The science and art of designing and engineering immense constructions and edifices is the idea of architecture. Those who have an eagerness for arts and science can opt for the course. The admission procedure requires certain necessities for checking the ability to be artistic and possess mathematical aptitude.
To be an architect is like having an elite profession or the very professional way to own one’s own business according to one’s own personal interest. It often helps to earn respect in society and open ways to follow a lucrative career. This is especially benefitting those with a creative and fresh mind. Even though the word ‘Architecture’ reminds of being artistic as well as an immense sketching ability, it needs skills for math and physical science and robust social ability to be successful and an expert.
Architecture is surely a tempting career where; one can work on fashioning spaces by utilizing new and imaginative projects. According to the narrowing of interests, there surely are a variety of specializations to pick from. The job demands a lot of travelling, visit working sites, searching for items which will bring out the architect’s uniqueness, and so forth. But a golden pick can directly take you to the most incomparable level in your career.
The aspirants have to undergo a 5-year undergraduate course, B.Arch. (Bachelor in Architecture) subsequent to the completion of 10 plus 2 with a 50 plus cut off in which English and Math considered as compulsory subjects. The course provides familiarity and expertise in theory and practical aspects of planning art and other construction criteria. But to safeguard a productive career, the candidates might also have to pursue a Master’s in the same field (M.Arch.), which will help to ensure the diplomate to be ready and provide more leverage in the employment sector.
To enter into colleges, first, the candidate should go through both NATA and JEE Main Paper 2; they have the freedom to choose for either of the exams at the academy they elect. NATA is conducted by CoA (Council of Architecture), and JEE Main Paper 2 by NTA (National Testing Agency). The average course fee in India ranges from Rs. 1.5 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs. The expectant salary for a starter would be something ranging between Rs. 2.5 Lakhs to Rs. 4.5 Lakhs annually, compared to an experienced architect who can demand even up to Rs. 8 Lakhs to Rs.10 Lakhs per annum.
The applicants would have to be thorough subjects like visual art, photography, sculpturing, graphics, mathematics with calculus, etc.
There are certain specialized fields like; Information Technology, Architectural Journalism, Property Development, Contact Administration, and many others which can be opted based on the interest.
Once the course is completed, they need to register with the Council of Architecture (COA). The job opportunities can be from private as well as government agencies or venturing to one’s business capital. Another gainful and prosperous area for architects is the never-ending need for residential house areas. As the demand increases, it is for sure that the job scenario would certainly be a breakthrough.
1. Architecture (B. ARCH 5Y) – Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
One of the revolutionary departments in Architecture considered enabling a complete amalgamation of the development of science and technology. The department started in 1952, and now it is powerfully networked by established alumni all over the world. It offers M. Arch programmes too. It is ranked one by NIRF and declared as Top Architectural School in India by the Indian Government in 2018-2019. Research activities are carried out in various fields like community and Regional Planning, Architectural Design, Community and Behavioral Studies in Planning and so forth. The total course fee is Rs. 10.46 Lakhs.
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2. Master of Urban and Rural Planning (MURP)-Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
The IIT Roorkee is the oldest in Asia and ranks as one of the best technical institutes in the world. The Architecture and Planning department provides fine teaching in fields of Planning and Architecture by offering Postgraduate, undergraduate and PhD programmes alongside MURP. The course is a full 2- year PG degree with a course fee of Rs. 1.74 Lakhs. It is the first in India to introduce Masters in Architecture. A wide variety of labs for different areas are available. Urban Dynamics Lab, Civic Design lab, Industrial Design Lab are to name a few. The selection process is very keen to provide the finest education and develop them into the unsurpassed ones.
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3. Bachelor of Architecture – National Institute of Technology, Calicut
The institute, a Public Technical University in Calicut, was formerly Regional Engineering College Calicut, is ranked 3rd by NIRF 2020. The total course fee for the 5-year Undergraduate course is Rs. 6.78 Lakhs.
For getting admitted into the institute, the candidate should qualify JEE Mains Paper 2 with the required score. The institute has been ranked in the 8th position by the ARIIA Ranking 2020 by the Ministry of education. They also provide a two-year Master’s programme in Urban Planning.
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4. Master’s in Architectural Design – Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University (CEPT), Ahmedabad
It is said to be the best architectural institutes in Gujarat, established in the year 1962. The course proposes the trained architects with significant experience to discover, research and disparagingly reimagine the plan vested by practice. They also get the freedom to imagine and create unique designs under academic space and guidance, thereby enhancing their experience as an architect. The course fee is Rs. 7,56,000 for 2 years. Postgraduate programmes are also given in other disciplines like Landscape Architecture, and under graduation in Architecture too.
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5. Bachelor of Architecture – School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
It is one of the most reputed institutes for architecture in India, ranked 2nd by Outlook 2019 and 4th by NIRF 2019, also placed in the 7th position in Asia and also one amongst the top most 10 graduate planning education establishment in the world, situated in New Delhi. Now considered a recognized brand name for education in planning and architecture excellence. The course fee for undergraduate programs is Rs. 74,000 for every semester. It is rich in its highly experienced faculties. They also provide doctoral programmes and postgraduate degree programmes in Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture.
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6. Master of Architecture (Urban Design) – School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
The institute aims at providing higher education in various streams like Architecture, Urban Planning and Design. The course is a complete course that helps to study and design urban surroundings with utmost importance by analyzing the area’s background by rendering the understanding about various other social and ecological factors. It is a two-year course with 4 semesters, and the fee structure is Rs. 1,00,000.
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7. M. Arch – National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
It is a research and technical university established in the year 1964, ranked 12th by NIRF. They have even developed a new supple curriculum, which the NIT Council recognized and accepted as the Model Curriculum. The department started functioning in the year 1980. They are providing undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in other various disciplines too. It is a postgraduate two-year duration course with a fee of Rs. 1.90 Lakhs.
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8. Master of Architecture (Architectural Conservation) – School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
Ranked in the 9th position by NIRF, it was established in 2008. They also provide M. Arch in Sustainable architecture and Landscape Architecture and a Master’s in Building Engineering and Management. The institute claims to generate experts in the field. The course duration is 2 years with a course of Rs. 1,74,000.
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9. M. Arch in Health Care Architecture – Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi
The course aims to create architects who can incorporate contemporary concepts in improving the amenities and services in the health care industry. The institute is an eco-friendly campus with a NAAC ‘A’ grade. This Central university established in 1920. The course is Rs. 1.05 Lakhs and the duration is 2 years.
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10. M. Arch Environmental Design – College of Engineering Trivandrum, Kerala
The Department of Architecture was set up in 1964. The institute is approved by AICTE and Affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. The course ensures complete research and educational experience, enhancing the improvement of artistic and critical thinking to deliver advanced and maintainable answers for today’s construction problems of the social order. The course duration is 2 years with a fee structure of Rs. 34,320.
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11. M. Arch in Urban Design and Development (M. Arch UDD) – The Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), Karnataka
The institute established in 1978 is ranked into various positions by varied sources, like; India Today ranked them at 7th position, 12th by NIRF 2020 for Architecture, and 13th by The Week 2020. The course provides a worldwide platform for cross-curricular education and combined study. It helps to develop essential aptitudes of the design and the skill to face social and ecological apprehensions. They are equipped with modern digitalized labs and updated software. The course is a two-year course with a fee of Rs. 2.50 Lakhs.
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