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COURSES TO PURSUE The real estate sector generates nearly I, 19000 jobs
every year second only to the IT sector.With so much
AFTER B. ARCH.
of job scope it becomes almost imperative to do a
specialized course after your graduation degree to get
the best jobs available. Here's an overview for you as
to where can you do your post graduation from in

, India and what qualifications you require to get into

certain colleges abroad.

~ GATE:
Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering is a
scholarship exam conducted by IIScBangaloreand the
Ishveen Bhasin seven liTs. This exam takes place in February every
2ndyear B.Arch. year. Followingis a list of all colleges which consider
Maulana
- Azad National Institut~.
- ~ ofTechnology
- - -' GATE scores for scholarship and the courses they
offer.

Name of college Course offered Other specifications

1. lIT Roorkee
2. School of planning
And Architecture
New Delhi
Jadavpur University, Faculty of
Engineering & Technology,
Kolkata
lIT Kharagpur
Maulana Azad National Institute
of Technology, Bhopal
- M.Arch 55% aggregate in
- M.D.R.P. qualifying exam + Gate score
- M.Arch Interview + Exam (if takes
Specialization in: place)
'" Architectural Conservation
'" Industrial Design Scholarship for students with
'" Urban Design valid Gate score or UGC(NET)
- M.Planning JRF cleared
Specialization in:
'" Environmental Planning
'" Housing
'" Transport Planning
'" Regional Planning
'" Urban Planning
- Master's Program in Building
Engineering and Management
- Master's Program in Landscape
Architecture
M.Arch Gate qualified(6) or sponsored
(2) candidates are selected
after written exam and viva
held by the university
Master's in City Planning Gate Qualified students are to
M.S in Architecture and Regional sit for interview
Planning
M.D.R.P. GATE qualified

Guru Ramdas School Planning, M.Tech: GATE qualified

GNDU, Amritsar '" Urban Planning
'" Regional Planning
'" Housing

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Piloo-Mody College of
Architecture
M.Arch
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60% in graduate exam (GATE
qualified preferred)
Ajay-Binay Institute of Aptitude test
Technology

AAYOJAN SCHOOL OF M.Arch On the basis of marks obtained

ARCHITECTURE, Jaipur
R.V.college of Engineering,
Bangalore
Specialization in: in B.Arch. + Interview
"" Urban Design
"" Landscape Architecture
M.Arch GATE qua lified preferred,
Specialization in: those not qualified GATE have
"" Urban Design to write PGCET conducted by
the Viswesvaraya
Technological University.

Other University Exams

Besides this there are other Universities,which conduct their own entrance exams or interviews for admissionto
the post-graduate courses.
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Name of University/College Course Offered Other Specifications

JNTU, School of Planning
and Architecture, Hyderabad
Faculty of Architecture &
Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia,
New Dellii
Centre for Environmental
Planning and Technology
University, Ahmedabad
Sarvajanik College ofEngmeering
& Technology, Surat
University School of Design,
Mysore University, Mysore
M.Arch
Specialization in:
"" Interior DesIgn
M.D.R.P.
M.Arch
Specialization in:
"" Architecture Education
Master's in Ekistics
M.Arch
Specialization in:
"" Landscape Architecture
"" Urban Design
"" Architecture Settlement and
Conservation
"" Theory and Design
M.Planning
Specialization in:
"" Urban and Regional
Planning
- Housing
"" Environmental Planning
"" Infrastructure Planning
M.Tech
Specialization in:
"" Construction and Project
Management
"" Structural Design
M.Arch
Specialization in:
"" City Design
M.Arch
Specialization in:
"" Urban Design
Students have to qualify an
Entrance Exam conducted by
the University
Marks scored in qualifying
exam(85%) + interview(15%)
50% overall in graduation
course+60% in final year
Thesis/Proj ect
Two years expenence in
profession and/or teaching
desirable (specifically for
landscape architecture)
Selection procedure shall
consist of evaluation of the
design portfolio,
written examination (for
certain courses), group
discussion and personal
interview.
Selection through Design
portfolio, Group Discussion,
Personal Interview and Written
Examination
No infonnation regarding
admissions available on site

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School of Architecture
BMS College of Engineering
BKPS College of Architecture,
Pune
Shri Prince Shivaji Maratha
Boarding House's College of
Architecture, Kolhapur
Kamala Raheja Vidyanidhi
Institute for Architecture &
Environmental Studies, Mumbai
Priyadarshini Institute of
Architecture and Design Studies,
Nagpur
Sinhgad College of Architecture,
Pune
Center for Development Studies
& Activities (CDSA)
Faculty of Architecture
S.R.M. Engineering College,
S.R.M. Nagar, Tamil Nadu
Faculty of Architecture,
Sathyabama Institute of Science
& Technology (Deemed
University), Chennai
MEASI Academy of Archit~cture
Amity School of Architecture &
Design
Amity University, Uttar Pradesh
Anna University, Chennai
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra
Open University,Nashik
I ~tB9
M.Arch Affiliated to VT.D., Belgaum
Specialization in:
Habitat Design
M.Arch Affiliated to Pune University.
Specialization in: Site under construction no
Landscape Architecture information available
Urban Design
M.Arch Affiliated to Shivaji
Specialization in: University, Kolhapur
Construction Management
M.Arch Affiliated to Mumbai
Specialization in: University
Urban Design
Urban Conservation
M.Arch Affiliated to Nagpur University
Specialization in:
'" Urban Development
M.Design
Industrial Design
M.Arch Affiliated to Pune University
Specialization in:
Computer Application
Architectural Conservation
M.Arch Contact
Specialization in: incent@unipune.emet.in
Development Planning and for all queries
Architecture
M.Arch Direct Interview
Specialization in: Visitwww.srm.ac.in
Architectural Design for further details
M.Arch University Exam + Interview
Specialization in:
Building Science
M.Arch Affiliated to ANNA University
Specialization in: Qualification in University
Real Estate Development Exam
M.Arch Clear AMCAT for Po st-
graduate students
Scholarships based on 12TH
board and B.Arch marks
M.Arch Qualify in University Exams
Specialization in:
Digital
Landscape
M.Plan
Planning
M.Arch For all details visit
Specialization in: www.ycmou-st.com
Environmental Architecture
Construction Management
General
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Sir J.J School of Architecture,
Mumbai
Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan
Samstha's Dr.Bhanuben Nanavati
College of Architecture for
Women, Pune
Rizvi College of Architecture,
Mumbai
Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of
Architecture, Pune
Women's Education Society's
Smt. Manoramabai MundIe
College of Architecture, Nagpur
List of colleges affiliated to YCMOU :
Name of College
Vidya Vardhan's Institute of
Design Environment and
Architecture, Goa
Academy of Architecture,
Mumbai
School of Architecture
D.Y.Patil College of Engineering
& Technolo gy, Kolhapur
School of Architecture
G.S.Mandal's Marathwada
Institute of Technology,
Aurangabad
Rizvi College of Architecture,
Mumbai
Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan
Samstha's Dr.Bhanuben Nanavati
College of Architecture for
Women, Pune
M.Arch SubmIssion of 3 copies of
~
Research Program research proposal, after which
candidates are called for
interview and group discussion
M.Arch Interview conducted by the
Specialization in: college
'" Environmental Architecture
'" Landscape Architecture
'" Information Technology
'" Interior DesIgn
M.Arch Affiliated to Mumbai
Specialization in: University,
'" Urban and Regional No information available on
Planning college site regarding
'" Urban Design admissions
M.Arch Admission through University
Specialization in: exams
'" Sustainable Architecture
'" General
M.Arch Affiliated to Nagpur University
Specialization in: Refer to www.ladarch.com for
'" Architecture Education information on admissions
Course offered c~_.
M. Arch.
"~
M.Arch
Specialization in:
Environmental Architecture
Construction Management
General
M.Arch
M.Arch
M.Arch
Specialization in:
Environmental Architecture
Construction Management,
General
M.Arch
Specialization in:
Construction Management
General
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I. P. S. Academy's School of M.Arch
Architecture, Indore
Aayojan School of Architecture, M.Arch
Jaipur

CEED
Common Entrance Exam for Design is conducted by Indian Institute ofJechnology, Bombay.It tests the visual
perception ability,drawingskills,designaptitude and communication skillsof the students.
Followingis the list of collegesand courses availablethrough CEED.
However it's not the onlycriteria for admission,you haveto sit for tests and interviews as well.
Name of Collee Courses Offered Other Specifications
CPMD, lISe, Bangalore M.Des in: Applicable to GATE qualified students as
"" Product Design and well
Engmeering Separate exam and interview as well \
For further information and queries log onto
http://www/iisc.emet.in.
CPDM: www.cpdm.iisc.emet.in

Industrial Design Centre, M.Des in: All CEED qualified students have to sit for a
lIT, Bombay "" Industrial Design written test and an interview will be held
"" Interaction Design
"" Visual Communication
about which the institute will notify.
For further information log onto
:;
"" Animation http://www.iitb.ac.in. IDC:
http://www.idc.iitb.ac.in
IDDC, lIT Delhi M.Des in: Same as above
"" Industrial Design For further information log onto
http://www.iitd.ac.in. IDDC:
http://www.iitd.ac.in/center/iddc

Design Program, lIT, M:Des in: Same as above

Kanpur "" Industrial Design For further information log onto
http://www.iitk.ac.in. Design Programme:
http://www.iitk.ac.in/design

NID

The National Institute of Design has three centers in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Bangalore offering Post
Graduate Diploma Program in Design (PGDPD).lt maybe a 2 to 2 Yzyears duration course.Applicants have to give a
Design Aptitude test (Phase-i). Based on scores obtained from these tests, short listing of candidates is done to be
called for second phase will be done. The second phase of the admission procedure will consist of studio tests
followed by personal interviews at Ahmedabad.The following courses and the no. of seats is available at the 3
institutes:
Programmes offered at
Heritage Campus,Ahmedabad, Duration:2 Yzyears

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NAME OF COURSE
Industrial Design
Product Design
Furniture & Interior Design
Transportation &
Automobile Design
Ceramic & Glass Design
(B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Des/
B.Arcli/ B.Int.Des/ BFA! or
Equivalent.
\ {OR}Graduatesin any
discipline with one year
relevant
industry experience).
Toy & Game Design
TEXTILE, APPAREL AND
ACCESSORY DESIGN
Textile Design
Apparel Design and
Merchandising
Lifestyle Accessory Design
Communication Design
Graphic Design
Animation Film Design
Film & Video
Communication
* Available at Gandginagar as well
, ........
Specifications
Applicable for: B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Des/ B.Arch/ B.Int.Des/ or Equivalent
[under 10+2+4 pattern or more]
Seats: 15
Prerequisites as in Product Design
Seats: 10
Prerequisites as in Product Design
Seats: 10
Applicable fm: B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Des/ B.Arch/ B.In.Des/ BFA! or
Equivalent.
{OR} Graduates in any discipline with one year rt<!evantindustry
expenence.
Seats: 10
(Prerequites as in Product or Animation Film Design).*
Seats: 10
Applicable for: B.Des/ BFA! Graduation in Textile, Knitwear or Fashion,
Home Science with Textiles & Clothing, Textile or Handloom Technology
or Equivalent. {OR} Graduates in any discipline with one year relevant
industry experience
Seats: 15
Applicable for: B.Des/ BFA! Graduation in Textile, Knitwear or Fashion,
Home
Science with Textiles & Clothing, Textile or Handloom Technology m
Eqmvalent. B.Cam! BBA! Graduates in Accessories, Interiors or
Merchandising. {OR} Graduates in any discipline with one year relevant
industry experience.*
Seats: 15
Applicable for: B.Des/ BFA! B.Arch/ B.E/ B.Tech/ Graduates in Interiors,
Textiles, Fashion or Accessories. {OR} Graduates in any discipline with
one year relevant industry experience.*
Seats: 10
Applicable for: BFA! B.Arch/ B.Des/ BVC/ B.Litt! Graduation in Commn.
Media, Film & TV, Mass Media/ or Equivalent. {OR} Graduates in an y
discipline with one year relevant industry experience/ creative pursuits
Seats: 10 ,
Prerequisites as in Graphic Design
Seats: 10 '
Prerequisites as in Graphic Design
Seats: 10
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Programmes offered at PG Campus, Gandhinagar (Duration: 2 years)

Course Offer,ed Specifications
INTERcDlSCIPLINARY
DESIGN STUDIES
Strategic Design Management). Applicable for: Graduates in any discipline with two years full-time
relevant work expenence In a Design/ allied creative organisations.
Experience may be relaxed for Post-Graduates.
Seats: 15
I. T. INTEGRATED
(EXPERIENTIAL) DESIGN
New Media Design Applicable for: BCA/ BIT/ BSc Comp.! BFA/ B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch/
B.Des/ BVC/ Degree in Mass Media/ or Equivalent. {OR} Graduates in
any discipline with relevant industry experience. [Knowledge of
Programming, Scripting and Computer Graphic tools is essentiql]
Seats: 15 /
InformatIOn & Interface Design Prerequisites as in New Media Design
"'"';;i," Seats: 15

Programmes offered at R&D Campus, Bangalore (Duration:2 years)

Name of Course Specifications

Design for Retail Experience Applicable for: Design Graduates. {OR} Graduates in any discipline with
one year full-time relevant work experience in related field
Seats: 15

Design for Digital Experience
Applicable for: BCA/ BIT/ BSc Comp.! BFA/ B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch/
B.Des/
BVC/ Degree in Mass Medial or Equivalent. {OR} Graduates in any
discipline with one year full-time relevant work experience in Digital and
allied areas. [Knowledge of Programming, Scripting and Computer
Graphic tools is essential]
Seats: 15

Upper age limit for candidates is 27 years (relaxable by 3 years for reserved categories). Candidates with work
experience are preferred.

Foreign Colleges:

To enroll into colleges outside India you have to carefully choose the university and course and take the necessary
steps. It should be kept in mind that applying outside India involves a lot of legal formalities and you should visit the
concerned embassies in this regard.As for the educational qualifications, you need to pass the English language tests:
TOEFL, IELTS,in order to fulfill the English language requirements.
American Universities take GRE scores into account, along with portfolio, essays and interviews.
The European and Australian Universities hold their own exams and interviews and this info is available at the
various institution sites.

For more information about the universities you can log onto:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List- oCinternational- architecture_schools

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