Careers in Architecture




Architects are the real creators of amazing buildings and structures. Skyscrapers in metro cities would not have been possible without them. While capitalism furthers the growth and prosperity of human race, tall buildings with beautiful designs and glory show the grandeur. The rebuilding of ‘Twin Towers’ collapsed in 9/11 incident and other towers and structures shows the real dint of human talent and excellence, creativity and vision.

Remember that it is the because of the creative ideas of some that we have buildings such as the Burj-al-Arab in Dubai, Taiwan 101 in Taipei, Red Pepper House in Kenya and numerous other architectural marvels.  It is up to the architect to convert his architectural design into reality and design it such that the structural aspects can be implemented practically.

Careers
Ø  Architecture Designer
Ø  Architecture Engineer
Ø  Interior Designer
Ø  Architecture Draftsman
Ø  Architectural Assistant
Ø  Architectural Historian/Journalist
Ø  Building Contractor
Ø  Landscape Architect
Ø  Building Surveyor
Ø  Building Inspector
Ø  Restoration Specialist
Ø  Teacher/Instructor

Eligibility
You should have earned at least 50% minimum marks at the Class XII level (H.S.C. or 10+2 or equivalent exam), with your core subjects as Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

Alternatively, you can gain admission to a B.Arch. program if you have earned a Diploma in Civil Engineering as per the 10+3 Scheme of the Central Govt. & State Govt. with a minimum 50% aggregate marks.

Courses
Diploma
Ø  Diploma in Architecture Engineering
Ø  Diploma in Architecture Assistantship
Bachelor
Ø  Bachelor of Architecture(B.Arch)
Ø  Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture Engineering
Ø  Bachelor of Technology in Architecture Engineering
Masters
Ø  Master of Architecture(M.Arch)
Ø  Master of Technology in Architecture Engineering
Ø  Master of Technology in Town & Country Planning

Research degrees
Ø  Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Architecture
Ø  Ph.D. in Architecture

Specializations
After completion of B.Arch degree one can specialize in urban designing, regional planning, building engineering and management, architectural conservation, industrial design, landscape architecture, naval architecture, architecture concerning traffic and transport planning etc.

Selection Procedure/Exams
There are a number of National and State level entrance examinations a student could appear for to get admitted to first year of five years full time undergraduate course in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture) in various colleges of India. Following are some of the important exams a student can appear for:
Ø  MH-ARC-CET
Ø  IIT-JEE
Ø  NATA(National Aptitude Test in Architecture)
Ø  MH-AR-CET(Maharashtra Architecture Common Entrance Test)
Ø  MASA(Maharashtra Association Of Schools of Architecture)
Ø  GATE
Ø  UPSEE

Universities/Institutes
Ø  School Of Planning And Architecture, Delhi

Ø  Indian Institute of Technology [IIT], Kharagpur
Ø  Indian Institute of Technology - [IIT], Roorkee
Ø  Sir J. J. College of Architecture, Mumbai
Ø  Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Ø  Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Ø  Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
Ø  Jamia Milia Islamia University
Ø  National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli
Ø  Center for Environmental Planning and Technology University, Ahmedabad
Ø  Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
Ø  National Institute of Technology - [NIT], Calicut
Ø  Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai
ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
Ø  Anna University, Chennai
DR DY PATIL COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AKURDI, PUNE
Ø  Dr. Dy Patil College of Architecture Akurdi, Pune
Ø  National Institute of Technology - [NIT], Hamirpur
Ø  Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - [GGSIPU], New Delhi
Ø  Galgotias University - [GU], Greater Noida
Ø  Gautam Buddha University, School of Engineering, Greater Noida

Course fees
The fees for the course (B.Arch) vary from government to private colleges. It also varies with reputed organization. The fees in the government run colleges ranges between ₹ 1,60,000 - ₹ 2,30,000 while in the private field, it cost to ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 3,50,000. For the diploma course, the fee is ₹ 1,30,000 -  ₹ 2,00,000.

Career Prospects
A career as an architect in India has immense scope. They may venture into sectors like Real estate, Infrastructure, Interior designing and teaching. You can either set up your own private practice or be a consultant for large corporate houses. Not only can you work on designing & construction of homes & business establishments, but can also enter the fields of designing sites of exhibitions & sports events, design landscapes, create unique lighting systems, perhaps even design a museum or a theatre.

Income
Architects, who are starting off, may earn around ₹ 2,50,000 - ₹ 4,00,000 per year.

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