Union Education Minister Launches Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Regulations 2020

New Delhi: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched the “Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Regulations, 2020” through video conferencing here today.

Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister highlighted about unique architectural beauty of India, its monuments and temples.

He said that COA (Council of Architecture) should draw inspiration from the present and past treasures of Architecture and bring a paradigm shift in the field of Architecture to make India a world leader again.

The Minister was confident that these Regulations, which have been prepared by the experts of the Council, shall be able to address the major concerns and challenges lying in the area of human habitat and built environment in the country and propel India to a new high in the areas of innovation and skills development. He said that the architecture of India is rooted in its history, culture and religion.

Earlier on August 6, the COA has issued the Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 further to amend Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983. These Regulations will be applicable for the academic session 2020-2021 in view of Covid-19 pandemic.

Under Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983, Regulation 4(1) and Regulation 4(2) have been substituted:-
No candidate shall be admitted to B.Arch. course unless she or he has passed in 10+2 scheme of examination with PCM subjects or pass in 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics.

The candidates who have qualified the aptitude test i.e. NATA or JEE, with pass percentage in 10+2 scheme of Examination with PCM or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics shall be eligible for admission to B.Arch. Course for academic session 2020-21.