Architecture at RVCE - Bangalore B.Arch

ADMISSION THROUGH MANAGEMENT & NRI QUOTA

Mission

To Train and Educate budding architects of high calibre, sound in theory and practice, who can create a built environment which is functional, aesthetic, economical and environment-friendly.

Vision

To develop into an autonomous institution and a center of excellence in architectural studies, research and development consultancy in Asia

Long term goal

To become a leading School of Architecture in Asia offering Teaching, research and consultancy activities.

Architecture teachers on the following topics:-

Design Teaching-Innovative Methods.

Conservation through Adaptive Reuse.

Recent advances in Building Services.

Conservation of Built Heritage.

Research Methodology.

Research in Architecture.

Applied Art

Design Teaching.

The School conducted an international workshop on “Research Methodology and Ekistics”, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Architects, Karnataka Chapter, in 1995.

The School has conducted two CEP’s (Continuing Education Programmes) for Architecture professionals on behalf of Council of Architecture & the Indian Institute of Architects.

The School has been recognized as a Research Centre by the Visvesvaraya Technological University. Five PhD candidates have registered with the Centre.

Ar.Renu Mistry & Ar.Sharukh Mistry have in their interview to the Times of India, Bangalore edition rated the School as the best School of Architecture in Bangalore.

The School has hosted two Zonal NASA (National Association of Students of Architecture) conventions, the first during Aug 1999 and the second during October 2004.

A team of fourth year students won the second prize in an Architectural Competition conducted by the soft-ware major, Infosys during 2003. Students have been able to perform consistently and win laurels at the annual conventions of National Association of Students of Architecture.

The School has organized every year, for the last eight years, Orientation Programmes for the benefit of aspirants to B’Arch course.The School has, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Architects, Karnataka Chapter & INTACH, Bangalore Chapter organised a large number of seminars and work-shops on architecture.

Many professors & students of architecture from foreign countries like Cambodia, Australia, Pakistan, Germany, Switzerland & USA have visited the School and exchanged academic ideas.

Professors and students of architecture from all over India who visit Bangalore make it a point to visit the school and its exhibition areas.

The Times of India, Bangalore edition carried an article on the achievements of the School.

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Procedure

Candidates having B.Arch. Degree from a recognised University with 50% aggregate marks are eligible. Every candidate should approach for admission through PGCET, the announcement for which is usually done in the month of May.

Admission can be obtained under two categories:

o Candidates with valid GATE score can apply directly to PGCET cell, KEA.

o Other Candidates have to write PG-CET conducted by KEA usually in the month of June / July (for details refer website http://kea.kar.nic.in and www.vtu.ac.in)

o At the point of admission by School of Architecture, RVCE – Portfolio review (maximum 10 pages) and interview will be conducted.