- Degree Course Type
- Entry Level Qualification
- Degree Course Duration
- Course Fields
- Degree Course Entrance Exam
- Average Course Fee
- Average Salary Offered
- Course Details
- Course Highlights
- About Course
- Why Choose Course And Required Skills
- Eligibility
- Entrance Exams Details
- Degree Course Syllabus
- Top Colleges
- Course Fees
- Top Recruiters And Salary
- Course Scope And Career Options
- Admission Process
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Course Details
ARCHITECTURE COURSES
Degree Course Type
Diploma
Entry Level Qualification
Class 10+2
Degree Course Duration
5 Year
Course Fields
Architecture
Degree Course Entrance Exam
Average Course Fee
100000 - 1500000
Average Salary Offered
150000 - 250000
Course Highlights
All the important facts about the architecture courses that are offered in India have been provided in the highlights table below -
Type of Programmes Offered | UG, PG, Diploma, Doctorate and Certificate |
Duration of Programmes | UG - 5 years PG - 2 years Diploma - 1 to 2 years Doctorate - 3 to 5 years Certificate - 6 months to 1 year |
Minimum Academic Criteria | UG - 12th qualified candidates who have studied PCM subjects with an aggregate of 55% can apply PG - B.Arch/B.Plan candidates from a recognized university can apply Diploma - 10th qualified candidates who have studied Physics and Mathematics subjects with an aggregate of 55% can apply Doctorate - M.Arch (or master’s degree in a relevant specialization) candidates from a recognized university can apply |
Admission Process | Entrance based and merit-based |
Average Annual Course Fee (In INR) | B.Arch - 1.5 LPA to 2.5 LPA B.Plan - 1 LPA to 2 LPA M.Arch - 1 LPA to 2.5 LPA M.Plan - 1 LPA to 3 LPA Diploma - 8k per annum to 85k per annum PhD - 75k per annum to 15 LPA |
Major Recruiters | Vasthu Architects, Sahara Group, VSA Space Design Pvt Ltd, Jindals, DLF, L&T etc |
Job Profiles | Landscape Architect, Set Designer, Architectural Journalist/Historian, Interior Designer etc |
About Course
Architecture courses are not only popular courses among science graduates in India but also provide unquestionably the greatest job options to those who wish to work in the construction industry. There is a plethora of courses available to students in the architecture field. Architecture is one such field that entails the study of architectural and building elements. To apply for the architecture courses, the aspirants must have completed their 10+2 study from a recognized board with physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects at the qualifying exam level.
These courses in architecture are offered both in online and offline mode. Institutions offering architecture courses in India offer various degrees, diplomas and doctorate courses in architecture. Other than these, some websites also offer a few online certificate courses in architecture.
The following sections will contain all the latest and important details regarding these architecture courses such as their eligibility criteria, entrance exams for admission, admission process, career options, average salary and many more.
Why Choose Course And Required Skills
Architecture courses are not only popular courses among science graduates in India but also provide unquestionably the greatest job options to those who wish to work in the construction industry. There is a plethora of courses available to students in the architecture field. Architecture is one such field that entails the study of architectural and building elements. To apply for the architecture courses, the aspirants must have completed their 10+2 study from a recognized board with physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects at the qualifying exam level.
Eligibility
Given below are the degree-wise eligibility criteria for various architecture courses available in India -
Degree | Eligibility Highlights |
B.Arch | Applicants should have completed their 10+2 studies from a recognized Board with a minimum aggregate of 50% to 55% and should have studied Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects |
B.Plan | Applicants should have completed their 10+2 studies from a recognized Board with a minimum aggregate of 50% to 55% and should have studied Mathematics as a compulsory subject |
M.Arch | Any B.Arch degree holder from a recognized university with an overall aggregate score of 50% can apply |
M.Plan | B.Plan/B.Arch/B.Tech Civil Engineering candidates with an overall aggregate score of 55% can apply |
Diploma in Architecture | Class XIIth qualified candidates with an overall aggregate score of 55% and have studied the Science and Mathematics subjects can apply |
PhD in Architecture/Planning | Candidates with an M.Arch/M. Plan degree from a recognized university with an overall aggregate mark of 55% can apply |
Entrance Exams Details
Here's a table listing some of the common entrance exams for Architecture courses:
Exam Name | Conducting Body | Course |
|---|---|---|
JEE Main (Paper 2) | National Testing Agency (NTA) | B.Arch |
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) | Council of Architecture (COA) | B.Arch |
CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design) | IIT Bombay | M.Des (Architectural Design) |
AIEEE (All India Engineering Entrance Examination) - Paper 2 | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) | B.Arch |
IIT-JEE | Indian Institutes of Technology | B.Arch (select IITs) |
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) | College Board | Undergraduate Architecture programs (US) |
ACT (American College Testing) | ACT, Inc. | Undergraduate Architecture programs (US) |
UKCAT (UK Clinical Aptitude Test) | UKCAT Consortium | Architecture programs (UK) |
TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment) | Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing | Architecture programs (UK) |
NID-DAT (National Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test) | National Institute of Design (NID) | M.Des (Architectural Design and related fields) |
This table provides an overview of the entrance exams used to gain admission to various architecture courses and programs.
Degree Course Syllabus
The degree-wise syllabus for various architecture courses have been provided below -
B.Arch Syllabus | B.Plan Syllabus |
M.Arch Syllabus | M.Plan Syllabus |
Diploma in Architecture Syllabus | PhD in Architecture Syllabus |
PhD in Planning Syllabus | -- |
Top Colleges
Here’s a concise list of top colleges for Architecture courses:
India
1. IIT Kharagpur
2. SPA Delhi
3. IIT Roorkee
4. Jadavpur University, Kolkata
5. NID Ahmedabad
International
1. MIT, USA
2. Harvard University, USA
3. UCL, UK
4. TU Delft, Netherlands
5. École des Beaux-Arts, Paris
Course Fees
1. B.Arch - 1.5 LPA to 2.5 LPA
2. B.Plan - 1 LPA to 2 LPA
3. M.Arch - 1 LPA to 2.5 LPA
4. M.Plan - 1 LPA to 3 LPA
5. Diploma - 8k per annum to 85k per annum
6. PhD - 75k per annum to 15 LPA
Top Recruiters And Salary
Here’s an overview of typical salaries for various Architecture courses:
1. B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)
Salary Range: ₹1.5 LPA to ₹2.5 LPA
2. B.Plan (Bachelor of Planning)
Salary Range: ₹1 LPA to ₹2 LPA
3. M.Arch (Master of Architecture)
Salary Range: ₹1 LPA to ₹2.5 LPA
4. M.Plan (Master of Planning)
Salary Range: ₹1 LPA to ₹3 LPA
5. Diploma in Architecture
Salary Range: ₹8K per annum to ₹85K per annum
6. PhD in Architecture
Salary Range: ₹75K per annum to ₹15 LPA
Architecture Courses Major Recruiters are Vasthu Architects, Sahara Group, VSA Space Design Pvt Ltd, Jindals, DLF, L&T etc
Course Scope And Career Options
A career in architecture may be profitable and has a lot of growth potential, both in India and overseas. In comparison to the public sector, private sector salaries are higher. In addition, employment gives long-term stability. However, to remain relevant and in demand, one must keep up with the latest technology and trends in the field.
A qualified applicant can choose from a variety of employment descriptions. A Job possibility, on the other hand, very substantially depends on the level or degree. Given below are some of the most prevalent job profiles in the industry -
1. Urban Designer
2. Sustainability Consultant
3. Consultant
4. Interior Designer
5. Specifications Writer
6. BIM Manager
7. Design Architect
8. Technical Architect
Admission Process
Listed below are the degree-wise admission processes for the architecture courses that are offered in various reputed institutions and universities -
Degree | Admission Highlights |
B.Arch/B.Plan | Admissions are offered based on the scores obtained by the candidates in reputed entrance exams like NATA, JEE Main (Paper-II), JEE AAT Admissions are offered based on the previous qualifying exam marks secured by the candidates |
M.Arch/M.Plan | Admissions are offered based on the scores obtained by the candidates in a reputed entrance exam like GATE, MAH M.Arch CET or some other university-level entrance exams Or Admissions are offered based on the previous qualifying exam marks secured by the candidates |
Diploma in Architecture | Admissions are offered based on some state-level/institute-level polytechnic entrance exams Or based on the previous qualifying exam marks obtained by the candidates |
PhD | Admissions are offered based on some institute-level entrance exams Or based on the previous qualifying exam marks obtained by the candidates followed by a personal interview round |
State-Wise B.Arch Admission
The table below contains the link to all our state-wise B.Arch admission articles -
Karnataka | Karnataka B.Arch Admission |
Kerala | Kerala B.Arch Admission |
Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh B.Arch Admission |
Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh B.Arch Admission |
Odisha | Odisha B.Arch Admission |
Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh B.Arch Admission |
Rajasthan | Rajasthan B.Arch Admission |
Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu B.Arch Admission |
Telangana | Telangana B.Arch Admission |
Gujarat | Gujarat B.Arch Admission |
Haryana | Haryana B.Arch Admission |
