Can i change into Architecture after diploma in civil engg in LPU jalandhar? how are the placements in Architecture?

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Yes, you can change into Architecture after a diploma in civil engineering at LPU Jalandhar. LPU offers a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program to students who have completed a 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Students who have completed a diploma in civil engineering are eligible to take admission to the B.Arch program directly in the second year.

The placements for architecture graduates from LPU are good. Top companies that recruit from LPU include CP Kukreja Architects, Hafeez Contractor, RSP Architects, and Morphogenesis. The average salary package offered to architecture graduates from LPU is around INR 5 LPA.

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You have to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the respective programme to take admission at LPU.

As per the Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) student need to Pass with 50% aggregate marks in ITI (in Technical Field) 1 year or 2 years Certificate course after 10th Or 2 years Diploma from SLIET Or 10+2 (vocational) (in Technical Field) Or 10+2 (Non Medical) or equivalent from any recognized Board or Council.

(5% relaxation to North-East states and Sikkim candidates or Defence Personnel and their Dependents or Wards of Kashmiri Migrants)

Before starting, LPU is ranked as the top 74th university globally by the time higher education rankings 2022

LPU School of Architecture and Design is among Punjab’s best colleges and ranked among top ten promising architecture institutes of India by Higher Education Review.With exposure to an international environment, access to latest tools, softwares and technology, LPU believes in Preparing the upcoming architects that create buildings and infrastructure that are globally acknowledged.

• LPU believes in Challenging the conventional teaching methods with Practice-based Teaching. The innovative pedagogy , updated Curiculum, case studies, well equipped Labs, Lecture Halls are the part of the practical learning.
• Various educational tours, Industrial Visit, Workshops, Seminars are organised in order to tone up the confidence, exposure and practical knowledge of the students. Architecture Students paying the regular site visits and gaining their knowledge on latest construction techniques and implement into their design projects.
• Students are taken to educational tours to complement in-class learning. B.Arch and Diploma students gained an exciting learning experience through Tool House Workshop in Mumbai and, a guided trip to Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh.

LPU believes in creating skilled professionals that are recruit-able much before they graduate. LPU offers the equal opportunity to each and every eligible student. Special Preparatory classes are provided for the making students ready for the Placements.

• Students of Architecture are placed in Various MNCs Qatar Design Consortium, Benz and Zeigler, Dharam Consulting- a US based MNC, COSTFORD- a organization founded by Laurie Baker, Wagma Designs, Sanjay Puri Architects, Mumbai, Design Forum International, Delhi, CP Kukreja Architects, New Delhi.
• Students of Architecture are placed for internship in in Prasanna Desai Architects, Pune, Dharamalya institute, Dharam Consulting, COSTFORD.

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Yes you get lateral admission in B Arch after diploma thereby saving one year during graduation.

Architects design homes and buildings and LPU designs the architects' future such is the course of B Arch at LPU. This five-year full-time program is a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge for students to learn the art of planning, designing, and constructing physical structures of various kinds.

At LPU the course design is cutting edge. It deals with topics like comprehending design approach and inter-relationship of function, circulation, structure, material and construction, climatology, services, form, aesthetics, and knowledge inbuilt environment. Interpret the facet of architectural design and urban realm context through schematic drawings, project reports, physical models, and 3 D visualizations.

Analyze and appraise through research, various aspects of anthropometry, building technology, materials, structural analysis and design, history, art, culture, humanities, landscape, assessment methods, architectural computation, and management of resources. Evaluate legal and regulatory framework for application in planning and design of architectural and urban scale projects.

The best part is exceptionally talented students can get scholarships by attempting LPUNEST up to 45 percent of the program fee. Approved by COA (Council of Architecture, New Delhi) B Arch at LPU is a sought-after program. It even has an International Exposure Option. Students may be given an option to go for a 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries or any other country as decided by the University subject to conditions. There is an option of Semester Exchange in which a student may be given an option to join a partner or receive university abroad for a semester as decided by the University subject to conditions. The highest package last year was 7.44 LPA and the average was 5.6 LPA.

Yes, as per my knowledge you can shift to B.Arch. All you need is to satisfy the eligible criteria. LPU is amongst the Top 5 School of Architecture, Design and Planning disciplines in India and the top 100 schools globally by 2025 by becoming a Center of design excellence in Academics, Consultancy and Research.

. LPU students B.Arch got placed with a package of INR 4.5 Lacs annually in Total Environment, Bangalore an Indian architect-led real estate and design company known for sensitively designed homes, microbrewery and jazz theatre. Some of them are working as an Architect in Design Forum International, Delhi

Dear Nafiz,

Yes, you can take admission to the B.Arch programme at LPU after the completion of diploma in Civil Engineering. As far as I know, you should have passed with 50% in Diploma (any stream) (3 years) recognized by Central/ State Govt. (with Mathematics) or equivalent,
Moreover, you have to qualify for the NATA 2022 exam.

For more details about the eligibility or programme, you may refer to the LPU website,

I hope this helps
Good Luck!!!

Hi!!!

Hope you are doing well.

Yes, you can do architecture course after completing diploma in Civil Engineering. Today an architecture related course in India makes a lots of sense.

Bachelor of Architecture has a good job scope in today's developing world. The salary varies for each sector-government and private and the type of job or even the skills possessed by the aspirant. The job profiles are Project Architect, Interior Architect, Design Manager, Senior Interior Designer, Senior Principal Architect, etc,.

Hope you are clear now. Feel free to ask if you have any other queries. All The Best!!!

Dear applicant warm wishes for your Civil Engineering diploma course, however if you want to join Architecture course, then yes you can apply for B.Arch courses as a Lateral Entry Candidate. As a result your admission will be conducted such a way that you will be eligible for admission as a Second Year student into the Institution. Now you need to appear for LEET examination followed by scoring a good percentage of marks to ensure your admission.

Good luck!!