M.Arch - Master of Architecture
Master of Architecture is a postgraduate Architecture Engineering course. The duration of Architecture Masters Programs is two years. It is a control or art of designing and constructing buildings. The architecture field requires the process of planning, designing and execution of residential and commercial infrastructure. It includes components of both rural and urban, residential and commercial infrastructure, conveyed through a professionally oriented curriculum.
The Council of Architecture (COA) is the regulating body concerned with education and practice of this profession. It also involves designing or construction of Parks, Museums, Garden, Theme Parks, etc. There are several specializations in this field like Landscape Architecture, Green Architecture, Naval Architecture and many others.
Course Highlights:
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Course Level
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Post Graduation
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Duration
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2 years (4 semesters)
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Examination Type
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Semester System
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Eligibility
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Graduation in Architecture (B.Arch.)
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Admission Process
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Based on merit at the graduation level, 50% in entrance tests and interviews in case of some institutes
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Course Fees
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INR 70,000 to 3 lakhs
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Average Salary
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INR 5,95,000 per annum
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Top Recruiting Organizations
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DLF, L&T, Sahara Group, Eros Group
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Top Job Profiles
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Design Architect, Project Architect, Architect, Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, Assistant Professor, Project Manager, Sr. Associate Architect, Senior Project Architect, Urban Planner etc.
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Eligibility:
- Any Bachelor of Architecture passed students from a recognized university are eligible for M.Arch Degree course.
- The eligible candidates need to acquire a minimum of 50% in the entrance examination.
- Some universities conduct their unique entrance exams.
- Some Institutes require an aptitude test and an Interview for admission into the Master's Degree in Architecture.
Entrance Exams:
- GATE
- TANCET
- CEED
- TS PGECET
- Karnataka PGCET
- NATA Aptitude Test
- JNTU PACET
- School of Planning and Architecture Entrance Exam
Syllabus and Course Structure:
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Semester I
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Semester II
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Contemporary Processes in Architectural Design I
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Contemporary Processes in Architectural Design II
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Urban Conservation and Practice
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Performance Evaluation of Buildings
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Traditional and Contemporary Landscapes
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Services in High Rise Buildings
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Sustainable and Green Building Design
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Urban Landscape Design
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Urban Design Studio
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Web Design and Portfolio Production
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Landscape Ecology and Planning
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Advanced Architectural Design Studio I
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Semester III
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Semester IV
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Emerging Practices in Housing
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Building Information Modelling
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Research Methodologies in Architecture
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Thesis
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Architecture and Critical Theory
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Building Management and Control Systems
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Dissertation
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Material Conservation
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Advanced Architectural Design Studio II
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GIS Modelling in Urban Planning
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Sustainability and Energy Conservation in Landscape Architecture
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Appropriate Technologies and Sustainable Construction
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Colleges:
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NIRF Rank
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Name
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Location
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Annual Fees (in INR)
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Placement Package
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2
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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
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Uttarakhand
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30,500
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INR 5 to 7 lakh
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4
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School of Planning and Architecture New Delhi
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Delhi
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1,31,600
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INR 6 to 8 lakhs
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6
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School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal
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Madhya Pradesh
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50,000
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INR 10,000 to 60,000 as stipend
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7
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National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
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Tamil Nadu
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1,11,250
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INR 4.2 lakhs
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8
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JamiaMilliaIslamia
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Delhi
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40,750
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INR 5 lakhs
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9
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School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada
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Andhra Pradesh
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1,56,800
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INR 3.6 lakhs
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12
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Anna University
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Tamil Nadu
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60,000
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INR 6 lakhs
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15
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BMS College of Architecture
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Karnataka
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80,000
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Jobs and Career Prospects:
Most M.Arch graduates find lucrative career opportunities in areas such as:
- Central and State Public Work Departments
- Urban Development Corporations
- State Housing Boards
- Town and Country Planning Organization
- Department of Railways
- National Institutes of Urban Affairs and Housing
- National Building Organization
- City Development Authorities
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Job Role
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Job Description
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Annual Average Salary (in INR)
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Architectural Technician
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They work with architects and other building professionals and provide architectural design services.
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11,79,172
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Project architect
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A Project Architect oversees the architectural aspects of the development of the design and production of construction documents and specifications.
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6,01,688
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Landscape Architect
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They create natural and built environments that are aesthetically pleasing as well as practical.
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3,95,646
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Design Architect
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They create plans and gather design requirements for new structures and focus on the style and look of the project.
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3,76,763
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Architecture Professor
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They teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design.
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3,60,000
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Architectural Conservator
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They assist in activities related to research and planning and to execute preservation and conservation projects through coordination of disciplines.
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4,88,832
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Building Inspector
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They determine the structural correctness of buildings and construction projects.
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7,25,000
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Building Control Officer
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They examine and comment on plans for new buildings, alterations or extensions and oversee the work of building surveyors.
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5,35,704
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Employment Areas
- Public Works Department (PWD)
- Housing & Urban Development Corporations
- Publishing Houses
- Railways Departments
- Post and Telegraph Departments
- Educational Institutes
- Private Construction Organizations
- Town and Country Planning Organizations
- National Institutes of Urban Affairs
- Architecture & Building Development Firms
Job Types
- Architectural Technician
- Building Control Officer
- Architectural Engineer
- Architecture Professor
- Building Inspector
- Architectural Conservator
- Architectural Theoretician
- Architecture Critic
- Architecture Photographer
