The document summarizes the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program offered by the School of Architecture & Design at Manipal University Jaipur. The 5-year program is approved by the Council of Architecture and focuses on creativity and innovation in architecture. The course covers topics like architectural design, building construction technology, structural design, and humanities. The school aims to provide world-class education to help students become professionals with good values. It has state-of-the-art facilities like a climatology lab, architecture lab, and materials museum to support hands-on learning. The university also offers doctoral programs and scholarships in architecture and related fields.

1. Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Courses from Manipal University Jaipur
School of Architecture & Design (SA&D), Manipal University Jaipur is dedicated to provide world class
education meeting international standards. It aims to foster creative, innovative and intellectually
vibrant learning that would establish academic and professional excellence in architecture. SA&D
strives for ‘excellence in imparting architectural education and training for changing socio-cultural
aspirations, environmental compulsions, material & technological innovations, the IT revolution and
globalization of economies’. State of the art facilities, dedicated and experienced faculty and student-
centric academic practices not confined to syllabus learning, are the hallmarks of the School. The
quality of life at SA&D is designed to mould the students into professionals with good human values.
The Courses
1) Under graduate course in architecture
SA&D offers a five year professional course with a focus on ‘creativity and innovation’ in architecture,
leading to Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) degree. It is approved by Council of Architecture (CoA)
and is recognized in India and abroad. It is conducted in two stages. The first stage consists of three
years of institutional academic studies. The second stage consists of two years of professional
development including one year of practical training. The course covers:
Architectural Design
Architectural graphic skills, manual as well as computer based
Building Construction Technology
Structural Design and Systems
Basic Design and Visual Arts
History of Architecture, Art and Culture
Building Services and Equipment
Workshop Practice and Site Exposure
Building Materials and Sciences
Surveying and Levelling
Estimation, Costing and Specification writing
Climatology, Environmental Studies and Landscape
Humanities
Human Settlements and Vernacular Architecture
Building Bye Laws and Codes of Practice
Theory of Design
Computer Applications in Architecture (non – graphic)
Project and Relevant Electives

2. 2) Doctoral Programmes
Doctoral programmes are offered as full time as well as part time research initiatives of Manipal
University, Jaipur. SA&D offers research guidance for Ph.D. in architecture and related areas.
Scholarships are also given to deserving full time candidates.
Infrastructure and facilities
Besides excellent studios, lecture halls, library, computer lab, digital photography lab, food court,
workshops, construction yard and lush green open environment for interactive learning, the school
will have its USPs as
Climatology lab where the students will have a feel of the climatic parameters as they affect human
comfort.
Architecture lab where students will have a feel of the magnitude and quality of spaces they design
on their drawing boards.
Materials Museum, where students will get necessary data about the materials in the market and
physically see the latest materials and technologies of building construction.
Exhibition hall, where the outstanding work of students will be displayed. Besides sharing the work
of colleagues, it is expected to create a healthy competition amongst the students to continuously
improve their performance.
Visual Art Studio, where painting and sculpture workshops will be held to sensitize the students
towards aesthetics.