Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture (DSCA) was established in 1991 under the institution Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) and in 2017, we were awarded individual institution status as DSCA. It is one among the 28 educational institutions in the name of “DAYANANDA SAGAR INSTITUTIONS” (DSI) managed by MGVP, an educational trust. MGVP was promoted by Late Shri. R. Dayananda Sagar in 1960 and manages also Multi – Specialty hospitals in the name of SAGAR HOPSITALS – Bengaluru, India.

VISION

To develop the school of architecture into an internationally acclaimed centre for habitat studies that will provide professionals who will design sustainable living spaces for the society.

MISSION

To develop the school of architecture into a vibrant and creative learning centre for design studies by providing qualified faculty and excellent infrastructure leading to research and development activities.

Admission Eligibility

Admission to Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B.Arch.) is through National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) as per the norms of Council of Architecture (COA).
Higher secondary (+2) or equivalent (PUC/CBSE, XII/ISC, XII) with 50% aggregate and Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.
Minimum score in NATA is 80/200.

Admission through Management Quota
Candidates should have passed with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and should have passed these subjects individually. Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry are compulsory subjects.

Steps to Apply for Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture Admission
The application form is available on the university’s official website. The following steps would help you find the form on their portal:

Step 1- Go to the college’s official website
Step 2- On the top, you will see the admissions slide moving
Step 3- Click on the admissions slide
Step 4- The application form will appear on the screen
Step 5- Fill in the credentials required and apply.

Documents Required for Application Process
The following are the necessary credentials one needs to keep ready to fulfill the completion process of the online application.

Qualifying certificate or mark sheet depending on the course and program chosen.
Class 10th and 12th mark sheet or certificate
Graduation Certificate (If required)
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Migration Certificate (If required)
Birth Certificate
Community certificate (SC, ST, and OBC)

The department of architecture does not provide any placements on campus. The students find the internships and jobs themselves or decide to go for further education. However, 100% of the students have accepted the firms for internships.

Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture Scholarships

Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture offers scholarships to talented students. It also provides scholarships to girl students with employability skills. In addition, below are two more categories of scholarship for students:

For General Merit Students: Students must have scored more than 85% in 10th and 12th standard along with a valid score in entrance examination.
SC / ST / OBC / BPL Card Holders: Students must have scored more than 75% in 10th and 12th standard along with a valid score in entrance examination.

Dayananda College of Architecture has a vibrant campus that is very helpful for bringing out the creativity of the students. The University campus has enriching experiences of learning for the students. Following are the infrastructure facilities available at the campus.

Studios: The studio space is created, not by the allocation of floor space, but by encouraging discussion, and free expression of ideas, fostering debate, and encouraging a sense of camaraderie. All studios are equipped with AV systems and high-speed internet connectivity. The space can accommodate up to 120 persons, in the event of special guest lectures and common lessons.

Classrooms: The classrooms at DSCA are equipped with high-end computers with peripherals, student-friendly drawing tables, design studios, and LCD projector screens to enhance the learning experience of the students.

Library: DSCA has a library that is replete with works from renowned architects, urban designers, and contemporary thinkers. There are plenty of resources for reference so that the students never run out of ideas. Students are also encouraged to take up reading in the library to augment the classroom and studio instructions they received.

Labs: DSCA has computer labs equipped with the latest in architectural software and rendering tools. Students can make use of this, under the knowledgeable staff. The Climatology Lab, set up to study the effects of climate on design, is spearheaded by the faculty looking to push students towards deep sensitization on the importance of climate and its critical role in architecture. The Concrete lab, an allied facility shared with the civil department, allows students to study and understand the most versatile modern construction materials.

Sports Facilities: The university provides sports facilities to provide students with an active learning environment. These facilities aid students in the development of social skills and reduce stress. The sports facilities available at the institute are:

Playground facilities
State of the art Gymnasium
Yoga center

Hostel: Students have hostel facilities. Different hostels are allotted for boys and girls. Hostels are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and are ready for medical emergencies.

Transports facilities was available.