B. ARCH Vs B. DES: Which is Better?
The courses of B.Arch. and B. Des is quite different from one another. However, so many students are confused about the difference between B.Arch. and B. Des. This text provides an in-depth course comparison between the two.
B. Des or B. Arch. Or which course is better? Students from everywhere the country who aspire to require admission to a bachelor of design course are often found battling with this confusion. Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) is usually considered somewhat comparable to a Bachelor of Design (B. Des) course, but this confusion might arise due to Interior Designing being a standard specialization of B. Des, but these two programs are quite different from one another. This text covers the small print of both programs and lists the differences they need. Candidates seeking admission to any of those courses must undergo this text because it'll help them develop a far better understanding of those two undergraduate degrees Course.
B. Arch vs B. Des: Quick Overview
The basic details of both the courses of B.Des and B. Arch are provided in the table below. So as to understand the difference between the courses, candidates are required to know how they both vary at every level.
| Parameter | Details of B. Arch | Details of B. Des |
|---|---|---|
| Name of the Course | Bachelor of Architecture | Bachelor of Design |
| Level of the Course | Undergraduate | Undergraduate |
| Field | Architecture | Design |
| Field | 5 years | 4 years |
| Eligibility Criteria | Eligibility criteria of B. Arch:
-The candidate must have completed his/ her education up to the level of class 12th. -Mathematics must be a compulsory subject at the 10 + 2 level. -The aggregate marks scored by the student in his/ her higher secondary board exams must not be less than 50 per cent. -Those who have completed their education in the 10 + 3 with a Diploma in any stream that is recognized by the Central Govt or State Govt can also apply subject to condition that score must not be less than 50%. -The student who, have completed their International Baccalaureate Diploma, with not less than an aggregate of 50% and with Mathematics as a compulsory subject are also eligible to apply as well. |
Eligibility criteria of B. Des:
-It is mandatory for the aspirant to have completed his/ her higher secondary education. -The school from which the student completes class 12th should be recognized by any Central or State board of education. -The aggregate marks scored by the student in class 12th should be at least 50 per cent. -Students from all streams and disciplines can apply for admission to the course. |
| Exams Accepted | • NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) • JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination) Paper 2 |
• GAT or CAT
• UCEED - ( Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design ) • FDDI AIST - (Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test) • Common entrance examinations at Institute Level |
| Admission Process | The admission process for the B. Arch course is carried out majorly in two ways:
-Entrance Exam -Direct Admission |
The admission process for B. Des is completed in two methods:
- Written entrance exam - Situation Test - Personal Interview (Situation Test and Personal Interviews depend on the institute criteria) |
| Course Fee | 2 - 4 lakhs per annum | 5 - 7 lakhs per annum |
| Popular Specializations | - | Fashion Design Accessory Design Footwear Design Knitwear Design Textile Design Product Design Interior Design Animation and Film Design Jewelry Design |
