Bachelor of Architecture

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Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must have passed +2 Science / A-Level or an equivalent program with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, securing at least:

A minimum 'C' grade in English, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics,

And an overall aggregate of 45% marks or a GPA of 2.00,

From a recognized academic institution.

Top Colleges Offering B.Arch under Purbanchal University

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Purbanchal UniversityLibali, Bhaktapur

Curriculum Structure

1st Semester

SN	Course Code	Title	Credit Hour
1	BEG110AR	Building Material–I	2
2	BEG111AR	Building Construction–I	3
3	BEG101SH	Mathematics–I	3
4	BEG150CI	Applied Mechanics	3
5	BEG112AR	An Introduction to Architecture	2
6	BEG148ME	Workshop–I, Model and Sculpture	2
7	BEG113AR	Art & Graphics–I	2
8	BEG114AR	Basic Design–I	4

2nd Semester

SN	Course Code	Title	Credit Hour
1	BEG115AR	Building Material–II	2
2	BEG116AR	Building Construction–II	3
3	BEG105SH	Communication English	3
4	BEG107SH	Mathematics–II	3
5	BEG160CI	Strength of Materials	2
6	BEG117AR	Building Science–I	2
7	BEG151CI	Workshop–II, Carpentry, Mason	1
8	BEG118AR	Art & Graphics–II	3
9	BEG119AR	Basic Design–II	4

3rd Semester

SN	Course Code	Title	Credit Hour
1	BEG211AR	Building Construction–III	2
2	BEG212AR	Nepalese Architecture	2
3	BEG213AR	Arts & Graphics–III	2
4	BEG214AR	Design Studio–III	4
5	BEG217AR	Building Science–II	2
6	BEG260CI	Surveying & Leveling	3
7	BEG264CI	Theory of Structure–I	2

4th Semester

SN	Course Code	Title	Credit Hour
1	BEG208SH	Sociology of Architecture	2
2	BEG215AR	Building Services–I	2
3	BEG216AR	Building Construction–IV	3
4	BEG218AR	Eastern Architecture	3
5	BEG219AR	Design Studio–IV	4
6	BEG266CI	Theory of Structure–II	2
7	BEG272CO	Computer Aided Design & Drafting	3

5th Semester

SN	Course Code	Title	Credit Hour
1	BEG310AR	Building Services–II	2
2	BEG413AR	Building Science–III	2
3	BEG367CI	Design of Steel, Wood & Masonry Structure	2
4	BEG314AR	Design Studio–V	4
5	BEG311AR	Design Theory–I	2
6	BEG318AR	Interior Design	3
7	BEG312AR	Western Architecture	2

6th Semester

SN	Course Code	Title	Credit Hour
1	BEG315AR	Working Drawings & Detailing	3
2	BEG320AR	Design Theory–II	2
3	BEG317AR	Landscape Architecture	2
4	BEG319LC	Elective I: Low Cost Housing	3
5	BEG319VA	Elective I: Vernacular Architecture	3
6	BEG321AR	Design Studio–VI	4
7	BEG350CI	Design of RCC	3
8	BEG316AR	Specifications, Quantity, Estimation	3

7th Semester

SN	Course Code	Title	Credit Hour
1	BEG410AR	Building Construction–V	2
2	BEG411AR	Architectural Conservation	3
3	BEG412AR	Urban Settlement Planning	3
4	BEG450MS	Engineering Economics	2
5	BEG414AR	Design Studio–VII	4
6	BEG413AR	Modern Architecture	2
7	BEG415AR	Elective II: Nepalese Architecture in Kathmandu Valley	3
8	BEG415AR	Elective II: Energy Efficient Building Design	3

8th Semester

SN	Course Code	Title	Credit Hour
1	BEG451CI	Construction Project Management	3
2	BEG416AR	Professional Practice	2
3	BEG417AR	Urban Design	3
4	BEG418AR	Built Environment (Research)	3
5	BEG419AR	Disaster Risk Management	2
6	BEG420AR	Design Studio–VIII	4
7	BEG421AR	Seminar	2

9th Semester

SN	Course Code	Title	Credit Hour
1	BEG510AR	Professional Training Practice (Practicum)	10

10th Semester

SN	Course Code	Title	Credit Hour
1	BEG511AR	Thesis Project	8

Course Outcome

Understand architectural design principles, history, and theory.
Develop skills in architectural drawing, modeling, and visualization.
Design functional, sustainable, and aesthetically responsive built environments.
Apply knowledge of building materials, construction methods, and structural systems.
Use digital tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp) in design projects.
Address environmental, cultural, and social aspects in architectural design.
Interpret and comply with building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and manage design projects.
Communicate design ideas effectively through drawings, presentations, and reports.
Critically evaluate architectural works and engage in lifelong learning in the field.

More About This Program

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) is a 5-year, 10-semester program by Purbanchal University.