Architecture Courses In India

Creativity finds its most visible expression in various forms of art and architecture. Architecture of a country epitomizes its cultural ethos. It is the architect who is entrusted with the gigantic responsibility of planning and designing a town and its buildings meant for public utility in consonance with a number of factors like changing outlook of a society, rules and regulations passed by the government, availability of space and building materials and the financial status of the state concerned. For those willing to try their luck in such a profession which is not only lucrative but also promising, here are some relevant information. There are several institutes that offer architecture courses in India.

Qualifications
Candidates with at least 55% marks (Science) in their 12th standard examination are eligible to apply for the course. They should also qualify any of the entrance examinations like All India Engineering Entrance Examination or AIEEE conducted by the Central Board of Secondary `Education (CBSE) or the National Aptitude Test in Architecture conducted by the National Institute of Advanced Studies and Architecture. Students with excellent drawing abilities, clarity of thought, creativity, strong aesthetic sense and social awareness are likely to get through.

The duration of the undergraduate architecture courses or B.Arch is 5 years. This course provides both theoretical and practical training and helps a candidate develop and sharpen his creative skills. Higher degrees like M.Arch and Ph.d can also be acquired thereafter.

Benefits
The greatest benefit of pursuing an architecture course is perhaps the scope an individual gets to exert his creative prowess while being resourceful and innovative. Moreover, a course in architecture also educates a candidate on town planning, construction management, landscape designing, naval architecture and interior designing, all of which hold bright prospects for a lucrative career. Moreover, the fact that the construction industry is touching new heights adequately explains its craze among today's youth.


Scope in India and Abroad
Architects have the liberty to choose different career paths. They may find suitable jobs in Government and developing agencies like Public Works Department (PWD), Department of Railways, Post and Telegraph, National Building Organization, Town and Country Planning Organization, National Institutes of Urban Affairs and Housing and Urban Development Corporations. Others may get opportunities in architecture and building development firms or private construction organizations. The monthly salary for beginners may range from Rs.5, 000 to Rs.10, 000 in the Government Sector while in the private sector it may be slightly higher.