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Pratik GuptaFear is a opportunity to Become Great.Take it

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Hi,
When it is a matter of choosing a career in the field of civil engineering or architecture, one has to know the basic differences between the two which includes the difference of working environments, career scope, core subjects and future prospects in these two fields. Though these fields are similar in many aspects but there are differences which makes them unique and individual fields.
The nature of civil engineering is more mathematical and thus detailed structural designs, structural analysis, construction and maintenance is the responsibility of a civil engineer.
On the other hand, the nature of architecture is more artistic and
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Sharath H AithalB.Arch,M.Arch,AIIA,AIIID,AIIV,MIIE,MISTE,MISTD

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Admissions have already started in Architecture Colleges, many colleges also have started their academic sessions too.

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Sharath H AithalB.Arch,M.Arch,AIIA,AIIID,AIIV,MIIE,MISTE,MISTD

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You have to qualify NAT exam to take up Architecture. A minimum of 80/200 is required. I would say a score of 130-140 would land you in a good college.
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability that have been acquired over a long period of time, and that are related to specific field of study, i.e. Architecture.
List of Architecture college would be found on Council of Architecture Website. In Bangalore, you can check for B
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Sharath H AithalB.Arch,M.Arch,AIIA,AIIID,AIIV,MIIE,MISTE,MISTD

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Hi Ronn,
Both NAVAL Arch and B.Arch are completely different courses. Users and their requirements are very different. It depends totally on your interest and passion to choose between the two.
I can tell you about the opportunities that an Architect can get after completing his B.Arch. They are:
Entrepreneurs
Architects (Junior/ Senior)
Furniture design
Photography
Construction& Community based volunteering
Infrastructure development
Graphic design
Set Design
Jewelry design
Advance research in Architecture
Faculty @ School of Architecture
History, Restoration and Preservation
Interior design
Product design
Landscape Design
Project/ Construction Mana
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Sharath H AithalB.Arch,M.Arch,AIIA,AIIID,AIIV,MIIE,MISTE,MISTD

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I would suggest you to start with an urban scale issue and narrow down to the Architectural solutions to the problem at large, that's just one way of looking at thesis. In the same way, you may explore ways that interest you in your specified domain.

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Sharath H AithalB.Arch,M.Arch,AIIA,AIIID,AIIV,MIIE,MISTE,MISTD

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Tekla Structures is a building information modeling software able to model structures that incorporate different kinds of building materials, including steel and concrete. Tekla allows architects to design a building structure and its components using 3D modeling, generate 2D drawings and access building information.

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Chirayu SharmaI am in 12th & going to become an architect

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The best government college for B.Arch. is SPA (School of Planning and Architecture), Delhi. It is the 7th best college for B.Arch in Asia.
The best private college is Sir JJ College, Mumbai
Other good colleges are:-
IIT, Roorkee
IIT, Kharagpur
Chandigarh School of Architecture
Aayojan School of Architecture, Jaipur
Pearl academy, Delhi

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Vikas KaushikEngineer | Author

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It depends on you, If you are best in designing or arts, go for B.Arch else go for BE.

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Deepayan Deyday dreamer,never give up........

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Architecture is the best option for you to learn those things, but you can learn civil engineering drawings in AUTO CAD or you can go for some urban planning courses, but in India its bit tough. you can go for higher studies with your desired education.

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