Academic Program

Academic Program

Bachelor of Architecture - B. Arch. is full time five year degree course offered at BNCA. Each year have two academic semesters comprising of 18 weeks each. Sessional assignments are assessed semester wise and theory examinations are conducted annually.

Revised syllabus for B. Arch. was introduced for the academic year 2008-2009 by the Pune University confirming by and large to the academic norms set down by Council of Architecture -COA.   This revision was primarily done to ensure the contact days for the academic year as set down by the COA. Computer application in Architecture introduced for 1^st and 2^nd year students as part of the syllabus or academic program.

Our Program at BNCA offers the range of skills which could be applied in present context where our nation stands at a crucial stage of development, which is happening at a great pace.

A rigorous training of five years which also includes practical training in this field, trains the students to thoughtfully intervene into the existing natural and manmade environments ecologically as well as aesthetically.

The number of subjects taught during the 5 years of study includes,

1. Architectural Design
2. Building Construction
3. Architectural Drawing and Graphics
4. Structural Engineering
5. Town Planning
6. Building Services such as plumbing, sanitation, air conditioning, acoustics and illumination
7. Climatology
8. Specifications Writing
9. Professional Practice of Architecture
10. Introduction to architecture related software and hands on experience on live projects
11. Architectural Working Drawing
12. Architectural History
13. Landscape Design
14. Interior Design
15. Basic Design

Many other related disciplines are included as elective subjects. The students can choose the elective subjects based on their individual inclination and preferences. Please find the attachment below to know more detailed academic program.