B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)

It takes five years for a student to complete this course.

Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria

The essential qualification for admissions in the B. Arch program is that students must have passed Class 10+2 or Class 10+3 (Diploma) from a known board with at least 50% marks having mathematics the main subject. Eligibility criteria, cut-off, etc., may differ from university to university.

Entrance Examinations For B.Arch

B.Arch admissions are also based on several entrance examinations conducted on the national and state level.

Here's a list of some of the most famous engineering entrance exams taken by a lot of students every year:

National Level Entrance Exam:

Here's a list of some of the most popular national level entrance exams:

• The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
• the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)
• Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main)
• Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Advanced)

Other National Level Entrance Exams are:

• HITSEEE (Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science Engineering Entrance Exam)
• CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)
• GAT (Gitam Admission Test)
• AMU (B.ArchAligarh Muslim University Bachelor of Architecture)
• BSAUEEE (BS Abdur Rahman University B.Arch Entrance Exam)
• KIITEE (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination)

State Level Entrance Exam:

Here's a list of some of the most popular state level entrance exams:

• JNTUPACET (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Planning And Architecture Common Entrance Test)
• UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination)
• KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test)
• WB-JEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination)
• IPU CET (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
• TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test)
• OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination)
• KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) etc.

Benefits of Pursuing B.Arch

Bachelor of Architecture is considered to be one of the most rewarding courses of all time. The architecture industry is also one of the most dynamic industries currently. The burst in the architectural sector has opened numerous employment opportunities for the B. Arch degree holders.

Architecture has become a necessity in today's world; every place has its kind of architecture. With the evolution and growing competition, the architecture industry is looking for outstanding professionals who can work efficiently and help them meet their needs.

The future of Architects is bright; Globalization and significant population growth will result in more infrastructure, construction practices, expansion of cities, larger townships, and so on.

After completing the course, B. Arch degree holders can also get a legal license that gives them a permit to practice Architecture. A license also provides graduates with excellent career prospects. After the attainment of a license, the graduates can also establish their firms.

B.Arch degree holders can also make their name in the industry by designing exceptional projects. They can be an asset to both their country and the organization they work for. Individuals who decide to become entrepreneurs can make a massive difference by treating the industry through unique concepts and ideas.

Career Opportunities after B.Arch

B.Arch opens a door for all graduates to build an incredible career. There are numerous job opportunities for degree holders in the field of Architecture. They can easily find a job in the government, public, private sectors.

The B. Arch graduates can find jobs positions, namely:

• Architect
• Architectural and Engineering Manager
• Building Surveyor
• Construction manager
• Conservation officer
• Drafters
• Estates manager
• Higher education lecturer
• Interior Designer/Product designer
• Landscape architect
• Project manager
• Planning and development surveyor
• Production designer, theatre/television/film
• Site Architect/Supervisor
• Structural engineer etc.

Apart from the Architectural firms, architects can also find jobs in some public and government organizations, namely;

• Archaeological Department
• City Development Authorities
• Central and State Public Work Departments
• Department Of Railways
• Housing Development Corporations
• Housing and Urban Development Corporation
• Municipalities
• Ministry of Defense
• National Building Organization
• National Institutes of Urban Affairs and Housing
• Public Works Department
• State Housing Boards etc.

Study Options After B.Arch

Full-Time Courses

After the completion of B. Arch, students can also go for higher studies. They can pursue:

• Master of Architecture (M. Arch)
• Master of Building Engineering and Management
• Master of Design (Industrial Design)
• Architectural Journalism
• Master of Landscape Architecture
• Master of Planning (Environmental / Housing / Regional / Transport / Urban Planning)
• Master of Urban Design
• Profession Diploma/ PG Diploma for skill enhancement. etc

Short-term Courses

The Graduates can also do short-term courses, namely.

• Advance training in Building Science
• Advance training in Application of Computer Techniques in Architectural Design Simulation
• Advance training in Presentation Graphics and Construction Technology
• Computer Applications in Architecture and Planning
• Green Architecture and Carbon- Free Living
• GIS and Multimedia Applications
• Heritage Studies and Conservation
• Visual and Graphic Design

Architecture is a very vast field with different kinds of roles and responsibilities. The students must recognize their potential and interest; this will make it easier for them to have a bright career.