Recognised by the Council of Architecture (COA), this unique program educates students in architecture, emphasising creativity in design, understanding its historical, social, and environmental contexts, and critically engaging with technology for architectural innovation. It aims to develop well-rounded architects capable of addressing both design and the broader impact of architecture on society and the environment.
The program spans 5 years, providing students with an in‑depth, comprehensive, and rigorous education in architecture.
Students will have internship opportunities with prestigious architecture and design firms, gaining practical, industry-relevant experience.
The program offers assured placement in leading architecture firms across India, ensuring students secure top industry roles.
The Bachelor of Architecture program at Chitkara University is perfect for artistically inclined individuals who dream to build a career in a field that is not just lucrative but also offers deep creative satisfaction. Recognised by the Council of Architecture (COA), this program offer students a perfect amalgamation of theoretical and practical study. Through internships at the most coveted architectural firms in the world and focused classroom sessions that are conducted by well-qualified and experienced faculty members, this program aims to prepare architects of the future.
At Chitkara University, we continuously strive to strike a balance between hands-on practice and advanced theoretical studies to mold professionals who are well equipped to take on any challenge thrown at them by modern‑day society. Our budding architects learn how to explore their power of imagination to the hilt and how to fuse it with the knowledge that they gain from an array of technical courses. Designs and solutions developed as a result of such fusion are often exceptional. The program also emphasises sustainable and adaptive design principles, ensuring that students develop a responsible approach to architecture. By engaging in live projects and collaborative design challenges, students gain invaluable real-world experience.
At Chitkara University, the Bachelor of Architecture program blends critical thinking with cultural awareness. It covers diverse topics like design, construction, and town planning, with global internships, ensuring graduates excel in both theoretical and practical aspects of architecture.
Chitkara University’s exceptional faculty in Planning & Architecture are invested in your growth creatively, personally and professionally. The accomplished artists, architects, designers, scholars and educators who teach at Chitkara University, work with industry professionals, to mentor you to get the skills and hands-on experience you need to launch a rewarding career. Through live projects and real world collaborations, students benefit from constant exposure to evolving design challenges.
Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture, approved by AICTE and recognised by the Council of Architecture, offers a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch). The program emphasises integrating theory and practice, focusing on the physical realisation of ideas and exploring the creative possibilities of their combination. Students engage in practical application through studio-led learning, design workshops, and site-based studies that nurture innovation, technical proficiency, and contextual understanding.
Chitkara School of Planning & Architecture has an intensive focus on research and knowledge building, an activity taken up through the Chitkara Centre for Advanced Studies in Architecture. The centre’s activities include continuing education programs, public lectures, and conferences, with a special emphasis on in-depth studies and documentation of India’s lesser-known and built traditions across regions and historical contexts, as well as on interdisciplinary research and collaborative academic inquiry.
We have strong links with organisations to give valuable real-world experience that will greatly boost your employment prospects.
All candidates shall be required to qualify NATA to be eligible for admission to the B.Arch program. Also, they must qualify one of the two sets of criteria given below to be eligible for admission.
Our clear semester-wise fee structure includes academic instruction, studio access, and essential labs.
Detailed information is available through the admissions office for transparency and planning.
Our clear semester-wise fee structure includes academic instruction, studio access, and essential labs. Detailed information is available through the admissions office for transparency and planning.
Explore answers about admissions, studios, internships, usability labs, campus facilities, and career pathways. This section helps you understand the program and take your first step toward a future in architecture with confidence.
Take the first step toward a future shaped by architecture, design thinking, and professional practice. Apply to join a dynamic studio-based environment where hands-on learning, industry exposure, and global perspectives prepare you for careers in architecture, interior design, and building and spaces.
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Unit No. A 201-202
Elante Mall Office Complex
Industrial Area Phase 1
Chandigarh 160 002
Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway
Punjab 140 401
