Is B.Arch necessary to become an architect? What other courses can I pursue to become an architect other than B.Arch?

No other course other than B.Arch can make you an Architect. Only candidates who have the following credentials shall be eligible for admission to B.Arch. Course. i. Qualified through the recognized aptitude test in Architecture NATA or equivalent) in 2019 ii. Have gone through any of the following

B.Arch is not the only option for becoming an architect. Other Bachelor's courses available in Architect and similar field are – Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture Regional and Planning (School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, IIT-Kharagpur, NIT-Bhopal) Bachelor of Architecture in Building