Purvanchal Institute of Architecture and Design, Gorakhpur: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Purvanchal Institute of Architecture and Design, with its inception in 2013, is one of the prominent educational institutions found in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Purvanchal Institute of Architecture and Design is an affiliated college approved by the Council of Architecture. The institute specialises in this very field of architectural education. The faculty strength comprises 11 dedicated professionals.

The Purvanchal Institute of Architecture and Design has excellent facilities for the development of the student. First and foremost, there is the well-stocked library that is the heart of knowledge, followed by a wide range of architectural resources. Up-to-date laboratories provide hands-on experience in every practical application in architecture. The PIAD commits itself to technological growth by maintaining an extraordinary IT infrastructure so that students can keep track of current trends in the industry. The institute has hostel facilities for boys and girls on campus. This ensures that out-of-town students can comfortably stay within the campus. All the culinary needs of the PIAD community are catered for through the provision of a cafeteria on campus. For those who are interested in physical fitness and recreation, the institute provides various sports facilities. Transportation facilities are provided by the PIAD, making commuting easy both to and from school by both students and staff. 

Presently, PIAD offers a single programme, namely, B.Arch, which is a 5-year full-time graduate degree course in architecture. The intake approved for the B.Arch course for the institute is a meagre number of 20 students, hence enabling a tight, discussion-oriented, and focused learning environment. The course for B.Arch in PIAD is holistic, inclusive of all aspects of architectural design, theory, and practice.

This institute admits strictly on the basis of merit following a structured approach. Scores from two major entrance examinations for national level-National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) and JEE Main-are considered by this institute. Both exams will test candidates' aptitude for architectural studies and the proficiency of students in relevant subjects. The institution shows on its whole a focus of commitment towards nurturing talent in its approach to education, which would be on theoretical knowledge and skills relevant to the successful practice in architecture.