Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Five-year professional architecture degree focused on the design, planning, technical development, and conservation of built environments.
Trains students in architectural design, structural fundamentals, building materials, landscape integration, interior systems, planning theory, environmental design, construction technology, and digital modeling. Develops aesthetic judgment, spatial reasoning, technical detailing, and client-oriented problem solving. Emphasizes studio work, hands-on workshops, field observation, and iterative critique. Prepares graduates for licensure, multidisciplinary design practice, and built-environment leadership.

Curricular structure (table)
Pokhara University structures B.Arch as a studio-centered, multi-year progression. Core blocks consistently include:

Features
Five-year program with strong studio workload.
Integration of artistic, technical, and environmental dimensions.
Field visits, documentation exercises, and model-making embedded throughout.
Eligibility aligned with engineering-stream standards due to math/science requirements.
Offered by six PU-affiliated institutions.

Admission process
Eligibility: Class 12 with physics, chemistry, maths; 45% minimum or CGPA 2.0 with subject-wise minimums.
Application with academic documents and identification.
Sit for the Pokhara University bachelor-level entrance exam.
Selection through merit ranking; scholarships allocated through university quota.
Seat confirmation upon verification and payment.

Job prospects
Architectural design roles in studios and consulting firms.
Positions in planning, landscape design, interior design, and urban-development units.
Engagement in conservation, heritage restoration, and adaptive-reuse projects.
Work across construction companies, real-estate developers, NGOs, and governmental planning bodies.
Pipeline toward professional licensing and independent practice.