Transforming Architecture Education in India: Policy, Pedagogy, and Professional Competencies

Raksha Bongirwar; Bijay Kumar Das

doi:10.69968/azjccj41

Authors

Raksha Bongirwar Associate Professor, Dr D Y Patil College of Architecture Akurdi Pune
Bijay Kumar Das Associate Professor, NIT Patna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69968/azjccj41

Keywords:

Architecture Education, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Learner-Centred Pedagogy, Professional Competencies, Sustainable Architectural Education

Abstract

The architectural education in India is in the process of changing its scenario to meet the current requirements of architectural profession in the built environment, technological advancement, sustainability and professional practice around the globe. This review explores the history of the architecture education in recent times and its policy changes, with a look at the new pedagogical methods and competency-based learning frameworks. It talks about the reforms brought by the Council of Architecture (CoA), National Policy on Education (1986), AICTE changes and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for modernisation of curricula and bringing improvements in education. The review also identifies pedagogies focused on the learner, project-based learning, the use of digital technologies including BIM and Artificial Intelligence, sustainability education and interdisciplinary learning as key aspects of educational transformation. It also examines the professional skills and capabilities needed of a future architect, including technical, ethical, communication and lifelong learning skills. Lastly, the review proposes future directions to make the relevance, quality and competitiveness of architectural education in India better.

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