Can B.Arch be Pursued through Distance Education?

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Updated On: December 12, 2025 10:31 AM

Students can pursue B.Arch through distance mode at limited COA-approved universities. Know eligibility, practical requirements, and essential guidelines.
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Can B.Arch be Pursued through Distance Education?

Yes, B.Arch can be pursued through distance education, though options are limited compared to regular mode. It's IGNOU and Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, among other universities in India, that offer B.Arch under distance learning mode. Such B. Arch programs do require some practical components and studio work that will need physical attendance at definite intervals. This program duration is five years and was framed to accommodate working professionals or students who would not be able to pursue regular classes but wish to pursue an architectural career.

Students must check whether the distance program is recognised as approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) before enrolling, since this is critical for the degree being accepted in professional practice.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Arch Distance Education

Read below to understand the eligibility criteria for pursuing B.Arch distance education:

Requirement

Details

Educational Qualification

10+2 with Mathematics as a compulsory subject from recognised board

Minimum Marks

50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (relaxation for reserved categories)

Alternative Qualification

10th + 3 years Diploma in any stream with 50% aggregate marks

Age Limit

No upper age limit for distance B.Arch programs

Entrance Exam

Some colleges may require NATA or their own entrance tests

Work Experience

Not mandatory but beneficial for working professionals

Reserved Categories

5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates

Colleges Offering B.Arch Distance Education

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Only few universities offer B.Arch distance education and those are:

College Name

Location

Duration

Fees (INR)

IGNOU

New Delhi

5-7 years

45,000

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

Nashik, Maharashtra

5 years

2,80,000

Academia Para La Education Profesional

Various Centers

4 years

40,000

Rizvi College of Architecture

Mumbai, Maharashtra

5 years

6,35,000

B.Arch via distance education is offered by selected universities in India, thus maintaining flexibility for working professionals who do not have the time for regular classes of instruction and any students who would desire to be present during regular classes. Though exposed to a few options, universities such as IGNOU and Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University run genuine distance programs, provided students check for COA approval and grasp the practical attendance required while applying for these colleges.

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