M.Arch

Master's admission to Architecture (M.Arch) at the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), is an event spanning eligibility criteria,  Besides, it is a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B.Arch), which is a requirement for holding one's eligibility, and it has to be earned from a recognised institution with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.They should appear in the entrance exam conducted by AKTU for admission, which tests knowledge on various architectural concepts, design skills, and so on. The performance in the written entrance test and other selection criteria as decided by the university governs the admission of students into this M.Arch program.Then such entrance-qualified students are called for an interview or asked to submit their portfolio. 

The following academic qualifications are set for admission into the Master of Architecture (M.Arch) programme under the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU): completion of a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree from an authorized university or institution with an aggregate of at least 50% (or equivalent CGPA).Some specializations may require more than these basic requirements, such as higher percentage or specialised courses in the undergraduate degree. Apart from such qualifications, the candidate has to clear the entrance examination as prescribed by the university in any form either a written test or a personal interview for further consideration.Admission is usually based on a combination of score in the entrance exam, academic record, and such others as set out by the university.

The fee structure of the M.Arch programme at the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), is generally varying between Rupees eighty thousand to Rupees one Lacs fifty thousand per year, depending upon different courses or specific specializations selected by students.Charges outside the above have examination fees, registration fees, library fees, and lab charges. The same overall cost might change every year; therefore, to be updated with the recent fee structure visit the official website of AKTU.With regard to average salary after doing an M.Arch from AKTU, it is highly variable due to a consistent factor that includes specializations chosen, links that are in line with industries, and personal experiences.entry level salary in the range of Rs. 3,00,000 to Rs. 6,00,000 per annum

GITAM School of Architecture, Visakhapatnam, has a decent placement record for M.Arch. However, architecture placements are quite different from streams such as engineering. So, most students end up working in architectural firms, design consultancies, and construction companies. The institute itself does make provisions for campus placement. Still, most architecture students are hired due to an internship or project-based work exposure that finally transmutes into a full-time job. The package differs for M.Arch graduates, and some are reported to get packages in the range of INR 3-6 LPA. Architectural firms and construction companies are the most prominent recruiters. For the sake of studying further, getting professional licensing or for international exposure would be the most productive step.