International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Tejaswi N H
Abstract: Architectural education in India has expanded significantly, with over 422 colleges and 21,968 graduates annually, but still faces challenges including decreasing trend in enrollment especially in higher education. Architectural colleges are clustered geographically within specific states (e.g. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka), which has created an inconsistency between what students are learning and what is practised professionally. This research will help fill a gap in synthesised analysis and provide specific context for the spatial arrangement of architectural education and career opportunities in India. The research seeks to map and analyze the distribution of architectural colleges, the intake capacity of colleges, and the total count of registered architects in India, and in Karnataka in particular. The research complements analytical mapping with tabular analysis and outcomes and compares those results with Lorenz and Gini coefficient inequality measures. The research demonstrates a significant decrease in B.Arch enrollment at the national level, and extreme inequality in the distribution of architects in Karnataka as well. The research highlights that Karnataka, Bengaluru Urban, has the most educational facilities and registered professionals. Ultimately, the research demonstrates the urgent demand for change in architectural education and the need for equitable resource distribution to address and remedy regional imbalances to support sustainable urban growth.
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