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  • The Bachelor of Architecture Program of the ICFAI School of Architecture (ISArch) prepares students for a bright career as a well-equipped architect in India.
  • It is a five-year full time degree program with 10 semesters of continuous evaluation in coursework, design projects, research and practical training.
  • The uniqueness of the B.Arch. Program of ISArch lies in its approach towards bridging the gap between academia and industry.
  • The curriculum made is to attain a synergy between design education and the role of an Architect in the society.
  • Thus justification of the profession will be attained by providing better environments for contemporary societies.
  • The program is contemplated in modules for more variety and flexibility.
  • The curriculum is based on the principle that a set of courses will make up the structure.
  • Thus each course is self-contained but also acts as a bridge between what precedes and what follows.

Award of Degree

A candidate shall be awarded Bachelor of Architecture degree by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad (a Deemed-to-be University) on successful completion of all the courses of studies and subject to University regulations.

Admission Calendar
Receiving of Application June 02, 2025 onwards
Interviews June 16, 2025 onwards
Commencement of Classes From Sept. 15, 2025

ISArch offers Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Program under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) specified by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India enabling students to choose courses of interest while meeting the minimum required credits. Under the Choice Based Credit System, which is a student/ learner centric system, the courses of study in the Architecture Degree program are as under:

A course, which should compulsorily be studied by a student as a core requirement is termed as a core course. The weightage in terms of credits is 50%.

A course, which informs the professional core and should be compulsorily studied. The weightage in terms of credits is 20%.

A course which can be chosen from a pool of courses and are of two types:

  1. Professional Elective (PE):

    which may be very specific or specialised or advanced or supportive to the discipline/ subject of study or which provides an extended scope. Credits: 10%.

  2. Open Elective (OE):

    Which enables an exposure to some other discipline/subject/domain or nurtures the candidate’s proficiency/skill. Credits: 5%

Which may be of two kinds:

  1. Employability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (EECC) Credits: 10%
  2. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) Credits: 5%
S.No. Course Code Percentage of Credits Credits Required Credits Proposed

1

Professional Core Courses

PC

50%

150

150

2

Building Science & Applied Engineering

BS & AE

20%

60

60

3

Elective Courses

EC

i) Professional Electives

PE

10%

30

30

ii) Open Electives

OE

5%

15

15

4

Employability Enhancement Courses

EEC

i) Employability Enhancement Compulsory Courses

EE

10%

30

30

ii) Skill Enhancement Courses

SE

5%

15

15

Total Credits

300

300

FIRST SEMESTER

Sl No

Code

Course Title

Credits

1

AR1.1PC

Basic Design & Visual Arts

9

2

AR1.2PC

Model-Making Workshop I

2

3

AR1.3PC

Architectural Drawing & Graphics I

4

4

AR1.4BS

Building Materials & Construction I

5

5

AR1.5BS

Surveying & Levelling of Landforms

3

6

AR1.6BS

Basics of Structural Design & Analysis

3

7

AR1.7BS

Environmental Sciences

3

8

AR1.8SE

English Language skills

2

TOTAL

31

SECOND SEMESTER

Sl No

Code

Course Title

Credits

1

AR2.1PC

Architectural Design Studio II

9

2

AR2.2PC

Model Making Workshop II

3

3

AR2.3PC

Architectural Drawing & Graphics II

4

4

AR2.4PC

History & Theory of Human settlements

3

5

AR2.5BS

Building Materials & Construction II

5

6

AR2.6BS

Structural Mechanics

3

7

AR2.7OE

Open Elective I

3

8

AR2.8SE

Professional Communication

2

TOTAL

32

THIRD SEMESTER

S.No

Code

Course Title

Credits

1

AR3.1PC

Architectural Design Studio III

9

2

AR3.2PC

History of Architecture I

3

3

AR3.3BS

Building Materials & Construction III

5

4

AR3.4BS

Structural Analysis

2

5

AR3.5BS

Site Planning, Landscape Design and Climate Change

3

6

AR3.6BS

Water Supply & Building Sanitation

2

7

AR3.7PE

Professional Elective I

3

AR3.7.1PE

Art Appreciation

AR3.7.2PE

Vernacular Architecture

8

AR3.8OE

Open Elective II

3

9

AR3.9SE

Computer Applications I

2

TOTAL

32

FOURTH SEMESTER

S.No

Code

Course Title

Credits

1

AR4.1PC

Architectural Design Studio IV

9

2

AR4.2PC

History of Architecture II

3

3

AR4.3BS

Building Materials & Construction IV

4

4

AR4.4BS

RCC Structures

3

5

AR4.5BS

Climatology, Building Sciences and Performance

3

6

AR4.6PE

Professional Elective II

3

AR4.6.1PE

Applied Ergonomics

AR4.6.2PE

Creativity & Problem-solving

7

AR4.7OE

Open Elective III

3

8

AR4.8SE

Computer Applications II

3

TOTAL

31

FIFTH SEMESTER

S.No

Code

Course Title

Credits

1

AR5.1PC

Architectural Design Studio V

9

2

AR5.2PC

History of Architecture III

3

3

AR5.3PC

Theory and Principles of Architecture

3

4

AR5.4BS

Building Materials & Construction V

4

5

AR5.5BS

Electrification, Lighting & Acoustics

3

6

AR5.6PE

Professional Elective III

3

AR5.6.1PE

Interior Design

AR5.6.2PE

Design for Accessibility

AR5.6.3PE

Housing

7

AR5.7OE

Open Elective IV

3

8

AR5.8SE

Building Information Modelling

3

TOTAL

31

SIXTH SEMESTER

S.No

Code

Course Title

Credits

1

AR6.1PC

Architectural Design Studio VI

12

2

AR6.2PC

History of Architecture IV

3

3

AR6.3BS

Steel Structures

3

4

AR6.4BS

Ventilation,Air Conditioning, Fire Safety and Building Automation

3

5

AR6.5PE

Professional Elective IV

3

AR6.5.1PE

Architecture of Telangana

AR6.5.2PE

Art in Architecture

AR6.5.3PE

Documentation of Heritage buildings

6

AR6.6PE

Professional Elective V

3

AR6.6.1PE

Introduction to Parametric Architecture

AR6.6.2PE

Climate responsive Architecture

AR6.6.3PE

Appropriate technologies for Sustainable Development

7

AR6.7OE

Open Elective V

3

TOTAL

30

SEVENTH SEMESTER

S.No

Code

Course Title

Credits

1

AR7.1PC

Architectural Design Studio VII

15

2

AR7.2PC

Estimation, Costing & Specifications

3

3

AR7.3PC

Architectural Presentation & Portfolio Making Workshop

3

4

AR7.4PE

Professional Elective VI

3

AR7.4.1PE

AI in Architecture

AR7.4.2PE

Architectural Design with Glass

AR7.4.3PE

Eco-Friendly materials and construction techniques

5

AR7.5PE

Professional Elective VII

3

AR7.5.1PE

BIM integration with Advanced Building Services

AR7.5.2PE

Project Management Techniques

AR7.5.3PE

Architectural Conservation

AR7.5.4PE

Introduction to Urban Planning

6

AR7.6EE

Research Methodology in Architecture

3

TOTAL

30

EIGHTH SEMESTER

S.No

Code

Course Title

Credits

1

AR8.1EE

Practical Training

24

TOTAL

24

NINTH SEMESTER

S.No

Code

Course Title

Credits

1

AR9.1PC

Architectural Design Studio IX

12

2

AR9.2PC

Pre-Thesis

5

3

AR9.3PC

Urban Design

3

4

AR9.4BS

Green Building Architecture and Environmental Performance Analysis

3

5

AR9.5PE

Professional Elective VIII

3

AR9.5.1PE

Human Psychology and Architecture

AR9.5.2PE

Architectural Illumination

AR9.5.3PE

Advanced Building Performance Assessment Methods

6

AR9.6SE

Foreign Language

3

TOTAL

29

TENTH SEMESTER

S.No

Code

Course Title

Credits

1

AR10.1PC

Architectural Design Thesis

21

2

AR10.2PE

Professional Elective IX

3

AR10.2.1PE

Climate Vulnerability Assessment, Disaster Mitigation & Management

AR10.2.2PE

Smart Cities

3

AR10.3PE

Professional Elective X

3

AR10.3.1PE

Intelligent Buildings

AR10.3.2PE

Architectural Journalism

4

AR10.4EE

Professional Practice

3

TOTAL

30

Admission Modalities

The Admission modalities are with reference to the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Program offered by the ICFAI School of Architecture (ISArch), a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad.

Eligibility

  1. Pass in 10+2 examination Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subjects or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate.

    OR

    Pass in 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics as a compulsory subject, with minimum of 45% marks in aggregate.

  2. Qualify an aptitude test in architecture conducted either by NTA (JEE) or NATA conducted by Council of Architecture (COA) in the current year.

The admission into B.Arch Program is through a multistage process to select applicants based on their:

  1. Marks in 10+2 or 10+3 examination (50% weightage)
  2. Valid scores of aptitude test (50% weightage)
  3. Candidates who are short-listed based on the above will be called for a Personal Interview.

The selected candidates will be given the Selection Letters on the date of the Interview and will be given Provisional Admission. The provisional admission is subject to payment of the admission fee.

If an applicant is found ineligible even at a later date after admission into the program, his/her admission will be canceled. All admissions will be subject to verification of facts from the applicant’s original certificates/ documents. The decision of the Admissions Committee regarding the eligibility of any applicant shall be final.

Applicants who have appeared for Class XII (or equivalent) examination and awaiting results are also eligible to apply provided they complete their examinations (including practical examinations) before September 10, 2026. However, applicants’ admission will remain provisional until they produce mark-sheets establishing their eligibility. The last date for submitting the proof of Class XII (or equivalent) mark sheet is September 15, 2026, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand canceled.

Students interested can apply by the following method:

  • Download of Application Form

    Applicants can download the Application Form from www.ifheindia.org/isarch and send it to the Admissions Office (Address mentioned below) along with the Bank Demand Draft of Rs. 600 towards the cost of the application in favor of “IFHE-Prospectus Fee A/c B.Arch” payable at Hyderabad.

  • Fill the Application Form

    Applicants can fill in the Application Form and send it to the Admissions Office, # 65, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad - 500 082, Telangana State.

Submission of Application Form

The completed application form should be sent to the following:

Principal, ICFAI School of Architecture, 3rd Floor, IcfaiTech Block, IFHE Campus, Donthanpally, Shankarpally Road, Hyderabad-501203, by Registered/ Speed Post.

OR

A scanned copy of the Filled in Application Form may be sent to Principal, ISArch by email to barchinfo@ifheindia.org

Following is the checklist for the certificates to be attached while applying for admission:

  1. 10th Class Marks Sheet
  2. 10+2 or 10+3 Marks Sheet and qualifying certificate (in case the candidate is applying before the announcement of results of the qualifying examination, he/she may submit a Bona fide Certificate of his/her current school/college).
  3. NTA (JEE) or NATA 2026 scorecard
  4. Duly Filled in Application Form

For further details, contact:

IFHE Admissions Office,

# 65, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta,

Hyderabad-500 082, Telangana State.

Toll-free: 1 800 599 0767

E-mail: barchinfo@ifheindia.org

Fee Schedule

Selected candidates are required to pay the fee as per the schedule given below:

Particulars

Due Date

Fee (amount in Rs.)

Admission Fee

on the day of Personal Interview

20,000

Semester I Fee

August 03, 2026

1,25,000

Semester II Fee

December 26, 2026

1,25,000

Semester III Fee

July 27, 2027

1,25,000

Semester IV Fee

December 26, 2027

1,25,000

Semester V Fee

July 26, 2028

1,25,000

Semester VI Fee

December 24, 2028

1,25,000

Semester VII Fee

July 25, 2029

1,25,000

Semester VIII Fee

December 26, 2029

1,25,000

Semester IX Fee

July 24, 2030

1,25,000

Semester X Fee

December 24, 2030

1,25,000

TOTAL

12,70,000

Students of B.Arch Program are required to pay a caution deposit of Rs. 10,000 along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest and after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the program. Caution deposit and Security deposit are not adjustable against Program Fee and other dues.

Limited hostel rooms are available at the campus. Day Scholars can avail bus facility from City to Campus on payment basis.

ISArch offers Merit Scholarships to the students pursuing the B.Arch Program. The scholarships are based on past academic record in Class XII or NATA score (whichever is higher) and Semester-wise performance during the B.Arch Program.

A. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record:

Merit Scholarship based on past academic Record is provided to students on the basis of percentage achieved in qualifying examination. The details are as presented in the following table.

Program Percentage (%) achieved in qualifying (10+2 or equivalent) Amount of merit scholarship given in the semester-I and to be adjusted in the semester-I Fee in (percentage) (₹)
B. Arch. (5 years)
≥ 95 1,25,000 (100%)
≥90 to < 95 1,00,000 (80%)
≥ 85 to < 90 75,000 (60%)
≥80 to < 85 50,000 (40%)
≥75 to < 80 25,000 (20%)

B. Merit Scholarships based on NATA score:

Merit Scholarship based on NATA score is provided to students on the basis of percentage achieved in qualifying examination. The details are as presented in the following table.

Program Score achieved in NATA Amount of merit scholarship given in the semester-I and to be adjusted in the semester-I Fee in (percentage) (₹)
B. Arch. (5 years)
≥ 120 1,25,000 (100%)
≥100 to < 119.99 1,00,000 (80%)
≥90 to < 99.99 75,000 (60%)
≥80 to < 89.99 50,000 (40%)
≥70 to < 79.99 25,000 (20%)

Note 1: For A and B category, scholarship will be given to either past academic record in Class XII or NATA score (whichever is higher).

Note 2: Above scholarship amount will be adjusted in 1st semester fee payable.

C. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance:

Merit scholarship in subsequent semesters shall be provided based on the academic performance of the previous semester. Scholarship amounts are calculated as per the scheme given below.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I ≥ 9.00 Category II ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 Category III ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
Percentage of semester fee offered as merit scholarship 30% 22% 15%
Program Semester Fee Amount of Scholarship (₹) per semester
B.Arch. 1,25,000 37,500 27,500 18,750

Several public and private sector banks provide educational loans to applicants. Applicants seeking educational loans may approach the respective bank branches.