M.Arch in Urban Design 

at RV College of Architecture, Bangalore

Candidates can expect the following topics to be covered under the M.Arch course at RVCA:-

• Multidimensional aspects of uranism
• Critique and design of urban environs
• Theory of Urban form
• City planning progress in India, etc. 

No, candidates cannot complete M.Arch at RV College of Architecture in one year. The duration of this course is two years and admissions are entrance-based. Candidates must appear for the PGETA/GATE exam to take admission in the course at RVCA. Additionally, they must also ensure fulfilling the eligibility criteria before applying for admision. 

The fees of studying M.Arch course at RV College of Architecture is INR 1.4 lakh. This is the total tuition fees and overall fee may include other components such as security deposits, exam fees, hostel and mess fees if applicable, etc. Candidates must pay the tuition fees to confirm their seat in the college after completing the selection process. 

RV College of Architecture admission are entrance-based. Hence, candidates cannot get direct admission in the college. They must appear for the entrance exams accepted by the institute for admission in their preferred course. However, the institute also accepts admissions through management quota. 

RV College of Architecture (RVCA) provides undergraduate and postgraduate architecture courses. RVCA offers a five-year Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) course encompassing architectural design, theory, and construction. RVCA, at the postgraduate level, provides a Master of Architecture (MArch) course specializing in Urban Design. RVCA also provides a PhD course in architecture.  The courses are certified by the Council of Architecture (COA).

Yes, management quota is available at RV College of Architecture. Candidates must fulfil the below requirements to take admission under the same:-

• Pass Class 10 with a minimum of 70% aggregate in Science and Mathematics.
• Pass Class 11 with a minimum of 65% aggregate in Maths and Physics separately.
• Pass Class 12 with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics separately.
• Qualifying in NATA or JEE–II and fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by the Council of Architecture.
• Students who have passed/appearing for Class 12 other than CBSE/ICSE/ State Boards are required to obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

For taking admission in RV College of Architecture, candidates must appear for the entrance exams accepted by the college for their preferred course. Then they must appear for the counselling process, such as KEA AND Comed K. Candidates can also apply directly at the institute under management quota by filling out the application form and paying the application fee. 

After filling out the application form for RV College of Architecture admissions, the institute evaluates the forms and grants admission to candidates based on the eligibility and selection criteria. And also through the couselling process of the accepted entrance exams. However, the time frame of admission confirmation has not be specified by the college. 

M.Arch is not just about design, it is about solving real world problems creatively. You will need both technical and soft skills to excel in this field:

Below mentioned is the list of technical skills that you need to learn:

• AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp
• Rhino + Grasshopper (parametric design)
• GIS and BIM tools
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Climate-responsive design software (Climate Consultant, Ecotect)

Here are some of the Soft Skills:

• Critical thinking and spatial imagination
• Communication (to present your ideas clearly)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving (especially in urban contexts)
• Research and academic writing (especially for thesis)

Pro tip: Learn one 3D tool and one BIM tool deeply during M.Arch as it sets you apart from the crowd.

In India, the starting salary for an architect is approximately INR 2.1 Lakhs (roughly $17.5k/month). A minimum of one year of experience is needed to become an architect. In India, the highest M Arch pay is up to 40 Lacs per year. But only seasoned architects with a solid track record should apply. In India, the average M Arch pay is about 7 Lacs per year. An M Arch graduate's pay will vary according to their experience, skills, and place of employment, among other things. Architects who operate in big cities like Delhi or Mumbai typically make more money than those who work in smaller locations.