Disclaimer regarding
Admission at the D Y Patil
Deemed to be University

Programme - Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)

DURATION : 5 YEARS

Programme Objectives:

  • Understanding the basic philosophy and fundamental principles of multidimensional and multifaceted nature of architecture.
  • Acquire and enhance the skills of critical thinking, lateral thinking to inculcate design sensitivity and ability to undertake work as an architect.
  • Preparing the students to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team in the building industry and to lead a team of stakeholders.
  • Directing and focusing the thrust of architecture education towards integration for social, economic, cultural, and environmental aspects of nation building.
  • Sensitize the students to the universal values of equity, environmental care, accessibility, respect for heritage and ethical practices through design pedagogy.
  • Preparing students to undertake research to understand and find solutions to issues or situations and give them creative and contextual solutions.

Programme Specialization/ Tracks Offered:

  • Ecological utopia in Architecture
  • Urbanism
  • Allied Design in Architecture
  • Architectural Management and Practice
  • Emergent Technologies
  • Digital/Parametric Architecture
  • Cultural Landscape
  • Emerging Discipline

Programme Delivery:

  • In-house professional lectures, simulation labs, seminars, colloquiums and event workshops
  • Field visit includes site visits and study tours.
  • Parallel Studies, assisting practicing architects, construction groups within and outside India.
  • Special Interactions with sensitive professionals, artists, historians, conservation architects, archaeologist and businesses
  • Festival of Architecture Lecture Series and Exhibition from Urban Design to Interior design.
  • Vertical Studios for exploring ideas and concepts into designing of the projects
  • Winter, summer and live projects with leading firms and industries
  • Professional internship and Research projects

Pedagogy

DYPUSoA's pedagogy is an eclectic combination of pupil centric, environmentally conscious, and industry aligned curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities.

In the Masters course, activities mainly revolve around the environmental design studio which encompass learning from other subjects, simulation labs, event workshops, electives, and regular lectures. These activities are comprehensively planned and efficiently scheduled per semester for optimum learning and holistic personality development of each pupil as per his or her individual creative potential.

As part of the curriculum, students undertake a 2 month internship after Semester II exams and are required to work on a research topic for their dissertation as well as produce an Environmental Design solution for the identified issue, as part of their major design studio in the final semester

Career Prospects:

DYPUSOA's UG and PG programs are designed to impart fundamentally sound and industry ready skills upon students. Unlike other professional streams, architecture students develop highly desirable creative, communication, management, technological, and design based skills with wide industry application. As well as a career in architecture, there are several other opportunities open for an architectural graduate.

Career options: directly related to your UG/ PG degree include: Career options: where your UG/ PG degree would be useful include:
  • Architect
  • Architectural Technologist
  • Interior and Spatial Designer
  • Urban designer
  • Landscape Architect
  • Architecture Academician
  • CAD/3D technician
  • Construction Supervisor
  • Environmental Architect
  • Town Planner
  • Naval Architecture
  • Green Building Consultant
  • Construction Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Structural Engineer
  • Real Estates Manager
  • Estimator and Valuer
  • Historic Buildings Conservation
  • Production Designer (theatre/television/film)
  • VFX artist
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Building Surveyor
  • Commercial Artist
  • Architectural Journalist/Blogger/ Vlogger
  • Governmental and Semi-Governmental organisations
  • Green Building Councils (global)
  • Private sector architectural firms
  • Education sector (PG degree only) - Teaching assistant/ Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor

MOU

KONBAC- (Konkan Bamboo & Cane Development Centre)
Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Talegaon Sub-Centre

Laboratory

Studios
  • COMPUTER LAB
    The LAB is equipped with latest configuration machines with all the latest software required for architectural education and architectural practice. Ex. Auto Desk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Coral Graphic Suite, Sketch-up Pro, V-Ray for Sketch Up, V-Ray for Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Suite, Integrated Environmental Solutions etc.
  • MATERIAL LAB
    Material Museum is created for studying latest construction materials, technology and specifications, samples, prototypes, miniature and models. Material Lab consists of Samples of Plumbing Equipment, Samples of Carpentry Equipment, Samples of Electrical Equipment, Construction Tools, Joinery Details, Miniature Models of Joinery for different materials etc.
  • Virtual Reality LAB
    Students are provided with an access to and training in the latest technology and Virtual Reality gadgets.
  • 3D Printing LAB
    3D Printers are made available to the students for giving them an exposure to the latest technology in the market. This helps them visualize and produce their design more efficiently and realistically.

Accreditation body

National Association for Schools of Art & Design (NASAD)

Student Activities

Students actively participate in the campus level annual cultural activities, Antarang and sports activities Vijay and Rajveer Trophies.

Students also participate in other National and International Design Competitions and have received several awards.

As a part of Social Responsibility, students have participated in social development programs through competitions and NSS Activity.

Events & News

Academic Year 2022-23

  • Participated in Bamboo Structure Design Competition at state level and won the 1st and 2nd Prize.
  • Organized 3 days closed Workshop on ferrocrete. The key expert involved was Mr. Arjun Doshi.
  • Selected amongst the top 10 entries Motor Sport Racing Track Design Competition organized by Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
  • Won several awards for Sports Competition organized and SPPU level.

Certifications* :

  • The certification programmes shall be organized at various schools/ departments as per the branches or programmes, required for Technical and Professional Managerial skills with leading and reputed Industry, Professionals and Certifying organizations.
  • Students can also pursue courses on online platforms such as a Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs*, Coursera*, National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL*) etc.

Credits:

A student is required to earn a total of 298 credits to complete the course. In addition to mainstream courses the University offers Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) courses as electives from beyond architecture discipline.

Intake : 120 Students

Eligibility:

1.    Passed HSC or its equivalent with 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects with 50% marks in aggregate (at least 45% marks in aggregate in case of candidates of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability belonging to Maharashtra state only) of the 10+2 level examination

Or

1.   Passed (10+3) Full time Diploma examination recognized by All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government or its equivalent examination and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (at least 45% marks in aggregate in case of candidates of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability belonging to Maharashtra state only) with Mathematics as compulsory subject;

Or

1.   The candidate should have passed IB Diploma or Certificate with minimum 4 points in each subject with overall minimum of 24 points. English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are compulsory. Minimum two Science subjects must be taken in HL and the Third science subject in with English in HL or SL. Students awarded the IB Diploma should also have completed other mandatory requirements (like CAS, TOK and the EE) towards the award of IB Diploma

And

2.   The Candidate should obtain qualifying score in National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA 2022), conducted by the Council of Architecture


  1. Transfer Admissions for Higher Classes (Only if seats are available)
  2. Passed in all subjects of Previous Years
  3. No Objection Certificate from the Previous Institute
  4. Enrolment number given by Council of Architecture is necessary

The admission Process will be governed by the rules and regulations as prescribed by the Council of Architecture and D Y Patil University, Ambi, Pune.

NOTE -

A.  If letter grades are assigned at SSC, HSC, Diploma, Bachelor of Science or its equivalent examination, the Candidate must submit the certificate of conversion of letter grades into equivalent marks from the concerned competent authority or Board at the time of submission of Application Form. The eligibility shall be decided on the basis of equivalent marks.

B.  If the Candidate reappears for the qualifying examination with all subjects, then the marks obtained in the latest examination shall only be considered.

Selection Process:

All Eligible students willing to apply should submit their ‘Academic Credentials’ and all relevant ‘Entrance Test Scores’, on or before the last date mentioned in the Admission Brochure of School of Architecture. A merit list will be published on D.Y Patil University, Ambi, Pune website. Selected students will take the admission on or before the last date given in the Admission Brochure of School of Architecture.

Professional collaborations:

Sr.No Name of Organization/Company Type Scope
1 Folk Fitness Training Services MOU Introduce different folk dances and fitness exercises based on folk dances on a weekly basis. These sessions planned to link to ongoing design studios with an objective to enhance cultural understanding & lateral thinking and also inculcate healthy life style.
2 Blueprint Designs, Authorised Autocad Academic Adoption Partners MOU For Digital training and globally accepted certifications
3 Professional Consortium. Click here for more info...

Scope Of B.Arch. Career in Coming Years

After the completion of B Arch course, students have the option of continuing your studies and earning a Master's degree, or they can apply for jobs and start their career. Both of these options from a good B Arch College will ultimately lead to the development of a specialized set of skills that are necessary to enhance career opportunities.

Architects can work in a lot of different sectors such as that of public works departments, construction, urban development corporations, interior designing, urban planning, etc. Every organization needs architects for different roles such as architectural engineer, historian, building researcher, draftsman, interior designer, section engineer, technologist, art director, contractor, inspector, planner.

There are a lot of job opportunities in the industry for a professionally qualified architect. An architect gets the opportunity to experience different kinds of work, from designing a corporate arena to drafting the layout of commercial buildings. Everyone needs an architect to design the structure and produce the technical layouts.

Primary responsibilities of architects entail fixing any planning concerns, managing the construction scheme, consulting other design experts overseeing the environmental repercussions of projects, and adhering to financial budgets.

B.Arch Career & Job Opportunities

In a developing country like India, the demand for better residential and commercial infrastructure keeps on increasing. This provides ample job opportunities to all the aspiring architects in the industry. The demand for architecture has recently multifold across the country in both the public and private sectors. Therefore, many Bachelor of architecture colleges in Pune, have seen a greater enrollment of students in this course, especially in the past couple of years.

Architects can even start their own practice in Pune after the completion of your degree from one of the top B Arch Colleges in Pune by registering themselves with the Council of Architecture (COA). Architects have a lot of job options; they can work with a firm, or work under already established architects. They can even apply for jobs in the real-estate sector or work as an interior designer and even apply for jobs in the teaching/education sector.

Government sector also offers many jobs for architects. Departments such as PWD, Town and Urban Planning boards, Municipal Corporations, railways, Archaeology departments hire architects for various roles.

The architecture profession is a very diverse field and involves career options like;

  • Data analyst
  • Architecture designer
  • Architecture engineer
  • Project assistant manager
  • Technical assistant
  • Business development manager
  • Art director
  • Interior designer
  • Landscape architect
  • Building contractor, etc.

Faculty:


Ar. Shraddha Samudra

Ar. Omkar Samudra

Ar. Swaminath Swamy

Ar. Milind Deshmukh

Ar. Sneha Telang

Ar. Ketki Lomte

Prof. Manjushree Medhi

Ar. Durgesh Kulkarni

Ar. Priyanka Babar

Mrs. Naheed Mir

Ar. Aakash Shah

Ar. Akif Pathan

Academic Calendar 2021-2022

Sr.No.

Activity

Year/ Class

Date

1

Commencement of Teaching

First Year Sem I

 

20th Dec 2021

2

Assignment No. - 1

27th Oct 2021 to 30th Dec 2021

3

Assignment No. - 2

10th Jan to 15th Jan 2022

4

Juries

24th to 27th Jan 2022

5

Assignment No. - 3

7th to 11th Feb 2022

6

Mid Term Submission

21st to 26th Feb 2022

7

Mid Term Exam

1st to 5th Mar 2022

8

Assignment No. - 4

7th to 12th Mar 2022

9

Juries

21st to 26th Mar 2022

10

Conclusion of Teaching

18th Apr 2022

11

Assignment No. 6(Final Submission)

18th to 23rd Apr 2022

12

End Sem Exam (Viva)

2nd May to 7th May2022

 

End Sem Exam (Theory)

16th May to 23rd May 2022

*The school/college has all the rights to revise the academic calendar at any time

Programme Structure:

  • Five year programme revolves around ‘studios’ aided by labs, workshops, site visits, electives, and regular lectures. First three years enable student’s fundamental understanding of Architecture. Fourth and Fifth years are for advancement of architecture profession.
  • For holistic exposure, through the education process with an exposure to Art, History, Sociology, Psychology, Technology and yet keeping Humanity and environment as a core subjects. Students get an opportunity to experience professional internship of 16 -18 weeks with professional offices.
  • DYPUSOA, works on a Semester system, in which a day on field is mandatory for students and faculties. A project undertaken as ‘Social Service’ is planned to linked to CSR projects to make students socially responsive.
  • To enable each student to map his or her unique traits and interest and realize their own individual professional potential, pupils are offered a wide range of professional & open elective courses. Electives are designed especially to hone the specialised and ever changing industry requirements from the young graduate maximizing his or her employability in today’s competitive job market.
  • Practical Training and RSP courses are planned to increase student’s exposure towards fieldwork, remarkable architecture and passionate professionals from the field. In addition, students are required to invest 30 hours per week for rigorous academics.
  • On successful completion of five years, students are awarded Baccalaureate of Architecture degree by D Y Patil University, Pune which is recongnised by Council of Architecture, New Delhi.

Admission Handbook

Brochure:

Presentation

Board Of Studies:


Ar. Utpal Sharma

BOS Member
Director, Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University, Ahmedabad


Ar. Pushkar Kanvinde

BOS Member
Mentor and Principal (retd.) at BKPS College of Architecture, Pune


Ar. Ajay Kulkarni

BOS Member
Eminent Architect and Academician, Aurangabad


Ar. Omkar Samudra

Principal
DYPUSOA


Ar. Sham Kolhatkar

Professor in Design Chair DYPUSOA, Special Invitee
Retd. Principal Bharti Vidyapith


Dr. Ravindra Deshmukh

Professor in Design Chair
DYPUSOA


Ar. Seemantini Nakil

BOS Member
Associate Professor, HOD and Programme Head (B.Arch.), DYPUSOA


Ar. Aishwarya Bhangre

BOS Member
Assistant Professor, DYPUSOA


Ar. Ketan Hande

BOS Member
Alumni and Entrepreneur Architect


Dr. Supriya Nene

BOS Member
D Y Patil University Pune

Industry Experts:


Architect. Seema Bahirat
Visiting Architect & Visiting faculty

Seema Bahirat Architect & Interior Designer


Ar. Sneha Telang
Visiting Former Associate Director

Jones Lang LaSalle India Private Ltd


Ar. . Nikhilesh Patil
Visiting Architect

@CanvaHous De’Atelier


Ar. . Raunak Giri
Visiting Architect

TIME Architecture


Ar. Ramchandra Gohad
Visiting Professor

Gohad Architects Ex. Deputy Director of the Town Planning Department Pune.


Ar. Pushkar Kanvinde
Visiting Professor(Mentor)

Mentor and Principal (Retd.) at BKPS College of Architecture Pune


Mr. Rajendra Yeolekar
Visiting Professor (Allied)

NA


Ar. Sarita Bajaj
Visiting Professor

NA


Ar. Arthur Coutinho
Visiting Professor

Environs


Ar. Seema Bahirat
Visiting Professor

Seema Bahirat Architect & Interior Designer


Ar. Krishna Patil
Visiting Professor

Palvi Arch Group


Ar. Rachana Nair
Visiting Professor

Rachna Nair Designs


Ar. Mayuresh Gore
Visiting Associate Professor

Geodesy Design Collaborative Pvt. Ltd.


Ar. Shraddha Samudra
Visiting Associate Professor

Shrom Design Studio Pune


Ar. Mayur Rajgurav
Visiting Associate Professor

The Architect Studio


Ar. Rohit Kolekar
Visiting Associate Professor

NA


Ar. Raunak Giri
Visiting Assistant Professor

TIME Architecture


Ar. Hemal Chauhan
Visiting Assistant Professor

Hemal Chauhan Architects


Ar.. Sangeeta Kuvalekar
Visiting Architect

NIMA Architects and Planners

Testimonial:

DY Patil is one of the best B Arch colleges in Pune that believes in guiding the students into a path that reflects success. Being a part of this prestigious university has given me various career opportunities. The job opportunities offered by the placement cell at this college is like no other. Of all the B Arch colleges in Pune, DY Patil is considered the best choice, especially if you want to kick start your career.

Rithvik Sahdev


Learning can be fun if you choose to study at the top B Arch colleges in Pune such as DY Patil University. With immensely experienced faculty imparting knowledge, it was easier to absorb what was taught. I was lucky to be a part of this college that helped progress in life.

Kreesha Castello


I was initially anxious to join B Arch as it was not my first choice. But once I finished studying B Arch in Pune DY Patil University, I was glad that my peers asked me to pursue this specialization. Not only did the specialization offer immense job opportunities, it also changed my perspective on architecture. I would regard DY Patil College as one of the best B Arch colleges in Pune, especially for piquing my interest.

Shubham Shah


I have always wondered the true meaning of unity in diversity, and at DY Patil University I was proud to have experienced it. Considered one of the best B Arch colleges in Pune, I was fascinated by the diversity of students who study there. In addition to the knowledge I gained and opportunities that were offered to me, the friends I made there added value to my life.

Tanveer Hussain


My life at DY Patil made me a strong and independent woman who is ready to face anything that life throws at her. I am immensely indebted to all the faculty members who helped me stay focused when I was going through a rough patch in life. If it weren’t for their support, I wouldn’t be able to achieve the success that I am now enjoying. For everything that I experienced at DY Patil, I would regard it as one of the top B Arch colleges in Pune.

Rekha Mane


Coming from a small town, I was excited to pursue B Arch in Pune. I successfully completed by graduation and the college helped me find a good job close to home. Indeed DY Patil is one of the best B Arch Colleges in Pune.

Suguna Rao


I looked for the top B Arch Colleges in Pune soon after I realized I wanted to study architecture. I couldn’t leave my family due to personal reasons and hence my only option was to study B Arch in Pune. Little did I know that this was not a setback, but instead the best thing to happen to me! After joining DY Patil, I realized that it is indeed the best. From the professors to the non-teaching staff, everyone was supportive. If you are looking for one of the best B Arch Colleges in Pune, you must take admission into DY Patil.

Shailesh Pinto


My sister graduated from DY Patil and she said it is the top B Arch Colleges in Pune. Having a family business, my parents wanted us both to be architects. I never wanted to follow her lead, and so I looked for some of the best B Arch Colleges in Pune. My internet search proved DY Patil was the best college for B Arch in Pune. My sister wasn’t wrong. I had the best time of my life there!

Rehman Mallik


When my dad was transferred to Pune, I was in Grade 11. I immediately started looking for the top B Arch Colleges in Pune and came across DY Patil. I am so glad that I got admission there. I am in my final year and I already have a job through campus recruitment.

Chiranthan Prabhu


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