Architecture

Selection process for a course in architecture:
The students can get admission in B.Arch. By appearing in NATA entrance exam which is conducted by Council of Architecture every year and qualifying examination from a recognised university or board. There are various colleges which are taking admission of students through this entrance exam. After this process, students got shortlisted in merit list of NATA test will be called for counseling process and on the basis of skills and availability of seats suitable candidate will get admission. Commercial Pilot License (CPL):
A student can get the CPL by doing his flying training for 129 hours to complete 250 hours of flying. Training facilities are available with Flying Clubs in India, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Urban Academy (in Rae Bareilly, UP), Private Academies or Flying Schools in USA, Europe, Australia, the Gulf, etc. Eligibilty: Class XII (Physics and Maths). Current PPL License needed with flying experience in the last three years, 18 to 30 years and medical clearance from AFCME, New Delhi or IAM, Bangalore. Written exam: A test in the following subjects is needed for getting the CPL: Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Technical, Planning. These exams are conducted 6 times a year. Actual flying experience required is 250 hours of total flying time (150 hours of solo, 25 hours of cross country, 10 hours of instrument flying, 5 hours of night flying). Cost: Anywhere between Rs 8 Lacs and Rs 15 Lacs. After a CPL, you can build up on more flying hours, login 750 hours of flight time, clear the requisite papers and acquire a Senior Commercial Pilot's License. Regards.

Scope for Higher Studies after B.Arch:
Many higher study options are there for the B.Arch graduates. These graduates can apply for CEED which is the qualifying exam for higher study in design, during the final year itself. This also provides scholarship. Another option is the Masters degree in architecture. The graduates who have completed their B.Arch can join for this. The best option for higher study after B.Arch is the Master of design. It has many career opportunities. There are many institutes in India which offers this course. The admission to this course is based on the CEED score, design aptitude score and interview. Some of the higher study options after B.Arch are
Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Design (PGDPD)
Master of Technology in Urban and Regional Planning (M.Tech. - URP)
Master of Technology in Housing (M.Tech. - HSG)
Master of Technology in Environmental Planning (M.Tech EP)
Master of Technology in Infrastructure Planning (M.Tech IP)
Master of Technology in Construction of Project Management (M.Tech - CPM). .

Architecture: Career Prospects
An architect has many options regarding career growth in private sector and as well in government sector also. It is the job responsibility of architecture to balance between the design format and practical output of design. After completing this course, a student can join government organisation like Public Works Department, an Archaeological Department, Ministry of Defense, National Building organisation, National Institute of Urban Affairs and Departments of Railways. And private organizations such as:
Hafeezcontracter
Arcop associates
Sets studio
HBA International
Sleek International
Greenply industries
Hafele India
Architecture: Job profiles:
Job profile of an architect includes the responsibility of creating design of construction, coordinating with construction processionals, town planning, finalizing projects, construction of residential as well as commercial building etc. Apart from this, he/she can work as Civil Engineer, Land Developer and Structural Engineer also. They can also join their career path with the following job profiles:
Architectural Engineer
Architectural Historian
Art Director
Building Contractor& Researcher
Interior Designer
Landscape Architect.