Architect — Architecture

Designs buildings and spaces that are safe, functional and beautiful.

What they do

Architects design buildings and built environments — from individual homes and high-rises to campuses, urban master plans, and heritage restorations. They balance aesthetic vision with structural feasibility, building regulations, user needs, and environmental sustainability across every stage: concept, design development, working drawings, tendering, and construction supervision. Registration with the Council of Architecture (CoA) is mandatory to practise in India.

Education path

PCM in Class 12, then B.Arch (5 yrs, Council of Architecture approved).

Entrance exams

• NATA
• JEE Main Paper 2

Key skills

• Drawing
• Spatial sense
• Maths
• Creativity
• Project sense

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