The increasing demand for architects is primarily fueled by the thriving real estate sector in India. Architects have a vital role in the design and planning of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, which are indispensable aspects of the real estate sector. As the need for real estate grows, so does the need for architects who can apply their technical skills, imaginative outlook, and inventive concepts to the process of constructing and designing buildings. One of the primary advantages of choosing a profession in architecture is the significant flexibility it offers for career growth and development. Architects have various career opportunities available to them, such as employment in architecture companies, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, or working as independent advisors. Architects are able to discover the most suitable options for their interests, skills, and objectives. In this issue, we have focused on the top colleges in India offering Architecture courses.

This issue features Banasthali Vidyapith a pioneering educational institution that takes a holistic approach to educating its students in order to have a greater positive impact on society as a whole. Providing quality education to women has been a benchmark feature of Banasthali Vidyapith. Relatively new, even it’s School of Architecture and Planning was conceptualized, initiated and is being run in alignment with its quality standards which are world-class.

This issue also features IPS Academy, also known as the ‘Knowledge Village’, a prestigious educational institution that offers a wide range of multidisciplinary courses across 17 colleges. IPS Academy’s vision is to create graduates who make socially relevant and environmentally responsible contributions to the field of architecture. To meet this, it strives to become one of the top five institutes in India, fostering inclusiveness, equity, fellowship, justice and peace with in their human-centric world.

After scrutinizing the Architecture Colleges in India, Higher Education Review has selected the top performers who have showcased exceptional academic expertise. With the intent to transform the lives of students, these colleges have exhibited the acumen to adapt to the evolution of the educational field and help students emerge victorious.

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