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Ranchi, Nov 16: Around 400 colleges across India, including IIT and NIT, are offering architecture courses for engineering students. According to the latest data, the number of colleges affiliated with the Council of Architecture has gone up from 385 in 2015 to 404 in 2022.
Architecture used to be seen as a career reserved for elite-class students. The need for experts in this subject has grown, nevertheless, as urbanisation has accelerated. Students from a variety of backgrounds and socioeconomic levels are now enrolling in this course in increasing numbers.
In this article, we will discuss some of the Architecture courses which are offered at the bachelor’s and master’s levels by universities across India.
Skills
Being an architect involves supporting numerous projects from the ground up. Numerous problems could arise from small mistakes made in the building. As a result, it’s imperative to use caution in your line of work. Some of the skills required to be a proficient architect include the following:
- Creativity
- Design Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Technical Knowledge
- Artistic Skills
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Management Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Designing Software Skills
- Confidence and Adaptability
Scope
You will have many options after earning your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture. Candidates will be able to work on numerous projects and in any area of the construction industry. As was previously said, the need will only increase as more new projects and structures are constructed.
Examples include the media, private architecture firms, interior design, historical and architectural heritage, public works departments, and more. Construction and urban development businesses operate in the building, planning, and interior design sectors.
Job Profiles and Salary
As long as there are projects for new building construction, there will be a need for architects. There are several different building businesses that offer a wide range of architectural vocations. They may work in the fields of urban planning and interior design, among others. The following is a list of career options for aspiring architects.
- Civil Engineers 3 LPA – 5 LPA
- Construction Managers 9 LPA – 13 LPA
- Architectural Engineers 15 LPA – 20 LPA
- Interior Designer 26 LPA – 30 LPA
- Urban Planner 3 LPA – 11 LPA
- Landscape Architect 4 LPA – 10 LPA
- Data Analyst 5 LPA – 16 LPA
Top colleges for Architecture courses in India
- IIT Kharagpur – Indian Institute of Technology
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
- NIT Calicut – National Institute of Technology
- SPA Delhi – School of Planning and Architecture
- CEPT University
- SPA Bhopal – School of Planning and Architecture
- IIEST Shibpur – Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
- SPA Vijayawada – School of Planning and Architecture
- NIT Trichy – National Institute of Technology
- Jamia Millia Islamia
(Courtesy: Shubham Sandesh, Psychographic Society)
