BSSA Mumbai: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Located in Mumbai, Balwant Sheth School of Architecture, or BSSA, in stature came into being in 2007 as the constituent group of colleges of NMIMS University. Presently, the name has gained fame within a very short period of time in the Mumbai City for educational needs in the field of architecture. It offers both undergraduate and postgraduate level courses in architecture, which includes 2 courses and 2 degrees in it. BSSA is approved by the Council of Architecture and, therefore, has all the requirements for a course in architecture at the very top level. The school has a faculty strength of 25 dedicated professionals, and the environment is most conducive to learning and innovation in the field of architecture.

BSSA Mumbai has a variety of modern facilities in place that enhance the learning experience of the students. The library is spread on an area of 145 square meters and has a collection of books, journals, and other documents on all walks of architecture. It is able to accommodate 40 students, is fully computerised, and works with KOHA software for management. Similarly, the IT infrastructure of this school is very well laid out with individual internet-connected computers made available to each student, complemented by a 24-hour high-speed Wi-Fi network across the campus. For this purpose, BSSA has state-of-the-art laboratories including modern workshops with international-standard machines for wood, steel, and clay work. Installation of a laser cutting machine recently has added vigor to the possibilities of students in terms of model/prototype-making.

This course is linked to a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programme and under the umbrella of a 2-year Master of Architecture programme. Maximum 80 students will be admitted in B.Arch and 20 students will be admitted in M.Arch. The program has been designed so that the students gain a profound knowledge of architectural principles and designing methodologies along with extensive practical skills application in the real world. 

The admission process at BSSA Mumbai is merit-based and competitive. B.Arch courses are admitted through the Grade Twelve Examination and the outcome of the Nodal Agency—National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)—scores. The KI accepts Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) scores. The process would normally open around March, and actually runs through in April or May. The commitment to providing excellence in architectural education has made BSSA one of the most coveted institutes for aspiring architects in India.