Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) is a five-year undergraduate professional programme focused on architectural design, building construction, structural systems, urban planning and sustainable design. The course combines design studios, technical learning, practical training, site visits and digital tools to develop creative and technical skills for designing functional and sustainable spaces. Students can explore careers in architecture, urban planning, interior design, construction and related fields.

5 years
Duration
Undergraduate
Level

About Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) is a five-year undergraduate professional programme focused on architectural design, building construction, structural systems, urban planning and sustainable design. The course combines design studios, technical learning, practical training, site visits and digital tools to develop creative and technical skills for designing functional and sustainable spaces. Students can explore careers in architecture, urban planning, interior design, construction and related fields.

Why Choose B.Arch

Professionally regulated qualification

B.Arch is recognised by the Council of Architecture and is the mandatory qualification to register and practise as an architect in India.

Creative and technical blend

The course combines design creativity with technical subjects such as structures, construction and building services.

Multiple career paths

Graduates can work in architecture firms, urban planning, interior design or construction management, or set up independent practice after registration.

Steady demand in construction and real estate

Ongoing urban development and construction activity in India creates continuing opportunities for architects.

Detailed Syllabus (10 semesters over 5 years)

Core Subjects

Architectural Design
Building Construction and Materials
Theory of Structures
Building Services
History of Architecture
Climatology and Environmental Studies
Architectural Graphics
Town Planning
Working Drawings
Professional Practice
Landscape Architecture
Estimation and Costing

Elective Subjects

Sustainable Architecture
Interior Design
Urban Design
Conservation of Heritage Structures
Computer-Aided Architectural Design
Disaster-Resistant Architecture
Every semester includes design studio work, and most colleges require an internship of about six months to a year with a practising architect or firm, along with site visits, model making and workshops, as required under Council of Architecture norms.
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