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Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyors in India prepare estimates, bills of quantities (BOQ), and manage cost control across construction projects. They typically come from civil engineering or architecture backgrounds and work closely with contractors, consultants and clients on residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

Salary range
₹3.5–25 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hybrid
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Choose subjects that keep PCM open for engineering or architecture
  • Start learning technical drawing and basic measurement units
  • Practice logical problem solving and basic Excel skills

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Quantity Surveyor

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Tech (Civil) route
Science

Strong civil fundamentals help; internships with contractors and site training are essential.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    JEE Main or JEE Advanced or BITSAT or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.Tech in Civil Engineering (4 years) with electives in construction/estimation
  4. Colleges
    IIT Madras · IIT Bombay · NIT Trichy
  5. Career
    Quantity Surveyor
Architecture / Planning route
Arts

Architects and planners can move into quantity surveying especially in building projects; focus on technical drawing and cost estimation.

  1. Now
    Arts Stream
  2. Exams
    NATA
  3. Degree
    B.Arch (5 years) or B.Plan (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    Spa Delhi · Sirjj College of Architecture · IIT Roorkee
  5. Career
    Quantity Surveyor
B.Sc / Diploma route
Any Stream

Polytechnic diplomas or specialized degrees provide faster entry into site roles and allow upskilling later.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Sc in Construction Management / Diploma in Quantity Surveying (2–3 years)
  4. Colleges
    Anna University · Jadavpur University · University of Delhi
  5. Career
    Quantity Surveyor

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
JEE Main
NTA
Class 12 PCMVery HardJan & Apr
JEE Advanced
IIT (rotating)
JEE Main top 2.5LVery HardMay
BITSAT
BITS Pilani
Class 12 PCM, 75%+HardMay-Jun
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun
NATA
Council of Architecture
Class 12 with Maths, 50%+MediumApr, Jun, Jul

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

IIT Madras
IIT Madras
Central GovtChennai, Tamil Nadu
JEE Advanced + JoSAAIISER Aptitude Test
IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay
Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
NIT Trichy
NIT Tiruchirappalli
Central GovtTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
JEE Main + JoSAA
BITS Pilani
BITS Pilani
Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan
BITSAT
Spa Delhi
Sirjj College of Architecture
IIT Roorkee
Anna University
Anna University (CEG Campus)
State GovtChennai, Tamil Nadu
TNEA Counselling
Jadavpur University
University of Delhi
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.