School of Architecture (V-SPARC)

The B.Arch degree offered in VIT is unique by virtue of the below-mentioned features

FFCS - Fully Flexible Credit System.
24X7 STUDIO WORKING CULTURE
OPPORTUNITY to study in an "INTER-LINKED CURRICULUM" with collaborated universities abroad.
Affiliation with Eminent Architects at International and National Level for on-going mentoring as part of the course.
Internship guidance with Leading Architect's Firm in India and Abroad
Architectural Curriculum being benchmarked with leading International Architectural School's Curriculum.
Architect Sanjay Mohe - designed school of Architecture building that would inspire and foster Creativity for students.
NEW PARADIGM SHIFT in Architectural Education in India.

B. Arch programme aims at bringing practical knowledge to the students to become Architects of the new era.
Having a deep-rooted knowledge of our History and culture
Creating professionals who are qualified to take the role of shaping society by creating a better environment for everybody through their professional work.

01: Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications.
02: Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues and apply them to identify, formulate and analyse complex engineering problems.
03: Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant standards and with realistic constraints, including public health, safety, culture, society and environment
04: Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data, and synthesis of information
05: Having an ability to use techniques, skills, resources and modern engineering and IT tools necessary for engineering practice
06: Having problem solving ability- to assess social issues (societal, health, safety, legal and cultural) and engineering problems
07: Having adaptive thinking and adaptability in relation to environmental context and sustainable development
08: Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
09: Having cross cultural competency exhibited by working as a member or in teams
10: Having a good working knowledge of communicating in English – communication with engineering community and society
11: Having a good cognitive load management skills related to project management and finance
12: Having interest and recognise the need for independent and lifelong learning.

On completion of B. Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) programme, graduates will be able to

O1: Understand architecture through the knowledge of building sciences, civil engineering technology, pure and applied arts, and environmental studies, historical, cultural, socio-economic and legal parameters related to the built environment.
O2: Analyse and Evaluate built form and environmental needs pertinent to a specific context and apply the knowledge of architecture in providing directions for responsible development intervention. .
O3: Create sustainable architectural design solution to meet societal needs.

Architects are needed in large numbers as per the Human Resources Department in the near future.
A graduate of the B.Arch. programme will have options to go for employment with any established Architectural firms.
A graduate of the B.Arch. programme can go into Research and/or higher specialization studies in Architecture. Architectural Research is most wanted and critically acclaimed at this point.
The B. Arch programme develops the entrepreneurial skills in the student and with the practical exposure the student has gained during the course, can even start on his/her Architecture consultancy firms. The demand for Qualified Architects is high like never before now.

The student is expected to have hands-on skill with the various stages of building creation.
Good conceptualization skills to having a clear knowledge of the finer details of construction methods.
Up to date understanding of the latest technologies and materials involved in the creation of a building.
Building up Entrepreneurial Skills.
Independent thinking and inquisitive mind.
Analytical to evolve a solution about the situation or issue.
Team player and a leader to accomplish work through collaborative means encompassing different fields of specialization.