Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (BSSA) offers B.Arch which focuses on a number of modes through architectural education, research and practice. It emphasizes on the changing ethos, tools and techniques, behavioral sciences, and combines all of it in contemporary design expression. The students are offered a holistic exposure and understanding with the help of Art, History, Technology, Architectural Design and Construction process.

USPs of BSSA

• The school has state-of-the-art classrooms, new age labs and support for technological aided teaching.
• It is a part of the NMIMS deemed to be University which is one of the top institutes across India.
• Has a strong team of Teaching Faculty.

Manipal University is ranked 19 for Architecture by India Today 2020. The B.Arch program is offered by the Manipal school of architecture and planning (MSAP). It is approved by the Council of Architecture (CoA).

Admission criteria:

The admission criteria are the same as the other courses at MU like engineering and management courses.

• Entrance test (MET)

• Online counseling

• Direct admission (for meritorious students)

There are two eligibility criteria for B.Arch admission.

• The 1st one is the academic marks, the candidates securing 10+2 science with 50% marks from any recognized university are able to apply for this particular program.

• The 2nd one is the entrance examination score of both MET and NATA (National aptitude test in architecture) score.

BArch from Manipal costs almost 18.5 lakhs for 5 years. There are 40 total seats for BArch at Manipal University.

Faculty: The faculty members are well qualified and have years of experience in the field. The department also invites visiting faculties.

Course curriculum:

The course work for B.Arch. rigorous and includes various tests, assignments, and exams. Learning methods such as block models, sketches, PBL is employed for teaching.

Placement:

There are not many placement opportunities for B.Arch at Manipal University. But the university has an internship program, in that period of time the students can learn more practical and technical skills in both architecture and design.

• A median salary of 2 LPA is offered to the B.Arch students.

• The major recruiters for architecture students at Manipal are BirlaSoft, Dell, Amazon, Accenture, etc.

Speaking strictly from the placement perspective, the BArch program at Manipal University is average.

Step 1: Apply for B.Arch Program by visiting www.bssa.nmims.edu.

Step 2: Update your 10+2 examination / NATA / JEE (Paper-II) marks

The Merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks scored in 10+2 examination and NATA Score/ Aptitude Test conducted by Authority of Central/ State Government (Including JEE Paper- II Aptitude Test in Architecture).

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate OR 10+3 Diploma in Any stream recognized by Central, State Governments with minimum 50% marks at the first attempt with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.

Some of the highlights of B.Arch as offered by Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (BSSA) are as follows:

• The program is approved by the Council of Architecture
• It opens up various fields from socio-cultural to management studies.
• Regular workshops are organised for active and guided learning
• Creates appropriate academic environment for honing skills
• Creates awareness among students regarding climate, culture & socio-economic pattern
• New concepts & technologies are adapted to influence architectural education and profession