Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) - Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Chennai

What is Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)?

Bachelor's degree in Architecture is a programme for five years. This training includes diverse dimensions of several streams of humanities, engineering, aesthetics, etc.

 Architects develop building models, draw up plans and construct other structures or physical lands.

The course focuses on architectural design, arts and basic design, building and construction, design methodology, architectural history, computer applications, work drawings and structure theory.

The B.Arch study includes several topics of theory, analysis, project work, practical training and training in research. The curriculum covers the study of construction models, the preparation of construction plans and other physical structures for any property and building.

Architecture is a vast and complicated field, a profession and a part of a culture, an art that influences the environment and has a global impact—creating, responding, directing and obtaining architects. They can be inspired by almost anything: rap, ballet, philosophy, social studies, and the increasingly digital world, but also by meditative periods of isolation, artificial things, urban and home life. This expansionary multidisciplinary strategy is taught in the curriculum.

Eligibility for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

For Admission in B.Arch, pupils must meet the following requirements to be admitted to the Bachelor of Architecture:

• In addition to required courses, students must finish in Class 12 or equivalent with at least 50% marks (PCM).
• The pass percentage for the class reserved is 45% (a 5 per cent relaxation).
• The students of a recognised university/board/institution shall have finished a 3-year graduate degree in any area of class 10.
• Pupils must have cleared NATA (National Architecture Aptitude Test) with an 80% grade from the Architecture Council (CoA)
• Some universities also conduct entrance examinations for architectural entry. Therefore NATA is not obligatory.

Benefits of Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

• Persons interested in creating and creating should certainly follow the course, as this course helps them transform their amature and naive talents into creative masterpieces.
• The average B. Arch salary in India begins with INR 350000 and is high compared to the first wages of other courses.
• By 2025 the market in architectural services will increase by $395 billion and by 4.2 per cent in a CAGR between 2020 and 2025. It is usually important for the architect to visit new places to view and comprehend the many prominent kinds of architecture in various areas. This allows for greater exposure and higher chances of a fantastic job.
• In addition to the architect, students may also become country architects, city planners, urban planners, project managers, and assistants for projects.

Future Scopes of Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

After the Bachelor of Architecture degree has been completed, students can attend master classes such as M.Arch and MBA to enhance their abilities; candidates are also eligible to take any diploma or PG Diploma programme.

Career and Job Opportunities after Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Traditionally, graduates of B. Arch have chosen architectural careers, which comprise the work description of the design, the coordination with the construction sector, town planning, project finishing, residential and commercial building construction, etc.

The job aspirants with B. Arch can work as Architects assistant designers, architects, interior designers, urban designers, architectural designers. In addition to those mentioned earlier, many occupations that a bachelor of arch degree may take are interior design.

Larsen & Toubro, Jindal's, Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj, Sahara Group, DLF and Architect Consultants are the best Indian recruiters. Candidates also have a great prospect abroad.

The minimal starting/wage is approximately LPA INR 4.2

In addition, they can also be a civil engineer, a land developer and a structural engineer. After this training, the government, as well as the business sector, have various career prospects.