M. Arch – Urban Development
Architecture is one of the few disciplines that can be classified as a combination of both science and art. Architecture involves both creative and analytical thinking. It is the most suitable field for the students who are interested in ambitious, multidisciplinary learning.
Those pursuing degrees in architecture, built environment, and planning must consider the infrastructure and building’s development, design, and function. People who plan, design, and construct environments that support daily living have a place in a world that is always expanding and changing. You should look at this field if you want to plan and build the infrastructure of the future.
OmDayal College of Architecture, West Bengal’s top architecture school, was founded in 2012 as the state’s first private architecture school. Since its founding, OmDayal College of Architecture has worked to advance the development of a sustainable environment and expand the scope of architectural education beyond the domains of structures. Our objective is to employ more trained architects in the service of society. More architects would result in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly constructed environment, making the globe a better place for coming generations to live.
Following the successful completion of twelve years, we are considering establishing more recent academic and research paths. We have an architecture postgraduate program with an emphasis on urban development and infrastructure. Additionally, we are eager to mentor researchers in the fields of urban planning, architecture, and design. A bi-annual journal in Architecture is being published as a first step towards study. According to MAKAUT, a research committee would be led by our Head of the Department, Prof. Bhaskar Chatterjee.
Since 2017, eight batches of students have graduated. Several architectural companies in India provided professional training to the current final year batch as part of the curriculum.
Some of the alumni of the OmDayal College of Architecture are now doing postgraduate studies at prestigious Indian national institutes as well as overseas, and they are employed in a variety of jobs in India and beyond.
Architects are skilled in the art or technique of designing, building & construction, both practical and expressive conditions must be met in order to practise architecture.
Architecture graduates acquire abilities that are applicable in a wide range of different professions, in addition to the numerous career options that exist within the subject itself. After completion of 5 years of bachelor degree all the students of Architecture are eligible to receive a registration number provided by Council of Architecture, Govt. of India for practicing architecture.
Different Fields pertaining to Architects:
- Design, Planning and Development
- Construction Engineering and Management
- Building Conservation, Maintenance and Repair
Popular Job Profiles of Architects:
- Consultant Architect
- Urban Planner
- Urban Designer
- Landscape Architect
- Conservation Architect
- Research Architect
- Interior Designer
- Industrial Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Product Designer
- Project Manager
- Architectural Photographer
- Architectural Journalist
- Teacher/ Professor
- Estimator/ Valuer
Employment Opportunities of Architects:
- Private Architectural Firms
- Self-Consultancy Firms
- Govt. PWDs and CPWD
- Municipal & State Development Authorities
- Central Bodies of Urban Affairs and Development
- Indian Railways
- Indian Army
- Indian Engineering Services
- Airport Authority of India
- NTPC, BHEL, SAIL, ISRO
- Estimator & Valuer in Private & Central Banks
- Software Developer in MNCs
- Graphic Designer in MNCs
- Researcher in Smart City Mission by Central Govt. Authorities
Higher Studies and Research Opportunities
A student with a B.Arch degree in Architecture can opt for higher studies in M.Arch, M.Plan, M.Des, MBA, etc. from prestigious academic institutions in India and abroad. For this, one has to qualify the entrance examinations like GATE, CAT, GRE etc. After completing post-graduate degree one can go for research programs and pursue career in Academics and become Professors and Lecturers in Universities and Colleges.
Our Success Story
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For both students and faculty, OmDayal College of Architecture’s building has sufficient classrooms, studios, a library, faculty and staff rooms, climatology and acoustics labs, CAD labs, a materials museum, a model-making workshop, carpentry and fitting workshops, a survey lab, a multipurpose seminar hall and more.
TV monitors or LCD projectors are installed in the classrooms here. There are almost 2500 book volumes and about 19 journals in the library. In the climatology and acoustics labs, several measuring tools are accessible, such as light meters, barometers, sound meters, thermometers, signal generators, etc. The most recent software, such as Vector Works Design Suite, is available in the CAD laboratories. Students are trained adequately by utilising this state-of-the-art technology.
Course Information
| DURATION | 2 years |
| PROGRAMME TYPE | PG |
| COURSE APPROVED BY | COA |
| DEGREE AWARDED BY | MAKAUT |
Intake Capacity
- 20Seats M. Arch – Urban Development
Semester 1
- Introduction to Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure, Policy Planning & Legislation
- Urban Economics
- Sustainable Practices in Built Environment
- Research Methodology and
- Statistical Analysis
- Basic Infrastructure Study & Analysis
Semester 2
- Elective I (One Subject to be chosen from)
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Landscape Design
- Transport Planning
- Data Analytics and digital skills for Built Environment
- Urban Infrastructure Planning
- City Infrastructure Planning
Semester 3
- Elective II (One Subject to be chosen from)
- Project Management
- Urban Sociology
- Urban Governance
- Thesis Programming
- Project formulation & Services
- Summer training(8 weeks only)
Semester 4
- Thesis
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Prof. Bhaskar Chatterjee
Designation : Professor & HOD Experience : 34 Years -
Debjani Mitra
Designation : Professor Experience : 33 Years -
Rita Meshram Thool
Designation : Associate Professor Experience : 23 Years
Admissions
For attractive scholarship details call 90733 07300 / 81005 00600Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria 2025-26
- Passed B.Arch from a COA recognized Institution
Admission Procedure
Academic Session 2025-26
- Admission process will be as per guideline of MAKAUT/ Govt. of West Bengal
Fees Structure
Fee Structure for 2025-26
| Year | Admission Fee | Tuition Fee | Library Fee | Development Fee | Caution Deposit (Refundable) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sem | 5000.00 | 40,000.00 | 1500.00 | 1500.00 | 5,000.00 | 96,000.00 |
| 2ndSem | – | 40000.00 | 1500.00 | 1500.00 | – | |
| 3rdSem | – | 40000.00 | 1500.00 | 1500.00 | – | 86,000.00 |
| 4thSem | – | 40000.00 | 1500.00 | 1500.00 | – | |
| Total | 182,000.00 | |||||
- MAKAUT Fee (Registration, Student Development, and Examination etc.) is to be paid additionally, as applicable.
- Hostel/Transport Fee will be charged extra, if availed.
