The COA is a statutory body established by the Indian government to regulate the education and practice of architecture in India. It was established in the year 1972. The COA is responsible for maintaining the quality of architectural education in the country and to regulate the profession of architecture. It also regulates the registration of architects and the granting of licences to them. The COA also provides guidance and advice to the Central and State Governments on matters related to architecture.
Council of Architecture (COA)Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is as follows:
1. The candidate must be an Indian citizen or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
2. The candidate must have passed or appeared in the final year of the 10+2 examination in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, etc.) from any recognized Central or State Board or its equivalent examination.
3. The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 examination or its equivalent examination.
4. The candidate must also have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level or its equivalent examination.
5. The candidate must also have obtained a valid score in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA).
6. The candidate must also have obtained a valid registration with the Council of Architecture (COA).
Council of Architecture (COA)Colleges In India
1. School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi
2. College of Architecture, Pune
3. Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai
4. Faculty of Architecture, Manipal University, Manipal
5. School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Chennai
6. School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
7. Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
8. School of Architecture and Interior Design, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
9. Department of Architecture, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi
10. Vastu Kala Academy, New Delhi
11. School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
12. School of Architecture, R V College of Engineering, Bengaluru
13. School of Architecture, Academy of Architecture, Mumbai
14. School of Architecture, CEPT University, Ahmedabad
15. Department of Architecture and Planning, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand
16. School of Architecture, Amity University, Noida
17. Department of Architecture and Planning, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam
18. Department of Architecture, Jadavpur University, Kolkata
19. School of Architecture and Design, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
20. Department of Architecture, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
21. School of Architecture, VIT University, Vellore
22. Department of Architecture, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
23. School of Architecture, Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai
24. School of Architecture and Design, UPES, Dehradun
25. School of Architecture and Planning, IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal
Council of Architecture (COA)List of Stream
1. Architectural Design
2. Building and Construction
3. Landscape Architecture
4. Lighting Design
5. Structural Engineering
6. Urban Planning and Design
7. Project Management
8. Interior Design
9. Environmental Design
10. Historic Preservation
11. Facilities Management
12. Sustainability Design
13. Surveying
14. Building Science and Technology
15. Geomatics
16. Real Estate Development
17. Transportation Planning and Design
18. Construction Management
19. Water Resource Management
20. Materials and Processes
21. Business and Law
22. Building Information Modeling (BIM)
23. Computer Aided Design (CAD)
24. Energy Efficiency and Conservation
25. Building Envelope Design
26. Acoustics and Vibration Control
27. Fire Protection and Life Safety Design
28. Hazardous Materials Management
29. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems
30. Visual Communication Design
Council of Architecture (COA)Syllabus
The Council of Architecture (COA) Syllabus is a comprehensive syllabus that covers all the topics related to the practice of architecture. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to practice in the field of architecture. The syllabus covers topics such as architectural design, construction, materials and methods, building regulations, legal and ethical considerations, as well as project management. It also includes sections on professional practice, environmental design, sustainability, and urban design. The syllabus is updated periodically to keep up with changing trends in the field of architecture.
