Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

“Architecting India's future: Innovation, heritage, and sustainable design for tomorrow.”

IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India

About Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

The Department of Architecture at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has pioneered architectural education in India since 1952. As the first of its kind in the IIT system, the department ensures a holistic integration of science and technology with the cultural dimensions of human society. The department's pioneering works include the Damodar Valley Regional Plan and plans for the 'Steel Cities' of Durgapur and Bhilai. The campus, designed under the guidance of Swiss architect Werner M. Moser, is home to approximately 22,000 inhabitants and promotes green initiatives. Today, the department continues to play a significant role in addressing emerging concerns and planning the built environment of the country, with research areas including building technology, heritage studies, urban design, and environmental design. IIT Kharagpur's architecture program balances theory and practical application to align with society's present and future needs. The institute aims to extend sustainable technologies and impact models globally, building solutions in its labs, piloting them on campus, and scaling them worldwide.

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Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Bachelor A five-year full-time undergraduate program approved by the Council of Architecture (COA). It combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prepare students for careers in architecture.	5 Years (10 Semesters) English Total fees approximately INR 11.18 Lakhs. Tuition fee is INR 10 Lakhs. Deadline: Ongoing, with selection through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. NATA 2025 registration deadline extended to August 5, 2025.	Visit
Master of Architecture (M.Arch) Master A two-year master's program that combines science, technology, and cultural dimensions. It offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in architectural design, urban planning, and sustainable development.	2 Years English Total fees for M.Arch Sustainable Built Environment is INR 63,800. Deadline: Not specified. Admission through GATE.	Visit
Master of Architecture (M.Arch) Sustainable Built Environment Master This program revolves around sustainable architecture, sustainable built environment principles, sustainable urban architecture and sustainable materials. It prepares students for careers in government services, urban planning, city planning or PhD programs.	2 Years English Total fees are INR 63,800. Students pay INR 39,000 in the first year. Deadline: Not specified. Admission through GATE.	Visit
Ph.D. Architecture and Planning PhD A doctoral program focused on independent research in architecture and planning. It aims to provide expertise in making original contributions to the field, with a focus on knowledge production in architecture, landscape architecture, and historic preservation.	3 Years English Total fees are INR 1.5 Lakhs. Students pay INR 1 Lakh in the first year. Deadline: Online applications are invited for the Spring Semester 2025-2026.	Visit

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For Master of City Planning (M.C.P.): Graduates of Architecture, Planning and Engineering (Civil) are admitted based on the merit-list of the annual Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers (GATE). Social scientists (economists, geographers and sociologists) qualifying in the National Aptitude Test (NET) are also eligible for admission. Sponsored students, Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) scholars and self-financing candidates with a good academic record and a minimum of two years of relevant experience are admitted, based on a test and interview. Seats are reserved for OBC/SC/ST candidates and persons with disability (PD) as per Government of India rules.

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is Architecting India's future: Innovation, heritage, and sustainable design for tomorrow.

Applicants are typically required to submit: For Master of City Planning (M.C.P.): Graduates of Architecture, Planning and Engineering (Civil) are admitted based on the merit-list of the annual Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers (GATE). Social....

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Master of Architecture (M.Arch), Master of Architecture (M.Arch) Sustainable Built Environment, Ph.D. Architecture and Planning.

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is situated in Kharagpur, India, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

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Architecting India's future: Innovation, heritage, and sustainable design for tomorrow.

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