The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) is a five-year professional undergraduate programme that trains students to become architects — creative problem-solvers who design buildings, spaces, and environments that are safe, functional and beautiful. The course mixes artistic imagination with scientific rigour and practical skills. By the end of the programme, students are prepared to think like designers, work like professionals, and contribute responsibly to the built environment.
B.Arch suits learners who:
Love drawing, spatial thinking and model-making.
Enjoy problem solving and working across art, history and technology.
Care about sustainability, community and how people use spaces.
Prefer a five-year professional degree with studio-based learning rather than a typical three-year classroom course.
Architecture is a demanding but highly rewarding field. It requires persistence, long-term project work, hands-on learning and an appetite for iterative design.
Most colleges accept students from the Arts stream; many admissions processes also test aptitude through architecture entrance exams or portfolio reviews. Check specific institute requirements (some colleges prefer a strong grounding in mathematics or visual arts).
Course Overview — Year-by-Year (what to expect)
Years 1–2 — Foundations
Introduction to architectural principles, drawing and sketching, basic design studios, history of architecture and fundamentals of materials and construction. Students learn visual communication and develop an introductory portfolio.
Years 3–4 — Development & Application
Complex design studios, structural systems, building services, environmental design and digital tools. Site analysis, model-making, and collaborative projects become central.
Year 5 — Integration & Professional Practice
Advanced studios, research-based projects, electives and a capstone thesis or design project. Professional practice, internships and preparation for registration as an architect are emphasised.
Across all five years, learning is heavily studio-driven and project-based. Expect long design cycles, frequent critiques (juries), and hands-on workshops.
Top 10 Key Subjects (core curriculum)
Architectural Design Studio
Building Construction Materials
Architectural Graphics
History of Architecture
Theory of Architecture
Structures
Environmental Studies
Building Services
Digital Design Tools
Professional Practice
The Learning Approach
Design Studios: The core of the programme. Students conceive, iterate, model and present design solutions for real or hypothetical sites.
Workshops & Labs: Wood, metal, model-making and digital fabrication workshops teach practical skills.
Field Visits & Site Studies: On-site observation ties classroom theory to reality.
Internships/Practical Training: Short attachments with firms or public agencies provide professional exposure.
Lectures & Seminars: Cover history, theory, structures, building services and professional ethics.
This experiential mix helps students to learn by doing — critical in an applied profession like architecture.
SALARY RANGE
₹3 - 12 Lakhs
per annum
Ashoka University
Bengaluru
Atria Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Cambridge College
Bengaluru