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Introduction
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Career after B.ARCH
B.Arch is an under graduate professional course of 5 years duration. This course enables aspirants to become successful Architects. Creativity and also the ability to take quick effective decisions are a necessity for any capable architect. These people can find numerous job vacancies in the Government organizations. They can hope for very good remuneration as well. Aspirants should have deep knowledge in the following areas to work efficiently in various work profiles.
- Spatial design techniques
- Material management methods
- Aesthetics
- Safety management principles
The most common job responsibilities of a B.Arch graduate include the following.
- Supervision
- Planning
- Designing
- Construction
These people can opt for various courses as part of higher studies as well which will increase their choice of job profiles and also the remuneration offered.
Jobs in Government Sector
Government sector offers a lot of employment opportunities in several areas. Some of the organisations in the Government sector that engages these graduates include the following.
- Hindustan Prefab Limited
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
- Public Service Commission
- Housing boards
- Urban Development Corporation
- City Development Corporation
- State public work departments
- Municipalities
- Public Sector Banks
- Civil Service
- Defence
These graduates can engage in various work profiles as well. The choice of work profile is an important factor in the remuneration offered. Some of the commonly enjoyed job profiles for B.Arch pass outs in the Government firms include the following.
- Architectural Engineer
- Architectural Historian/Journalist
- Building Researcher
- Interior Designer
- Section engineer
- Branch engineer
- Art Director
- Building Contractor
- Building Inspector
- Landscape Architect
- Set Designer
- Technical Illustrator
Central Government Jobs after B.Arch
Aspirants in the field of Architecture can get placed in various undertakings of Central Government. They can enjoy attractive remuneration in these firms. Some of the areas in the Central Government that recruits B.Arch pass outs include the following.
- Department of Railways
- Architecture and Building Development Firms
- Department of Post and Telegraph
- National Building Organization
Teaching Profession in Government Sector after B.Arch
B.Arch pass outs can opt for teaching field as their career as well. They can find the post of lecturers or subject chief in various colleges and Universities. They can earn good salary as well.
How to prepare for all these exams?
The aspirants have to be thorough with the various core areas of the subject. They should refer prescribed text books that enable them to clear these tests. They can seek guidance from any good coaching center as well. They should set up a good study plan giving importance to the core areas. It should focus most importantly on time management.
Introduction
Architects are the real creators of amazing buildings and structures. Skyscrapers in metro cities would not have been possible without them. While capitalism furthers the growth and prosperity of human race, tall buildings with beautiful designs and glory show the grandeur. The rebuilding of ‘Twin Towers’ collapsed in 9/11 incident and other towers and structures shows the real dint of human talent and excellence, creativity and vision.
Considered as one the chic professions and looked as a profession for elite class students, architecture has changed tremendously in the last couple of decades where demographic set up of students has gone through tremendous changes; and, students from varied social background, disciplines, and streams have come to join Architecture colleges. Career in Architecture is attractive, high paying, and has lots of potential in terms of growth. Besides the required criteria, some essential skills are also required for a career in architecture.
Step-by-Step
As architects study planning and designing of building and structures, a mental inclination and orientation is necessary to move forward in the career of Architecture. Most of the Architecture colleges in India offer education in Architecture at undergraduate level and students with Mathematics at +2 level are preferred. Preparation for an All India Entrance Exam can be started soon after 10th Class. After completing graduation or during the time of graduation in Architecture, candidates can do an internship program either with some practicing architects or with an architecture firm to gain practical experience and better up job prospects.
Start Early
A person requires sound communication skills and immense physical stamina to get into the profession of architecture. He is expected to work on desk as well on the construction site. Excellent memory and sound concentration level, flexibility, patience, team spirit, responsibility and accountability, etc. are some common personality traits which are essential for professional success in architecture and design. But it is right credentials in academics which matters most in architecture wherein candidates with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry at the 10+2 level only can apply for admission to study architecture at the graduate level.
Various colleges offer undergraduate course in B.Arch. which lasts for 5 years. The selection is done through an entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architecture throughout India. On the other hand engineering colleges select students on the basis of the result to the appropriate engineering courses. Similarly, some private colleges offering courses in architecture have their own criteria which are based on +2 marks of students. Students interested to further their knowledge in architecture can pursue post-graduation in architecture for two years.
Is it the Right Career for Me?
Architects design structures and give physical face-lift as well as provide functional utility, safety and economy. The job of an architect is not limited to designing corporate offices, rather they design houses, apartments and colonies, industrial complexes, hospitals, hotels, airport terminals, stadium, shopping and commercial complexes, schools etc. Architects focus on how to make living easy and comfortable for people ranging from lower-middle class to upper-class and offer them housing and shelter with luxury and style.
Moreover, increased demand for luxury accommodation from certain section of people drives architects to work on building such designs which fulfill the specific requirements.
Moreover, increased demand for luxury accommodation from certain section of people drives architects to work on building such designs which fulfill the specific requirements.
The last century saw tremendous growth in scope of architectural designs. Though architects have been in existence since time immemorial, new concepts and designs as well as implementation of technological inputs increased in last century only. Architects provide professional services to new constructions, alterations and renovations, etc. of the existing buildings.
What would it Cost Me
Various private and government colleges and universities in India offer BArch course which lasts for 4 years. The fee of the course depends a lot upon the reputation of the institute or aid from the government. Similarly, the fee structure varies for degree and diploma courses. The government aided institutes or colleges charge nominal fee from students, which can be any amount in the range of 1,60000-2,30000, while in private institute, students are asked a hefty fee between 2,00000-3,50000. The fee does not include expenses incurred in the form of hostel charges, library fees, etc. Candidates who could not make out to degree level education in Architecture colleges may opt for a diploma course where in they may be asked to pay any fee in the range of 1, 30000- 200000.
Funding/Scholarship
Aga Khan Foundation offers a limited number of scholarships for students of Architecture who are willing to pursue higher education. The scholarship is given to the outstanding students from India who have no other means of financing their studies. According to the guidelines issued by the trust, the scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant:50% loan basis. Applications are invited once a year in June or July and students with excellent academic records, genuine financial need, admission to a reputable institution of higher learning, etc. only are eligible for the scholarship.
60 National Overseas Scholarships are offered to students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, De-notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, etc. US$6,600 per year is the amount which is paid to qualified candidates doing the Master's. However, PhD candidates can get US $7,700 per year. There are other scholarships which are being offered to unprivileged meritorious students in various government aided institutes. Besides toppers, candidates who top in entrance exams conducted by the private institutes receive attractive discounts in fees. Education loans are available to students from nationalized banks and private banks at attractively low interest rates.
Job Prospects
Architects can work with construction companies wherein they are asked to serve as a designer. Initially an architect is expected to understand specific requirements of clients and strike a right balance between aesthetics and practicality. Additionally, an architect with skills can help clients by his ideas in terms of balancing the requirements of appearance, financial budget and time frame. Some architects even work independently and earn their livelihood through consultancy fees which entirely depends upon the skills and profile as well as work experience.
Most of the jobs in architecture come up in government organizations such as Public Works Department, the Archaeological Department, Ministry of Defense, National Building Organization, Town and Country Planning Organization, National Institute of Urban Affairs, Departments of Railways, Post and Telegraphs, Public Sector Undertakings, Housing and Urban Development Corporation, National Building Construction Corporation Ltd., etc. While some other organizations or bodies like State Departments, Housing Boards, Local Bodies for construction works, Builders, Architecture Firms, Consultants, etc. also hire architects.
Architects working independently have ample scope in terms of earning. However, the inherent hazard with independent practice is that the professional undergoes lots of work as he alone has to plan details of sizes, specification and estimates of the cost of the structure, etc. Moreover, he require good models and graphics as there would not be any other person to assist him which is the case when he works with some construction company. Specialization works well for better prospects in architecture as it is a matter of requirement.
Pay Packet
Starting salary for an Architect can be in the range of INR 20,000 to 30,000. The growth is registered after 2+ years. Candidates with work experience of more than 5 years can get salary in the range of INR 50,000 to 60,000. Moreover, when mammoth investment from government and private real estate developers is coming up, a huge crunch of trained architects is being felt. The starting salary can be even higher than average Indian salary if the candidate is from premier architecture college. According to some sources, projection of architects stands over 10,000. The demand is expected to increase in next couple of decades as India is going to expand FDI in real estate and it will attract huge money from foreign companies.
Demand and Supply
Despite the fact that India has more than 200 colleges which impart education in Architecture, there is acute shortage of trained architects who can fulfill the current requirement. Moreover, the mismatch of supply and demand is expected to widen up as urbanization, industrialization and the increased need for accommodation of all types is coming up in big way. Private construction companies require trained architects who can carry out various construction projects and for that these companies are willing to pay hefty salaries.
Market Watch
According to current demand for architects, India needs more than 10,000 trained professionals in various government and private organizations. Whereas qualified architects coming from top notch architecture colleges are placed in various real estate developing companies, the government jobs are filled by various examinations conducted each year at the national level. Professionally trained and qualified architects have plenty of options working with consultancy companies, architect firms, universities, etc. International market particularly the USA, Dubai, Australia offer attractive career for architecture professionals. Post-recession demand is expected to increase in the USA architect firms/real estate developing companies.
International Focus
Ample working opportunities are available for architects who have specialization in one segment or the other. Numerous internationally acclaimed construction and real estate development companies provide employment opportunities to candidates who are willing to explore career outside India. Companies like Atelier Bow-Wow, Leo A Daly, Zaha Hadid, Erick van Egeraat, Duda/Paine Architects, PageSoutherlandPage, Gresham, Smith and Partners, Rafael Vinoly Architects, etc. have international operations and invite applications from experienced architects from around the world.
Major attraction working with such architecture companies is that candidates receive attractive salary packages and other perquisites. Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai and many other cities have gone through tremendous changes in terms of raising high rising buildings and the architects have played crucial role in it. A great demand is coming up for architects specialised in urban designing, regional planning, etc.
Besides the architects who have done some specialization course in building engineering and management, architectural conservation, industrial design, landscape architecture, naval architecture, architecture concerning traffic and transport planning etc. too have bright career prospects in the USA and other western developing countries which are looking for sustainable development and settlement. Most of the overseas jobs in architecture come from private sector real estate developers who are looking to carve a niche with the help of design and planning.
Positives/Negatives
Career in Architecture has its own pros and cons. Whereas negatives such as insecurity, job pressure, odd hours of working, too much expectations, etc. haunt an architect, positives such as higher salaries, growth prospect, individual identity, international exposure, etc. are enticing elements to choose a career in architecture and design. Ambitious architects have higher job prospects in architecture companies, provided they are willing to change their location and do not have preferences in terms of work location as real estate companies have become global and have global operations.
Different Roles - Different Names
• Architect: Literally an architect is someone who has got training from an architecture institute on the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. Generally, architects are licensed to practice architecture. An architect either can work independently or for some architecture company or real estate developing firm.
• Architecture Designer: Architecture designers are the professionals who are involved in designing houses and other small buildings. However, these are not registered like an architect but perform various jobs such as designing buildings, designing light-frame buildings including of family homes, agricultural buildings, etc. Some additional duties for architecture designers may include designing of decorative facades malls or big to small sized buildings.
• Architecture Engineer: These professionals have dual qualification of architect and a civil engineer. Bestowed with the duty to provide the services of an architect and engineer, such professionals have attractive demand in job market.
• Interior Designer: Contrary to general belief that the career in interior designing belongs to women, men found it attractive and do courses in interior designing, interior decor, etc. Trained professionals can work with interior designing firms offering services in serene interiors, home interior, bedroom interior, bathroom interior, kitchen, furniture designing, etc.
Tips for Getting Hired
The top most priority for an architect should be to get an on-the-job training. An on-the-job training provides much needed exposure to candidates to get practical hand in architecture and job in an architecture company. Additionally, asking for association with practicing architects works well to get a breakthrough in career for the reason that candidate gets practical experience by doing day to day activities with an architect. Internship programs with architects, structural engineers, or building designers help in enriching the profile which ultimately benefits candidate to get a job. Similarly, candidates should start building a portfolio with working drawings for design projects; the same can be shown during interview to mark credibility. A certification can be of added advantage to get a job in an architecture company.
Institutes
A number of colleges and institutes imparting education in architecture have come up in last six decades and some of them have global reputation. Some of the leading colleges of architecture are as follows:
• School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi
• Punjab University, Chandigarh College of Architecture
• School of Architecture CEPT, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
• Lucknow University, Govt. College of Architecture, Lucknow
• Goa University, College of Architecture
• University of Mumbai, Sir J J College of Architecture
• Indian Education Society's College of Architecture, Mumbai
• Pune University, Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Architecture, Pune
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, School of Planning & Architecture, Hyderabad
• Kerala University, College of Engineering, Thiruvananthpuram
• Anna University, School of Architecture & Planning, Chennai
• Punjab University, Chandigarh College of Architecture
• School of Architecture CEPT, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
• Lucknow University, Govt. College of Architecture, Lucknow
• Goa University, College of Architecture
• University of Mumbai, Sir J J College of Architecture
• Indian Education Society's College of Architecture, Mumbai
• Pune University, Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Architecture, Pune
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, School of Planning & Architecture, Hyderabad
• Kerala University, College of Engineering, Thiruvananthpuram
• Anna University, School of Architecture & Planning, Chennai
Hello Friend,
After completing Bachelor of Architecture you can find many job opportunities in Government as well as in Private sectors.
Some of the designations which you can apply are;
* Set Designer
* Landscape architect
* Interior Designer
* Art Director
* Urban Planner
* Technical Illustrator
* Surveyor
* Marine Architect
* Architectural Engineer
* Cartographer
* Building Contractor
* Building Inspector
* Building researcher
* Corporate Architect
* Architectural Historian
* Architectural Journalist
Job opportunities in various companies;
* Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited
* National Highway Authority of India
* Delhi Development Authority
* Archaeological Departments
* Public Works Department
* National Building Construction Corporation Limited
* Housing and Urban Development Corporations
* City Development Authorities
* Town and Country Planning Organizations
* National institute of Urban Affairs
Required Qualities;
* You must have good Communication Skills
* You must have good Conceptual Skills
* You must have hardworking ability on the desk and sites
* You must have new ideas about Architecture field to develop it.
Architect is a profession which exhibits one’s artistic talent. It is a profession intimately linked with the single largest sector of investment in the economy. This profession gives both name & fame.
Some Job Ares After B.ARCH:
Railway Department
PWD(Public Works Department)
National Building Organisation
Town & Country Planning Organisation
Private Construction Organisations
Housing & Urban Development Organisations
National Institute Of Urban ffairs
Architechture & Building Development Firms
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Scope of Architecture Jobs
Increasing amount of construction work in India is resulting in an increase in the number of architecture jobs for freshers in India. The main job responsibility of an architect is to design and implement the construction plan for any building or area. The job includes selection of site, field research and supervision, quality control, safety management, environmental planning, estimation and costing, supervising construction work and interior designing, to name a few. Architects are basically the overall head for construction and their responsibility starts from designing and planning of the structure till the same is erected.
The architects should have the ability to communicate their ideas visually to their clients. Their work begins with the layout and sketches of proposed structures customized according to client requirements and objectives. Immediately after the plans are finalized and accepted by the client, it becomes the responsibility of the architect to get approval and permission of the local authority for carrying out construction work. They are also responsible for co-ordinating the participation of all the specialists involved in the entire construction process.
Types of Architecture Jobs
There are different types of architecture jobs for freshers in India in private as well as public sectors. A qualified architect can work with several government organizations like housing and urban development corporation, central and state public work departments, city development authorities and municipalities and state housing boards, to name a few. They can also find suitable employment opportunities in private architectural firms, industrial ventures, consultancies, teaching institutions and in firms engaged in the development of real estate.
An individual can join as a building contractor, building researcher, building inspector, architectural historian/journalist, cartographer, surveyor, carpenter, marine architect, architectural engineer, set designer, urban planner, art director, interior designer, technical illustrator or landscape architect.
Eligibility for Architecture Jobs
An individual who wants to land up with a good architecture job in India has to be a B.Arch. However, for joining the B.Arch course, an individual needs to be a high school pass-out with a minimum of 50% marks in the three Science subjects, namely, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In addition, one needs to qualify an entrance examination for studying B.Arch.
During your B.Arch degree program, you need to undergo a period of practical experience. An individual has to undergo apprenticeship under a practicing architect. Various subjects are taught during B.Arch degree program. Some of them include history of architecture, architectural design (drawing and painting), methods of construction, acoustics, draftsmanship, environmental planning, estimating and costing, structural designing, surveying and leveling, applied mechanics, materials management and computer applications. There are several institutions which provide knowledge on architecture-related software packages like AutoCAD and 3D Studio Max.
After completing B.Arch, an individual who wants to opt for higher studies can do Master of Architecture (M.Arch). Thereafter, he or she can register for Ph.D.
Apart from the degree course, individuals can also opt for various diploma courses in architecture offered by several institutions.
Good academic records are alone not sufficient for landing up with a good architecture job in India. An individual should also possess some additional qualities like:
· Excellent communication and drawing skills, creative bent of mind, vivid imagination and good observation power;
· Designing skill, aptitude for business, legal knowledge and social awareness;
· Good mathematical skill;
· Sufficient knowledge on all aspects of building technology for designing according to customer
· specifications under different conditions;
· Leadership and managerial skills and the ability to work in teams;
· Knowledge of computer for writing specifications, financial management and two- and three-dimensional drafting.
Major Companies Offering Architecture Jobs
There are several companies offering architecture jobs for freshers in India. Some of these companies include
Edifice Architects Pvt. Ltd.,
Good Home Creations,
STUDIO 7 Consultants Private Limited,
Decon Architects,
Unitech Limited,
Saran Architects,
Anameka Architects and Designers,
Syndicate Architects,
SRAJAN Architect,
Gurgaon Architect,
Sanon Sen & Associates,
Arihant Universal,
Ajit Bhuta and Associates,
Ahuja Group,
Ode-2-Design,
Fountainhead Design Services Pvt. Ltd.,
Westernhouse Commercial Pvt. Ltd. and
Aarvee Associates Architects Engineers & Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
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