M.Arch

Masters in Architecture, known as M.Arch, is a postgraduate course, and the minimum eligibility for this course is a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with a minimum aggregate score of 50%, completed from a recognized institution. The architecture field involves the process of planning, designing and executing residential and commercial infrastructure.   It is a two-year program divided into four semesters and can be pursued through regular batch or distance education. There are several specializations in this field like Landscape Architecture, Green Architecture, Naval Architecture, etc. The Council of Architecture in India regulates the curriculum and professional applications of this field.

In order to get admission to this course the entry requirements are 

• Candidates who have completed their Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% of marks in their final exam. 
• Candidates who have appeared and scored at least 50% in their entrance exam are required for admission to this course. 
• Students who have given entrance exams such as the General aptitude test in engineering (GATE) and common entrance exam for design (CEED). Some universities conduct their unique entrance exams which are mandatory for students aspiring to secure admission. Students should have a good level of knowledge and understanding in reasoning, numerical, and design and aptitude skills in order to get admission to this course. 
• Some Institutes require an aptitude test and an Interview for admission into the Master's Degree in Architecture.

To excel in the field, the students are expected to have certain skill sets.

This course offers specialization in various subjects relevant to the field of Architecture. The council of architecture has offered specialization in the subjects below for Masters in architecture course. 

• Architectural conservation 
• Building engineering and management 
• Housing 
• Urban design 
• Landscape architecture 
• Architectural design 
• Sustainable architecture 
• Transport planning 
• Town and country planning 
• Regional planning 
• Industrial design 
• Environmental planning 
• Architecture and digital design 

The course duration for this course is 2 years. The duration of this course remains the same for all colleges and universities. However, the annual fees for this course changes from college to college or university. 

The syllabus for MArch is designed according to the course curriculum regulated by the council of architecture. The syllabus is divided into four semesters for the two-year course. Each semester has six mandatory subjects and students can choose an elective subject during the session. In the final year of this course, students should complete their dissertation and thesis on any specialized subject. The syllabus of this course is given in the table below.

There are elective subjects in each semester. Students can choose their preference for the elective subject during every semester. The elective subjects are 

• Housing 
• High rise buildings 
• Futuristic architecture 
• Resource conserving architecture 
• Low-cost building design and techniques 
• Building bye-laws and professional practice 
• Advanced landscape design 
• Research techniques in architecture and planning 
• Project management 

This course is designed in such a way that students completing this course will be able to fulfil all the requirements to practice them on a professional level. Students completing this course will have a future scope in the field of architectural design and planning. They can either get an excellent work opportunity in the relevant area or start their own architectural design and planning organization. On completion of this course, they will be recognized as a valid architect and can take up various architectural projects on a commercial level. 

Architects can perform the planning and design of various residential and commercial buildings in a professional manner. While constructing a building, an architect’s design prospect is seriously considered by every infrastructure developer. Right from creating a blueprint to cost estimation of the infrastructure to be developed the consent of architects is required. 

Architects can also work as a professional in various sectors. They have massive scope for establishing their career in different commercial areas. Some of the industries where they can work as professional architects are 

• Housing and urban development organizations 
• Public works department or PWD
• Railway department 
• Town and country planning firms 
• Publishing houses 
• Telegraph and posts department 
• National Institute of urban affairs 
• Architecture development organizations 
• Educational institutes 
• City development authorities 
• National building organization 

Architects have vast work opportunities in private organizations that are engaged in developing infrastructures in both urban and rural areas. Organizations that are planning to expand their infrastructure on a large scale always search for professional architects willing to get involved in their projects. So there is a wide range of career opportunities for the candidates who have completed their Masters in Architecture. 

The profession of an architect opens doors to many work opportunities in this sector. There are a lot of work-related roles offered by the organizations for the architects. The position of design and project architect is the trending one. The design architect is responsible for preparing the design plan of a building. The project architect performs the necessities required for the project to be accomplished. A project manager has the sole responsibility of managing all the constraints during the project. Other vital job roles offered to architects are the landscape architect, conservator and architecture professor in an institution.  

The architects who start their organization can also earn a better income annually. They can execute all the design, planning and conservation tasks with the help of a professional team. They earn between 2.5 to 10 lakhs in a year too. 

The professional architects who have completed their master’s degree in architecture can also further opt for the PhD course in architecture. They can also prepare for the civil services exam which is conducted by the union public service commission of India. In general, there are a lot of careers and academic opportunities for architects who have graduated with a master's degree in architecture. 

Q. What is MArch?

A. MArch is a Master of Architecture course in which the students can specialize in planning, designing commercial and residential infrastructure. 

Q. How long is the duration of MArch?

A. MArch is two-years long in duration.

Q. Do I need BArch degree to be eligible for MArch admissions?

A. Yes. Candidates need to have qualified BArch for admissions into MArch courses.

Q. What are the career prospects for MArch graduates?

A. Some of the popular career prospects for MArch graduates are - Project manager, Project architect, Design architect, Landscape/design conservator, lecturer and more. 

Q. Is there any minimum score required for MArch admissions?

A. Yes. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in their graduation for MArch admissions.

Q. Which are the popular exams for MArch admissions?

A. The popular exams for MArch admissions are NATA, CEED, MAH MArch CET and more.