A day in this work
You design buildings and spaces people live and work in, balancing beauty, budget, climate and rules, then see them built.
Ways in
- B.Arch (5 years); Physics and Maths are required in Class 12 (check the Council of Architecture's current rule)
- Register with the Council of Architecture to practise
- M.Arch or urban design for specialisation
After Class 10
Science with Maths (PCM)
Entrance exams to know
- NATA
- JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch)
Years, cost and pay
- Years of study
- 5
- Whole-course cost, government or aided
- ₹2 to 8 lakh
- Whole-course cost, private
- ₹8 to 25 lakh
- Typical starting pay
- ₹3 to 6 lakh a year
Indicative bands from the pilot dataset (0.1 (pilot), 19 September 2026). Real fees and pay vary a lot by college, city and year. Check the official sites below.
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Outlook, and how AI is changing this work
Outlook: Steady. AI changes some of the daily work.
Software generates options quickly. Site sense, client trust and responsibility for safety stay with the architect.
Try this week
Measure your room, draw it to scale and redesign the layout for better light and space.
Check the facts yourself
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