M.Arch (Master of Architecture)

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What is M.Arch (Master of Architecture)?

Masters in Architecture, known as M.Arch, is a postgraduate course, and the minimum eligibility for this course is a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with a minimum aggregate score of 50%, completed from a recognized institution. The architecture field involves the process of planning, designing and execution of residential and commercial infrastructure.   It is a two-year program divided into four semesters and can be pursued through regular batch or distance education. There are several specializations in this field like Landscape Architecture, Green Architecture, Naval Architecture, etc. The Council of Architecture in India regulates the curriculum and professional applications of this field. 

Course Subjects for specialization 

This course offers specialization in various subjects relevant to the field of Architecture. The council of architecture has offered specialization in the subjects below for Masters in architecture course. 

  • Architectural conservation 
  • Building engineering and management 
  • Housing 
  • Urban design 
  • Landscape architecture 
  • Architectural design 
  • Sustainable architecture 
  • Transport planning 
  • Town and country planning 
  • Regional planning 
  • Industrial design 
  • Environmental planning 
  • Architecture and digital design 

Eligibility 

In order to get admission to this course the entry requirements are 

  • Candidates who have completed their Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from a recognized university with minimum 50% of marks in their final exam. 
  • Candidates who have appeared and scored at least 50% in their entrance exam are required for admission to this course. 
  • Students who have given entrance exams such as General aptitude test in engineering (GATE) and common entrance exam for design (CEED). Some universities conduct their unique entrance exams which are mandatory for students aspiring to secure admission. Students should have a good level of knowledge and understanding in reasoning, numerical, and design and aptitude skills in order to get admission to this course. 
  • Some Institutes require an aptitude test and an Interview for admission into the Master's Degree in Architecture.

Course Duration and Fees 

The course duration for this course is 2 years. The duration of this course remains the same for all colleges and universities. However, the annual fees for this course changes from college to college or university. 

Course duration 

Fees 

Master's in Architecture course (Any specialization)  2 years 

For IIT the average annual fees is Rs. 50,000/- 

For National Institute of Technology, the fees is Rs. 2,00,000/- 

 

For private colleges and universities, the average annual fees range between Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 1,50,000/-. 

Syllabus 

The syllabus for this course is designed according to the course curriculum regulated by the council of architecture. The syllabus is divided into four semesters for the Two-year course. Each semester has six mandatory subjects and students can choose an elective subject during the session.. In the final year of this course, students should complete their dissertation and thesis on any specialized subject. The syllabus of this course is 

Semester 1 

  • Contemporary architecture: theories and trends 
  • Urban conservation and practice 
  • Urban design studio 
  • Traditional and contemporary landscape
  • Sustainable and green building design 
  • Landscape ecology and planning 

Semester 2 

  • Contemporary architecture II
  • Urban landscape design 
  • Services in high rise buildings 
  • Performance evaluation of buildings 
  • Advanced architectural design studio I 
  • Web design and portfolio production 

Semester 3 

  • Research methodologies in architecture 
  • Emerging practises in housing 
  • Advanced architectural design studio II
  • Architecture and critical theory 
  • Sustainability and energy conservation in landscape architecture 
  • Dissertation 

Semester 4 

  • Building management and control systems 
  • Building information modelling 
  • Appropriate technologies and sustainable construction 
  • Material conservation 
  • GIS modelling in urban planning 
  • Thesis 

There are elective subjects in each semester. Students can choose their preference for the elective subject during every semester. The elective subjects are 

  • Housing 
  • High rise buildings 
  • Futuristic architecture 
  • Resource conserving architecture 
  • Low cost building design and techniques 
  • Building bye-laws and professional practice 
  • Advanced landscape design 
  • Research techniques in architecture and planning 
  • Project management 

Career/Scope 

This course is designed in such a way that students completing this course will be able to fulfil all the requirements to practice them on a professional level. Students completing this course will have a future scope in the field of architectural design and planning. They can either get an excellent work opportunity in the relevant area or start their own architecture design and planning organization. On completion of this course, they will be recognized as a valid architect and can take up various architectural projects on a commercial level. 

Architects can perform the planning and design of various residential and commercial buildings in a professional manner. While constructing a building, an architect’s design prospect is seriously considered by every infrastructure developer. Right from creating a blueprint to cost estimation of the infrastructure to be developed the consent of architects is required. 

The architects can also work as a professional in various sectors. They have massive scope for establishing their career in different commercial areas. Some of the industries where they can work as professional architects are 

  • Housing and urban development organizations 
  • Public works department or PWD
  • Railway department 
  • Town and country planning firms 
  • Publishing houses 
  • Telegraph and posts department 
  • National Institute of urban affairs 
  • Architecture development organizations 
  • Educational institutes 
  • City development authorities 
  • National building organization 

Architects have vast work opportunities in private organizations that are engaged in developing infrastructures in both urban and rural areas. Organizations that are planning to expand their infrastructure on a large scale always search for professional architects willing to get involved in their projects. So there are wide ranges of career opportunities to the candidates who have completed their Masters in Architecture. 

Roles and salaries offered 

The profession as an architect opens doors to many work opportunities in this sector. There are a lot of work-related roles offered by the organizations for the architects. The position of design and project architect are the trending ones. The design architect is responsible for preparing the design plan of a building. The project architect performs the necessities required for the project to be accomplished. A project manager has the sole responsibility of managing all the constraints during the project. Other vital job roles offered to architects are the landscape architect, conservator and architecture professor in an institution.  

Work role 

Salary offered annually (in INR) 

Project manager 

3,00,000 to 10,00,000 

Project architect 

2,50,000 – 9,50,000

Landscape architect 

2,00,000 – 8,00,000 

Design architect 

3,00,000 – 10,00,000

Professor 

2,60,000 – 8,00,000

Landscape/design Conservator 

2,00,000 – 9,00,000

The architects who start their organization can also earn better income annually. They can execute all the design, planning and conservation tasks with the help of a professional team. They earn between 2.5 to 10 lakhs in a year too. 

The professional architects who have completed their master’s degree in architecture can also further opt for the Ph.D. course in architecture.  They can also prepare for the civil services exam which is conducted by the union public service commission of India. In general, there are a lot of careers and academic opportunities for architects who have graduated with a master's degree in architecture. 

 

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sandeep

2021-02-24 00:41:27

Sir registration for online exam 2021 k liye college aana padega mere exam 2 march B.Sc. 5th sem reappear.

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pradeep kumar

Scholar-Level 18

2 days ago

Krapya jis college main admission lena chaahte chain uksa naam like. Filhal online registration ke liye college jaane ki jaroorat nahi hoti hai.

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Himesh

2021-02-25 02:23:24

How much marks should I target for 99.9 percentile in March attempt.

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Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar

Scholar-Level 18

2 days ago

Hello Himesh, I can understand your concern and the angst. I am afraid, percentile does not depend exclusively on the marks scored by you. It's actually an indicator as to how many students are above you in merit. E. g. if you score 50 out of 100 in an exam and all other students score less than ...Hello Himesh, I can understand your concern and the angst. I am afraid, percentile does not depend exclusively on the marks scored by you. It's actually an indicator as to how many students are above you in merit. E. g. if you score 50 out of 100 in an exam and all other students score less than 50 then your percentile will be 100. On the hand if all other students score more than 50 your percentile will be "0". If you google, you will get detailed information as to how percentile is calculated. I would like to advise you to stop worrying about percentile and concentrate on learning the subject better. Best wishes to you.

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Shanmukha Reddy

2021-01-30 09:24:17

I have already applied for jeemains February 2021 exam can I apply for JEE Mains March April and May exams after completing February exam.

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Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar

Scholar-Level 18

a week ago

Hello Shanmukha Reddy, of course yes. Any student can appear for JEE Mains being conducted in the months of February March April and May. NTA will decide your ranking based on best of four principle. So don't worry. Best wishes to you.

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Yatri brijesh modi

2021-02-19 08:59:03

When the form of march session will come of JEE Main 2021?

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Manan Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 6

a week ago

LPU NEST STUDY GRANT FOR JEE ASPIRANTSThe forms for JEE Mains are already out and the first examination is in some days.Now, if you are aiming for JEE Mains, let me tell you about a great opportunity that LPU provides by the name of LPU NEST Study Grant. There is a great programme called LPU NEST...LPU NEST STUDY GRANT FOR JEE ASPIRANTS
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Roopal Goel

2021-01-22 03:02:03

Is it compulsory to attempt GATE exam to take admission in M.Arch in faculty of architecture.

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pradeep kumar

Scholar-Level 18

a month ago

The necessity of GATE exam is depends upon the college, So please write about the College name for better response. However GATE score is mandatory for M.Arch admissions in leading Engineering colleges.

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Trilok Inamdar

2021-01-15 14:57:28

Register last date any march exam JEE Main.

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Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar

Scholar-Level 18

a month ago

Hello Trilok, it's nice to SEE that you are interested in the JEE Mains examination that is going to be conducted in the month of march. However at the moment the national testing agency has kept its page open for registration of students who want to appear for the examination that is going to be...Hello Trilok, it's nice to SEE that you are interested in the JEE Mains examination that is going to be conducted in the month of march. However at the moment the national testing agency has kept its page open for registration of students who want to appear for the examination that is going to be conducted in the month of February only. On 16th of January this registration will close. But going by the past experience of the national testing agency and I expect them to keep registration open for the march examination only after completion of examination in the month of February. Till then, I am afraid you will have to have patience and wait for the announcements in media. Best wishes to you.

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Vineesh V

2021-01-14 20:27:50

If I want to apply for May 2021 JEE Main exam, can I do it after the March result?

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Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar

Scholar-Level 18

a month ago

Hello Vineesh, I can perhaps understand your angst and anxiousness on this issue of preparing for JEE Mains and at the same time preparing for your board examination. Correct? A student can appear for JEE Mains even though he has not even appeared for the board examination. This year National tes...Hello Vineesh, I can perhaps understand your angst and anxiousness on this issue of preparing for JEE Mains and at the same time preparing for your board examination. Correct? A student can appear for JEE Mains even though he has not even appeared for the board examination. This year National testing agency is going to conduct this exam four times and the registration for first of these four terms is going to get closed on 16th of January. Roughly speaking three subsequent attempts are still available for a student whose registration is likely to end at similar dates in the months of February march and April. I feel that knowing this you should decide which of these 4 atoms you should seriously attempt depending on your schedule of preparation for board examination. Best wishes to you.

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Dipali Das

2020-12-31 10:56:30

I want to know that is there any chances for 2021 CBSE board exam to be held in March.

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Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar

Scholar-Level 18

a month ago

Hello Dipali Das, I feel that the board exams of not only CBSE but others too are likely to happen in March or April. This is so since almost all schools had shifted to online teaching to 12th. There could be problems only for 11th since admissions are still not finished! So don't worry and conce...Hello Dipali Das, I feel that the board exams of not only CBSE but others too are likely to happen in March or April. This is so since almost all schools had shifted to online teaching to 12th. There could be problems only for 11th since admissions are still not finished! So don't worry and concentrate on studying. Best wishes to you.

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Vignesh S Naik

2020-12-18 21:22:09

Can we apply for JEE Main after for march/april/may sessions after feb session?

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Prashant Pathak

Beginner-Level 3

2 months ago

Yes, you can apply.

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