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Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture (DSCA) is one of India’s well-known Institutions for Architectural education. Established in 1991 as part of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE), Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture (DSCA) is now a standalone Institution, offering 5-year full-time B.Arch, 2-year full-time M.Arch Interior Design and Doctoral Research programs.

Since its inception, DSCA has focused on creating professionals with a thorough understanding of the concepts and principles, and an ability to develop innovative designs and processes in architectural design. The faculty includes highly-qualified and experienced professionals with rich industry exposure in diverse disciplines such as Planning, Landscape Architecture, sustainable design and Interior Design. Members actively participate in several national and international conferences and present papers. DSCA has also empanelled reputed architects and design experts who periodically share their insights with students.

DSCA offers B.Arch, a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5-years) and M.Arch, a Master’s degree in Architecture (2-years), affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Karnataka. The department has an annual intake of 120 students for B.Arch and admission to the program is through NATA. (National Aptitude Test in Architecture).

DSCA offers M.Arch in Interior Design, a 2-year program that equips the individual with the skills required to design and develop contemporary living spaces that offer optimal form and functionality.

Since its inception in 1991, DSCA has focused on developing innovative designs and processes in architectural design. The faculty includes highly qualified and experienced professionals with rich industry exposure. DSCA has also empanelled reputed architects and design experts who periodically share their insights with students.

Successful students of DSCA are highly sought-after and are employed in some of India’s leading firms in architecture and real estate. They have also gone one to pursue higher education in some of the world’s leading universities abroad.

The faculty has expertise in diverse disciplines such as Planning, Landscape Architecture, sustainable design and Interior Design. They also actively participate in several national and international conferences and present papers.

History

DSCA was established in 1991 and is today one of India’s best-known centres of excellence for technical education in Architecture. The program is recognised by the Council of Architecture and AICTE.

The department pursues a mission of providing quality education to students equipping them with the skills required to become responsible architects, committed to creating residential and commercial spaces that address the evolving requirements of communities while sustaining the environment.

Since inception, the department has managed to attract and retain faculty with the required qualification and experience, drawn from prestigious institutions in India and abroad. Also on the panel are industry professionals who share their valuable insights with students on emerging trends and practices.

DSCA’s well-equipped labs and studios are backed by dedicated faculty, providing students a vibrant environment that fosters learning. The department achieves excellent results Year on Year also securing a good number of university ranks.

Educational objectives of the programs offered at DSCA

Graduates of DSCA programs will be equipped to

➣ Leverage the knowledge and skills of acquired in Architecture to understand and address real life problems of families and communities
➣ Effectively design and develop spaces and solutions taking into account ethical, social and environmental aspects.
➣ Put together and lead cross-functional teams that deliver a project successfully in time and within the costs defined.
➣ Pursue life-long learning and be competitive, enterprising and aware of the emerging issues around them.