B.Arch is known as Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), which is one of those top career choices among the students after the 12th. It comes up with a duration of 5 years that gives the theoretical and practical knowledge of the art of planning, designing, and constructing physical structures of various kinds to the students. This course gives birth to the licensed and professional architects who are allowed to do private constructions and government constructions.
Scope of B.Arch
There are ample number of career opportunities available for architect graduates not only in India but also in other countries too. Students can apply for private as well as public sector firms. There are some of the programs that are on the fore and project a huge scope for future architects such as the development of smart cities, homes, infrastructure facilities, urban development housing, etc. Students can apply for private as well as public sector firms. Some of the job profiles are listed below:
| B.Arch Job Profiles | ||
| Project Architect | Senior Interior Designer | Urban Planner |
| Architecture Designer | Senior Project Architect | Senior Principal Architect |
| Principal Architect | Project Manager | Landscape Architect |
| Interior Designer | Design Manager | Design Architect |
| Assistant Professor | Interior Architect |
Students who are interested in further studies can also choose a master's degree in the same field known as Masters of Architecture or some other postgraduates degrees such as MBA (Master of Business Administration) and other certified courses to strengthen their way in the architecture field.
Top Companies & Recruiters for B.Arch
From an academic institute to construction companies, B.Arch graduates have a plethora of lucrative opportunities to choose from. Some of the top companies recruiting B.Arch graduates are as follows:
| B.Arch Top Recruiting Companies | ||
| Architect Hafeez Contractor | Christopher Charles Benninger Architects | Shilpa Architects |
| Gaursons India | Oscar & Ponni Architects | DLF |
| Dar Al Handasah | Arcop | Raj Rewal Associates |
| C P Kukreja Associates | Kembhavi Architecture Foundation | Somaya & Kalappa Consultants |
| RSP Architects Ltd | Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd. |
Specialization Courses for B.Arch
- Architectural Design
- Art and Design
- Building Information Modeling
- Building Technology
- Community Design
- Computer-Aided Design
- Engineering
- Environment/Sustainability
- Graphic Design
- Housing
B.Arch Syllabus
B.Arch
is an undergraduate degree that provides the theoretical and practical
knowledge of the art of planning, designing, and constructing physical
structures of various kinds to the students.
Syllabus of B.Arch throughout all ten semesters are as follows:
| Year I | ||
| Architectural Design I | Human Settl. & Vernacular Arch. | Building Construction II |
| Visual Arts and Basic Design | Professional Communications I | Theory of Structures II |
| Computer Applications I | Professional Communications II | Climate-responsive Design |
| Building Construction | Architectural Design II | Surveying and Leveling |
| Theory of Structures | Visual Arts and Basic Design II | History of Architecture I |
| Environmental Studi | Sociology and Culture | Computer Applications II |
| Model making and Workshop |
| Year II | ||
| Architectural Design I | Electrification, Lighting & Acoustics | Building and Construction IV |
| Visual Arts and Basic Design III | Site Planning and Landscape Studies | Theory of Structures IV |
| Computer Applications III | Art and Architectural Appreciation I | Solar Active and Passive Systems |
| Building and Construction III | Research Elective I | History of Architecture III |
| Theory of Structures III | Architectural Design IV | Art and Architectural Appreciation II |
| Water, Waste, and Sanitation | Visual Arts and Basic Design IV | Research Elective II |
| History of Architecture II | Computer Applications IV |
| Year III | ||
| Theory of Structures V | Art and Architectural Appreciation III | Green Systems Integration |
| Architectural Design V | Arch. Research- Elective III | Sustainable Urban Habitats |
| Building Construction V | Arch. Research- Elective IV | Specifications & Contracts |
| HVAC. Mech. Mobility & Fire Safety | Architectural Design VI | Contemporary Architecture |
| Energy System & Renewable | Building Construction VI | Architectural Theories |
| History of Architecture IV | Theory of Structure & Design II | Art & Architectural Appreciation IV |
| Design Methodology II |
| Year IV | ||
| Architectural Design VII | Architectural Appreciation IV | Arch. Research- Elective V |
| Working Drawings | Practical Training | Arch. Research- Elective VI |
| Project Management | Arch. Research Seminar |
| Year V | ||
| Architectural Design I | Arch. Research Dissertation/Art Thesis | Thesis Design Research |
| Professional Practice | Arch. Research- Elective VII | Professional Practice |
| Urban Design Studies | Architectural Design Thesis | Arch. Research - Elective VIII |
B.Arch Eligibility Criteria
For Admission in Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Candidates must have passed 10+2 exam from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects with a minimum aggregate marks criteria provided by the examining authority of government, universities/institutes, etc. Relaxation of 15% is provided for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/Other Backward classes.
B.Arch Entrance Exam
- JEE Main Paper – II followed by Architecture Aptitude Test (JEE Advanced AAT) conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency)
- National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture
- Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam (UPSEE) conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow
- Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Engineering Entrance Examination (HITSEEE) conducted by Hindustan University
- Aligarh Muslim University Engineering Entrance Examination (AMUEEE) conducted by Aligarh Muslim University
- West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board
B.Arch Admission Process
For admission in B.Arch course:
- Candidates must have to appear the JEE Main (Paper-II) and NATA or any other architectural entrance exam.
- After this process, eligible students will be able to take the counseling process, and based on skills and availability of seats, candidates will be given admission in the interested colleges according to the marks obtained by them in the entrance exam.
Top B.Arch Colleges in India
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kozhikode, Kerala
- School of Planning And Architecture, New Delhi
- College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala
- School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai
