M.Arch. in Environmental Design 

at Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow

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.

B.Arch. curriculum includes subjects like Architectural Design, Building Construction, History of Architecture, Theory of Structures, Building Management, Computer & Software Lab, and Landscape Design, among others.

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.