Smt Kashibai Navale College of Architecture, Pune: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Architecture is one such beacon in the architectural education scenario of Maharashtra, set up in the year 2015. It is a constituent college of an educational trust whose sole motto is the spread of education in all spheres. It is affiliated with an Council of Architecture-approved college under the vibrant city of Pune. The sprawling 31.51-acre campus provides an atmosphere that is conducive for aspiring architects. The college has a total enrolment of 312 students, a faculty strength of 28, and the realisation that ensures personalised attention and quality education. The institute offers specialised degrees in architecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, showing interest in comprehensive architectural education. 

The facilities of Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Architecture are fully equipped to provide better learning atmosphere to its students. It has a rich library provided with a huge stock of textbooks, reference books, e-journals, and CDs, and it subscribes to national and international journals. At the college level, well-equipped departmental laboratories have been provided for hands-on learning. The infrastructure in the field of IT is of high standards, ensuring that the students are always abreast of the latest developments. This physical well-being is also taken care of with a gym and swimming pool available. The college also maintains a health centre with first-aid facilities for immediate medical attention. There is also a canteen for refreshment and relaxation, serving the staff and students. Available is an auditorium fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio-video gadgets for various academic and cultural events. There are separate hostels for both boys and girls, making it most convenient for outstation students to have this facility. 

Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Architecture offers two full-time courses: the 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and the 2-year Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Landscape Architecture. The intake for B.Arch is 80 seats and that for M.Arch is 20. Therefore, the total intake of students in these two programs is 100. These two specialised courses make this college have in-depth studies and develop expertise in the field of architecture. 

The admission process at Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Architecture picks up the most promising architectural talents. For the B.Arch course, it accepts scores from two national-level entrance exams: the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) and the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA). These exams test or analyse the aptitude for architecture and the candidate's proficiency in subjects of prime importance for the field.  

Scholarship Opportunities No information available, though the college has an active Alumni Association. This can thus work as a bridge between the student fraternity of today and successful graduates to build a community of support and very useful networking. The association organises annual alumni meets to provide a platform for the students to connect with professionals in the industry and glean wisdom regarding the practical working of the architectural world.