Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch)

VESCOA offers a five-year undergraduate course in Architecture (bachelor’s in architecture – B.Arch.), recognized by the Council of Architecture (COA) and the University of Mumbai and approved by government of Maharashtra. The Course includes a practical training in semester VIII in a professional office. At the end of the internship a viva-voce is conducted by external examiners of University of Mumbai.

COURSE: Bachelor of Architecture ( B.Arch)

DURATION: Five-Year Full-Time Degree course

AFFILIATING UNIVERSITY: University of Mumbai

Intake : 80 seats

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As per the gazette of India date 23/03/2021 (COA Eligibility rules 21-22)

  1. No Candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless she/he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject.
  2. The Candidate should have obtained qualifying marks in NATA or obtained Non-Zero Positive Score in JEE (Main) Paper II.
  3. Any other criterion declared from time to time by the appropriate authority as defined under the Act.
  4. Nata Entrance Exam: Qualifying in NATA is a mandatory requirement to gain admission into any Institution/University offering a B.Arch. degree program in the country.
  5. The Candidate should have obtained qualifying marks in NATA or JEE (Main) B.Arch.

The course as per University of Mumbai is broadly divided into three categories that are:

Design | Humanities | Technology

Subjects include

  • • Architectural Design
  • • Allied Design
  • • Architectural Theory
  • • Architectural Representation & Detailing
  • • Building Materials & Construction
  • • Environmental Studies
  • • History and Humanities
  • • Structural Design
  • • Professional Practice

The course includes a practical training in Semester VIII in a professional office. At the end of the internship a viva-voce is conducted by external examiners of University of Mumbai. The course ends with a Design Dissertation in Semester X as a part of the University course structure. Apart from the mandatory courses several extra-curricular courses and activities are offered under Electives and College Projects.

Electives and College projects will include:

  • • Painting & Sketching
  • • Photography
  • • Origami and Kirigami
  • • Carpentry
  • • Critical Thinking
  • • Model Making
  • • Computers
  • • Ekistics
  • • Communication Skills

Guest faculty members will be organised on a monthly basis from varied background and professional level to give exposure to the students Study tours will be organized every year. Study trips will be taken at Regional, National and International levels. It will be mandatory for all students to be part of the tours.

B. Arch Syllabus

VESCOA – Academic Content and Value addition

  1. Is B.Arch Degree courses offered by VESCOA recognized by University and Council of Architecture?
    • • VES College of Architecture offers 5 year B.Arch Degree course recognised by Council of Architecture , affiliated to University of Mumbai, Approved by Government of Maharashtra & Directorate of Technical Education .
  2. What is Eligibility of B.Arch. course?
    • • Candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless she/he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject.
    • • The Candidate should have obtained qualifying marks in NATA or obtained Non Zero Positive Score in JEE (Main) Paper II.
    • • Nata Entrance Exam: Qualifying in NATA is a mandatory requirement to gain admission into any Institution/University offering a B.Arch. degree program in the country.
    • • The Candidate should have obtained qualifying marks in NATA or JEE (Main) B.Arch.
    • • Any other criterion declared from time to time by the appropriate authority as defined under the Act.
  3. What is the Intake Capacity of VESCOA?
    • • VESCOA has an intake capacity of 80 students per batch.
  4. VESCOA Admission process?
    • • Complete Schedule for admission process shall be published on the website shortly.
  5. Do VESCOA have Management Quota / Institute Seat?
    • • VESCOA strictly follow the norms of NO CAPITATION FEES& NO MANAGEMENT QUATA as per VES Norms. We do not have Management Quota/ Institute level seats as all the 80 seats are surrendered (As pre VES Trust Norms) for Government admission and all admission are done through CAP round conducted by statutory Bodies.
  6. What is the procedure of VESCOA for Against Vacancy Seat after CAP round (if any vacancy seat arises)?
    • • Incase if any Vacancy arises after CAP round same shall be published in Newspaper/ VESCOA website accordingly and all admission shall be awarded strictly on merit basis as per SCET Norms.
  7. Is there any reservation quota for Sindhi Minority?
    • • VESCOA is Sindhi Minority Institute as per the Government of Maharashtra norms, 51% seats are reserved for Sindhi Minority quota & 49% for Maharashtra state and All India seats will be filled up through Cap Round conducted by Government of Maharashtra State CET Cell.
    • • Interest Sindhi Students should select the OPTION – LINGUISTIC MINORITY (SINDHI) IN CAP ROUNDwhile filling the Application forms for admission on Government of Maharashtra, State CET Cell website to acquire admission in minority quota  of VESCOA.
  8. Whether Allotments of seats to Architectural institutions is done through NATA OR JEE?
    • • As per the Government of Maharashtra Norms admission to institutions are done by the SCET Cell. Highest marks in Either of Aptitude Test in considered for admission.
  9. What is the weightage to be given to marks obtained in NATA/JEE(Paper 2) and the qualifying examinations?
    • • As per the SCET CELL and Council of Architecture norms, the weightage is 50% marks obtained in NATA/ JEE (Paper 2) and 50% to marks obtained in qualifying examination will be considered for admission.
  10. What is the Infrastructure of VESCOA?
    • Infrastructure
    • • We shall be working on in-work studio method where students shall complete their work and assignments in college. Students are encouraged to use late hours of College facilities with prior permission from the Principal.
  1. What is Fees structure of B.Arch Degree course.?
    • • The fees structure of VESCOA is approved by Fees Regulating Authority for the academic year 2020-21. (Copy of Fees structure attached in Title Fees on VESCOA website with complete particulars)
  2. Do VESCOA provide loan facilities for the students?
    • • We have tie up State Bank of India for Education loan facility for VESCOA B.Arch course.( Loan sanction will be as per the rules and norms of SBI.)
  3. Is there any facilities for Fees instalments?
    • • Only after providing relevant documents of Job status of parents and approval from Principal. Incase of any query regarding the fees instalments can personally contact the Principal.
  4. Do VESCOA provide scholarships?
    • • YES, VESCOA provide Scholarship as mentioned below
      • • MAHADBT Scholarship- as per the rules of Government of Maharashtra.
      • • Suman Tulsiani Scholarship– This scholarship provided to students depending on their merit during the preceding year whose family income is below Rs. 300000/-For needy & meritorious students.
      • • VES Samarthan Scholarship & Financial Assistance
  1. College Timings: –
    • • Monday to Saturday: – 8:00am to 2:00 pm (For Lectures)
  2. Do VESCOA provide Hostel Facility to OMS Candidates?
    • • We have VES Hostel located in the HAMC, Chembur, Mumbai campus (Same campus) . The accommodation is available for boys and girls separately. It is provided on first-come-first -serve basis to students of VESCOA (Limited seats available) and for students outside Mumbai.
  3. How frequently do VESCOA arrange session of Guest lecture for Students.
    • • VESCOA organizes 10 sessions per academic Semester in form of Seminars, Workshop, Guest Lecture, Demonstration and Hand on workshop etc. for the students by Experts, Eminent academician and practising Architects.
  4. Do VESCOA Organises International Seminars?
    • • VESCOA in collaboration with ICHH (Humane Habitat) conducts an International Conference with Eminent National & International Speakers.
  5. Do VESCOA provide Site Visits/ Field Visit.
    • • We do site visit/ field visit as per the curriculum requirement.
  6. Where do VESCOA conduct Study tour as a part of curriculum.
    • • VESCOA conduct one Regional/ National (mandatory) and one International (Optional) Study Tour involving in-depth study, analysis, and documentation of sites as part of curriculum.
  7. Is VESCOA part of NASA?
    • • Yes, VESCOA participates in NASA.
  8. Are any Extracurricular activities promoted at VESCOA?
    • • There are plenty of facilities and activities organized for overall personality development of Students.

Vivekanand Education Society (VES) runs 26 institutions in the vicinity of Chembur. The Society’s aim is to impart quality education to all including the economically backward classes thereby playing an important role in the progress of our country, vision of Shri Hashu Advaniji, a great social worker.

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