What about doing B.Arch from Lovely Professional University? Is it a good choice?

Hi Munees, B.Arch is one of the niche programmes at LPU. The faculty of the department is a team of trained professionals who have studied at top universities of the country and have worked with industrial giants or are equipped with academic excellence. Everything about faculty is mentioned in the website. Its said Architects shape the future of the building environment, from buildings to neighborhoods to cities to regions and LPU shapes the architects. Career Prospects after doing this course are: Architect and Planner with architectural design houses/ Companies. Project Manager and Maintenance Executive. Project Valuer. Self Employed (consultancy and turnkey projects) Landscape Architect. Architectural professional Model Maker. Architectural Software trainer. Real Estate Manager, Planner and Developer. Town Planner and city scape designer. Teaching and research. Architectural Journalism. Architectural design assistant with MNCs. Designer furniture workshop supervisor. The course design is cutting edge. It deals with topics like comprehend design approach and inter-relationship of function, circulation, structure, material and construction, climatology, services, form, aesthetics he knowledge in built environment. Interpret the facet of architectural design and urban realm context through schematic drawings, project report, physical model and 3 D visualizations. Analyze and appraise through research, various aspects of anthropometry, building technology, materials, structural analysis and design, history, art, culture, humanities, landscape, assessment methods, architectural computation and management of resources. Evaluate legal and regulatory framework for application in planning and design of architectural and urban scale projects. Approved by COA (Council of Architecture, New Delhi) B.Arch at LPU is a sought after programme. It even has an International Exposure Option. Students may be given an option to go for a 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries or any other country as decided by the University subject to conditions. There is an option of Semester Exchange in which a student may be given an option to join a partner or receive university abroad for a semester as decided by the University subject to conditions. Hope you will find this information useful. The highest salary package offered last year was 7.44 LPA and the average salary was 5.6lpa.

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<p data-start="1081" data-end="1922">Pursuing a B.Arch degree at Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a smart choice for aspiring architects. The programme holds full approval from the Council of Architecture (COA), guaranteeing its credibility. LPU provides a practice-oriented curriculum focusing on design studios, real-world projects, internships, and advanced topics like sustainable architecture and urban planning. Students benefit from a team of skilled faculty members, cutting-edge labs, workshops, and extensive library resources. The university's placement cell offers opportunities with leading architectural firms, while many graduates successfully launch their own ventures or pursue higher studies internationally. Additionally, LPU encourages students to participate in global competitions and exchange programs, ensuring well-rounded professional development.</p>

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<p>Lovely Professional University (LPU) is an excellent option for pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch). The programme is recognised by the Council of Architecture (COA), ensuring a valid and respected degree. LPU's curriculum emphasizes practical learning through design studios, live projects, internships, and exposure to sustainable and green building concepts. The university has a highly qualified faculty comprising experienced architects and industry experts. With modern infrastructure, including 3D printing labs, architecture workshops, and well-equipped design studios, students get hands-on learning opportunities. Placement support is strong, with connections to reputed architecture firms, while many students also choose to start their practices or study abroad. LPU also encourages participation in national and international design competitions and offers global exposure through international exchange programs.</p>

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Architecture, the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. The practice of architecture is employed to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic ends. After doing B.Arch. Programme from LPU, Career Prospects are as following, Architect and Planner with architectural design houses/ Companies. Project Manager and Maintenance Executive. Project Valuer. Self Employed (consultancy and turnkey projects) Landscape Architect. Architectural professional Model Maker. Architectural Software trainer. Real Estate Manager, Planner and Developer. Town Planner and city scape designer. Teaching and research. Architectural Journalism. Architectural design assistant with MNCs. Designer furniture workshop supervisor. Trading in architectural and design merchandise. Self Employed [consultancy and turnkey projects]. There are several unique features / Highlights/ Achievements by School of Architecture, LPU which makes it best in the country. 1. The School has the distinction of being approved NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) test centre of Council of Architecture, New Delhi. 2. Focus on application oriented teaching with live architecture design projects, extensive model and field work. 3. Emphasis is given on the Entrepreneurship projects/Consultancy projects which give cutting edge to the students of the University. 4. The department has hosted the Zonal NASA (National Association of Student Architects) convention within four years of the department's existence. 5. The final year batch 2005 have won 9 prizes in the national tech fest at IIT, Roorkee. 6. Architectural design thesis in pre-final year and industrial training in the final year. 7. School has students from all states of the country and more than 500 students from all over the world. Hope this helps !

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Lovely Professional University School of Architecture and Design is among Punjab's best colleges and ranked among top ten promising architecture institutes of India by Higher Education Review. In an era of smart cities, sustainable buildings and contemporary interiors, we train our students to become lateral thinkers by focusing on the critical design approach. With exposure to an international environment, access to the latest tools, software, and technology, students become architects that create buildings and infrastructure that are globally acknowledged. I did MBA from this University but one of my friend has done B. Architecture from LPU, Few points told by my friend who did her studies from LPU that will help you to make your decision: The faculty is very experienced and highly educated. In the programme, innovative teaching practices are adopted. One such practice is called Experiential learning week which is organized every semester in which students are taken to nearby historic and construction sites and are given live case studies to do. In design studios, the professors encourage students to take challenging and practical design problems. Specific inputs related to green architecture, sustainable building techniques, renewable energy resources, environmental consciousness are given to enhance awareness regarding environment friendly built environment. Architecture Students documented the buildings and learning from Live Case Examples during experiential learning week. Architecture Students paying the regular site visits and gaining their knowledge on the latest construction techniques and implement into their design projects. Seminars and guest lectures by experienced and professional architects are held frequently to enhance the knowledge of the students. World acclaimed architect Raj Real, Ar. PSN Rao, Ar. Sangeet Sharma and many others. Students participates in campus and out campus competitions are held frequently. Hands-on experience on Low Construction Techniques, IGBC Student organisation activities etc. LPU is the only university which offers 3d printing and Laser cutting techniques for the students. Internships start from 9th semester. Placement coordinator assists in placements. No other university helps in the placements as LPU does. Browse the website of LPU to check academic excellence along with the scholarship scales. After this course students starts working as freelancer, some started business. Etc.

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Hi, The architecture department is approved by COA and serves to create professionals who have a manual and computerized planning and designing skills on leading design software. The programmes are structured in five groups taking care of every dimension of the growing and ever-changing design industry viz. Core Courses, Supporting Courses, Skill Development Courses, Management Courses, Elective Courses. The academics focus on developing students' creative skills by encouraging experimentation with new materials and processes with great concern for material conservation. Many companies visit LPU for recruitment like DLF, India, Larsen and Toubro, Reliance Infrastructure, Design Forum, Arcop India, Atkins, Ansals API, Sateliers, Omaxe, Quark City, Sahara City Homes, Hettich India, Kaff Kitchen Solutions, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Indian Army, Military Engineering Services, Architectural Design Houses [National and International] and many more. So, definitely, you should go for LPU. Thanks.

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LPU School of Architecture and Design is among Punjab's best colleges and ranked among top ten promising architecture institutes of India by Higher Education Review. In an era of smart cities, sustainable buildings and contemporary interiors, LPU train their students to become lateral thinkers by focusing on the critical design approach. With exposure to an international environment, access to the latest tools, software, and technology.

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Dear Munees, LPU is amongst the Top 5 School of Architecture, Design and Planning disciplines in India and the top 100 schools globally by 2025 by becoming a Center of design excellence in Academics, Consultancy and Research. LPU School of Architecture and Design is among Punjab best colleges and ranked among top ten promising architecture institutes of India by Higher Education Review. LPU trains its students to become lateral thinkers by focusing on the critical design approach. With exposure to an international environment, access to the latest tools, software and technology, students become architects that create buildings and infrastructure that are globally acknowledged. One of my friend told me students documented the buildings and learning from Live Case Examples during experiential learning week. Students paying the regular site visits and gaining their knowledge on the latest construction techniques and implement into their design projects. Students are taken to educational tours to complement in-class learning. B.Arch and Diploma students gained an exciting learning experience through Tool House Workshop in Mumbai and, a guided trip to Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh. They attended seminars and guest lectures by experienced and professional architects are held frequently to enhance the knowledge of the students. World acclaimed architect Raj Real, Ar. PSN Rao, Ar. Sangeet Sharma and many others. Emphasis on case studies and Case-based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real-life scenarios. World Renowned Architect B. V. Doshi is one of the most important figures in South Indian Architecture. LPU Students got the chance to interact at his working abode in Sangath, Ahmedabad. LPU students B.Arch got placed with a package of INR 4.5 Lacs annually in Total Environment, Bangalore an Indian architect-led real estate and design company known for sensitively designed homes, microbrewery and jazz theatre. Some of them are working as an Architect in Design Forum International, Delhi. The firm is known for various projects like Select Citywalk, Delhi and Solar Tower, South Africa. The firm has won various awards for its projects. Completed their internships from Spain, Germany, Dubai and London. A B.Arch student got placed at CP Kukreja Architects, New Delhi which is amongst top 100 Architectural Firms in the World as rated by one of World's Architectural. Thank you!

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Hello, Being an Alumni of LPU, I can say that LPU has it all for perfect learning of B.Arch. LPU floats more than 250 programmes out of which B.Arch is one high in demand. # The Architecture Programmes are approved by Council of Architecture (COA), a statutory body of the Government of India for the regulation of the architectural education and practice of profession as required. There is a different school for B.Arch I. e. School of Architecture that provides differential programme outcome from basic to the advanced one I. e the School inculcates practical implication and go beyond the conceptual understanding. # The programme is structured in five groups taking care of the every dimension of the growing and ever changing design industry viz. Core Courses, Supporting Courses, Skill Development Courses, Management Courses, Elective Courses. #The curriculum is benchmarked against the most renowned institutions of the world and is further strengthened through live design projects which help thorough assimilation of theoretical concepts. # The focus is on application oriented teaching with live architecture design projects, extensive model and field work. LPU believes in providing real life exposure instead of just book knowledge. Students are exposed to real site situations through in house and external visits for visual orientation. # Emphasis is given on the Entrepreneurship projects/Consultancy projects which give cutting edge to the students of the University. The Faculty deputed to teach the students is very supportive and take initiatives to involve the students in projects for maximum exposure. Last but not least, the career prospects of this course if studied from LPU will open your doors to government. Architect's offices of different state and universities, In government. Engineering offices like P. W. D. , Public Health, Irrigation, Town Planning Corporation offices, Teaching jobs etc. So, if you are planning for admission, better be fast as seats are filling up due to online admission. I hope this helps. All the Best. !

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B.Arch in LPU ISC O. A approved professional degree offering elite architectural education nourishing students with designing and software skills. Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons / Co-curricular Competitive events, Workshops, Guest lectures, Educational Trips, Live projects, Incubation projects, Community projects, projects with NGOs etc. Are an integral part of the curriculum. It is Approved by COA (Council of Architecture, New Delhi) for Indian Applicants only. Approved NATA Test Centre at our campus. The university also has Credit Transfer, International Exposure Option and Semester Exchange which is decided by the University subject to conditions. The candidate may be eligible for scholarship basis LPU NEST Cut off scores.

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