Architecture

Hi Rupa,
Shiksha is an education portal and provides unbiased guidance regarding education and career sector. However, we can help you with the parameters that you can keep in mind while choosing an institute.
You can consider the below parameters
1) Faculty,
2) Affiliation / Recognition
3) Course Material,
4) Quality Education,
5) Fees
6) Infrastructure
7) Success Rate.
8) Placement
9) Top recruiting companies.
Also, if possible go through the alumni speak section to get an idea what the alumni thinks about the institute.
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Hi Tom,
To get admission in B.Arch, you need to score minimum 50% marks in 12th with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Computer Science / Chemistry / Biology / Engineering Drawing and two other subjects. You need to sit for an entrance exam.
Some of the entrance exams in Architecture are :
-National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
-Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED)
-School of Planning and Architecture Engineering Entrance Exam
-All India Engineering / Architecture Entrance Examination
-Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University B.Arch Entrance Exam
-Jamia Millia Islamia University Engineering Entrance Exam
Some of the colleges offering architecture are :
-School of Planning and Architecture ( SPA )
-Profex Institute of Technical Education
-CADD Centre
-K.R. Mangalam Institute of Management
-Indo Global College of Engineering
-Om Dayal Group of Institutions
-Vaishnavi School Of Architecture And Planning
For more, you may refer to the link mentioned below.
https://science.shiksha.com/architecture-colleges-in-india-categorypage-2-60-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
While selecting the best college, you need to check some of the important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
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Hi Anu,
Depending on what country you are in, almost all US universities allow transfer students after the sophomore year so that is not the problem although you will have to compete for entry with all the other applicants. Not having a portfolio is not huge problem since most high school graduates don't have that either.
Depending on your finances, the bigger issue may be that it will take you an additional 4 to 4.5 years to finish since you don't have any architecture studio classes completed to date. Most (good) undergraduate architecture degrees in the US are 5 years in length.
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Hi Anu,
MBA can be beneficial because you'll have a better idea what will be required of you in the professional world. An MBA would be very helpful if your goal is to own your own business or to be a principal in an architectural firm.
Also, I must mention that if your bachelors degree in architecture is not a 5 year program, in most cases you will not be allowed to get registered. It makes more sense to get your Masters in Architecture first, then work for a few years, get your licenses, and then purse the MBA.
This is a very effective way to keep your career on track while learning the business background on the side. If you live in an area with a good university that offers an MBA to working professionals, this is a great way to get an MBA.
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Hi Anu,
Architects may be involved in all phases of development, from the initial discussion to construction. Their duties demand a variety of skills e.g design, engineering, managerial and supervisory.
For more details on the future prospects:
https://ask.shiksha.com/getTopicDetail/1414033/What-Are-The-Career-Prospects-In-Architecture-In-India
https://ask.shiksha.com/what-are-the-further-career-prospects-after-completing-diploma-in-architecture-qna-3013301
https://www.shiksha.com/career-as-architect-cc-13
https://www.shiksha.com/architecture-is-the-art-and-science-of-designing-spaces-article-4587-1
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Hi Pihu,
NATA is just a qualifying exam. Candidates have to fill the application form or go through the admission process of each college individually. There are about 385 institutions, which offers admission on the basis of NATA Score.
But if you take into consideration for example Chandigarh College of Architecture, it offers admission on the basis of JAC Chandigarh. Click here for JAC Chandigarh JAC Chandigarh 2015
Another Example about the same is Sir JJ College of Architecture, it offers admission through CAP Counselling. Click here for Sir JJ college of Architecture Sir JJ College of Architecture Admissions 2015
Reminding you again, you have to go through the admission process of each college individually. Colleges publish their own individual notices or cut off list.
NATA is a compulsory exam for taking admission to any Architectural College or course in India (Except NITs & IITs) and is an eligibility test for admission into the Architecture Course.
• NITs offer admission on the basis of JEE Main
• IITs offer admission on the basis of Architecture Aptitude Test
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