The Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, has announced admissions for its Master of Architecture (M.Arch) programme for the academic session 2026–27. The two-year full-time postgraduate programme is designed to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to prepare architects for advanced professional practice, research, and academic careers.
Recognized among the leading institutions for architecture education in India, Jamia Millia Islamia has consistently achieved strong academic rankings. The university holds the 4th position in the NIRF University Ranking, while its architecture programme is ranked 5th nationally, along with an A++ accreditation from NAAC.
Programme Structure
The M.Arch programme is structured over two years (four semesters) and allows students to specialize based on their academic interests and professional goals. Specialization is determined through electives taken during the second, third, and fourth semesters, along with the completion of a thesis project.
The programme focuses on building critical thinking, research capabilities, and professional expertise in response to contemporary challenges in the built environment.
Specialisations Offered
Jamia Millia Islamia offers four specialised streams within the M.Arch programme:
Architecture Pedagogy
This specialization prepares students for careers in architecture education, academic research, and curriculum development. The programme emphasizes reflective practice, critical inquiry, and innovation in teaching architecture.
Ekistics
Ekistics focuses on the relationship between architecture, planning, ecology, and governance. It addresses urban and regional development challenges and prepares graduates for roles in urban strategy, housing policy, settlement research, and smart city initiatives.
Energy and Sustainability
This specialization concentrates on climate-responsive architecture, renewable energy integration, and net-zero design strategies. Graduates can work in fields such as green building consultancy, environmental planning, and climate resilience research.
Recreational Architecture
Focused on designing public spaces, parks, urban plazas, and leisure environments, this stream integrates cultural identity with spatial design. It opens career opportunities in landscape and public realm design, tourism infrastructure, and sports facility planning.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the M.Arch programme may pursue diverse career pathways including:
- Academic positions in architecture schools
- Urban policy and housing strategy roles
- Green building and sustainability consultancy
- Environmental planning and climate resilience research
- Landscape and public realm design
- International development and smart city projects
- Architectural journalism and research
Important Dates and Application Details
- Programme Duration: 2 Years (Full-Time)
- Application Mode: Online
- Last Date to Apply: 25 March 2026
- Programme Timing: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Interested candidates can apply through the official university admission portal.
Application Website: admission.jmi.ac.in
Department Website: www.jmi.ac.in/architecture
For further information, applicants may contact the department via architecture@jmi.ac.in or call 011-26983169.
Strengthening Advanced Architectural Education
With its multidisciplinary curriculum and focus on emerging global challenges, the M.Arch programme at Jamia Millia Islamia aims to produce professionals capable of shaping sustainable and inclusive built environments. The programme integrates architectural theory, research, and practice, enabling graduates to contribute effectively to academia, industry, and policy development.
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