Masters in Architecture Education

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Overview and Rationale

The department was established in 2007 and offers a unique flagship program on Architecture Pedagogy leading to an M. Arch degree.

 

At the time of conceptualizing and starting the program, it was the only one of its kind in India, an exclusive course in Architecture Pedagogy crafted by a team of highly acclaimed academicians with the help of professionals from the field of education, psychology, and core architecture.

 

The two-year four-semester program has an intake of 20 students and is recognized by the Council of Architecture (COA), the Government of Maharashtra, and R.T.M. Nagpur University.

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The objective of this programme is to offer a professional course to architects who wish to be associated with teaching.

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This programme is also most sought after by architects who want to enhance into a finer approach to professional practice.

Genesis of Program

  • Today all schools of architecture require highly skilled professionals who can delve deeply into the design philosophy of the school and translate it into fine design solutions. This is possible only if the teacher has an in-depth knowledge of the pedagogical processes and also of teaching techniques.
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  • The path-breaking experiments in teaching methods adopted have resulted in the department acquiring FOUR Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

Core Areas of The Program

Conceptual Framework of The Program

Time Table

Department Profile

Proposal to Fee Regulating Authority, Mumbai

Admission Process for Masters in Architecture Education (2025)

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria is Bachelor of Architecture from any recognised university with 55% aggregate

 

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MAH-CET (Maharashtra M. Arch Common Entrance Test – Refer www.mahacet.org) conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra.

Seats

The total intake for the course is 20.

Course Duration

The college offers a full time two year post graduate program (four semesters) in Architecture Education. The course is recognized by the Council of Architecture (COA) and the Government of Maharashtra and affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU).

 

The primary objective of the course is to impart professional training in strengthening their expertise in design teaching, education and practice.

How To Apply

1) Admissions commence after the CET Exam is conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra.

 

2) After appearing for CET, admissions for all the colleges/universities in Maharashtra are conducted through a centralized admission process by Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State. (Refer www.mahacet.org)

Why Choose SMMCA ?

Our Chief Mentors

Founders of the Course

Prof. Shirish Deshpande
Dr. Ujwala Chakradeo
Vice-Chancellor, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai

Our Guiding Force

Dr. Neeta Lambe

Our Core Faculty

Dr. Lakshmi Rao
Associate Professor
Dr. Ushoshi Guha
Associate Professor
Dr. Madhura Rathod
Associate Professor
Ar. Renuka Chutke Chakradeo
Assistant Professor

Our Wellness Coaches

Dr. Nanda Rathi
Professor and Head
Ar. Sonal Fuke
Associate Professor and Psychologist

Our Expert Visiting Faculty

Dr. Roopal Deshpande
Associate Professor
Dr. Priya Choudhary
Professor
Dr. Sujata Godbole
Associate Professor
Dr. Sampada Peshwe
Associate Professor
Ar. Manjiri Indurkar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Anuradha Bhute
Assistant Professor
Ar. Radhika Deshpande
Assistant Professor
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Panel Discussion With Ar.Tejas Deoskar, renowned Director and Film Maker

Teacher’s Training Program

List of Training Programs conducted

List of Teacher-Training Programs conducted by the college for COA-TRC (NIASA) and other institutions.

 

1) Programs conducted for COA-TRC (NIASA)

2) Programs conducted for NIASA at regional and overseas centers

3) Programs conducted at SMMCA

4) Our Repository of Programmes

SMMCA conducts Faculty Development Programmes both in the online and offline modes. The training modules are developed in consultation with the school of architecture. Some of the training modules are:

 

  • – Basics of Architecture Pedagogy
  • – Bloom’s Taxonomy in the classroom/studio
  • – Understanding Metacognition
  • – Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) for teachers
  • – Transactional Analysis
  • – Psychological safety of students and teachers in the workplace
  • – Counselling techniques for teachers
  • – Design Thinking
  • – Life Skills
  • – Emotional Intelligence
  • – IPR and design patents

 

In addition to the above, the training cell of the college also facilitates programmes in the fields of the core architecture.

 

SMMCA also conceptualizes and develops need-based programmes for students of architecture and Faculty.

Our Alumni: Our Pride

Some of Our Distinguished Alumni

Dr.Sushma Dhepe

Associate Professor, Bharti Vidyapeeth, Pune

Dr. Aparna Kolhe

Senior Professor

Ar. Asif Khan

Al Salama Institute of Architecture

Ar. Poonam Khan

Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture – SPA, Bhopal

Ar. Mohini Rehpade

Senior Architecture, Public Works Department

Ar. Mahesh Mokha

Practising Architect , Nagpur

Practising Architect, Nagpur

Ar. Vidya Singh

Practising Architect, Nagpur

Testimonials

Ar. Nikhil Kohale
Associate Professor, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning
Ar. Yatin Moghe
Senior Practising Architect and Academician, Pune

Our Partner Affiliates for Training and Placement

  • – SPA New Delhi
  • – SPA Bhopal
  • – NIT Raipur
  • – Amity School of Architecture and Planning, Jaipur
  • – Vaishnav Vishwa Vidyalaya, Indore
  • – IPS Academy Indore
  • – Dignity college of Architecture Durg
  • – BNCA, Pune
  • – BRICKS, Pune
  • – K.L. Tiwari College of Architecture, Nallsopara
  • – P. R. Pote Patil College of Architecture, Amravati
  • – Priyadarshini Institute of Architecture and Design Studies, Nagpur
  • – Institute of Architecture and Design Studies, Nagpur
  • – VNIT Nagpur
  • – DG college of Architecture, Malappuram Kerala
  • – Global Institute of Architecture Palakkad
  • – Adhiyamaan college of Engineering, Hosur
  • – Holy Crescent College of Architecture Kerala

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About SMMCA

Smt Manoramabai Mundle College of Architecture offers a five year degree course in Architecture (B.Arch), two year post graduate course (M.Arch in Architecture Education and Urban Planning) and Ph.D. in architecture.

 

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