Aspirants of architecture should have completed 10 + 2 with Math’s and English (with at least 50%) preferably with a first division. After completing 10+2, the candidate is required to complete the course of B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) which is of 5 years duration in normal course and recognized by Council of Architecture (COA).
In India B.Tech and M.Tech in Architecture is offered by various universities including the Indian Institutes of Technology (I.I.T. Kharagpur and I.I.T. Roorkee). Almost all colleges/universities conduct entrance examinations for admission to this program. To be successful in a highly, competitive world, it is advisable for an architect to obtain a master’s degree in architecture (i.e. M.Arch.) and specialize in some particular theme like hospital or shopping mall or residential spaces or educational institutions or hotels etc.
(DOU
051
02007)