Bachelor of Architecture
Commonly referred to as B.Arch.
- Degree
- B.Arch
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 5 years
- Mode
- Full Time
About this programme
An intensive five-year professional architectural program focusing on creative visual aesthetics, physical structural engineering, and corporate urban mapping. Students spend multiple semesters inside design studios learning structural mechanics, history of spaces, CAD/BIM technologies, and climate-responsive planning, alongside compiling an independent architectural design thesis and serving a multi-semester professional studio placement.
Eligibility
Minimum academic requirement for this programme. Individual institutions may publish additional criteria.
10+2 with PCM and NATA/JEE Paper 2 qualification
Programme structure
Indicative coursework across the duration of the programme.
Year 1
- Architectural Design Studio I & II
- Visual Arts and Creative Sketching
- Building Materials and Construction I & II
- Theory of Architecture
- Architectural Graphics and Drawing
- Structural Mechanics I
Year 2
- Architectural Design Studio III & IV
- History of Architecture I & II
- Building Construction & Systems III
- Climate-Responsive Architecture Design
- Structural Design for Concrete structures
- Computer Applications (CAD/BIM)
Year 3
- Architectural Design Studio V & VI
- Building Services I & II (Water, Sanitation, Electrical, HVAC)
- Specification Writing and Estimation
- Working Drawing Development Studio
- Contemporary Architecture Trends
- Urban Human Settlement Studies
Year 4
- Architectural Design Studio VII
- Landscape Design Engineering
- Housing Typologies & Planning Principles
- Professional Practice Management
- Multi-Month Mandatory Professional Studio Office Internship Placement
Year 5
- Advanced Architectural Design Studio VIII
- Urban Design Frameworks
- Elective Specialization Seminar
- Independent Terminal Architectural Design Thesis Project
- Comprehensive Final Viva Voce
Entrance exams
Exams commonly used for admission to architecture programmes in India.
| Exam | Full name | Mode | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main | Joint Entrance Examination Main | Computer-based | Twice a year |
| JEE Advanced | Joint Entrance Examination Advanced | Computer-based | Once a year |
| GATE | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering | Computer-based | Once a year |
Career outcomes
Typical roles for graduates of this programme, with indicative salary ranges.
| Role | Indicative package |
|---|---|
| Architect | ₹5–15 LPA |
| Urban Planner / Spatial Designer | ₹6–14 LPA |
| Interior Architect Consultant | ₹4.5–12 LPA |
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