All About M Arch (Architecture): Eligibility | Colleges | Jobs

All About M Arch: M.Arch. or Master of Architecture is a 2-year duration architecture programme which deals with the design and construction of buildings.

The increasing demand in the construction industry other than the commercial industry can be fulfilled by professionals and experts. Architecture is a discipline of designing and constructing buildings which involve concepts of planning, architecture and design fundamentals. Architectural course (M.Arch) enables one to design any kind of structure system which includes a wide variety of buildings, such as office and apartment buildings, schools, churches, factories, hospitals, houses, and airport terminals.

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All About M Arch: Eligibility

• Candidates who have completed their Bachelor of Architecture from any recognized university.
• Minimum 50-60% of marks are required to get admission.
• Candidates have to appear in entrance exams and have to qualify them with good percentile.
• Relaxation up to 5% is given to the candidates of reserved category.

Top M Arch Best Colleges in India

The architectural course consists of various theory subjects, studio, project work, practical and research training. Some of the best institutions which offer this course are mentioned below –

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
• School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
• School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli
• Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi
• Osmania University, Hyderabad
• Anna University, Tamil Nadu
• BMS College of Architecture, Karnataka
• School of Planning and Architecture, Vijaywada

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M Arch Job Prospects

Architect performs the planning and designing of a various residential and commercial building.

• Landscape Architect – Advise on, plan, design and oversee the creation, regeneration and development of external land areas such as gardens and recreational areas.
• Project Architect – Manage construction projects from the conceptual design phase through the completion of construction.
• Design Architect – Create plans and gather design requirements for new structures.
• Architecture Professor – Teaches architecture courses in discipline areas.
• Building Inspector – The structural soundness of buildings and construction projects.
• Building Control Officer – Examine and comment on the plans for new buildings, alterations or extensions.

Master of Architecture Specializations

The course offers specialization in various areas relevant to the field of architecture.

• Architectural Conservation –  The course provides in-depth knowledge about historic building, group of building, areas, cities and cultural landscapes in a comprehensive manner.
• Architectural Engineering – It is a highly technical approach, with a strong focus on Physics and Mathematics, and less on an emphasis on the art and design aspects.
• Architectural Design – Plan and design the layouts for buildings and landscapes.
• Landscape Architecture – Focuses on the tools and the methods used to plan the development of land and designing the outdoor environment.
• Industrial Design – Develops the concepts for manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances and toys.
• Urban Design – Deals with the construction and design of fine buildings.
• Urban and Rural Planning – It teaches the basics of planning and application of planning in daily life.
• Sustainable Architecture – A course that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of building on the ecosystem and human lives.

All About M Arch: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Who can do a PhD in architecture?

Candidates who have completed their Master of Architecture (or in other related fields) can apply for the PhD degree. Students can complete the degree in four and a half years of full-time study.

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• What are the average fees of the course M Arch?

The average course fee is from INR 70,000 to 3,00,000.

• What is the duration for the completion of the Master of Architecture course?

Master of Architecture is a 2-year course.

• Which are the entrance exams, one needs to qualify to get admission?

Delhi University Science, Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, GATE, Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test are some of the exams that you can appear in to get admission in Master of Architecture courses.