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Exhaustive Professional Degree
BArch is an extensive five year degree program, that creates an in-depth professional outlook of the students. The degree serves as an excellent springboard for an independent career in design practice, academics, research or even higher studies.
 
Need for Creative Architects
As Indian cities experience rapid urbanization, there is always a need for well qualified and creative architects that can participate in nation building.
 
It’s All About Passion and Creativity
Architects as professionals are known for their passionate outlook and their love for the field. Architecture becomes not just any other job but a life defining and life changing profession. Architects enjoy strong bonds of comradeship and continue to learn new things all their life.
 
Wide Choice for Further Studies
It also opens up a host of options for higher education in India and abroad. Over and above an MArch, students have a wide variety of interesting Masters courses to choose from, including MArch in Landscape Design, MArch in Conservation and Restoration, Master's in Urban Planning, Master's in Urban Design and MDesign in Furniture.
The School of Environmental Design and Architecture (SEDA) is at the forefront of cutting-edge innovative design education. Creativity and critical thinking are the bedrock around which teaching is organized. The unique features of SEDA are the intensive use of workshop for Studio, Construction and its History based courses.

Our students learn to respond to our natural environment and cater to spatial needs and aspirations of individuals and the society. SEDA has some of the most talented and passionate, internationally acclaimed faculty members, who not only teach but also practice architecture. Mainly, admission to architecture colleges in Gujarat typically requires candidates to qualify for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or equivalent entrance exams and meet specific eligibility criteria.

The School has been established to offer broad-based education in Architecture and Design keeping the future needs of the industry and the concerns of the society in mind.

The following degree programs are offered by SEDA - Bachelor in Architecture (BArch) and Bachelor in Design (BDesign-Interior/Landscape).

In our Bachelor of Architecture program, we believe in learning by doing, and a major portion of the curriculum focuses on hands on learning. By following the Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach, we ensure emphasis is given to the thought process, rather than final output. Through the program, students will enjoy the benefits of working at our state-of-the-art facilities, like the SEDA Material Lab, wood workshop, pottery and photography labs.

Our Architecture program goes beyond just training students to fit into the professional field. B. Arch introduces and develops the skills and knowledge necessary for contemporary architectural practice.

 

The B. Arch registration program is designed with the objective of widening students’ knowledge and helping cultivate the right kind of values, ethics, and attitudes required for being a socially responsive citizen. This includes in-depth studies about societies and their historical context in different regions of India and beyond, international influences and the evolving value of our society, Art and crafts of different regions, the changing economy, and increasing awareness about the environment. The best B. Arch colleges in Gujarat offer top-notch architectural education and training.

B-Arch @ NUV Advantage
Fosters independent thinking, leading to flexible life learners who adapt to change
Interdisciplinary approach for holistic learning
Studios remain open beyond regular class hours to encourage participation and promote synergy and group dynamics required for a shared learning process
Students are encouraged to have a dialogue with the community, addressing their issues through various design approaches
Extra-mural activities in the field of technology, arts and culture
Pedagogy
Choice based Curriculum: 30% credits of all other courses are based on student’s Choice. Students to decide their own pace of study or credits per semester
Well-structured classroom sessions, and close personal interaction with faculty
Regular workshops, talks and interactive sessions with industry experts
Experiential learning through Workshops and structured tours
Case studies & projects for application of concepts to real-life situations
Internship & Research Project

As a part of the curriculum, the 8th semester BArch students are required to undergo practical training/internships at architectural offices for a duration of 6 months.

Program Details
10 Semesters  |  Class size 40
Specialization in contemporary field
Admission Process
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Duration
Full-time | Five-year | Undergraduate Degree Program
Admission
Process

Eligibility:

  • Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate
  • The candidate must have qualifying score in “NATA” 2023, conducted by the Council of Architecture
  • NATA score is mandatory for admission in BArch. at Navrachana University. JEE score is not applicable.

 

  • Merit List
  • The merit list would be created with 50% weightage of NATA percentage and 50% weightage of 12th/diploma percentage. Please visit ACPC website for details.

 

  • Seats @ NUV
  • There are 2 broad categories of seats in B.Arch., All India Seats and ACPC Seats.

 

  • ACPC Seats – 25 Seats
  • Application process: As per ACPC schedule.
  • Admission criteria: Seats will be allotted by ACPC as per the merit list prepared by them.
  • Seat matrix: Reservations in these seats would apply as per the rules of Government of Gujarat.
  • Fee: Semester fee for ACPC seats is Rs.55,500.
  • Please visit http://jacpcldce.ac.in/ for more details on this category.

 

  • All India Seats/ MQ Seats/ NRI-NRI Sponsored Seats – 20 Seats
  • Application process: For admission under this category, applicants are required to apply directly to Navrachana University.
  • The forms for these seats are available on https://nuv.ac.in/  The last date for submitting completed application form under this category is 25 July 2023. Please note that it is mandatory for the candidates to remain present at Navrachana University on the day of counselling to secure admission.
  • Admission criteria: Seats will be allotted as per the inter-se merit list prepared by Navrachana University
  • Seat matrix: There are no reservations in this category. All seats are open.
  • Fee: Semester fee for All India seats/MQ seats is Rs.55,500.
  • Last date for receiving application: 25th July, 2023
Hostel
Our hostel for boys and girls situated near the NUV campus provides comfortable living with fully furnished rooms, meals and basic amenities like pantry, attached washrooms, gym, reading space, TV room and much more. Click here to know more
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To know more about the admission process, academic life and prospects of our Architecture and Design programs, click here

The world you will encounter when you graduate three or four years from now, will not look anything like what it was when the textbooks were written. To ensure our students excel in a world that is changing at a never before rate, we at Navrachana University have developed a holistic curriculum wherein the emphasis is not just on gathering knowledge but on 'informed application in the real world'.
Our students are exposed and taught to deal with constantly unfolding unknowns. The goal is to train their mind to be alert, analyse and adapt at an accelerated pace, and swing into action early so that they can lead the change. If you are looking to invest in education that will go beyond your first job and give you a lifelong competitive edge, Navrachana University is where your search ends.
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