Scope of BArch in India

Dipanjana Sengupta

Updated On: August 19, 2022 05:15 pm IST

The scope of BArch in India is seen to be to a greater extent. In this article we have discussed all the possible prospects of the BArch course scope in India.
 

Scope of BArch in India

BArch is the abridged form of Bachelor of Architecture. The BArch course deals with planning, designing, and constructing using appropriate techniques. It is a perfect combination of practical as well as theoretical studies. Candidates who are invested in architecture should study BArch after they have completed class 12. In order to get admission to BArch courses, candidates have to score at least 50% marks can apply to the course. 

Candidates need to note that the ones who are interested to apply for the course should have Mathematics as the main subject and have a grip over the angles, trigonometry, and mensuration. BArch is a course that comes with a lot of opportunities. Some of the top job profiles that consist of the BArch graduates are Design Architect, Project Assistant, Project Architect, Interior Designer, Urban Planner, etc. In this article, we will discuss the scope of BArch courses in India along with top BArch colleges and entrance exams.

Also check: Architecture (B.Arch/B.Planning) Drawing Questions for All Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NATA

BArch Overview

The table below highlights the overview of the scope of the BArch course. This will highlight on the duration of the program, the process of admission of the candidates, entrance exams, the average fee of the institutes offering the BArch courses, eligibility criteria of the candidates required for the admission, job profiles, and Top Recruiters recruiting BArch candidates.

Candidates are advised to check the overview of the BArch courses before proceeding out with the other topics.

Particulars

Details 

B Arch Full-Form

Bachelor of Architecture

B Arch Course Duration

5 Years

B Arch Admission Process

Entrance Exam Based

Entrance Exam

JEE Main, NATA, etc

B Arch Average Fee

INR 4 to 8 Lakhs

B Arch Eligibility

  • An aggregate of 50% marks in class 12
  • Class 10 + Diploma from a recognized college

B Arch Job Profiles

  • Architectural Engineer
  • Architectural Historian
  • Art Director
  • Building Contractor and  Researcher
  • Interior Designer
  • Landscape Architect

B Arch Average Salary Offered

INR 2 LPA to 5 LPA

B Arch Top Recruiters

  • Architect Hafeez Contractor
  • C.P. Kukreja Associates
  • Somaya and  Kalappa Consultants
  • Oscar and Ponni Architects
  • Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj
  • L&T
  • DLF
  • Jindals
  • IMAXE
  • Edifice Architects Pvt. Ltd.
  • Sahara Group
  • Chitra Vishwanath Architects, etc

Who can do BArch?

Candidates who have completed their class 10+2 from a recognized institute or pursued a diploma with an aggregate of 50% marks are eligible for pursuing BArch courses in India. Candidates after clearing all the eligibility criteria have to appear for entrance exams such as NATA, JEE Main, JEE Advanced AAT, COMEDK UGET, AMUEEE, etc. once these candidates have successfully passed any of the above entrance examinations, they can do BArch courses.

Scope of BArch in India 

The scope of architects in India is seen to be increasing day by day. Candidates after pursuing BArch courses can pursue their higher education such as masters, Ph.D., etc. Masters can be pursued at various institutes in India such as the School of Planning & Architecture (SPA), Delhi, Piloo Mody College of Architecture, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, Chandigarh University (CU), etc. Candidates who wish to opt for jobs after the graduation level can opt for job roles such as Senior Principal Architect, Senior Interior Designer, Project Architect, Landscape Architect, etc. Some of the top recruiters of the BArch graduates are Itech Designs, 3d Furniture Modeling Studio, Kembhavi Architecture Foundation, Asc Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd., and Somaya & Kalappa Consultants. The salary of the candidates after completing this course ranges from INR 4 LPA to 20 LPA. 

Also check: List of Architecture Courses after Class 12 - Eligibility, Entrance Exams, Admission Process, Colleges

Job Prospects After Completing BArch 

The table below highlights the job profiles that are available for the candidates who have successfully completed their BArch course from a recognized university with a healthy percentage. Candidates are required to check it to avoid any confusion. 

Job Roles

Average Salary 

Urban Planner

INR 5.50 LPA

Project Manager

INR 10 LPA

Design Architect

INR 4 LPA

Senior Principal Architect

INR 19.40 LPA

Design Manager

INR 10 LPA

Interior Architect

INR 5 LPA

Assistant Professor

INR 6 LPA

Senior Interior Designer

INR 7.50 LPA

Landscape Architect

INR 5 LPA

Project Architect

INR 5 LPA

We have discussed the job prospects, let us discuss the top BArch firm in India where these BArch graduates are hired.

Top BArch Firms in India

The top BArch firms in India have been highlighted in the table below. 

Architect Firms in India

Kembhavi Architecture Foundation

Somaya & Kalappa Consultants

Quirk Studio

Mars Bim

Morphogenesis

Abin Design Studio

The White Room

Ryan Creative Living

Uniquescadd

Px Makes

C.P. Kukreja Associates

Studio Pka

Itech Designs

3d Furniture Modeling Studio

Sv Consultants

Uk Interia Pvt Ltd

Asc Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Ikix 3d Prints

Studio Course

Moriq

Ksm Architecture

Also check: GATE 2022 Architecture & Planning (AR) - Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Previous Years' Question Papers 

Top Colleges Offering BArch in India 

Candidates opting for BArch courses are sen to be in doubt to find the right college for themselves. Some of the top BArch colleges in India have been highlighted in the table below. 

Top Colleges Offering BArch State Wise 

The top BArch colleges in India on the basis of the top cities have been mentioned in the following headers below.

Top Colleges Offering BArch in Mumbai

The top colleges in Mumbai offering BArch courses have been highlighted in the table below.

Top Colleges Offering BArch in Chennai 

The top colleges in Chennai offering BArch courses have been highlighted in the table below.

Also check: GATE Architecture & Planning Cutoff 2022 - Check Previous Year Cutoffs Here

Top Colleges Offering BArch in Hyderabad

The top colleges in Hyderabad offering BArch courses have been highlighted in the table below.

Top Colleges Offering BArch in Bangalore

The top colleges in Bangalore offering BArch courses have been highlighted in the table below.

Top Colleges Offering BArch in Pune 

The top colleges in Pune offering BArch courses have been highlighted in the table below.

Top Colleges Offering BArch in Ahmedabad 

The top colleges in Ahmedabad offering BArch courses have been highlighted in the table below.

College Names

INDUS University

Gujarat Technological University

LJ School of Architecture

SAL School of Architecture

BArch Distance Colleges 

The top distance colleges offering BArch courses have been highlighted in the table below.

College Names

Academia Para La Educación Profesional

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

IGNOU

Annamalai University

Anna University, Coimbatore

Rizvi College of Architecture (RCA)

Major BArch Entrance Exams

The major BArch entrance exams offering admission to top BArch colleges in India are mentioned in the following headers below:

NATA

NATA or popularly known as National Aptitude Test in Architecture is a national level undergraduate entrance exam conducted for the candidates who are willing to take admission to the renowned institutes in India offering B arch courses 

JEE Main 

The NTA conducts Joint Entrance Exam - Main (JEE Main). It is a national level entrance exam that is conducted for the candidates who are willing to take admissions into Architecture, engineering, etc courses.

AMUEEE

Aligarh Muslim University Engineering Entrance Examination or AMUEEE is a national level entrance exam conducted by the Aligarh Muslim University for the candidates who are willing to take admission into the Barch and Btech courses in Indian institutes.

WBJEE

WBJEE is conducted by the West Bengal joint entrance examination board. It is conducted for admissions in undergraduate BArch courses in the top Architecture colleges of West Bengal.

COMEDK UGET

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka Under Graduate Entrance Test is a national level exam that is conducted for the candidates who are willing to take admission into the UG courses across the top institutes of Karnataka. 

JEE Advanced AAT

Joint Entrance Exam - Advanced AAT is a national level entrance exam conducted by the IITs every year for the candidates who are willing to pursue BArch from the top IITs.

Also check: What is a Good Score in GATE Architecture (AR) 2022


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