IIEST Shibpur has been a top-notch institute for architecture since 1949. The institute offers town & regional planning as a part of the architecture course. It offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Amongst 66 top participating institutes of the country; the institute holds 6th rank.

It has been able to provide knowledge to 1000 graduates and more than 300 postgraduates in the last 50 years. The highlights of the department are as follows:

• Infrastructure

The classrooms and design places have properly equipped facilities including the CAD LAB. Wi-Fi is also available 24*7. The campus is the best in the entire Eastern India. The premises are filled up with facilities like basketball ground, oval, graveyard.

• Student & Alumni

The alumni are spread all across as its inception is quite old. There is an established legacy of people who have worked with NASA and ZONASA. The talented students have also been able to bag good positions in different design positions.

• Faculty

The faculty comprises good assistant and associate professors from across the country. The classes are also held regularly with an updated syllabus. They provide quite conceptual and practical clarity to the students in order to pursue a great career ahead.

• Placements

The field of architecture offers very few placements pertaining to this very college as most individuals have to find their own internships or jobs. There are no core companies that come to campus for recruitment making it difficult to earn a living.

The architecture domain is quite interest-specific; therefore it should be opted for only when the individual is adamant enough to pursue it for the rest of life. It is a course having hefty fees but good placements. The decision should be taken after keeping this in time.

You are asking this question because you consider it as an option. This might sound a little impolite but is true. 

It would be good if you look for some other options because you would definitely regret it later on. Moreover, you get this opportunity only once so choose wisely as there will be no room for rectification.

Talking about architecture in ITM Gwalior, there are more cons than pros.

1. The fee is way too high. The fee for 1st year is Rs. 1,50,000 for the year 2021-22. 
2. The facilities are not good.
3. The projects and internals are below average.
4. The management is not up to the mark.
5. The University does not provide any exposure to its students.

It is advisable not to fall for the advertisements and pamphlets and brochures that the University provides because they are designed in a way to attract students.

It is you who has to make the final call. Hope that you opt for a better college.

The field of Architecture is changing with time. The job situation in the industry is not that good. There are a limited number of job opportunities in the current industry scenario. In this situation, it will be best to not go for Architecture altogether. However, if you are determined to pursue B.Arch it will be better if you pursue the degree from an institute that teaches futuristic skills with global perspectives. 

• Anant National University Ahmedabad is a good option for that. 
• It is India’s first design institute. 
• The faculties are quite capable. 
• It has board members like the Lodha Group and the president is Ajay Piramal. 

You will have a secure future here.

B.Arch is one of the favored course offered by Amity University Gwalior and has been awarded as the best private university in Madhya Pradesh. It is approved by UGC and Council of Architecture. The campus has hi-tech labs with latest architectural and designing software.

Listed below are the various aspects to know more about the program:

Eligibility:

A student must have 10+2 in PCM or 10+3 Diploma examination with Maths as a subject and NATA qualified score or JEE Paper 2 scores.

Fees:

The fees for the first-year are INR 0.74 lakhs.

Scholarship:

Students get the following merit-based scholarships for the following minimum scores in 12th std in CBSE/ISC/State Boards-

Placement:

• There are no placements for BArch as of now.
• The companies which participate in the recruitment process of Amity University Gwalior are Reliance Industries, TCS, TEK Systems, WIPRO, ZYCUS, SAP Labs, Asian Paints, etc.
• In the year 2018-19, 1030 job opportunities were given from 84 companies.
• The placement percentage was 97.95% with the highest package of INR 7.5 lakhs.

The course is 5-year long but has well-structured curriculum to make the students industry-ready along with sound knowledge of architecture. With various workshop and seminars, students learn various arts like Clay Modelling, POP (Plaster of Paris) Moulds, Model Making, Canvas Painting, Bamboo Workshop, Wall Graffiti etc.

BNCA is a premier private college for women offering specialized courses majorly in the domain of architecture while BVP is a deemed university that offers a number of courses. The decision regarding the choice of this course rests on certain basic factors mentioned below.

Ranking & Accreditation:

• BNCA has an international cell providing high-quality professional exposure. It has established a strong take on programs like the United Nations Academic Impact Programme.

• BVP has also successfully provided education to more than 700 undergraduate professionals. It also holds a NAAC ‘A’ ranking consecutively.

Academics:

• BNCA offers the course at a fee range of Rs. 9 lakhs with 160 seats.

• BVP College of Architecture offers it in the fee range of Rs. 5.5 Lakhs.

Eligibility:

• The minimum criterion of 10+2 with a minimum of 50% stands common to both the institutes. Students need to have Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

• The second mandatory requirement is a valid NATA score.

Curriculum Structure & Resources:

• The resources offered by BNCA to its students is great. They follow a 5 tier faculty concept. BNCA has its own community with a well-equipped library & state of art infrastructure.

• BVP also offers its candidates to have access to digital architecture & overseas education in architecture through a course divided into 10 semesters.

Placement Details

BNCA offers fewer placements or internships as compared to BVP. They offer 25% placements. Whereas, BVP gives certain adequate opportunities in internships and freshman jobs.

• BVP offers an average salary of Rs. 5.6 LPA

• BNCA offers international packages at places like Dubai, California with established recruiters like Long Beach, Gera Associates, and Stubs & Rich associates.

Architecture being a specialized domain, generally is preferred in colleges that only offer architectural courses. Keeping that in mind BNCA will surely qualify as a good choice. It also has better facilities in terms of infrastructural & professional competence offered in generic terms.

KLE Technological University, also known as Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology is a private university recognized by UGC and AICTE. NIRF 2020 has ranked the institute 151 overall.

K.L.S Gogte Institute of Technology is an autonomous affiliated Indian engineering college in Belgaum, Karnataka. It has been bestowed with the Excellent Technical Education Institute in Karnataka award at the August 9, 2014, National Karnataka Education Summit. It is also ranked 19 for Architecture by India Today 2020.

Admission:

KLE Technological University-

• In order to be eligible for admission to B.Arch at KLE Technological University students are required to have a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.

• For admission into B. Arch, students will have to appear for the NATA entrance test and secure at least 40% marks.

KLS GIT Belgaum-

• For BArch, candidates must pass in 2nd PUC or 12th or equivalent with Mathematics as a subject and obtain a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

• BArch admission is done through NATA.

Teaching-Learning Process:

• In the KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, study tours to places of architectural significance in India are conducted during the 3rd and 5th semester holidays. The 7th semester Urban Insert project focuses on the role of context in the shape and function of developed and unbuilt spaces in urban areas.

• KLE Tech provides highly qualified and professional faculty who constantly aspire to foster skills, foster creativity, and thus ensure that high-caliber architects are produced by the Institution.

Placement: At KLE Tech around 70% of the students get placed each year. Whereas the placement average at KLS GIT is 80%.

Top recruiting companies at KLE Tech are Accenture, Dalmia cement, iGATE, Infosys, etc. Some of the major recruiters at KLS GIT are Asian Paints, Bosch Ltd, Cipla, Global Edge, Aricent, etc.

Both departments have their own perks and demerits. However, it is recommended that students go with their choice of interest.