Bachelor of Architecture

Our Programmes

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

COA Approved

“Designing Dreams, Building Realities”

Overview

Embark on a journey of mindful architectural exploration, guided by a meticulously crafted pedagogy that embraces the winds of change sweeping across the nation's education landscape. Our mission: to bridge the gap between architectural education and professional practice, nurturing visionary architects who shape the fabric of our nation's socio-economic growth.

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What You'll Learn

The B.Arch programme is your gateway to cultivating independent and critical thinking in architecture while mastering essential designing, technical, and software skills demanded by the industry.

Holistic Professional Development: Gain high-quality architecture education that covers all facets of the Construction, Real Estate, and Infrastructure projects industry, ensuring comprehensive professional development.
Environmental Sustainability Focus: Foster an awareness of changing development scenarios and technology to encourage environmental sustainability and responsible design practices.
Skills for Professional Success: Develop state-of-the-art digital skill sets, critical thinking, and analytical problem-solving abilities for successful professional employment and licensure.

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Programme at a Glance

Spread across 10 exciting semesters, the B.Arch programme empowers you to shape the world with a fusion of art, design, and architectural mastery.

Programme Highlights

Programme Duration

A comprehensive five-year journey is divided into ten semesters, providing you with suitable breaks along the way.

Diverse Learning Components

Each semester immerses you in a diverse range of learning components, including studio work, classroom sessions, tutorials, fieldwork, and hands-on experience with software applications.

Progressive Course Structure

Delve into an enriching curriculum that focuses on Professional Core (PC), Building Sciences and Applied Engineering (BS and AE) courses. These courses will introduce you to essential concepts such as design, construction materials, graphics, working drawings, model making, architectural history, and structures. The programme provides you with invaluable design and industry experience through an internship, thesis, and a range of professional & open electives.

Location

Pune Campus

Seamlessly blending with Baner’s elite, cutting-edge lifestyle, our Pune campus will leave you enchanted with its state-of-the-art learning and living facilities.

Courses

Semester 1

The first semester of the B.Arch programme kicks off with the fundamental principles of design, including elements such as form, color, and texture, enabling you to create visually captivating compositions. Explore the behavior of building elements and their structural implications, mastering analytical thinking in architectural design.

Develop your drawing skills, utilizing techniques and projections to visualize objects in three dimensions. Delve into the socio-cultural, political, and economic contexts of ancient civilizations, unraveling the link between architecture and its surroundings.

Discover the art of model making as a powerful tool for exploring and representing architectural forms and spaces. Acquire essential knowledge of applied mechanics, equipping you with a solid foundation in forces, equilibrium, and structural behavior.

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Basic Design & Visual Arts
To introduce the elements and principles of design, tools to enhance creativity, and basics of space making
Building Construction and Materials- I
To familiarize students to the traditional materials and processes of building construction applicable To simple low-rise single or two-storied structures.
Architectural Drawing & Graphics- I
To equip students to represent their design thinking through appropriate graphical representation
His Tory of Architecture- I
To understand the evolution of early architecture in different geographical, climatic, socio-cultural, and political contexts.
Clima Tology
To understand the role of climate in architectural designing and encourage students to adopt climate responsive design
Architectural Mathematics and Geometry
To develop basic skills in geometry and mathematics required for designing and computing in architecture
Model Making Workshop - I
To familiarize students to various architectural model making materials and techniques and encourage them To use models as a Tool for visualization and communication in architecture.

Semester 2

The second semester builds upon the concepts of Semester 1 by diving deeper into them. Learn more about the world of architecture, exploring the essential aspects of decision-making, including anthropometry, climate, form, function, structure, and materials. Delve into the intricate qualities of space, considering socio-cultural and geographical factors that shape design. Develop a solid understanding of basic building elements, with a focus on timber construction. Unleash your creativity through expressive graphical projections, visualizing complex three-dimensional objects and buildings.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of India's architectural development, gaining insights into settlements, culture, and landscapes. Hone your modeling skills, blending traditional and digital techniques to create architectural masterpieces. Gain proficiency in AutoCAD software for precise and stunning designs.

Finally, embrace the significance of climate in architectural design, enabling you to craft climate-responsive solutions that harmonize with the environment.

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Architectural Design - I
To introduce Architectural Design as the ideation of a functional space crafted by robust elements in an aesthetic manner
Building Construction and Materials- II
To develop a fundamental understanding of function and behaviour of Timber construction under various condition.
Architectural Drawing & Graphics- II
To introduce students to design elements in three-dimensional forms and space leading To classical methods of architectural form development, theory and application of colours
His Tory of Architecture – II
To introduce students to the developments in architecture of the Indian sub-continent after 12th century AD as a result of the social, political, and geographical contexts.
Model Making Workshop - II
To Introduce different techniques of model making in various materials and basic processes for fabrication and assembly of simple building components.
Structural Design and Systems- I
To introduce simple structural concepts and behaviour of structural elements, and to understand their significance and application in architecture.
Computer Applications- I
To enable the students to communicate an architectural idea / proposal in a legible and effective manner through various architectural presentations and rendering techniques.

Semester 3

Explore the foundations of architecture, delving into soil studies, RCC principles, and innovative smaller space designs. Unleash your creativity through expressive graphical projections, bringing composite three-dimensional objects to life.

Dive into the captivating history of European architecture up until the 17th century AD, gaining insights into its evolution. Refine your craft through hands-on model making, utilizing diverse materials. Deepen your understanding of structural elements, including torsion, fixity, continuity, and loading, with a focus on wood and concrete.

Embrace the latest surveying gadgets and fieldwork tools for accurate site analysis. Expand your horizons with an open elective from a curated list of courses, further enriching your architectural journey.

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Architectural Design - II
To appreciate the site and its context and their value as prime genera Tors of design.
Building Construction and Materials - III
To introduce students to different building materials related To RCC construction
Computer Applications- II
To enable the students to generate 3D models of objects and buildings using 3D CAD software
His Tory of Architecture – III
To understand in depth the evolution of classical architecture in the west, and its various stylistic modes characterized by technology, ornamentation and planning practices.
Building Services - I
To acquaint students with the principles of water supply and drainage, standards and codes, and design considerations for plumbing systems in buildings.
Structural Design and Systems- II
To introduce complex structural systems.
Surveying and Levelling
To introduce the principles and various fac Tors related to Topographical survey, analysis and their application in Architectural Site Planning

Semester 4

In this semester, you will engage in a design project that introduces the concept of site planning, creating multiple built spaces. You will learn about the principles of RCC construction, specifically focusing on cantilever slabs and staircases. The courses will emphasize your preparation of working drawings for architectural projects and help you understand their importance in on-site execution and tender documents.

Additionally, you will explore the architecture of the post-medieval Western World and gain practical experience in architectural model making using various materials.

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Architectural Design-III
To appreciate site and surroundings as an essential part to design a group of buildings.
Building Construction and Materials- IV
To understand the principles of RCC design and vertical transportation systems.
His Tory of Architecture – IV
To introduce students to the architectural developments in the industrial and post-industrial era along with different critical theories.
Landscape Architecture
To introduce students to the various principles of landscape design and site planning
Structural Design and Systems- III
To design various elements of RCC Superstructure
Building Services – II
To understand the services in low to mid rise buildings and their integration in architectural design

Semester 5

In this semester, you unleash your creativity in campus design, exploring the relationship between built and open spaces. Dive into the fascinating world of frame structures, mastering different types of slabs and pre-stressed RCC technology. Discover the art of design development and detailing, transforming conceptual designs into intricate working drawings.

Gain insights into structural elements and building services, while selecting a professional elective to further expand your knowledge and skills.

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Architectural Design-IV
Building Construction and Materials - V
Working Drawing - I
Structural Design and Systems- IV (Advanced)
Building Services- III
Computational design
Open Elective - II

Semester 6

The sixth semester allows you to delve into system-oriented projects, exploring structural systems, circulation, and essential services. Unleash your creativity in designing with steel, incorporating earthquake-resistant structures and exploring innovative construction practices. Gain insights into estimating quantities for architectural projects and master software tools like Revit and Photoshop for stunning visualizations.

Additionally, select an open elective from a wide range of options to further enrich your learning experience.

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Architectural Design-V
Building Construction and Materials- VI
Estimation, Specification and Costing
Computer Applications- III (BIM)
Research in Architecture - I
Working Drawing -II
Professional Elective- I

Semester 7

In the seventh semester, you dive deep into architectural design as you develop a comprehensive project. Explore diverse aspects such as sociocultural influences, economic considerations, site context, and typologies to shape your design decisions. Dive into the realm of advanced structural systems, materials, and services, honing your skills to seamlessly integrate them into architectural design. Gain a deep understanding of the architect's role, responsibilities, and ethical standards in society.

Unleash your creativity in writing specifications, rate analysis, and quantity estimation for industrial structures. Discover the power of coding and R in architecture and planning, while honing your communication and report writing skills. Expand your horizons by selecting professional electives that align with your passions and aspirations.

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Architectural Design-VI
Advanced Building Construction and Materials- I
Professional Practice
Project Management
Research in Architecture - II
Professional Elective- II
Open Elective - III

Semester 8

Brace yourself for a creative exploration of designing intricate urban spaces and diverse buildings beyond housing, taking into account factors such as area, function, specific communities, and contextual considerations. Delve into the realm of advanced structural systems, materials, and services, equipping yourself with the knowledge to tackle complex and specialized building requirements.

Hone your research skills to delve into critical issues of the built environment, preparing you to write impactful technical research papers. Broaden your horizons by selecting professional electives that align with your interests and aspirations.

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Architectural Design-VII
Contemporary processes in Architecture
Dissertation
Urban Studies
Professional Elective - III
Entrepreneurship Skills

Semester 9

The ninth semester allows you to undergo training under a professional to learn about management, execution, design process, and site work.

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Professional Training
Undergo training under a professional to learn about management, execution, design process, and site work.

Semester 10

In the final semester, you cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit as an "Archipreneur," gaining essential skills in management, legal aspects, and exploring new opportunities. Master the popular BIM software, expanding your technical expertise. Customize your learning journey with professional electives from a diverse range of options.

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Architectural Design Thesis
Professional Elective- IV
Open Elective - IV

An enriching environment

Class Profile

Join a diverse community of learners who have passed their Class XII Board exams, and are ready to transform the world with their ideas and hard work.

18

Average age
7

Average Courses Each Semester
28

Average Credits Per Semester

Dr. Pankaja Bagul
Head, B. Arch.

Dr. Pankaja Gunwant Bagul, Heading the School of architecture is an architect, urban designer, and planner with over 32 years of professional experience in private practice and 24 years in academia. Her expertise spans critical research, innovative sustainable technologies, computational design, digital fabrication, AI, and advanced construction.

She holds a Ph.D. in Digital Architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and has received an Erasmus Fellowship for her doctoral studies at Politecnico di Milano, Milan. Her educational journey also includes a Master's degree in Town Planning (COEP), Critical Architecture (UK), and Indology, along with specialized training in programming and parametric software. She has received numerous accolades, including the IIA Award for Excellence in Academics and the prestigious Jijabai Award for Architectural Contribution to Society.

Dr. Bagul has held leadership positions and taught at prestigious institutions, nationally and internationally, while also contributing extensively to research through workshops and publications in reputable conferences and journals. As a principal architect, she has led diverse projects encompassing master planning, conservation, institutional, and commercial developments, showcasing her multidimensional expertise in the field. Dr. Pankaja envisions to shape the future of architecture at NICMAR with a blend of academic rigor, innovative thinking, and practical experience.

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Admission & degree requirements

As per CoA norms, below are the eligibility criteria for B-Arch Programme:

Qualify for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)/ JEE Paper 2
Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate
OR
Passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate.

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Your trajectory

Career opportunities

As a B.Arch graduate, you can pursue the following careers:

careers

Architect	Architecture Designer	Architectural Assistant	Architectural Historian/Journalist
Project Assistant Manager	Architecture Designer	Architecture Engineer	Building Contractor
Interior Designer	Architecture Draftsman	Technical Assistant	Landscape Architect
Project Architect	Interior Designer	Assistant Professor	Senior Project Architect
Urban Planner	Design Manager	Interior Architect	Design Architect
Site Manager	Researcher

Higher Education

M. Arch, Master of Urban Design (M. Des)	Masters in Project Management	M. Planning
M. Arch in Landscape Design	M. Design in Interior Architecture	Masters in Graphic Design,
Master of Building Engineering and Management,	M. Design in Industrial Design

FAQs

Is a science background (PCM) in class 12th compulsory to pursue the B.Arch Programme?
Yes! As per the regulation from Council of Architecture (COA):
No candidate shall be admitted to the architecture programme unless she/he has passed:
(i) An examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination.
OR
(ii) 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject, with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
How are the placement prospects of the B.Arch?
We're proud of the industry connections we've developed and nurtured over the last 30 years, allowing us to invite only the best and most sought-after recruiters for our students. In fact, over 200 companies visit us each year for on-campus placements. During your final year and interim internships, you can expect excellent placement assistance.
What kind of financial aid can you help with?
We’ve tied up with India’s leading banks and financial institutions for you to get education loans with utmost ease. These institutions include HDFC Credila, ICICI Bank, Saraswat Co-op Bank, Bank of Baroda, Credenc, Union Bank of India, Avanse, and many others.
Is an internship a part of this programme?
Yes, the programme offers a 4-month mandatory in the 5th year.
What are some related offerings and certifications that I can consider apart from B.Arch?
NICMAR offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes under different domains such as civil engineering, management, real estate, sustainability and more. The programmes include B.Tech (Civil), Integrated-MBA,, Masters in Planning, and MBA in Advanced Project Management, Advanced Construction Management, Real-Estate And Urban Infrastructure Management, Family Business Management, Environmental Sustainability, Quality Surveying and Contracts Management, and general MBA.

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