Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) 

at CAAD - Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design, Chennai

The flagship courses offered at CAAD - Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design are B.Arch. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, CAAD - Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design has a rating of 3.4 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 3.5, 2, 4.5 and 4 as per reviews by students.

CAAD - Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Arch	Candidate who have passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Institute/ University can also apply. Candidates appearing for 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA-2023.

CAAD - Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design has been rated 4.5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

CAAD - Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as CoA. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by CAAD - Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design goes up to 80.

You should have a minimum of 50% marks in your class 12th with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as mandatory subjects to apply for the NATA test. If you have completed a Diploma with maths as a compulsory subject then also you are eligible to apply for the NATA test.

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.