M.Arch. in Environmental Design 

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

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

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B.Arch. syllabus has subjects like Architectural Design, Building Construction, History of Architecture, Theory of Structures, Building Management, Computer & Software Lab, and Landscape Design, and many more 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.

After completing your M.Arch, you can work in the below mentioned sectors-

• Architectural firms in design & construction
• Urban planning departments
• Interior design companies
• Real estate development
• Academic and research institutions
• Government projects (public infrastructure, conservation)

Some of the Popular roles are -

• Architect
• Urban Planner
• Landscape Designer
• Building Conservation Expert
• Construction Project Manager