School of Architecture, Pune, Ambi


About School:

School of Architecture is the one of the most influential, exciting and innovative architecture schools in Maharashtra and recognized for setting the agenda for what architecture is and could be. Profession of architecture is an eclectic mix of all the fields related to art, culture, human behavior, science, and technology, and hence a true multidisciplinary in nature. Architecture profession goes beyond designing and crafting meaningful physical spaces rather it profoundly influences human health, human behavior and society. An architect is a creator and therefore needs a deep understanding of cross discipline that helps to assimilate the desired architectural expressions for Clientele. School of Architecture is engaged in creating the future architects through the programmes that are designed to explore new challenges with a passion for inventiveness, intelligence and effectiveness. At campus, student centric learning culture provides opportunities for learning and practicing. Education programme at campus are designed to understand ‘how’ things work and ‘find’ practical solutions with the use of scientific processes, application of theories and design. Students are made ready to play a role and perform functions as an architect who observes, identify, create, evaluate and design.

Vision

We aim to be the leading school known for architecture to contribute towards the transformation of human life, understanding contemporary design culture and to protect the environment through various programmes, research studies and collaboration with professionals and stakeholders

Mission

  • Provide quality and value based education that transform the students through the academic rigor and vibrant culture.
  • Fostering sensitivity and appreciation in the curriculum that focuses on built environment, learning physical and visual designs, focusing on building social inclusiveness and dealing with the climate and environmental challenges.
  • Offering a diverse and cross-disciplinary approach in fields of ecology, technology, planning, management and construction.
  • Focus on the relationship between history, culture, behavioral science, technology, exploring future of practices in design, manufacturing and construction.
  • Expand external partnerships, through collaboration with Professional organizations for the knowledge, exchange of ideas and joint projects.
  • Engaging adjacent discipline through innovation, managerial and entrepreneurship skills.
  • Incorporate importance of community service thus contributing towards social responsibility.

Achivements

D Y Patil University, Pune is established by Govt. of Maharashtra Act No. VI of 2019 under the Section (3) and recognized by UGC, New Delhi, India. ŸRanked amongst top 20 Schools of Architecture in the State of Maharashtra in 2020. ŸUniversity Campus has received “Vanashree Award” as Green Campus by Government of Maharashtra and Ministry of Environment. ŸD Y Patil University is awarded as University for Innovation in Global Collaborative Learning in 2021 at 19th World Education Summit.

Meet The Academic Leader


Ar. Omkar Samudra

Ar. Omkar Samudra holds a Masters Degree in Planning from Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology, Ahmedabad, and Bachelors Degree in Architecture from MIT, Aurangabad. He has more than two decades of experience working on National and International Architectural and Urban Planning Projects in the Middle East and South East Asian region. During these years he has worked on world class Urban Planning projects with renowned international organizations. World renowned and Pritzker Award winning Architect, B V Doshi (India), Christopher Charles Benninger Architects (India‐Bhutan), Parsons International (Dubai, UAE), Cansult Maunsell, AECOM (Dubai, UAE), Jurong International (Abu Dhabi, UAE), AEDAS (Singapore) and SSA Architects India are a few of the organizations with whom Ar. Omkar was attached with during his career. He has held Managerial and Directorial positions all throughout his professional career.

Ar. Omkar was involved as a Project Manager in the design and execution of the 7th tallest residential tower in India. He was recognized at various occasions as a successful Urban Planner in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan by the Royal Government of Bhutan for his contribution in playing a pivotal role in planning 6 major towns in the Kingdom.

With his extensive professional experience and passion for academics, Ar. Omkar joined D Y Patil University's School of Architecture and is an incumbent Principal and has taken up this responsibility of mentoring the students of Architecture. He continues to play a pioneering role in the evolution of DYPUSoA and deserves credit for its stellar rise in the architectural fraternity.

HOI AND HODS


Ar. Omkar Samudra -HOI School of Architecture

Ar. Seemantini Nakil -Programme Head B.Arch

Highlight

  • B. Arch., M. Arch (Environment) and PhD programmes approved by Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi

  • Yearly renewed syllabus with support of industry for Choice Based Credit System and Multidisciplinary Education.

  • Online mode of teaching and learning on LMS Platform.

  • Certifications in association with Adobe, EdX, Course Era, MOOCs, NPTEL and Swayam. ŸFreshman Orientation Programme, Finishing School, Competency Mapping - Behavioral Labs Boot Camp, Outreach, and Immersion Programmes for professional development.

  • MOU's with reputed Green Building Certification Organizations emphasizing student and faculty participation and certifications..

  • Academics inclined towards Indian and World history involving study tours and field visits.

  • Study through human psychology and region-specific lifestyles.

  • Focus on UN 17 Goals for Environment importance and measures as part of curriculum. ŸProfessional training in private and MNC Firm is mandatory once in two semesters for field experience.

  • Centre for Industry and Academia Partnerships (CIAP) for providing career services.

  • Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Incubation (CEII) for creating professional architecture firms and developing successful business model.

  • Partnership with leading Universities and Industry for imparting technology and technomanagerial development through guest lectures, seminars, conferences, on the job training, projects, and internships.

  • Finishing School : 9 Student Clubs Readers' Club, Sport Club, Cultural Club, Photography Club, Film & Theater Club, Expressions Club, Social Media Club, Environmental Club and Outreach Club.

  • Residential Campus

Programme: B.Arch / M.Arch

    Programme Objective

  • Understanding the basic philosophy and fundamental principles of multidimensional and multifaceted nature of architecture.

  • Acquire and enhance the skills of critical thinking, lateral thinking to inculcate design sensitivity and ability to undertake work as an architect.

  • Preparing the students to work effectively in a multidisciplinary/inter-disciplinary team in the building industry and to lead team of stakeholders.

  • Directing and focusing the thrust of architecture education towards integration for social, economic, cultural, and environmental aspects of nation building.

  • Sensitize the students to the universal values of equity, environmental care, accessibility, respect for heritage and ethical practices through design pedagogy.

  • Preparing students to undertake research to understand and find solutions to issues or situations and give them creative and contextual solutions.

    Programme Delivery

  • In-house professional lectures, seminars, colloquiums and workshops & studios.

  • Field visit includes site visits and study tours.

  • Parallel Studies, assisting practicing architects, construction groups within and outside India.

  • Special Interactions with sensitive professionals, artists, historians, conservation architects, archaeologist and businesses

  • Festival of Architecture Lecture Series and Exhibition from Urban Design to Interior design.

  • Vertical Studios for exploring ideas and concepts into designing of the projects.

  • Winter, summer and live projects with leading firms and industries.

    Program structure

  • Professional Core : Design Studio

  • History of Culture & Architecture

  • Visual-Arts Studio

  • Principles of Architecture

  • Landscape Design

  • Socio – Economic Studies

  • Research in Architecture

  • Settlement Studies

  • Dissertation

  • Thesis Project Work

  • Professional Practice

    Building Science & Applied Engineering :

  • Building Construction & Specifications

  • Structural Systems

  • Environmental Studies

  • Building Services

  • Surveying and Levelling

  • Elective Courses : Ecological Utopia in Architecture

  • Architectural Management and Practice

  • Urbanism

  • Allied Design in Architecture

  • Emergent Technologies

  • Digital/Parametric Architecture

  • Cultural Landscape

  • Emerging Discipline

    Professional Ability Enhancement Courses

  • Architectural Graphics & Drawing

  • Workshop

  • Communications Skills

  • Digital Studio - II

  • Environmental Studies

  • Working Drawing

  • Professional Training

  • Quantity Surveying

  • Estimation and specification writing

  • Technology Studio

  • Relative Study Projects

Tracks - B.Arch

  • Ecological Utopia in Architecture

  • Urbanism

  • Allied Design in Architecture

  • Architectural Management and Practice

  • Emergent Technologies Digital/Parametric Architecture

  • Cultural Landscape

  • Emerging Discipline

Tracks - M. Arch

  • Environmental Architecture

  • Green Trends

  • Environmental Planning

  • Building Sciences Sustainability

Uniqueness of campus

Campus

DY Patil University is known for its Architect - buildings, large campuses, world class stadium and sports culture. Ambi campus is spread over more than 40 acres of land, fresh air and climate, lust green and amidst of nature near the valley. Campus has modern structure, academic spaces include library, studio, labs & workshops.

Student Clubs

Students at campus can pursue their passions through clubs like Photography club, the dancing club, the film club, the singing club, the theatre/ club, storytelling club, book reading club and sports club are engaged to organize various competitions and events.

Student Council

University has elected student council which contributes in the academic and disciplinary proceedings. Committees are Student Welfare Committee, Sports Committee, Cultural Committee and Youth Leadership Development Committee.

Infrastructure

The campus is amidst nature with flora and fauna gives the campus a uniqueness and located near the valley. Infrastructure is a modern design which resulting into a scenic and beautiful campus with quietness.

Accommodation

University has best accommodation facilities for boys and girls students.

Library

Library is equiped with books, journals, E Resources & Data bases.DYPU quarterly publish journal IJSTEAM With ISSN No.2582-8509

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor of Architecture

1.Passed HSC or its equivalent with 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects with 50% marks in aggregate (at least 45% marks in aggregate in case of candidates of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability belonging to Maharashtra state only) of the 10+2 level examination OR Passed (10+3) Full time Diploma examination recognized by All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government or its equivalent examination and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (at least 45% marks in aggregate in case of candidates of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability belonging to Maharashtra state only) with Mathematics as compulsory subject; OR The candidate should have passed IB Diploma or Certificate with minimum 4 points in each subject with over all minimum of 24 points. English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are compulsory. Minimum two Science subjects must be taken in HL and the Third science subject in with English in HL or SL. Students awarded the IB Diploma should also have completed other mandatory requirements (like CAS, TOK and the EE) towards the award of IB Diploma AND The Candidate should have obtained at least 70/200 marks at National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), conducted by the Council of Architecture.

* As per the norms of respective regulatory authorities (UGC | AICTE | PCI | COA | MSBTE | DTE) etc.

Master of Architecture

1.The Candidate must be an Indian National.

2.The student must have passed a Bachelor’s degree in B. Arch from a recognised University/institute .

3.Aggregate 50% marks in Bachelor of Architecture examinations (at least 45% marks in case of candidates of Backward class categories and persons with disability belonging to Maharashtra State only).

4.In addition to the above, the candidate must have obtained Non Zero score in MAH-M. ARCH-CET or an Equivalent Entrance Exam.

Programs Offered


Name of the School Program Duration (In Years) Intake Form Fee in Rs. Fees in Rs. (Per Annum)
School of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture 5 120 800 1,50,000
Master of Architecture (Environmental Architecture) 2 20 1000 1,75,000

Testimonials

Ankith Patel

Architecture has always fascinated me and it was my immense luck that I could be a part of DY Patil University. Before I joined college, I made a long list of architecture colleges in Pune that I could take admission to pursue my dreams. DY Patil architecture school was number in the list of top 10 architecture colleges in Pune and to my pleasure, I got into the college. The faculty here leave no stones unturned to shape our future. My experience here has been wonderful. I offer my gratitude to all the faculty members as well as non-faculty staff for their dedication and devotion in shaping the young minds.

Suhana Sheik

When I think of the top architecture colleges in Pune, there is only one name that pops into my mind, DY Patil! Huge respect and love to the entire faculty members of the architecture college who molded me into a professional. It is their efforts that made me a successful architect.

Rajveer Singh

There are several colleges that offer architecture courses in Pune, but I was fortunate that fate brought me to DY Patil University. As one of the best colleges in Pune for architecture, the faculty at the college contribute immensely to the development of each student. The classroom here is just a name. The knowledge imparted by the faculty is beyond what is taught within the four walls of a classroom. I am deeply indebted to this college for the skills and expertise that I have, which helps me shape my career.

Bhavana Rao

Being a part of the one of the top architecture colleges in Pune, is a dream come true to me. I have always been fascinated about architecture, and DY Patil College of architecture added to my fascination. In addition to being the pillars of learning, the faculty here are more than just teachers. They are courteous and friendly, which makes them more approachable. Being a part of this prestigious college has changed my life.

Vallabh Bangera

My experience here cannot be defined in a few words. From the faculty and the staff to the infrastructure of the college, everything has impacted my life positively. I am proud to be a part of one of the top10 architecture colleges in Pune. It was a wonderful experience that enhanced my knowledge and interpersonal skills.

Pallavi Shah

Architecture has always been a dream of mine and DY Patil Architecture Pune was my choice of college. Ever since my brother graduated from there, I had dreamt of going to that college to pursue my professional education. The education I received there was just the cake. The icing was the constant support that the professors at DY Patil Architecture College Pune provide. Thanks to them, I managed to achieve my dreams.

Ruma Shukla

Born and brought up in Dubai, I never expected to pursue my higher education at DY Patil Architecture Pune. The decision was made in a day and I don’t regret it one bit. I am in the final year now and the time spent here at DY Patil College of Architecture Pune has been the best days of my life. From my amazing classmates to all the teaching staff, every person I have had the pleasure of meeting has imprinted on me.

Ahmed Sheik

I chose DY Patil College of Architecture Pune because it is close to my home. The job offer I received through campus requires me to leave my hometown. But I am glad that I was a part of DY Patil. It helped me come out of my comfort zone.

Lilly Kapoor

DY Patil College of Architecture Pune was never my choice of college. I wanted to study abroad but finances became a problem. I never thought that over the years of my education there, I would be so attached that I would feel bad leaving the college. The friends I made during my time there is a proof that fate had better things for me and hence fate sent me to DY Patil instead of the United States.

Testimonial:

Architecture has always fascinated me and it was my immense luck that I could be a part of DY Patil University. Before I joined college, I made a long list of architecture colleges in Pune that I could take admission to pursue my dreams. DY Patil architecture school was number in the list of top 10 architecture colleges in Pune and to my pleasure, I got into the college. The faculty here leave no stones unturned to shape our future. My experience here has been wonderful. I offer my gratitude to all the faculty members as well as non-faculty staff for their dedication and devotion in shaping the young minds.

Ankith Patel

When I think of the top architecture colleges in Pune, there is only one name that pops into my mind, DY Patil! Huge respect and love to the entire faculty members of the architecture college who molded me into a professional. It is their efforts that made me a successful architect.

Suhana Sheik

There are several colleges that offer architecture courses in Pune, but I was fortunate that fate brought me to DY Patil University. As one of the best colleges in Pune for architecture, the faculty at the college contribute immensely to the development of each student. The classroom here is just a name. The knowledge imparted by the faculty is beyond what is taught within the four walls of a classroom. I am deeply indebted to this college for the skills and expertise that I have, which helps me shape my career.

Rajveer Singh

Being a part of the one of the top architecture colleges in Pune, is a dream come true to me. I have always been fascinated about architecture, and DY Patil College of architecture added to my fascination. In addition to being the pillars of learning, the faculty here are more than just teachers. They are courteous and friendly, which makes them more approachable. Being a part of this prestigious college has changed my life.

Bhavana Rao

My experience here cannot be defined in a few words. From the faculty and the staff to the infrastructure of the college, everything has impacted my life positively. I am proud to be a part of one of the top10 architecture colleges in Pune. It was a wonderful experience that enhanced my knowledge and interpersonal skills.

Vallabh Bangera

Architecture has always been a dream of mine and DY Patil Architecture Pune was my choice of college. Ever since my brother graduated from there, I had dreamt of going to that college to pursue my professional education. The education I received there was just the cake. The icing was the constant support that the professors at DY Patil Architecture College Pune provide. Thanks to them, I managed to achieve my dreams.

Pallavi Shah

Born and brought up in Dubai, I never expected to pursue my higher education at DY Patil Architecture Pune. The decision was made in a day and I don’t regret it one bit. I am in the final year now and the time spent here at DY Patil College of Architecture Pune has been the best days of my life. From my amazing classmates to all the teaching staff, every person I have had the pleasure of meeting has imprinted on me.

Ruma Shukla

I chose DY Patil College of Architecture Pune because it is close to my home. The job offer I received through campus requires me to leave my hometown. But I am glad that I was a part of DY Patil. It helped me come out of my comfort zone.

Ahmed Sheik

DY Patil College of Architecture Pune was never my choice of college. I wanted to study abroad but finances became a problem. I never thought that over the years of my education there, I would be so attached that I would feel bad leaving the college. The friends I made during my time there is a proof that fate had better things for me and hence fate sent me to DY Patil instead of the United States.

Lilly Kapoor

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