PANJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH SYLLABUS - Bachelor of Architecture - Session 2024-25 - 3rd to 10th semesters

Sep 26, 2026

Panjab University Chandigarh syllabus for the Bachelor of Architecture (Ten Semesters) for the 2024–2025 session outlines the philosophical background and educational aims of architectural training, emphasizing the relationship between art, daily life, techniques, and the wider social and environmental context. It presents a two-tier course structure across six and four semesters, including practical training and a research-cum-design thesis, and details the third semester teaching scheme (duration, periods, methodology) and the third semester examination scheme with marks distribution.

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PANJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH SYLLABUS for Bachelor of Architecture (Ten Semesters) (3 rd to 10th semesters) Session 2024-25 PANJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH SYLLABUS FOR B. ARCHITECTURE COURSE (For the session 2024-2025) Philosophical Background: In simple terms, training of an architect deals with the complex relationship of Art, Daily Life and Techniques and the interpretation of this relationship in spatial and physical terms. Thus the aim of architectural education is to train the mind and develop skills to perceive the context of man and society. Today, the teaching of architecture has become a principal way of access to the creative professions, all of which-whether they be the construction of a building or town planning, interior design or landscaping - need professional training of the highest order. Wide horizons need to be covered when training architects. From the history of art (and architecture) to the resistance of material, from computer skills to Project Management, from down-to-earth social issues to intelligent buildings. The B. Architecture Course is, thus, programmed to give an all-round exposure, with subjects delineated in the four streams of Art, Humanities, Science, and Technology. While the arts stream would train the students in creative thinking and skills through subjects such as Architectural Graphics, Architectural Drawing, etc. the humanities stream covering History of Built Environment, Vernacular Architecture, etc. would acquaint the student with the evolution and philosophy of architecture. Subjects in science and technology such as Building Technology, Structure Systems and Design, Building Construction, etc. are incorporated to give sound theoretical and practical knowledge of technical and constructional aspects of building. This is supplemented by practical application of the acquired theoretical and philosophical information through site visits, tours and practical work. The aim is to develop a holistic approach whereby a student can comprehend problems of architecture in totality of the societaland environmental context. The Course Structure: The Bachelor of Architecture programme has a two tier break-up, with the first tier comprising six semesters and second tier comprising four semesters, making it a ten-semester degree course. The first tier culminates in a degree titled "Bachelor of Building Science" . The emphasis here is on giving adequate practice in the basic skills viz. Architectural drafting, Technical detailing, Graphics, Structures and creative expression, culminating in Architectural Design. It is expected that a student, on completion of this stage, would be competent in assisting a qualified architect in running an architectural practice. It is also a foundation for the second tier leading to more advanced courses for the Bachelor's Degree in Architecture. After the first tier, the students are required to undergo one semester’s Practical Training in an established architectural practice to acquaint them of realities of the field. The course culminates in a research-cum-design thesis in the tenth semester when students are required to undertake a topic/project of their choice, conduct research on its various aspects and apply the conclusions for evolving design solutions. 3rd semester examination scheme and contents of syllabus: THIRD SEMESTER : SCHEME OF TEACHING Duration of Semester : 18 weeks Periods per week 32 Duration of each period : 60 minutes Note: The course work and assignments in each subject must be completed as prescribed. | Sr.
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. | Subject | Periods per week | Total periods | Teaching Methodology and Sessional Work | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | Architectural Design-III | 8 | 144 | Design assignments, time problems | | 2. | Building Construction-III | 4 | 72 | Notes, sketches, drawings, tests | | 3. | Building Services-III | 2 | 36 | | | 4. | Structure Systems & Design-III | 2 | 36 | Notes & tests | | 5. |

FAQs

What is the course structure for the Bachelor of Architecture program?

The program is a ten-semester degree split into two tiers: the first tier has six semesters and the second tier has four. The first tier culminates in a degree titled “Bachelor of Building Science,” followed by practical training and advanced courses leading to a research-cum-design thesis in the tenth semester.

How long is the third semester and how are teaching periods organized?

The third semester runs for 18 weeks, with 32 periods per week. Each period lasts 60 minutes, and the course work and assignments in each subject must be completed as prescribed.

How are examinations and marks structured for the third semester?

The third semester includes preparatory holidays of one week and examinations of approximately two weeks. Assessment includes a studio component and additional evaluation methods such as viva-voce for Architectural Design-III and Building Construction-III and portfolio-based judgment for Computer Applications in Architecture-III, with marks allocated across exam, portfolio, and sessional work.

Sep 26, 2026

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