Architecture Education in India: an Analytical Study of Curriculum and Its Alignment With Modern-day Demands
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: By critically examining the current architecture curriculum in India, this study aspires to determine the relevance of education in addressing the demands of an evolving profession. To analyze these aspects and their relevance to modern day, the study investigates the overarching framework provided by regulatory control and implementation by academic institutions, focusing on the curriculum structure, content, and pedagogical methods employed in architectural education to determine the incorporation of contemporary themes such as sustainability, technological integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. A total of 100 people, including students, educators, and experts, were surveyed using a structured questionnaire. The results indicate that there exist critical disconnects between an existing curriculum and the applied tasks of contemporary architecture, suggesting a need for curricular change. It calls for a proactive, practice-related approach that integrates trends and standards with global perspectives on preparing our graduates within the sphere of built environment challenges.
Authors: Abhay Vinayak Purohit, Madhumita Roy
Institution: Jadavpur University
Language: English
Topic: Architecture, Art, Education
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409563174