Ph.D. in Architecture 

at School of Architecture, Loni Kalbhor

Currentlty, MIT SOA admissions 2024 are open for all its UG & PG courses. As per the official website, the application portal started on Dec 15, 2023 and will remain open till Sep 30, 2024. Interested candidates can visit the official website of MIT SOA to apply for the course of their choice.

MIT School of Architecture offers one UG and two PG Courses in the field of Architecture. These are BArch, M.Arch and MPlan. Along with that, students can also pursue a doctoral level from MIT SOA. Its courses are approved by Council of Architecture, New Delhi and admission to these courses is offered as per the norms of Council of Architecture. Find below the duration of all courses offered at MIT SOA:

MIT SOA offers UG and PG courses ranging from two to five years of duration. Find below the tuition fee for all MIT SOA courses:

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

MIT School of Architecture admissions are entirely entrance-based. Admissions start with the release of the application forms on the official website of the institute. MIT SOA admission process consists of the following steps:

• MIT SOA Application Process 2024
• Qualify Entrance exams and PI rounds
• Merit List Release & Counselling Process
• Fee Payment

To get admission to UG & PG courses at MIT SOA, candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria as per the course requirements. Find below the course-wise qualification requirements for MIT SOA admission 2024:

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