Ahmedabad: In line with the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) and the ongoing reforms in professional courses such as engineering and pharmacy, the Council of Architecture (CoA) introduced major changes to the architecture curriculum. The revised regulations will come into effect from the academic year 2026–27, bringing significant updates to the structure of the Bachelor of Architecture programme.According to sources, the council generally reviews and revises the academic framework after the completion of a full cycle of 10 semesters. Following the policy introduced in 2020, the CoA introduced a revised framework that focuses more on modern technology, practical exposure, and skill-based learning.Under the new structure, the 5-year programme consisting of 10 semesters will require students to complete a total of 276 credits. Students will need to earn between 26 and 30 credits in each semester. One of the most notable changes is in the passing criteria. Students will now be required to score at least 50 percent marks in each component of every subject to pass. Earlier, different subjects had varying passing criteria, but the new rule aims to bring uniformity in the evaluation system.Keeping pace with technological advancements, the revised curriculum also includes a special course on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Architecture students will now need to study this subject as part of their academic programme, highlighting the growing role of digital technologies in design and planning.Another major change is that the ninth semester will be entirely dedicated to practical training, allowing students to gain real-world experience through field exposure. In the final stage of the programme, students will also need to complete a Capstone Project, where they will integrate their accumulated knowledge to present a comprehensive and research-based design project.Additionally, instead of two separate question papers, students will now sit a single exam paper of 50 marks. These reforms are expected to make architecture education more practical and aligned with global standards.
