Master of Digital Architecture
Digital technologies with its significant applications have been a catalyst in changing the way we live and aspire to. Advancement in digital technologies has brought about a contemporary condition of constant and accelerating change in our ways of living. Architecture has also been greatly influenced by the integration of digital tools in architectural designing and representation.
Digital technologies with its significant applications have been a catalyst in changing the way we live and aspire to. Advancement in digital technologies has brought about a contemporary condition of constant and accelerating change in our ways of living. Architecture has also been greatly influenced by the integration of digital tools in architectural designing and representation.
Digital architecture, also known as digital design or computational architecture, refers to the integration of digital technologies and computational methods into the architectural design and construction process. It involves using computer software, simulations, algorithms, and data-driven approaches to create, analyze, visualize, and optimize architectural designs. This encompasses a wide range of techniques, including parametric design, generative design, virtual reality (VR), and more.
In summary, digital architecture plays a crucial role in modern architectural practices by enhancing efficiency, precision, collaboration, sustainability, and design exploration. It empowers architects to create innovative and responsive designs that meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.
Highlights
In our Master of Architecture (M. Arch) programme, Innovation is augmented through a dynamic and critical open-ended learning approach. The principle stance of the programme centers around fostering collaborative innovation, nurturing creative freedom and establish future relevance by reimagining the architectural discipline. The M.Arch digital programme capacitates aspiring architects by strengthening the areas that are relevant to the architectural profession today.
M.Arch Admission 2025-26 Update
Workshops
Online Lecture
Exhibitions
Site Visits
Research and Publication
2022
– B. UMASHANKAR (Alumni 20219-2021)- Parametric investigation of agent-based modeling in algorithmic development of curved surfaces. (https://journals.sagepub.com/)
– D. SARDESHPANDE (Asso. Prof. BNCA)- “Legibility” a product of obligatory processes in parametric architectural design: A study of implications of associative modeling on design thinking in a parametric architectural design studio (https://journals.sagepub.com/)
– DEVA PRASAD (Asso. Prof. BNCA) The Use of Virtual Reality And Neuro-Feedback Technology In Architectural Academia. (Built Environment and Beyond: Theory and Practice)
– H VAZARKAR (Faculty at SCOA, Pune) – Knitted Fabric as a Formwork & Reinforcement for shell structures. (https://www.ijser.org/)
Student Awards_ Digital Architecture
National Awards for PCERF
Student name- Pranjali Desale
Dept_Batch – Digital Architecture_2017-2019
Prize- 1st Prize in PCERF- B. G. Shirke Vidyarthi Awards 2020
Student name- Harshada Vazarkar
Dept_Batch – Digital Architecture_2017-2019
Prize- Honourable Special Mention Award in International Student Competition, 2019
Student name- Nigarbano Arif Khan
Dept_Batch – Digital Architecture_2016-2018
Prize- 1st Prize in PCERF- B. G. Shirke Vidyarthi Awards 2019
Student name- Shweta Gore
Dept_Batch – Digital Architecture_2020-22
Prize- 2nd Prize in PCERF- B. G. Shirke Vidyarthi Awards 2019
International Awards and Achievements
LONDON DESIGN BIENNALE 2021
Project Name- Adaptive system for floodplain ecology
This project was selected under the “Clean water” category and displayed at the India Pavilion for the London Design Biennale 2021 at the Somerset House, London
Student Names-
Mitali Alkari
Radhika Kulkarni
Nikita Palandurkar
Dept_Batch – Digital Architecture_2018-2020
Course Name: Master of Architecture in Digital Architecture (M Arch.-D. A.) Intake: 20
Duration: 2 Years Full time
Recognition:
> Council of Architecture – COA, New Delhi
> Government of Maharashtra, Director of Technical Education Mumbai (DTE).
> Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).
MAHARASHTRA CANDIDATURE CANDIDATE AND ALL INDIA CANDIDATURE CANDIDATES
- The candidate should be an Indian National
- Passed Bachelor Degree in Architecture from All India Council for Technical Education or Council of Architecture or Central or State Government approved institutions or equivalent, with at least 50 % marks (at least 45% marks in case of candidates of Backward class categories and persons with disability belonging to Maharashtra State only)
- Post graduate entrance test for architecture( PGETA) conducted by Council of Architecture, New Delhi is compulsory, for more information, please visit www.coa.gov.in
NRI / OCI / PIO, CHILDREN OF INDIAN WORKERS IN THE GULF COUNTRIES, FOREIGN NATIONAL
- Passed Bachelor Degree in Architecture from All India Council for Technical Education or Council of Architecture or Central or State Government approved institutions or equivalent, with at least 50 % marks.
- Any other criterion declared from time to time by the appropriate authority as defined under the Act.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: (IN ORIGINAL + ATTESTED 3 COPIES)
- S.S.C mark sheet
- H.S.C. mark sheet or diploma mark sheet
- B.Arch. All mark sheets
- Degree Certificate
- College leaving certificate
- Valid CET Score Card
- Domicile or Nationality certificate
- Caste certificate [if applicable]
- Caste validity certificate [if applicable]
- Non creamy layer certificate [if applicable]
- Gap certificate [if applicable]
- Migration certificate
FOR NRI / PIO / FOREIGN STUDENTS
Following documents are required in addition to the above:
- Passport copy
- Visa copy
- Citizenship card
- Character certificate
Certificates required as per the norms laid down by admission authority. Refer to the brochure on the website-www.mahacet.org or www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in
All the rules and regulations for admission, cancellations, refund of fees etc. are applicable to the students which are prescribed by admission authorities (Govt. of Maharashtra)
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025
Fee is declared by the Government of Maharashtra’s Fees Regulating Authority. Rules declared by the Authority from time to time will be applicable to all the Students. For Reserved category Students, Government rules will be followed and subject to the submission of all the required documents.
Demand draft will be accepted in the name of Dr. B. N. College of Architecture payable at Pune.
M.ARCH FEE STRUCTURE OF ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-25
| S.NO. | CATEGORY | TUITION FEE | DEVELOPMENT FEE | TOTAL FEE |
| 1 | ALL CATEGORY | 213333.00 | 26667.00 | 240000.00 |
- UNIVERSITY FEE 2495/-
- DEPOSIT 5000/-
नियामक प्राधिकरणाने मान्यता दिलेले पाठयक्रम निहाय शुल्क शै. वर्ष २०२४-२५
| अनु.क्रमांक | प्रवर्ग | शैक्षणिक फी | विकास फी | एकूण फी |
| 1 | सर्व प्रवर्ग | २१३३३३.०० | २६६६७.०० | २४००००.०० |
- विद्यापीठ फी रु. २४५५.००
- डिपॉझिट रु. ५०००.००
Government Scholarship / Freeship
Government scholarship/freeship schemes are applicable to only CAP round students. Students has to apply for various Government Scholarship/ Freeship through portal- www.maharashtra.mahadbt.gov.in
All government rules and regulations are applicable to students declared time to time.
Scholarship/ Freeship offered by State/Central Government
| Sr.no. | Name of Scholarship/ Scheme | Who can apply? | Eligibility | Benefits In |
| 1 | Government of India Post matric Scholarship SC &ST Scholarship |
SC&ST students | Income limit below 2,50,000/- | Tuition Fee , Development Fee, Exam Fee Maintenance |
| 2 | Government of India Post matric Scholarship – SC & ST Freeship | SC&ST students | No income limit | Tuition Fee , Development Fee, Exam Fee |
| 3 | Government of India Post matric Scholarship VJNT / SBC & OBC Scholarship |
VJNT/SBC & OBC students | Income limit below 1,50,000/- | Tuition Fee, Exam Fee, Maintenance |
| 4 | Government of India Post matric Scholarship VJNT / SBC & OBC Freeship |
VJNT/SBC & OBC students | Income limit below 8,00,000/- | Tuition Fee, Exam Fee, |
| 5 | Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana | SC students | Income limit below 2,50,000/- | Hostel Maintenance |
| 6 | EBC Freeship / EWS, Rajarshi Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Yojana shikshan shulka fees reimbursement scheme | Open category students | Income limit below 8,00,000/- | Half Tuition Fee, Half Exam Fee |
| 7 | Dr.Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel Maintenance Scheme | EBC & EWS Students, TFWS students from Open category | For Hosteller | Hostel Fee Rs. 30000/- |
| 8 | Minority students | Rs. 50000/- |
Tentative list of documents
- Receipt cum Acknowledgement of Confirmation Stamped & Signed copy
- Nata Score Card
- HSC Marklist (12th )
- HSC Leaving (12th )
- SSC Marklist
- Domicile & Nationality Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Caste Validity Certificate
- Father-Mother Combine Income Certificate of Tahsildar for admission year (In original)
- Non Creamy Layer Certificate (Only for SBC/VJNT/OBC category)
- Pass Book Xerox of student’s Saving Account in Nationalized Bank – Aadhar Link (No minimum cash Limit)
- Aadhar Card
- Proof of Aadhar Linking with bank Account NPCI mapping
- Gap Certificate – if applicable
- Hostel Certificate for Hostellers (Applicable only for College Hostel – Not private)
- Hostel Affidavit (Applicable to EBC students- If private hostel)
Other Scholarship/ Freeship offered by State/Central Government
| Sr.no. | Name of Scholarship | Eligibility | Income Limit |
| 1 | Minority Scholarship | Merit cum means, | Annual Family income Less than 2.5 lakhs |
| 2 | Pragati Scholarship – AICTE | The girl candidate at First year of Degree | Annual Family income Less than 8 lakhs |
| 3 | Saksham Scholarship-AICTE | For specially abled student | Annual Family income Less than 8 lakhs |
| 4 | Gate Qualified scholarship – AICTE | For Master course |
College informs and assists the students in applying for different Government, non-government scholarships.
Students can get benefit of only one Government scholarship per year
- Architecture and Design Firms
Work with advanced design studios using computational and parametric tools. - BIM and Digital Construction
Take up roles in digital project coordination, modeling, and construction workflows. - Product and Fabrication Design
Design digitally fabricated products, installations, or furniture using CNC and 3D printing. - Urban Design and Smart Cities
Contribute to city-scale planning through data-driven and simulation-based approaches. - Visualization and Technology
Create high-end visualizations, immersive experiences, and AI-supported design outputs. - Academia and Research
Pursue teaching, research, or higher education in digital design and architecture. - Entrepreneurship
Start ventures in parametric design, fabrication, or visualization services. - International Pathways
Explore global opportunities in further studies or advanced digital design practices.
Academic Collaborations
- Politecnico di Milano
- University of Novi Sad, Serbia
- Demola, Budapest
- IaaC |Global Summer School, Barcelona
- AAVS -Architectural Association Visiting School
- University of Utah College of Architecture + Planning
- Chinese University Hong-Kong
Industry Collaborations
- BNCA x GTFL- Prototypical Development for Inflatable Tent-2019
- BNCA x Wienerberger- Robotically Clay 3D printed Self Shading Wall. 2022
Folds Design Studio, Mumbai
A visit to Folds Design Studio initiated with a lecture by the Principal Ar. Krishna Murthy giving students an insight into the digital fabrication systems used by the studio to realise non-standard architecture. Later a visit to the studio’s fabrication lab showcasing varied machinic processes for fabricating their ongoing projects. The fabrication process included Laser cutting, CNC cutting, milling, 3D printing, robotic fabrication.
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Syllabus
2
Year course
4
Semesters
Faculty
Dhanashree Sardeshpande
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Deva Prasad
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Dr. Dhruv Chandwania
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Supriya Dhamale
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