Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Architecture graduates have strong career prospects and can pursue many paths beyond classical practice.
Popular specialisations for further study and practice include Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Conservation, Building Engineering and Management, Digital Architecture, Environmental Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Design, Housing, Parametric Design, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Construction Management, Traditional Indian Knowledge Systems, Architectural History, Transportation Planning, Computer Applications, and Energy-efficient Architecture, among others.
Beyond classical practice or working at architecture firms, many graduates also build careers in academics and research.

After completing the degree, graduates must register with the Council of Architecture (COA), the statutory body responsible for issuing the license to practice.

Yes. India is undergoing rapid change, with large-scale construction and infrastructure development underway. This creates strong opportunities for architects to contribute to the nation's growth while building their own careers.

Yes. Interior design is part of the undergraduate curriculum, and postgraduate courses are available for those who want to specialise further.

No, they are distinct fields. Architecture focuses on the design of spaces and structures, combining art and technology, and also considers user needs, function, socio-economic factors, culture and aesthetics. Civil Engineering focuses mainly on the technical aspects of construction.

The curriculum includes two categories: subjects mandated by the Council of Architecture (COA) and courses unique to MIT-WPU, Pune, that offer transdisciplinary learning.

COA-prescribed courses include :
(1) Professional Core (PC) Courses, such as Architectural Design, History of Architecture, Landscape Design, Urban Design, Site Planning, Architectural Drawing and Graphics, and Model Making.

(2) Building Sciences and Applied Engineering (BS and AE) Courses, such as Building Materials and Construction, Theory of Structures, Building Services, Climatology, Environmental Studies, and Surveying and Levelling.

(3) Elective Courses of two types: Professional Electives (PE), such as Vernacular Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Cities and Disaster Management; and Open Electives (OE), covering subjects beyond architecture that broaden a student's overall development.

(4) Employability Enhancement Courses (EEC) of two kinds: Employability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (EECC), such as Professional Practice and Internship; and Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), such as Communication Skills and Entrepreneurship Skills.

In addition, MIT-WPU, Pune, offers credit courses including Financial Literacy, Indian Knowledge Systems, AI for All, Foundations of Peace, Co-creation, Rural and National Immersion, and Yoga, among others.

The programme runs for a minimum of 5 academic years (10 semesters), each spanning 15 to 18 working weeks (90 workdays). This includes one semester of practical training (about 16 working weeks) in the 8th or 9th semester, as prescribed under the COA's Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Regulations 2020.

Yes. Study tours and site visits are part of the curriculum. MIT-WPU, Pune, also offers Rural and National Immersion programmes that broaden students' exposure and awareness.

MIT-WPU, Pune, has appointed qualified, full-time faculty at various levels (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) as per COA guidelines. Practising architects are also invited as visiting faculty for select subjects based on curriculum needs.

Yes. Padma Bhushan Architect Hafeez Contractor is associated with the University and has lent his name to the School. Students will benefit from his experience and mentorship.

Architectural education at MIT-WPU, Pune, is student-centric and studio-based, with emphasis on active rather than passive learning. Teaching methods include:
1. Lectures: structured sessions covering foundational concepts and the methodology of scientific work.
2. Seminars: interactive discussions between faculty and students.
3. Labs/Workshops: hands-on delivery of course content.
4. Studio exercises: faculty guide individual or group problem-solving tasks.
5. Internship: students train under COA-registered architects at architecture firms or government departments.
6. Study tours and site visits: expose students to professional practice as well as the culture and context of a region.

A merit list is prepared using NATA scores (50% weightage) and HSC qualifying exam scores (50% weightage). Applicants must also submit a 500-word Statement of Purpose (SOP) and a portfolio of their creative work (manual or digital).

As this is the first batch of the B.Arch. programme, no previous cut-off data exists.

Yes. MIT-WPU, Pune, provides fully equipped hostel facilities, both on and off campus, with twin-sharing and triple-sharing room options. All rooms include unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi and housekeeping services. Hostels are overseen by full-time wardens and secured with CCTV monitoring and biometric-enabled entrances.

Yes. The Centre for Industry-Academia Partnerships (CIAP), MIT-WPU, Pune's dedicated placement cell, connects students with leading firms and provides career guidance. This is complemented by the mandatory six-month practical training component of the course, which gives students hands-on industry experience alongside classroom learning.

Yes. MIT-WPU, Pune, is awarding 2000+ scholarships to meritorious students for the 2026-27 academic year, based on performance in national and state-level entrance exams as well as MIT-WPU, Pune's own internal test (MIT-WPU CET).

Yes. Alongside Yoga and Sports, which are built into the curriculum, MIT-WPU, Pune, hosts numerous School, university, and Inter-University level activities, and students are encouraged to take part in all co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities.

Yes. MIT-WPU, Pune, has a well-equipped sports facility offering swimming, badminton, table tennis, chess, carrom and more, along with a fully equipped gymnasium and outdoor sports facilities.