulsory subject securing at least 50% marks in aggregate. The candidate also needs to qualify for JEE Main Paper-II or NATA aptitude tests.

Que. Does PMCA Cuttack provide scholarships?

Ans: Yes, PMCA Cuttack provides various state government scholarships to scholastic and needy candidates based on their merit. The Institute also provides loan assistance to students to help them complete their higher education.

Que. How to apply for admission to PMCA Cuttack?

Ans: Candidates can apply for admission to PMCA Cuttack offline by following the below-mentioned procedure.

  • Visit the official website of the Institute at https://pmca.ac.in/.
  • Go to the admission tab or select the application form from the quick links section on the homepage.
  • Download and Fill out the application form.
  • Send the application form to the institute along with all the required documents DD of INR 1000 in favor of “ABIT-PMCA” payable at Cuttack.

Que. What are the entrance exams accepted by PMCA Cuttack?

Ans: PMCA Cuttack entrance exams like JEE Main Paper-II, NATA for admission to the B.Arch programme, and PGAT/ GATE for M.Arch Programme.

Que. Is PMCA Cuttack Accredited by NAAC?

Ans: Yes, PMCA Cuttack is accredited by NAAC and approved by the Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi.

Que. What is the Piloo Mody College of Architecture fee structure?

Ans: The total fee for the B.Arch programme is INR 1.2 Lakhs and for M.Arch it is INR 1.18 Lakhs.