Engineering in Architecture Courses in India

Architecture engineering is a division of engineering that deals with the construction of buildings comprising its ventilation, air conditioning systems, structural integrity, lightning planning, fire safety and electrical systems. Architectural engineer’s job is to provide plans on construction design and layouts of a building and structures on which they work. A candidate who specializes in this field is known as an architect. Architects are the licensed qualified professionals in the art and science of building. Apart from construction and designing, architects are also taught in activities ranging from theoretical problem solving to project management. Architecture engineering is a multi-disciplinary profession that involves a range of tasks at work. This field has become one of the most career oriented field for students in recent times.

List of Courses: -

• Diploma in Architecture Engineering    
• Diploma in Architecture Assistantship
• Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture Engineering    
• Bachelor of Technology in Architecture Engineering
• Master of Technology in Architecture Engineering    
• Master of Technology in Town & Country Planning    
• Master of Philosophy in Architecture Engineering

Basic Eligibility

UG:

For admission in a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary school certificate (10+2) examination with science subject such as biology, maths and chemistry. For IITs, It is mandatory to qualify in the Joint Entrance Examinations (J.E.E).  The duration for this course is 4 years.

PG:

The eligibility criteria for pursuing a master’s degree are holding a bachelor's degree in (B.E/B.Tech) or any other equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for this course is 2 years.

Specializations

Some of its specialized fields are: -

• Lighting
• Green building
• Construction management
• Fire protection engineering
• Building transportation systems
• Acoustics design and construction

Job Prospects

Architecture engineering is one of the top career choices made by students in India. There are multiple opportunities in this field for architects equally in private and public sectors. Skilled professionals can seek employment in government organizations such as city development, state and central public work, departments, municipalities, housing and urban development corporation. The most advantaged scope in the field of architecture is private practice. After gaining some experience in an organization, the architects can set up their own company.

Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. A skilled architect, to work as a consultant or to set up private practice, should register with the council of architecture before beginning their profession. The council of architecture constituted by the government of India is charged with the responsibility to regulate the education and practice of profession throughout India besides maintaining the register of architects. Individual architects or architectural practices can opt to specialize in one number of fields such as, hospital, housing or educational services.

Some job profiles: -

• Drafters
• Consultant
• Sales Engineer
• Building Inspector
• Consulting Engineer
• Technical Architects
• Construction Estimator
• Professor Or Researcher
• Construction Project Manager