B Arch or Bachelor of Architecture is a 5 year undergraduate program that provides a blend of both theory and practical knowledge of Architectural study. The program is designed in a way that it provides various aspects of different streams of engineering, humanities, aesthetics, etc. Throughout the course, there are various studio work, project work, research training, and practical training at different job profiles of Architecture.
After completing 12th with science streams including subjects like Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, Candidates can apply for the course. Admission to the course is mostly based on Entrance tests like CEED, KIITEE, NATA, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and so on. But there are a few colleges where one can get admission based on their 12th marks.
The average course fee of B Arch is around INR 2 Lakhs to INR 8 Lakhs per annum and after completing the course there are placement facilities available in most of the institutions through which they can get an average salary of INR 4 Lakhs to INR 9 Lakhs per annum or more depending on the skills and company.

To be eligible for admission to B Arch, candidates need to fulfill the following conditions:

Candidates must have completed 12th or equivalent with a minimum average mark of 50% (45% for reserved category candidates) in the Science stream with relevant subjects like Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and English.

Candidates who have completed their 10th and 3 years of diploma program in any of the relevant fields from a recognized board are also eligible to apply for the course.

Candidates also need to qualify for the Entrance test like NATA with 80% marks to get a seat in any of the architectural colleges of India.

Besides entrance exams conducted by the Council of Architecture, there are colleges where admission is based on 12th marks scored by the candidate.

Admission to the B Arch course is mostly based on the Entrance Exam conducted in different states of India at both the National and State level. Some of the important entrances and their exam dates are tabulated below:

Name of the Entrance Exam: JEE Main, NATA Exam, AMUEEE

B Arch degree is a prestigious degree offered to the students after completing the full time 5 years of study in the field. After B Arch, several future scopes are available like one can go for higher studies through India or abroad. Students can also receive a job profile based on their skills developed during B Arch training and internship period in college. The salary range depends on the job profile and also changes from one college to another.

B Arch Entrance Exams in India like NATA include five major subjects Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Logical Reasoning, and General Aptitude. Although there are entrances like JEE Main where only Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry subjects are asked.

Under Bachelor of Architecture, different specializations are available as B Arch Interior Design, B Arch Landscape Architecture, B Arch Building Construction, B Arch Urban Planning, B Arch Architectural History, and others.

Some of the recruiters available for B Arch job profiles include:
1- Raj Rewal Associates
2- Architect Hafeez Contractor
3- C P Kukreja Associates
4- Kembhavi Architecture Foundation
5- Shilpa Architecture
6- DLF and so on.

The average salary package received after completing the B Arch course in India is around INR 5 Lakhs to INR 15 Lakhs per annum or more. It depends on the job profiles, experiences of the candidates, company status and requirements, and other factors as well.

B Arch course in India is available in different modes such as Full-Time mode, and Distance Mode. Most colleges provide B Arch courses through regular Full Time mode like in IITs, the National School of Planning and Architecture, and others. But few colleges like Anna University, IGNOU, Annamalai University, and others provide distance mode of education for B Arch.

Some of the entrances includes NATA, KIITEE, KEAM, CEED, and JEE Advanced conducted at national and state level for providing admission in B Arch course in India.

Some of the Aboard colleges where B Arch is available to include:
1-University of Toronto
2-University of Waterloo
3-University of Cambridge
4-University of Leeds
5-Stanford University and so on.

For getting admission in the B Arch course in India, one has to qualify for the entrance test conducted at the central level like NATA, and JEE Main and at the state level like KEAM. After the entrance test, a counseling session is conducted by the respective institution to provide admission to the candidates.

Yes, the B Arch course is available through Distance Education Mode where admission is mostly based on 12th-grade marks. The course duration is of 5-7 years. Institutions that provide B Arch include IGNOU, Anna University, and so on.