Introduction: Career in Architecture studies is one of the dependable careers in India as it has both professional and a creative tint to it. Apparently, we all witness architectural structures in our daily lives, from our own house to old monuments, office buildings, transport facilities, schools, colleges and hotels.
The modern day speaks of architecture in terms of well appreciated office buildings, cultural architecture like old government buildings, monuments, temples and churches. Behind all these beautiful and magnificent structures is a process involved which requires designing, planning and constructing which is no way easy as it seems.
There are so many examples of famous and great architectural premises that have some magnificence to it like Changi International airport in Singapore, Surfrider Hotel in USA and Burj Khlifa I Dubai as the best architectural workplace in the world, it requires both scientific and artistic skills to create such magnificence. Perhaps these are just few of the architectural best we have mentioned but there are millions of other that could be counted in it.
Now, if you are interested in becoming an architect then you should first check with yourself whether you have that artistic inclination and creative bend inside of you, if the answer is yes then you should probably take up an undergraduate program or a post graduate program to start academically in the world of architecture.
Quick pointer on how to pursue Architecture
Pursuing architecture studies is a long term commitment, in India the undergraduate program which is the Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) will last up-to 5 years where you will study for almost three years which is theory and laboratory studies, and in your 4th year you have to work in a Architecture consultant firm for two years as an intern along with that all students must finish a thesis and submit a dissertation on the learning of 2 years to earn the final degree.
We would suggest that you must contemplate a at least a post graduate degree which will make your resume strong and your knowledge base at par with the industry.
Eligibility criteria for Architecture Program
- To get admission in undergraduate degree program Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) the aspirant must have 10+2 pass certificate from a recognized board with Mathematics as one of the compulsory subject.
- The total aggregate marks in 10+2 should be more than 60%.
- A qualifying entrance exam NATA (National Aptitude test in Architecture). NATA is probably valid in most of the colleges and universities in India.
- As far as the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is concerned they have Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) as entrance exam.
Aspirants should use their insight and should start preparing for entrance exams from 10+2 classes itself as it will help them in clearing the entrance exam right in time.
Career Prospects after Architecture studies
The purpose of creating a new structure or construction does not remain to mere creation but it should also be environmental friendly, provide safety from natural calamity, have a great design, and increased value of space post construction.
To achieve these objectives while planning or designing a construction project one require a professional which could oversee such projects and engage his/her skills in a meaningful way.
An educated Architect with a valid degree has all the chance in world to easily land a job in the architecture space. With the creation of projects, for the purpose of, Accommodation, hospitals, hotels, commercial spaces, government building, colleges, modern schools etc.
All these ambitious projects have produced opportunities for architect consultants in Architecture firms, Construction houses, Public sector Units (PSUs) and Private designing firms.
Salaries and scope after Architecture course
Starting salary for an architect consultant is anywhere between 3 to 4 lakh per annum over which a growth rate of 7% per year has been seen. Having said that, with increase in experience and the kind of skill set you attain will certainly increase the per annum package, if one is patient and is eager to learn the trade craft of the industry, the chances abroad are also fair with rise in construction projects in many developed and developing countries there are projects that look into years down the line.
Take an example of Middle Eastern countries there is some mega construction project going round year. Much like them, there are many other countries that have vested interest in construction projects to amplify their country’s respect around the globe. We are talking about all these countries because of technical expert they hire to oversee these projects. For sure, they value a thorough professional and will likely to give them right packages with other employee benefits.
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