Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) is a five years undergraduate program which can be started after 10+2 with minimum 50% marks. This course is designed to produce licensed and professional architects who are authorized to do private constructions and government constructions.

Average fees for this course in government colleges ranges from Rs. 1.5 Lakhs to 2.5 Lakhs and in private institutes it ranges from approx. Rs. 2.5 Lakhs to 5 Lakhs. After the successful completion of this course the students can pursue their career in architecture sector with the average salary range between Rs. 2.5 to Rs. 4.5 LPA.

Architectural study includes the activity of designing models of building, preparing construction’s blue print and other physical structure of any land and building. The increasing demand of constructing shopping malls, flyovers in cities and other commercial complexes can be fulfilled by the role of an architect.

What is course about?

B. Arch. is a technical course study which mainly focuses on the development of the skills which are required to become an Architect. Students learn the process of construction of commercial buildings, malls, complexes, highways construction and civil construction by applying their innovative ideas and analytical skills. It also includes the theory and practice of designing process and as well as the commercial drawing techniques.

What are the skills required and who should opt for this course?

The activities of an Architect are different in each project or assignment but it is enjoyable. Mainly the skills required in this course are drawing skills, analytical skills and constructing skills. It also requires practical skills rather than theoretical skills.

If somebody is fond of doing different kind of activities every time by his/her own then they should opt for this course. As compared to clerical work, this course requires initiative abilities, challenges-accepted attitude and hands-on-work style.

Durations

The duration of this course is five years after 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.

Best colleges to pursue B.Arch. course

ü  Centre For Environmental Planning & Technology

ü  Chandigarh College Of Architecture

ü  Jadavpur University

ü  Rai University

ü  School Of Planning & Architecture

ü  Sir J.J.College Of Architecture

ü  TVB School Of Habitat Studies

Aspirants seeking admission to 5 years Full-time B.Arch Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement

Admission for the first year of the course shall be open to the candidates having a minimum 50% in aggregate (45% in case of SC, ST and OBC candidates), in the results of any one the following courses:

• The two year Pre-University examination conducted by the Karnataka State Pre-University Board with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as subjects of study (50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and also at least 50% marks in aggregate)
• 10+2 of the Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E.) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as subjects of study (50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and also at least 50% marks in aggregate)
• Three-Year Diploma in any stream recognized by Government of Karnataka, or any other State government or Central government or any other Diploma qualification considered equivalent there to by Visvesvaraya Technological University’s (VTU) with Mathematics as compulsory subject of study (at least 50% marks in aggregate)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of Schooling
• Any other examination recognized by Visvesvaraya Technological University’s (VTU).

Entrance Exam:
Admission is done through K-CET/ COMED-K/NATA/ JEE-Mains by NTA.
 

WCFA College Fee for Candidate selected by KEA/CET : Rs. 59,000.

Tution fee for Candidate selected by COMEDK: Rs. 201,960.