Last Updated on July 28, 2023 by Sidharth PS
Architecture education is a very popular choice among 12th Science (PCM) students. Are you interested in pursuing B.Arch. course? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve listed down some of the best architecture colleges in Telangana.
The colleges mentioned in this post are known to offer B.Arch. course. It is the most popular architecture course in India. Apart from B.Arch., these colleges are also known to provide other architecture courses such as – M.Arch., PG Diploma programs etc. In short, both 12th pass students and B.Arch. graduates will benefit from this post. Both students and parents may use this guide to simplify B.Arch. or M.Arch. admission process. In this post, you will find the names of popular architecture colleges in Telangana. Other than that, you will also find details such as – architecture courses, eligibility, duration, scope, career prospects and admission process.
Architecture: Profession, scope and prospects
Architecture is a discipline that deals with aspects such as – planning, design, construction, maintenance and evaluation of built environment. Built environment covers structures such as – houses, buildings, outdoor spaces and structures etc. Architecture is a multidisciplinary field. It consists of elements of civil engineering, construction technology, management principles, finance management, design, planning etc. Architecture is a broad field. It consists of areas of specializations such as – landscape design, interior design, planning etc. An architect is a professional who is capable of carrying out tasks such as – design of built environment, planning, cost estimation, construction management, project management, maintenance work, renovation work etc. Mathematics, drawing and sketching, construction technology, building materials – an architect must be knowledgeable about these aspects. Modern architecture also involves computer based design and software. Skilled architects are in huge demand these days. They are hired by construction firms, consultancies as well as architecture agencies. Architects also have access to ample amount of self-employment opportunities. An architect usually works in a team that comprises of civil engineers, contractors, technicians and other tradesmen.
Popular architecture courses
UG, PG, Doctoral Degree – architecture courses are available in these three formats. This classification has been carried out on the basis of academic level. Academic level is one thing. Other than that, architecture courses can also be classified on the basis of course format. Here are the prominent course formats –
- Diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- PG Diploma
- PG Certificate
Let us take a closer look at some of these courses – Diploma in Architectural Assistantship is a Diploma certificate program. Students who have passed 10th class are eligible to pursue this course. The training program is 3 years long. B.Arch. is the most popular architecture course in India. It stands for Bachelor of Architecture. It is an undergraduate level Bachelor’s Degree course. Students who have passed 12th class with PCM subjects are eligible to apply for admission. M.Arch. is a Master’s Degree course. Students who have completed B.Arch. are eligible to apply for admission. The academic program is 2 years long. It is a PG level course. M.Arch. and PG Diploma programs can help you specialize in sub-branches of architecture. For example, after completing M.Arch. Landscape Design course, you may specialize in that area of architecture. PhD is a popular Doctoral Degree course. This is a research oriented program. After completing it, candidates may build a decent career in R&D sector associated with architecture and design.
Types of architecture colleges
Based on the entity that owns/manages/operates the college, architecture colleges in Telangana can be classified into the following types –
- Government architecture colleges
- Aided architecture colleges
- Private architecture colleges
Let us check out the list of colleges. Here it is –
List of architecture colleges in Telangana 2022
Here are some of the popular architecture colleges in Telangana –
- JBR Architecture College, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Deccan School of Planning and Architecture, Hyderabad, Telangana
- JNAFAU, Hyderabad, Telangana
- GITAM, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Ashoka School of Planning and Architecture, Nalgonda, Telangana
- SVCA, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Aurora Group of Institutions, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Ashoka Group of Institutions, Hyderabad, Telangana
- CSIIT, Secunderabad, Telangana
- VSAP, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Maestro School of Planning and Architecture, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Masterji College of Architecture, Warangal, Telangana
Admission Process
Architecture entrance exams are conducted at state, National and college levels. In order to secure admission into good colleges, you must crack relevant architecture entrance exam. Merit list is created on the basis of marks scored by candidates in entrance exam and/or board exam. Some colleges are also known to conduct donation based admission process.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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