Architecture students across India have just a few days left to register and submit entries for the “NHB Award for Best Design in Housing: Beneficiary-Led Construction on a Smaller Piece of Land”, organized by the Council of Architecture (COA) in collaboration with the National Housing Bank (NHB).NHB Housing Design Award 2025
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This prestigious design competition, launched under COA’s SAMARTHAYA portal, focuses on innovative, compact housing solutions—particularly for small land parcels under beneficiary-led construction schemes. It provides a platform for undergraduate architecture students to address real-world housing needs through sustainable and efficient design.
Important Deadlines Approaching Fast:
- Last date to register: June 18, 2025
- Final date to submit design entries: June 20, 2025
Participants are urged to complete their registrations and upload entries well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues. Upon registration at SAMARTHAYA portal, students will receive a unique identity code, which must be included in all submitted materials.NHB Housing Design Award 2025
Award Highlights:
- Focus on practical housing design for smaller plots
- Open to individuals and teams from undergraduate architecture programs
- Encourages affordability, sustainability, and context-specific innovation
For those who have already registered, now is the time to finalize drawings, reports, and design narratives. Technical support is available via email and the organizing team has assured responses within 24 hours.
📌 Final Reminder:
If you haven’t registered yet, don’t delay—only 6 days remain. For those preparing submissions, ensure everything is uploaded by June 20 to be eligible.
Stay tuned for more updates and results on the SAMARTHAYA platform and official COA channels.
📰 Published by The Architecture & Planning News
🔗 Source: COA Samarthaya Portal – Award Details
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