Architecture

Hi Ruupessh,
Bachelor of Architecture, B. Arch is a five year graduate program in Architecture, design and structure of building covering the sociological, systematic and environmental aspects. The course seeks the students having skills like drawing, writing, exploration of the given topic, practical and managerial ability in identifying and solving problems and architectural presentation etc
Building projects and real estate is one of the largest sectors of investment in our economy; hence the profession is also getting recognition and further career opportunities.
The minimum qualification required for applying in a B. Arch course is plus two with 60% in the board examination. The students should study Mathematics with Physics and Chemistry in their 10+2. To get admission for the B. Arch program, the aspirants are required to take the Entrance examination conducted by the respective institutes. The students are allotted to different colleges based on their entrance exam scores.
B. Arch Entrance exams in India:
Some of the prominent entrance tests for the B. Arch course are:
JEE (Main) Paper - 2
AMU Entrance Exam
BEEE( Bharath University Engineering Entrance Examination)
KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical Exam)
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)
UPTU SEE Exam
Top 10 B. Arch Colleges in India:
Bengal Engineering College
Centre For Environmental Planning & Technology
Chandigarh College Of Architecture
Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur
Indian Institute Of Technology, Roorkee
Jadavpur University
Rai University Raipura
School Of Planning & Architecture
Sir J.J.College Of Architecture
TVB School Of Habitat Studies
Job Types After B.Arch:
Architectural Technician
Architectural Theoretician
Architectural Conservator
Architectural Engineer
Architectural Technologist
Architecture Critic
Architecture Photographer
Building Control Officer
Building Inspector
The salary package of an Architect depends on the size of the firm, the project he/she handling, Clint and also the experience in the field. Salary of experienced architects in India ranges from Rs.3-5laks/annum. For an entry level one can expect a handsome salary ranging from Rs 1-3laks/annum. There are private firms like DLF, L&T, Eros Group the salary package of an architect's varies from Rs 1-15lakhs/Annum.
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Hi Harini,
These are the top colleges in Bangalore and Chennai which offers B.Arch.
Dayananda Sagar Institutions, Central Bengaluru, Bangalore
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore
Aaalim Muhammed Salegh Academy of Architecture, Anna Salai, Chennai
SRM University, Chennai
Anna University, Guindy, Chennai
Sathyabama University
For the details of more colleges kindly visit the link mentioned below:
https://engineering.shiksha.com/architecture-colleges-in-india-categorypage-2-60-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
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Hi Ramsha,
B.Arch is an undergraduate Architecture course. Architecture is the activity of designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures by a person or a machine. As a profession architecture is the role of those persons are machine giving achitectural services . As documentration often based on drawing architecture defines the strcuture or behaviour of building or any other kind of system that is to be or has been constructed. This differentiates architecture from engineering design , which has as its primary object the creative manipulation of materials and forms using mathematical and scientific principles.
B.Arch syllabus:
The following are study related topics:
1. Architecture design
2. Building construction
3. Theory of structures
4. Building sciences and services
5. Building management
6. History of architecture
7. Architectural drawing
8. Computer & software lab
9. Workshop practice
10. Architectural appreciation
11. Theory of settlement planing
12. Design applications etc.
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Hi,
Find below the eligibility criteria to pursue MS degree from universities in US and UK:
- Undergraduate degree in same or relevant discipline (60%-70% plus in degree)
- High score in GRE (required by universities in US)
- High scores in IELTS or TOEFL.
Preferred GRE score- 300 plus.
Preferred TOEFL score- 90 plus.
Preferred IELTS score- 7 bands plus.
The eligibility criteria for admission may vary from university to university.
For your reference find below some of the finest universities in US and UK offering masters degree in Architecture and related fields:
- University of Sheffield-UK.
- University of Westminster-UK.
- Cardiff University-UK.
- University of Liverpool-UK.
- Newcastle University-UK.
- Kingston University-UK.
- University of Miami-US.
- University of Michigan-US.
- University of Illinois-US.
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Hi,
There is scope in every field. You must opt for the one which matches your interest and skills as it will help you to achieve your career goal.
To help you, below are the details of both the courses :
* Architecture :-
- To get admission in B.Arch, you need to score minimum 50% marks in 12th Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. You need to sit for entrance exam. B.Arch admissions are based on valid NATA score.
- Some of the colleges offering architecture are :
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, you need to check recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
- Scope :
As an architect, you may find employment in :
Government departments
Private and Public sector industries
Research
Teaching institutions
Road projects
Building work
Consultancy firms
Quality testing laboratories
Housing societies
- Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc. But, still, to give you a brief idea,
In trainee level can expect income around Rs. 10000 - 12000 every month.
Within a short span of time, the salary can go up to Rs.15000 - 20000 every month depending upon the experience and the work.
In government sectors, the pay scale is not rewarding as the private sector.
Architects practicing through their own organizations could earn a lot and this could be from thousands to lakhs.
Consultants charge somewhere around 4 - 10 percent of the total cost of construction in case of apartments and multi-storied buildings.

Hi,
To join architecture course, you need to score minimum 50% marks in 12th Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. You need to sit for an entrance exam.
List of colleges offering Architecture :
-Indo Global College of Engineering
-Om Dayal Group of Institutions
-School of Planning and Architecture ( SPA )
-Profex Institute of Technical Education
-CADD Centre
-K.R. Mangalam Institute of Management
-Vaishnavi School Of Architecture And Planning
For more colleges, please refer to the link 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, you need to check recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
Wish You Luck!

Hi,
Thanks for the tag.
To pursue Architecture course, you need to score minimum 50% marks in 12th Science 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 colleges offering your desired course 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,
Thanks for the tag.
1)
Guidelines for Architecture entrance exam preparation :
- To ace the exam, you require the right approach along with the right study materials and strategy.
- Plan your preparation after knowing your strengths and weaknesses. You need to be organized and follow a time-table.
- Below is the list of reference books you may refer for your preparation :
R S Aggarwal - Maths XI and XII
SL Loni -Plane Trigonometry
A maron -Problem in Calculus of One Variables
Bernard and Child - Higher Algebra
KP Basu -Algebra Made Easy
Vectors and 3D Geometry -Arihant Prakshan
P.K Mishra Book of Arihant Publishers
- Internet will also be a huge source of information for you.
- You may even join coaching institute to work on your fundamentals. Some of them are :
Giraffe Learning
N.A.T.A Classes
Lakshya Design Institute
For more, you may refer to the below link :
https://testprep.shiksha.com/nata-entrance-exams-coaching-classes-in-india-categorypage-14-48-863-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0#page-top
While selecting the best institute, you need to check some of the important parameters such as batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees etc.
- Once you get a grip over the basic syllabus, you may refer to mock tests / previous year's question papers to analyze your preparation and performance before the final exam.
In a nutshell, the strategy for success must include early, continuous and serious preparation.
2)
To get sample papers or previous year question papers :
a) you may check the official website and download the paper from there.
OR
b) you may contact the university officials directly for the papers.

Hi,
* To get admission in architecture course, 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
-Jawaharlal Nehru University Engineering Entrance Exam
-Kerala Engineering Architecture Entrance Exam – KEAM
-Mumbai University Engineering Entrance Exam
-SRM University Engineering Entrance Exam
-Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) 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.
Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful.
Wish You Luck!