The process of planning, designing, and creating a building or physical structure are very much the part of Architecture. It is an ancient field of knowledge that has evolved endlessly with time. An architect works to fulfil the demands of the society like better quality homes in high density areas, high rise physical structures, long lasting construction, etc. An architect has to be proficient in a large range of subjects including, mathematics, science, art, sketching, drawing, sculpting, history, general awareness, and more. Bachelor’s in Architecture (B. Arch.) and Master’s in Architecture (M. Arch.) are the two most recognised architecture courses. A large number of colleges and universities across India offer various courses in architecture. Some of the best architectural colleges in India are:
· School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
· Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
· CEPT University, Ahmedabad
· Jadavpur University, Kolkata
· Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
Admission in these colleges is based on various entrance exams conducted throughout the country. Some of the most recognised Architecture Entrance Exams are:
· AAT or JEE for B.Arch.
· National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
· CEPT entrance exam
These entrance exams test a candidate’s drawing and sketching skill, general awareness, observation skills, sense of proportion, critical thinking abilities, and knowledge about various necessary subjects of Architecture. Cracking these entrance exams is not an easy task and sometime students prepare for months and years to qualify them. They enroll in preparatory classes at various coaching institutes and seek expert guidance from them. These coaching centres provide relevant course material, training and guidance for the student’s design development skills. Some of the best coaching institutes for architecture entrance exam are:
1. Bhanwar Rathore Design Studio
BRDS is a leading entrance-coaching studio providing expert training for various entrance exams of Architecture such as, NATA / JEE Paper-II (B. Arch) / MAH-AR-CET, CEPT, etc. The institute is based in Ahmedabad and has its study centres in several cities of India namely, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Gurgaon, Pune, Jaipur, Rajkot, Vadodara, Chandigarh, Bangalore and Surat. They have higher selection of students in NATA / CEPT / NID / NIFT / IIT-CEED as compared to any coaching institute in India.
2. ARCHO Classes
ARCHO Classes has gained reputation for its coaching classes for JEE -Arch and NATA exams. They help students secure admission in various colleges of Architecture, Fashion Designing, Fine Arts, NID, etc. Their targeted study material and student-oriented curriculum help students gain practical working knowledge of various subjects necessary for cracking these entrance exams.
3. Architecture and Design Academy
ADA is a Delhi based institute offering quality coaching for Design/Architecture Entrance Exams across India. It is a unit of Shree Knowledge Systems Pvt. Ltd. and has its presence in various cities of India. The institute has dedicated faculty, state-of-art infrastructure, and a systematic and comprehensive course structure. It has been consistently producing excellent results in various entrance exams.
4. Studio NICS
NICS prepares students XIIth class pass out students for various Architecture entrance examinations. The curriculum of various programs offered by the institute focuses on concept building in the students. The institute provides special question banks and image banks for informing the students about the aesthetic sensitivity test (AST) and drawing test questions.
5. Mosaic Institute Of Design
MOID is a private coaching centre based in Ahmedabad. It provides online and classroom coaching for various architecture entrance exams. They provide a competitive environment and various study material to the students aspiring to join the field of Architecture. The faculty members of the institute are professionals of the industry and have extensive working knowledge of the field.