Postgraduate UGC Approved by CoA MARCH

Master of Architecture M.Arch · 2 years

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Master of Architecture course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
MANDATORY: registration with the Council of Architecture to practise and to use the title 'Architect'
Overview

About this course

Architecture specialisations vary. Compare studios, research, faculty expertise and professional relevance.

Indicative eligibility: A recognised B.Arch degree and any current registration or entrance requirements.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

Architecture specialisations vary. Compare studios, research, faculty expertise and professional relevance.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

A recognised B.Arch degree and any current registration or entrance requirements. Exact marks, subjects, age, entrance and selection rules vary by institution and admission year.
03 · More detail

What students and parents should verify

Check recognition, syllabus, faculty, facilities, practical exposure, total cost, refund rules, entrance process, progression and credible outcome evidence before admission.
04 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Architecture and urban design firms
  • Government planning authorities
  • Real estate developers
  • Sustainability consultancies
  • Architecture colleges
  • Independent practice

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D
  • Specialised certifications (LEED, GRIHA)
  • International practice
05 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt: about 1,00,000 - 5,00,000 total; Private: about 6,00,000 - 20,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 40,000 - 80,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any — A recognised B.Arch degree and any current registration or entrance requirements.

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

6 routes mapped from this qualification.

Urban Designer
Designs the public parts of a city - streets, blocks, open space and how buildings meet them - at a scale between architecture and town planning. Work sits with planning consultancies, development authorities and large practices.
Alternative route
Sustainability Consultant
Advises on energy, materials, certification and environmental performance in building and development projects. Demand follows regulation and green-building rating schemes.
Alternative route
Landscape Architect
niche, premium clients
Alternative route
Architect
Plans and designs buildings and spaces by integrating function, safety, climate, regulations and visual quality.
Alternative route
Urban Planner (M.Plan)
smart city, govt bodies
Alternative route
Assistant Professor
Teaches and researches at a college or university. Requires a postgraduate degree plus UGC NET (or CSIR NET / ICAR NET in the sciences and agriculture), and increasingly a Ph.D for permanent appointment.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Direct · Typical route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Master of Architecture?

B.Arch with COA registration and minimum qualifying marks. Admission is through GATE (Architecture), CEPT entrance, Institute entrance, State counselling.

How long does Master of Architecture take?

2 years. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.

What does Master of Architecture cost?

Govt: about 1,00,000 - 5,00,000 total; Private: about 6,00,000 - 20,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Master of Architecture?

Ph.D, Specialised certifications (LEED, GRIHA), International practice.

Does Master of Architecture need a licence or registration to practise?

MANDATORY: registration with the Council of Architecture to practise and to use the title 'Architect'.