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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)  is a well-known undergraduate bachelor’s degree programme of Architecture. Architecture is the art of planning, designing, and constructing buildings and other physical structures.



You can become an Architect after completing B.Arch education.The Architect can work according to the need of the client. The architect must be a combination of artist, professional and entrepreneur qualities.



Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) is a 5 year full-time duration programme. It is comprised of 10 semesters. It focuses on the subjects from the fields of engineering, arts and technology to the professional practice of architecture. B.Arch is a generous mix of both theory and studio exercises.



After completeing B.Arch you can also go for higher studies like mentioned below:

Advance Architecture Courses:

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
• Ph.D in Architecture

The Disciplines of Architecture are: Transport Planning, History and Pedagogy, Interior Design, Urban or Rural Planning, Construction Management, Architecture Theory, Landscape Design, etc.



During the B.Arch Course duration and after completing this course, you can do an internship programme with an architecture firm or with some professional Architects to increase practical experience and better up job prospects.



Courses Content of B.Arch:

• Architecture Design
• Theory of Structures
• Building Construction
• Building Management
• History of Architecture
• Architectural Appreciation
• Architectural Drawing
• Building Science & Services
• Workshop Practice

Eligibility:

• You should have completed your 10+2 Examination with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects & secure at least 50% marks in the examination.
• If you have 10+3 year Diploma in any stream, you can also apply for B.Arch programme.
• You can get admission in this programme through JEE Main 2019, NATA 2019.
• After completing your B.Arch course, you have a scope of higher study. You can apply for GATE 2019.

Books & Study Material that may be useful for this course:

• Architectural Drawing by David Dernie
• The Fundamentals of Architecture by Lorraine Farrelly
• ABC of Architecture by James F. O’Gorman
• Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design by Lee W. Waldrep
• 101 Things I Learned in Architecture by Mathew Frederick
• Towards a New Architecture by Le Corbusier
• 10 x 10 (Architecture) by Editors of Phaidon Press
• Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching
• Basics Architecture 02: Construction & Materiality by Lorraine Farrelly

Top B.Arch Colleges in India:

• Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
• National Institute of Technology or NITs
• Punjab University, Chandigarh
• School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi
• Government College of Architecture, Lucknow
• Government Engineering College, Trichur (School of Architecture)
• Government College of Architecture & Sculpture, Mamallapuram

Career & Jobs:



The career opportunities for architects are very high because of the boom in the construction and designing fields. They are demanded in various government and private organizations.



You can work in the sectors of construction, urban planning, urban development corporations, public works departments, interior designing, etc.



Architects have lots of job opportunities in architect firms, universities, consultancy companies, etc. Global market, especially in the USA, Australia and Dubai provide attractive career and jobs for architecture graduates.



Architects can work in the office as well as in the construction site. In construction companies, they are working as a designer. You can also work independently and earn occupation through consultancy charges that is depend upon your skills, profile and experience.



As an Architect, your job in not limited to design corporate workplace rather than you have to design houses, colonies, apartments, hospitals, hotels, stadium, shopping complexes, schools, industrial complexes, etc.



Government Organizations offering jobs to the B.Arch Candidates such as Archaeological Department, National Building Organization, Ministry of Defense, Departments of Railways, Housing and Urban Development Corporation, Public Works Department, etc.



Some other organizations also hire architects are: Builders, State Departments, Consultants, Local Bodies for construction works, Architecture Firms, etc.



After completing graduation, you can go for the higher studies. You can pursue Master degree or further studies in architecture field.



You can also work as a lecturer in various Institutions.



You can also work with an architectural firm or under the supervision of a well-established architect.



As an Architectural Consultant, you can work in different construction companies.



Job Profiles:

• Architecture Designer
• Architecture Engineer
• Interior Designer
• Architecture Draftsman
• Staff Consultant
• Technical Assistant
• Project Assistant Manager
• Manager
• Sales/Business development Manager
• Architectural Assistant
• Architectural Historian/Journalist
• Art Director
• Building Contractor
• Landscape Architect

Top Recruiters:

• Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj
• L&T
• DLF
• Jindals
• IMAXE
• Manchanda Associates
• Architect Consultants
• VSA Spa

I've tried explaining everything in great detail but if you still have any doubts feel free to ask me in the comments section.

All the best to you and your future!

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B. Arch is bachelors in Architecture. It is a 5 year course so there are total 10 semesters. In these 10 semesters, a students learns about various fields including engineering, arts and technology so as to get the professional practice of architecture.

There are lot of colleges in India, government as well as private, where architecture is very good.

Hope this helps!