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This piece shall answer two important questions:
How to get into the Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) program
What to expect once you’re here
How to get into the Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) program? <br>
What to expect once you’re here?
### GETTING IN
<br>
In order to be eligible for the B. Arch program, one has to appear for the Architectural Aptitude Test (AAT). Registration for the same will take place **between 1000 hours on June 10th to 1700 hours on June 11th.**
In order to be eligible for the B. Arch program, one has to <br>
One may appear for the AAT at any of the 7 “zonal” IITs (Delhi, Kanpur, Bombay, Roorkee, Kharagpur, Madras or Guwahati). The test will be held on 14th June 2018. The syllabus can be found [here](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Z09E3uiEIVi6Ilt8ImqIbT_hMyTP6uTU).
(i) Have obtained a rank in the JEE Advanced (no other rank is considered for admission).<br>
(ii) Appear for the Architectural Aptitude Test (AAT).
One may appear for the AAT at any of the 7 “zonal” IITs (Delhi, Kanpur, Bombay, Roorkee, Kharagpur, Madras or Guwahati). The test will be held on 14th June 2018. The syllabus can be found <span style="color:#0645AD">[here](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Z09E3uiEIVi6Ilt8ImqIbT_hMyTP6uTU)</span>.
**Things you need**: JEE Advanced Admit card, Pencils (2H, HB, 2B), Eraser, Pen, Colours (crayons, colour pencils).
**Disclaimer**: Allotment of seats is done purely on the basis of AIR; one is only required to “pass” the AAT. Your score in the AAT has no bearing whatsoever.
**Disclaimer**: Allotment of seats is done purely on the basis of one's AIR in the JEE Advanced; one is only required to “pass” the AAT. Your score in the AAT has no bearing whatsoever.
<br>
### WHAT IS ARCHITECTURE?
<br>
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<br>
The study of architecture requires one to be a skilled generalist; a jack of all trades, who can combine knowledge from diverse fields and translate it into thoughtful spaces which speak to the people. The course is therefore designed in a manner to expose us to a vast variety of topics.
The constituent courses of the bachelor degree (as ascribed by the Council of Architecture) are centred around “Architectural Design”, which will be found in all semesters except 1.1, 4.2 and 5.2. In the fifth year, one works on their Thesis, a culmination of all skills acquired during the last four years, where he/she designs a building from start to finish, just as one would for an actual project. Other courses impart necessary skills and information required in order to design and actually construct a building. A full list of courses – and details about them – can be found [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwI7Ki_XnyhmcURVd3FULW10azg).
The constituent courses of the bachelor degree (as ascribed by the Council of Architecture) are centred around “Architectural Design”, which will be found in all semesters except 1.1, 4.2 and 5.2. In the fifth year, one works on their Thesis, a culmination of all skills acquired during the last four years, where he/she designs a building from start to finish, just as one would for an actual project. Other courses impart necessary skills and information required in order to design and actually construct a building. A full list of courses – and details about them – can be found <span style="color:#0645AD">[here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwI7Ki_XnyhmcURVd3FULW10azg)</span>.
Architectural Design has the highest number of credits in any given semester. Designing - in general - involves solving the biggest of problems while paying attention to the minutest of details. A design needs to work and serve its purpose, preferably having an edge over conventional designs. An attempt to arrive at such a solution entails a great deal of thought. While thinking, brainstorming and conceptualising are extremely pleasurable, there will often be problems in each design, resulting in patches of frustration; in architecture, passion and frustration are inseparable.
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2. **The Studio:** Each year has its own studio which is essentially a large room where they do their drafting and other classwork. This room (and the Department of Architecture and Planning) is open 24x7, and it steadily becomes a second home for the class. This where we host midnight birthday parties and work for hours at an end.
3. **Curious Columns:** The spring semester of 2018 saw the birth of “Curious Columns”, a department group that aims to bring passionate students together for discussions and workshops, and aims to provide a platform to share knowledge, ideas and opportunities to work with each other. A detailed manifesto can be found [here](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ika5se3POBtjh1uJgI57GetLqxOyLiVr).
3. **Curious Columns:** The spring semester of 2018 saw the birth of “Curious Columns”, a department group that aims to bring passionate students together for discussions and workshops, and aims to provide a platform to share knowledge, ideas and opportunities to work with each other. A detailed manifesto can be found <span style="color:#0645AD">[here](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ika5se3POBtjh1uJgI57GetLqxOyLiVr)</span>.
4. **Togetherness:** Each batch is a closely knit unit. This can be attributed to their small size, as well as numerous, recurring group assignments. Archi waale are almost always seen together at different spots on the campus; by the end of the second year or so, one establishes a deep familiarity with the rest of the batch, something that is peculiar only to Architecture.
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1. **A chance to make another field/skill your profession**: Even if one discovers that architecture isn’t their cup of tea, many alternate options present themselves. Related fields include product design, graphic design and industrial design exist; those bearing little resemblance to architecture include coding, finance, consultancy and start-ups, to name a few. Self-interest and effort are primary requirements in such an undertaking, but campus groups and seniors help greatly. One can build his CV by interning in capacities closely related to the profession he/she wishes to pursue. Interns are much easier to come by with the help of the IIT tag. This is a good point in time to reiterate that very few people in any given batch choose architecture as their profession; the rest go into non-core jobs (we even happen to know people who want to pursue filmmaking after they graduate).
2. **Societies, groups and sports**: Although architecture constitutes a very small number of the total intake, archi waale log can be found in most groups on campus. The reasons behind joining societies and groups stand as two polar opposites: some see them as opportunities to counter frustration, while others see them as opportunities to learn relevant skills, having discovered their disinterest in architecture. Either way, the number of groups and societies on campus is astronomical, with new ones cropping up every year. Chances are there is a group for each interest or intrigue you possess (an exhaustive list with brief information can be found [here](http://guide.wona.co.in/section/campus-groups)). Similarly, facilities for all major sports are available, along with exceptional coaching staff that bring out the best in you. More information can be found here.
2. **Societies, groups and sports**: Although architecture constitutes a very small number of the total intake, archi waale log can be found in most groups on campus. The reasons behind joining societies and groups stand as two polar opposites: some see them as opportunities to counter frustration, while others see them as opportunities to learn relevant skills, having discovered their disinterest in architecture. Either way, the number of groups and societies on campus is astronomical, with new ones cropping up every year. Chances are there is a group for each interest or intrigue you possess (an exhaustive list with brief information can be found <span style="color:#0645AD">[here](http://guide.wona.co.in/section/campus-groups)</span>). Similarly, facilities for all major sports are available, along with exceptional coaching staff that bring out the best in you. More information can be found <span style="color:#0645AD">[here](http://guide.wona.co.in/section/sports)</span>.
3. **A diverse friend circle and chances to collaborate**: By virtue of having a wide array of departments, IITR will bestow upon you a phenomenally diverse set of friends and acquaintances over the course of five years, resulting in interesting, insightful conversations. One has the opportunity to meet and interact with people involved in pursuits ranging from artificial intelligence to music to research to finance to consultancy. There is, therefore, a chance to collaborate with any of the above people for interdisciplinary projects.
4. **Tinkering Lab**: The tinkering lab, as the name suggests, is a lab where students can work on projects. it is equipped with state of the art tools, for example, industrial 3d printers. More information is available [here](https://www.iitr.ac.in/tinkeringlab/#home).
4. **Tinkering Lab**: The tinkering lab, as the name suggests, is a lab where students can work on projects. it is equipped with state of the art tools, for example, industrial 3d printers. More information is available <span style="color:#0645AD">[here](https://www.iitr.ac.in/tinkeringlab/#home)</span>.
5. **The TIDES Business Incubator**: The tides business incubator aims to help young start-ups grow. If you have a business idea, you can go to these guys and they’ll provide you with a workspace, mentorship and even help you get funds. More information is available [here](http://tides.iitr.ac.in/).
5. **The TIDES Business Incubator**: The tides business incubator aims to help young start-ups grow. If you have a business idea, you can go to these guys and they’ll provide you with a workspace, mentorship and even help you get funds. More information is available <span style="color:#0645AD">[here](http://tides.iitr.ac.in/)</span>.
6. **Semester Exchange**: A semester exchange is available for students having a decent CGPA (>7.5) with Hochschule Luzern (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts), Switzerland, in their 7th semester (4.1). This is an opportunity to learn how our western counterparts perceive and approach architecture, as well as to travel Europe and experiencing what it has to offer. [Here](http://wona.co.in/2017/03/exchange-diaries-switzerland) is an account of the experience, as recalled by a senior who visited Hochschule Luzern the year before last.
6. **Semester Exchange**: A semester exchange is available for students having a decent CGPA (>7.5) with Hochschule Luzern (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts), Switzerland, in their 7th semester (4.1). This is an opportunity to learn how our western counterparts perceive and approach architecture, as well as to travel Europe and experiencing what it has to offer. <span style="color:#0645AD">[Here](http://wona.co.in/2017/03/exchange-diaries-switzerland)</span> is an account of the experience, as recalled by a senior who visited Hochschule Luzern the year before last.
7. **Research opportunities**: Perhaps one characteristic that sets IITR apart from all other colleges is the emphasis it lays on research. Any student interested in research may approach a professor, consult him/her about the area/matter he wishes to investigate (not necessarily architecture) – and once he/she has the blessing of the professor – pursue it. A program called SURA (Summer Undergraduate Research Awards) is also in place (which has a somewhat drawn-out application process). For students of architecture, an additional opportunity lies in the form of the CBRI (Central Building Research Institute), which, although an autonomous body, abuts our campus, and is very welcoming of IITR students wishing to undertake research; three seniors to our knowledge have written research papers under the CBRI.
8. **On-campus placements**: Reportedly (that is, with questionable certainty), other architectural colleges do not have placements, or any sort of arrangements wherein graduates can find firms to employ them. At IITR, such a system does exist, but the number of firms and companies that recruit architects are just sufficient. However, when it comes to other fields such as the ones mentioned earlier, it is a level playing field, and architecture graduates can get non-core jobs provided they are meritorious. More information can be found [here](http://guide.wona.co.in/section/placements).
8. **On-campus placements**: Reportedly (that is, with questionable certainty), other architectural colleges do not have placements, or any sort of arrangements wherein graduates can find firms to employ them. At IITR, such a system does exist, but the number of firms and companies that recruit architects are just sufficient. However, when it comes to other fields such as the ones mentioned earlier, it is a level playing field, and architecture graduates can get non-core jobs provided they are meritorious. More information can be found <span style="color:#0645AD">[here](http://guide.wona.co.in/section/placements)</span>.
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