Architecture

Jamia Millia Islamia: New Delhi: JMI relatively lower priced B.Plan course offered by it. Fees is lower than a majority of private institutions and the college is reputed academically. The entrance evaluation consists of general knowledge, while they require somewhat of a quantitative skill set. However, the course provides strong foundation support.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi: The Rs. 10,000 fee for this university to enroll in the B.Plan programme is quite low compared to most private institutions. Besides, it takes a green perspective towards planning and sustainable development.

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh: It's really a university that educates people at very high rates. Therefore, at a very much cheaper price, there is a B.Planning course. The course offers the nexus of urban planning with various socio-economic aspects. An internationally inspired academic support has been offered by the institution, making fees manageable.

Institute of Engineering and Rural Technology (IERT), Allahabad: B.Plan is another low financial into study affordable IERT. At present capacity, focused on rural development and urban planning, it has definitely the lowest fees compared with private colleges, making it very advantageous to any budget-conscious student's choice.

Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida: This one is slightly pricier than the rest but is definitely worth mentioning because of the strong academic commitment and industry ties this university has with the hope of better opening a door for students to find jobs after graduation.

Below are the admission criteria for the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree programme at the Apeejay School of Architecture and Planning:

Educational Qualifications: Applicants must pass the above-stated 10 + 2 or an equivalent examination with at least 50% in the overall, and should have qualified advanced physics, chemistry, and mathematics as their main subjects in higher secondary school.

Entrance Examination: The candidate should qualify an entrance exam for admission into this college. It can accept national-level testing such as JEE Main (Paper 2) or conduct its own entrance examination or screening procedure.

Age: The applicant must have completed the age of 17 years before he/she is admitted or should complete the said age in the calendar year he/she is applying for admission.

B.Arch graduates of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) are offered employment by some leading architecture and construction firms and agencies involved in urban planning and real estate development.

Some of the major recruiters that frequently hire B.Arch graduates of AKTU include Hafeez Contractor (Architectural firm), RSP Design Consultants (Design consultancy), L&T Construction (Infrastructure and construction), DLF Limited (Real estate development), Tata Project (Engineering and construction), JLL India (Real estate and property consultancy), Bhumiputra Architecture (Architectural design)

 C.P. Kukreja Architects (Architectural firm), AECOM (Urban planning and design), and UrbanClap (Urban Planning and Design Consulting), which have recruited students for positions of architectural designer, urban planner, project manager, and sustainability consultant. Actual recruitment depends on portfolio, skills, and networking within the industry.

Graduates of the M.Arch programme after the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), can find a wide range of opportunities, both in and beyond the sectors of architecture and planning.

M.Arch students can take up a job at design firms, construction companies, real estate developers, and agencies engaged in urban planning. They can get employed as architectural designer, working with architectural firms in designing residential, commercial, and public spaces; urban planner, planning and designing all aspects pertaining to the growth and development of urban areas: infrastructure, green areas, and residential zones; sustainability consultant concerns energy efficiency in building designs and their eco-friendly layouts while introducing the sustainable architecture practices of green buildings; project manager who manages construction projects by handling time schedules with budgets and ensuring quality standards; building information modeling (BIM) specialist who applies BIM tools for the design and management processes.

Besides, they could also work as freelance consultants, start their own architectural practice, or work with the government on projects, especially and primarily related to urban development and public infrastructure.