Sharda University, Amity University, and Noida International University are all UGC approved private institutions of India. While Noida International is not graded by NAAC, Sharda has a ‘B’ grade and Amity has an ‘A’ grade from the same.
Prospective jobs in B.Arch include design architect, project architect, interior designer, urban planner, etc in sectors such as public works department, department of railways, national building organization, etc. The average salary in this field ranges from INR 3 to 6 LPA.
Tabulated below gives a brief about both the institutes:
Criteria |
Sharda University |
Amity University |
Noida International |
Ranking (NIRF) |
151st out 200 |
63rd |
491 |
Admission |
Entrance Exam |
Entrance + English Language Test + Personal Interview |
Group Discussion + Personal Interview |
Eligibility |
10+2 with 55% aggregate and compulsory Mathematics |
10+2 with minimum 50% with 50% in PCM/ equivalent + score of NATA/ JEE Main/ UPSEE |
10+2 with 50% and PCM |
Fee (INR; First Year) |
2 Lakhs |
2.66 Lakhs |
1.52 Lakhs |
Infrastructure and facilities
Sharda University: The modern campus is spread across 63 acres of land and provides facilities such as hostels, stores, pharmacy, hospital, transport, library, gym, laundry, salon, community radio, IT department, student activity centre, cafeteria, etc.
Amity University: The grand campus of Amity consists of amphitheater classrooms, auditoriums, arcadia, food outlets, fitness centre, sports arena, library, Wi-Fi access, etc. It hosts numerous events and activities every year.
Noida International: Facilities offered to the students include sports and games equipment, medical care, fitness and health centers, canteen, accommodation, etc on its 75 acres green campus.
Placement Statistics
Sharda University: 80% of students were placed overall. The highest salary package received is INR 65 LPA. 350+ recruiters, like Amazon, Videocon, Asian Paints, L&T, etc, recruit graduates from the university.
Amity University: The highest package offered was 30 LPA and the average was 4.5 LPA. 1706 students were placed in companies such as Amazon, Shell, Indian Navy, Google, Byju’s, etc.
Noida International: 98% of students (approximately) were placed, with the highest package offered to be INR 9 LPA. Top recruiting companies included Google, Wipro, Ola, Vivo, 99acres, etc.
Interested individuals must thoroughly research the universities and choose one that suits their needs and expectations the best. The choice should be based on factors such as academic caliber and personal disposition.
Architecture requires the creative mindset of a student and to obtain that creativity, students are required to stay in an environment filled with inspiration. This environment is very hard to find yet, ITM Gwalior is considered the best place for it. It has been accredited as a NAAC Grade B university and regarded as the fastest-growing academic hub of private universities.
The table given below gives a brief overview of the course:
Category |
ITM |
Ranking |
#126 out of 155 Top Private Colleges in India 2020, NAAC Grade B. |
Average Fee Per Year |
1,60,000 per year |
Companies Visited |
Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Cognizant, Tata Steel, Byjus, etc. |
Hostel Fee |
1,43,000 per year |
Faculty:
Placements:
Fee Structure:
ITM Gwalior itself provides many opportunities for students to excel in. However, it completely depends on the students how they make use of it. The infrastructure, faculty, and the fact that you are not bound by any curfew timing are just additional benefits that you get if you are an ITM-ian.
For a B.Arch degree, there is not much difference between Aayojan School of Architecture and Amity University, Noida. The latter is slightly better bu the course fee is comparably high. B.Arch fees in Amity University Noida are INR 13.30 Lakhs. Around 25-40% of the students from this course get job offers through campus placement. The average CTC offered is around INR 5 LPA.
One of my friends has studied B Arch from NIT Calicut in the batch of 2020. In his view, the following facts are highlighted to help a student get a brief overview of this institute.
Placement
In the following, a brief overview of the placement facts of NIT Calicut is highlighted.
Criteria |
NIT Calicut |
Placement statistics |
80% |
Highest CTC |
49.75 LPA |
Lowest CTC |
10 LPA |
Average CTC |
15 LPA |
Recruiter Came in 2020 |
400+ |
Number of Placement (2020) |
647 |
College Life
Thus, this 5-year course will teach you to face all types of real-life confronts in the field of Architecture. Besides, travel is a compulsory part of this engineering branch. However, the answer is a big Yes because these days, NIT Calicut has established itself as the best part among the other NITs in India.
So, if you want to study Architecture, then you must go to NIT Calicut.
Firstly a hearty congratulations to you for scoring a good rank in JEE Main. However, it is quite difficult to get a seat at SPA Delhi in this rank. The 2nd best option can be SPA Bhopal. Moreover, SPA Vijayawada is relatively newer and cannot be trusted.
I have friends studying at both Bhopal and Vijayawada, from what I've heard, Bhopal is a better option. SPAs are purely design institutes and thus the exposure would be greater.
Since your chances at SPA D are quite on edge, you can instead look for the following colleges in order of preference:
NIT Nagpur> NIT Bhopal> SPA Bhopal> NIT Jaipur> SPA Vijayawada and so on.
If you want to go for NITs, choose the one with better infrastructure, weather, and a diverse crowd. There are many other good institutes as well but do your proper research and take the right decision for yourself.
Many people go for a certain branch with much surety bog branch change but don’t consider the consequences. It’s highly possible that you may not be able to change your branch and end up with a branch that you did not want to pursue in the first place. These people choose EE at IIT Bombay or Kharagpur when they could have easily taken IIT Hyderabad CSE.
One should not solely rely on branch change and think of the consequences of not being able to change the branch. Will you be able to survive in the branch you chose initially?
I don’t have much idea about IIT KGP’s branch change but I feel it is somewhat similar to IIT Roorkee which I do have an idea about. A Bachelor of Architecture course cannot change their branch to BTech if that’s what you are asking since both are extremely different streams. This concept of branch change misguides many so should be opted for when necessary. I have even heard of changes from BS to BTech.
The choice of your institute depends on what you are expecting from it. For instance, if you are just after the brand name, then the IIT tag will come to your rescue. However, if you are on the lookout for quality education that will match your requirement to pursue a career in architecture, then SPA is a very good option. The only drawback is that there are no Institute placements and you need to have a good portfolio or Architectural background to get a good job.
If you are after placements, IIT Kharagpur and Roorkee can guarantee you very good packages, sometimes even in crores. The issue with this option is that you will have to first clear JEE Advanced and then AAT, after which only you can get admission.
I have told you the positive and negative implications of both the institute, make a wise decision.
There are two aspects to the question. You asked.
To answer this part, I will say with certainty that IIT Kharagpur is an excellent institute. However, as far as architecture is concerned, your first choice should always be the elite schools of architecture like SPA or CEPT. This is mainly because IITs are known for their technology and not architecture.
If you are genuinely interested in physics and math, then this will be one of your strengths and will prove to be useful in the journey of architecture.
Architecture requires problem-solving skills apart from artistic skills. There are many students who are average in drawing but have excellent ideas and designs. To broaden your knowledge about art and architecture you can read books.
you can pursue Bachelor in Architecture even after completing a diploma in Civil Engineering. The scope for Architecture is increasing day by day in India. The Bachelor in Architecture course is related to the design of bridges, multipurpose buildings, industrial areas, residential area etc. Owing to many ongoing dam and bridge projects in India, there is a huge demand for Architecture students.
Since you have completed a Diploma in Civil Engineering, B.Tech in Architecture is the most logical option for you.
The candidate who has completed a diploma in civil engineering is eligible for the architecture engineering course through the lateral entry scheme offered by the Engineering colleges in India.
Under this scheme, you are eligible for admission for the second year in the Engineering course provided that you have either completed
For you it’s the former case, and thus you can avail the lateral entry scheme and get admission in Architecture.
Now specifically talking about Sir JJ College of Architecture, some key points regarding the eligibility criteria are
Dayalbagh Educational Institute may not be the best option for pursuing B.Arch. Since it is a new course, so you can’t be certain about the placement opportunities.
The faculty base is also not that good. Many of them don’t even have their master’s degrees.
The institute is also pretty strict about its rules and regulations. You will have classes from 7 am to 5 pm.
However, it can be a good option for students from financially weak backgrounds. The total course fee for B.Arch is around INR 51,300.