Architecture

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.

Master's admission to Architecture (M.Arch) at the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), is an event spanning eligibility criteria,

 Besides, it is a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B.Arch), which is a requirement for holding one's eligibility, and it has to be earned from a recognised institution with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.

They should appear in the entrance exam conducted by AKTU for admission, which tests knowledge on various architectural concepts, design skills, and so on. The performance in the written entrance test and other selection criteria as decided by the university governs the admission of students into this M.Arch program.

Then such entrance-qualified students are called for an interview or asked to submit their portfolio. 

The following academic qualifications are set for admission into the Master of Architecture (M.Arch) programme under the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU): completion of a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree from an authorized university or institution with an aggregate of at least 50% (or equivalent CGPA).

Some specializations may require more than these basic requirements, such as higher percentage or specialised courses in the undergraduate degree. Apart from such qualifications, the candidate has to clear the entrance examination as prescribed by the university in any form either a written test or a personal interview for further consideration.

Admission is usually based on a combination of score in the entrance exam, academic record, and such others as set out by the university.

The fee structure of the M.Arch programme at the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), is generally varying between Rupees eighty thousand to Rupees one Lacs fifty thousand per year, depending upon different courses or specific specializations selected by students.

Charges outside the above have examination fees, registration fees, library fees, and lab charges. The same overall cost might change every year; therefore, to be updated with the recent fee structure visit the official website of AKTU.

With regard to average salary after doing an M.Arch from AKTU, it is highly variable due to a consistent factor that includes specializations chosen, links that are in line with industries, and personal experiences.entry level salary in the range of Rs. 3,00,000 to Rs. 6,00,000 per annum

Apeejay Institute of Technology - School has sanctioned 80 seats for aspiring students in the B.Arch programme under their architecture school.

Candidates willing to seek admission must qualify entrance-based exams like JEE Main or NATA, which have been designed to check the candidate's aptitude for architecture. This programme is recognised by the Council of Architecture and affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow.

It lasts five years fully and students seeking admission must have completed the board examinations of 10+2 with a combination of subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or must hold a 10+3 Diploma in architecture.