Program Overview
The B.Arch program at Atharva University, Mumbai is a five-year professional degree for students aiming to shape the built environment through creativity and technical expertise. The curriculum blends architectural theory with hands-on studio work, model-making, digital labs, and design principles, fostering analytical thinking, spatial imagination, and sustainable design approaches. Students gain experience in architectural drafting, construction technology, urban planning, and environmental design.
Duration & Eligibility
Requirements and selection process for the B.Arch program
Duration
5 Years
Eligibility
Pass 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or / 10+ 3 (Diploma) with Mathmatics securing at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) from Recognized board
Selection Process
Valid score of NATA or JEE Main (Paper 2)
Program Highlights
- Design-oriented curriculum with intensive studio sessions
- Hands-on training in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, SketchUp, and architectural visualization tools
- Exposure to vernacular, contemporary, and sustainable architecture
- Study tours, heritage walks, site visits, and documentation projects
- Workshops by architects, interior designers, and industry professionals
- Strong emphasis on green building design, climate-responsive architecture, and smart cities
- Internships with reputed architectural firms and developers
- Portfolio development for higher studies and global career opportunities
Career Support & Opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers as:
Opportunities exist in architectural firms, real estate, urban development, construction companies, government departments, and research institutions. Postgraduate studies or independent practices are also possible.
- Architects
- Urban Planners
- Interior Designers
- Landscape Architects
- Construction Project Consultants
- Sustainability Experts
- BIM Specialists
- Architectural Illustrators
Program Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Conceptualize, design, and present architectural projects
- Use architectural software and drafting skills
- Understand building materials, construction techniques, and structural systems
- Apply sustainable and climate-responsive design principles
- Analyze user needs and integrate them into functional spaces
- Be professionally ready for socially and environmentally responsible architecture.