Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) Degree Course
Programme Details
| Course Approved by | Council of Architecture, New Delhi |
| Degree Awarded by | University of Mumbai |
| Title awarded | Bachelor of Architecture |
| Duration of the program | 5 years (10 semesters) |
| Medium of instruction | English |
| Pattern of examination | Credit based semester and grading system (CBSGS) |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Architecture Course is a five year degree course run in ten semesters, as per Credit based Grading System defined by University Of Mumbai.
The Syllabus prescribed by the University of Mumbai, suggests to appreciate the fact that architecture today is more and more being informed by disciplines out of/other than architecture. The Syllabus further says, that Architecture has to be appreciated as a 2nd Order Discipline. It is a Meta Discipline, a critical attitude, not merely an empirical discipline like engineering that needs/seeks/works with data. Architecture deals with fundamental issues of users, cities and societies, and not only materials, processes and aesthetics. It questions the presupposed, and seeks new and contemporary meanings.
About
Secondly, acknowledging the requirements given by the Council of Architecture, New Delhi; the course shall now be divided into two distinct stages- a Basic Course and Advanced Course. The Basic stage or Stage 1 comprises of Semester 1 to Semester 6. And the Advanced Course or Stage 2 comprises of Semester 7 to Semester 10. In Semester 8, students go on a 100 day Professional training to an Registered Architectural Firm. In Semester 9 and 10, students deal with more complex and advanced architecture project as also complete the Design Dissertation through Semester 9 and 10 before they complete the B. Arch Course.
The B. Arch Couse is broadly classified is three sections viz. Design, Technology & Humanities. In Design, subjects such as Architectural Design, Architectural Representation and Design, Allied Design and Design Dissertation are conducted. Within Technology, Architectural Building Construction & Materials, Architectural Building Services, Theory & Design of Structures are taught. Under Humanities, Architectural Theory, History of Architecture and Social aspects are covered. Another emerging branch in architectural syllabus is of Environmental Studies, which runs from Semester 1 to Semester 10 with increasing complexity in discussion on Sustainable Architecture.
College Projects
College projects form part of the 25% class time that shall be planned by the colleges according to their philosophy and institutional objectives. College Projects may include mixed group participation of students from different years, or may be dedicated to any one class. The College Project time and credits may also be used to supplement additional coursework to advance knowledge in the core subjects in the syllabus.
Electives
Electives form part of the 25% class time that shall be planned by the colleges according to It’s philosophy and institutional objectives.. Electives is offered by the college to each class to supplement additional coursework or to advance knowledge in architecture and allied fields.
Sessional Work
Sessional work in the B. Arch. Course can be defined as mandatory assignments carried out by the students in the classroom or the studio during the course of the semester (session).
Theory Paper & External Viva
At the end of each semester, students undergo Theory paper examination and External Viva as prescribed by the University of Mumbai.
Sanctioned strength
| Approve Intake | Number of students enrolled | ||||||||||||
| 80 |
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COURSE INFORMATION
The course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Architecture is a full time course, comprising of ten semesters. Each semester has the duration of One Academic term of Teaching per week for 30 hours = 36 periods of 50 minutes duration spread in 18 weeks. There is examination at the end of each Semester.A candidate for the Degree of Bachelor of Architecture, examination is required to pass all the ten Semester Examinations spread over 5 years of 10 semesters, divided into: Basic Course (Stage 1) = 6 semesters (Sem I to VI) Advanced Course (Stage 2) = 4 semesters (Sem VII to Sem X). As per the University ordinance 75% attendance is compulsory for keeping the term.
Examination and Evaluation (End of Year / Semester system from 2012-13)
| Internal Marking | 50% |
| External Marking or Final examination | 50% |
| Passing in Internal heads | Minimum 50% |
| Passing in External heads for sessional subjects | 50% |
| Passing for Theory examination | 40% |
| Overall passing | Minimum 50% |
| The new semester pattern has CGPA grading system. | Â |
- Each academic year consist of 2 semester terms, one ending in October/November and second ending in April/May.
- A Minimum Of 40% Of Full Marks in Theory & 50% Of Full Marks in Sessional Work are required for Passing. 50% Of Marks are required to Pass the External Viva. Aggregate Marks of each Subject should be 50% of total Marks for Passing.
- Minimum Credit required for B.Arch. degree is 340. Out of which (36*9) = 324 Credits divided into Theory Courses, Studios, Electives, Seminar & Projects in duration of 9 Semesters & 16 Credits will be granted for completion of Professional Practice of 16 Weeks duration
- Examinations for Semester I, II, III, IV, V ,VII, VIII & IX is conducted by College. Examinations for Sem VI & Sem X is Conducted by University of Mumbai as per the scheme of the examination as prescribed in the syllabus.
- The University of Mumbai employs CREDIT BASED SEMESTER AND GRADING SYSTEM (CBSGS) scheme to evaluate performance of student. Grading system as prescribed by University of Mumbai for degree course in Architecture is as follow:
| GRADE POINTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES IN ARCHITECTURE | ||||
| Only Sessional Work | Percentage of Marks Obtained | Letter Grade | Grade Points | Performances |
| 75.00 & Above | O | 10 | Outstanding | |
| 70.00-74.99 | A | 9 | Excellent | |
| 65.00-69.99 | B | 8 | Very Good | |
| 60.00-64.99 | C | 7 | Good | |
| 55.00-59.99 | D | 6 | Fair | |
| 50.00-55.99 | E | 5 | Satisfactory | |
| Less than 50.00 | F | 0 | Fail | |
| Sessional Work + Theory | 45.00-49.00 | P | 4 | Pass |
| Less than 45.00 | F | 0 | Fail | |
| The marks awarded will be converted into Grade Points.The Grade Card and Transcripts will have only Credits,Grades,Grade points , Semester Grade Performance Index (SGPI) & Cumulative Grade Performance Index (CGPI). | ||||
