Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture is a well-known architecture institute in Pune and is also recognized as one of the top architecture colleges in India. It is run by Akhil Bharatiya Maratha Shikshan Parishad (ABMSP). Great personalities behind the initiation and spread of ABMSP were Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur, Shrimant Sayajirao Gaikwad of Baroda and Shrimant Alijabahadur Madhavrao Maharaj Shinde of Gwalior, who had a great desire for social welfare and change. The college offers a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) and Bachelor of Vocational Courses (B.Voc.) degree courses.

Admission to the B.Arch course is based on the candidate’s performance in the NATA entrance exam and candidates must have passed 10+2 in Science with PCM from a recognized board or govt. approved 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics compulsory. The college has a team of highly experienced faculty who work tirelessly to guide the students. Moreover many esteemed architects with a significant amount of Industrial work experience visit the college as Allied Faculty and Visiting Faculty.

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Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture Highlights

Established | Type 2014 | Private
Affiliation  Savitribai Phule Pune University 
Accreditations  Council of Architecture, New Delhi (COA), University Grants Commission (UGC) & All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)
Selection Criteria B.Arch: CAP/Merit Based B.Voc: Merit based
Entrance Exam (Mandatory) NATA (Score valid for respective year admission only) -
Courses Offered  Bachelor of Architecture & Bachelor of Vocational courses
Application Mode Online & Offline
Facilities Available  Free WiFi, Library, Hostel (Girls & Boys), Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Canteen, Surveying Lab, Studios, Archery Ground, Cricket ground etc
Official Website https://apcoapune.org/

Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture Courses

The college offers undergraduate courses B.Arch and B.Voc (Interior Design and Food Processing and Quality Control) in various specializations.

Course Specialization Details

B.Arch

 Architecture

Course Type: UG
Eligibility: The candidate should have passed 10+2 (PCM) or 10 + 3 years Diploma (Govt. approved) with Mathematics and NATA qualified (mandatory)
Duration: 5 years
Selection Criteria: CAP/Merit Based
B.Voc Interior Design (ID), Food Processing and Quality Control (FPQC)

Course Type: UG
Eligibility: The candidate should have passed 10+2 (Arts/Science/Commerce) or 10+3 Diploma (Govt. approved)
Duration: 3 years
Selection: Merit Based

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Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture Admission

Candidates can get admission through CAP round and Management Quota. The Candidates should fit in eligibility criteria.

Admission Procedure

Step 1: Entrance Exam 

Candidates will have to appear for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) organized by Council of Architecture, New Delhi for the selection process. Candidates can register themselves for the entrance exam on the following sites:

You can also get exam guidelines, syllabus, tips, passing criteria & other updates on the college website.

Step 2: Admission Procedure - College Level (Management Quota)

Eligible candidates can apply for the counseling process at college level. The candidates will be provided admission on the basis of their merit and availability of seats.

Documents Required

  • 10+2/ 10+3 Mark sheet
  • NATA Scorecard
  • Recent Passport Size Photographs
  • Adhar Card and PAN Card

Step 3: Admission Procedure - Through CAP Rounds (Organised by DTE, Govt. of Maharashtra)

Candidates should register themselves on ARC Center (Online/Offline). Documents verified by ARC and Students Merit List published by DTE along with allotted college list. Student need to report to the allotted college and admission process and fees should be paid as per respective college’s process Or Students can opt for the float option to apply for the next CAP round.

Documents Required

  • All Original documents verified by ARC should be submitted to the respective college when the candidate reports for admission confirmation.

Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture Placement

The Bachelor in Architecture in one of the most coveted professional courses. There are many job opportunities in the field of architecture, Interior Design, construction in the public and private sector, once the aspirants complete their studies. The Training and Placement cell of Anantrao Pawar College provides its student's training and placement workshops for their holistic development.

The college also provides 100% internships to the final year students so that they can start their career. The interns are often placed in the same company where they go for internships.

Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture Scholarship

If you are one of the high-caliber students from diverse platforms and different financial backgrounds, there is hope for you to get an architecture college scholarship at APCOA, Pune. The purpose of this is to encourage and support students to complete an undergraduate degree program in architecture.

Tribal Development Department

  • Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (Government Of India )
  • Tuition Fee &  Exam Fee for Tribal Students ( Freeship)
  • Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement
  • Vocational Education Maintenance Allowance
  • Vocational Training Fee reimbursement for the students belonging to Scheduled Tribe Category

Directorate of Higher Education

  • Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Scheme
  • Assistance to Meritorious Students scholarship - Junior Level Education
  • Concession to the Children of Ex-Servicemen
  • Eklavya Scholarship
  • State Government Open Merit Scholarship

Directorate of Technical Education

  • Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna (EBC)
  • Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Vastigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna (DTE)

VJNT, OBC and SBC Welfare Department

  • Post Matric Scholarship to VJNT Students
  • Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students
  • Payment of Maintenance Allowance to VJNT and SBC Students Studying in Professional Courses and Living in Hostel Attached to Professional Colleges
  • Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship for students studying in 11th & 12th standard of VJNT & SBC category

The above architecture student scholarship are available as per the student’s cast and criteria. There are reserved seats for EBC students, and they will get a scholarship at the time of admission. All Scholarship offered by State Government and SPPU is applicable for eligible students.

Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture Facilities

  • Hostel: This college provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls within college premises. The hostels have emergency medical facilities, filtered drinking water, hot water available, 24×7 security with CCTV camera, etc. 
  • Studios: The college has 7 studios, 3 lecture rooms to make learning easy for Architecture students. The studio teaching is based on sound informative principles which makes a great learning experience. 
  • Library: The college has a library with huge numbers of essential books, journals, and research papers. The library has computers equipped with an e-library. 
  • WiFi: The campus is well-equipped with WiFi with free access to students 24×7. 
  • Seminar Hall: The college has a large seminar for conducting various seminars and workshops. It is well-equipped with the latest technology and audio-visual devices. 
  • Conference Hall: The college has a large and spacious conference room to provide a professional platform to students for various meetups, group discussions, and faculty-student interaction. 
  • Surveying and Levelling Lab: The lab has modern as well as traditional surveying and leveling equipment to conduct various field experiments in Architecture studies.
  • Indoor Game Room: The college has an indoor game room that is used by students to relax and enhance their skills in indoor sports. 
  • Gymnasium: The college is well-equipped with Gymnasium equipment for both boys and girls to keep them healthy and fit. 
  • Archery Ground: The college also has an archery ground to help students to enhance their skills in archery and reach the national and international levels.
  • Canteen: The college has a big canteen catering to its students and staff. 

Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture Faculty

The Department of Architecture has 25 faculty members. Out of these 25, 5 faculties have experience of more than 20 years and most of the faculty members hold M.Arch or M.Phil. The department also has 3 faculties who also have experience of 20+ years. The department also has some visiting faculties who are really very knowledgeable and hold experience of more than 20 years.

The Department of Vocational Courses has 9 faculty members who are well experienced and highly qualified.

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Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture FAQs

Ques. Where is Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture located in Pune?

Ans.  The College is located in Pune, Maharashtra, S.No.103, Shahu College Campus, Parvati Ramana, Parvati Hills, Parvati Paytha, Pune, Maharashtra 411009, India. 

Ques. Does the APCOA, Pune have any career-oriented training program?

Ans. Yes, the college provides training programs to Architecture students which helps them to shape their career goals. 

Ques. Does the college provide scholarship opportunities?

Ans. Yes, the college provides architectural scholarship opportunities to its students. The purpose of this is to encourage and support students to complete an undergraduate degree program in architecture. The architecture student scholarship is available as per the student’s cast and criteria. There are reserved seats for EBC students, and they will get a scholarship at the time of admission.

Ques. Does the APCOA, Pune provide study tours for Architecture students? 

Ans. Yes, study tours are really very important in Architecture studies. The college has taken its students on various tours which give students a chance to visit the best architectural monuments and interact with ideologists, architectural experts, archaeologists, etc. 

Ques. What is the pattern of the NATA examination?

Ans. The following points show the detailed exam pattern of the NATA examination:

  • NATA Exam consists of a total of 53 questions, to be attempted in 3-hour duration. An intermediate time of 15 minutes will be provided between both papers. 
  • Candidates can expect a revision in the NATA 2021 Syllabus too.
  • Candidates have to attempt the Drawing section in the first 135 minutes and PCM-General Aptitude in the last 45 minutes. 
  • Instead of only Mathematics in Part B, Physics and Chemistry questions will also be asked. Thus the syllabus for Part A has been updated.