Wadiyar Centre For Architecture (Formerly CFA), Mysuru - 2024 Admission, Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement

About WCFA
In the foreword to a book named “Architects of the Third World,” Charles Correa writes, “At its most vital, architecture is an agent of change. To invent tomorrow; that is its finest function.” At the Wadiyar Centre for Architecture (WCFA), we see our students as the agents of change, future-shapers who are free to embrace multidisciplinary methods to do so. We take pride in our unrestrained approach that encourages exploration of every aspect of the time-space-design continuum.

Meet the team

WCFA is owned and run by a stellar team of professionals comprising architects, engineers and educationists. Recognised by the ‘Council of Architecture’, New Delhi, and affiliated to the ‘Visvesvaraya Technological University’, Belgaum, WCFA was formed in 2015 as a collaboration with Design Foundation for Study, Education and Research ( Design Foster ), a charitable trust formed by architects and engineers, along with the Sri Jayachamaraja Ursu Education Trust, who have pioneered some of Mysore’s most well-known institutions.

A diverse space

WCFA is a space that encourages learning through a confluence of cultures, ideas, and art. For this reason, we attract a diverse cross-section of talent, from the artistically gifted to the technically adept. We impart learning through our accomplished faculty in-house, as well as visiting academicians, design critics, and educators from all over India.

Mysuru, a learning hub

Mysuru has long been acknowledged as the cultural capital of Karnataka and a hub of learning since the 15th century, when the rule of the Wadiyars began. We are located right at the heart of this illustrious city. We have opened our gates to continue that strong educational legacy of Mysuru and welcome anyone with curious, inquiring minds.

An enriching environment like this forms the foundation for original thinking and innovative ideas. We help sustain this flow of creativity by going beyond the curriculum and organising learning programs like Workshops, Masterclasses and Expert Lectures where students get unique opportunities to meet and work with renowned masters from related fields. It’s how WCFA provides a space for experiential learning, where students find their creative identities and emerge with a complete education in Architecture along with a deep-rooted knowledge of one’s own surroundings, social awareness, and grounding in cultural heritage, resulting in ethical, responsible professionals.

Initiative
Wadiyar Centre for Architecture is a collaborative initiative of Design Foster Trust (DF), a trust formed by Architects and Engineers and Sri Jayachamaraja Urs Education Trust (SJUET), pioneers in the field of education in Karnataka.The common objective to offer quality education and to nurture responsible professionals brought the two trusts together to establish the College.

DESIGN FOSTER
Design Foundation for Study, Education and Research

Design Foster is a public charitable trust, conceived and nurtured by 10 Practicing Architects and a Structural Engineer, who share a passion for academics.

Architecture is perceived as a sophisticated profession for the affluent. Design Foster aims to disperse the myth and bring closer, the knowledge, profession and the common people by facilitating interactions and setting up resource centres. Design Foster endeavours to foster socially relevant architecture by assisting communities to construct modern and relevant built environments orientated to the future. Design Foster through WCFA endeavours to impart quality education based on values, nurturing architects to responsibly shape relevant and enriched built environment.

The Trust in addition to instilling strong academic values in students also focuses on building capacity among the existing teaching fraternity. Wadiyar Centre for Architecture is the first step of Design Foster trust towards this objective.

DESIGN FOSTER

Sri Jayachamaraja Ursu Education Trust

Sri Jayachamaraja Ursu Education Trust (SJUET) was established in 1957 by His Highness, the Maharaja of Mysore, Sri Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar Bahadur. The trust was primarily established for the promotion of education of boys and girls of the Ursu community, along with the children from other communities. The Trust endeavors to contribute to nation building by imparting quality education to the people, particularly the women. The Patron of SJUET is Her Highness Smt. Dr. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar and the President is His Highness Sri. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar.

Mission

WCFA’s mission is to enable and empower students to shape themselves as responsible Architects who contribute to the society and the world at large. To this end, we adopt a pluralistic approach that fosters holistic learning by including both theory and practice. It’s an approach that also nurtures collaboration among students, encouraging them to embrace ‘me’ as well as ‘we’ in the same space.

An enriching environment like this forms the foundation for original thinking and innovative ideas. We help sustain this flow of creativity by going beyond the curriculum and organising learning programs like Workshops, Masterclasses and Expert Lectures where students get unique opportunities to meet and work with renowned masters from related fields. It’s how WCFA provides a space for experiential learning, where students find their creative identities and emerge with a complete education in Architecture along with a deep-rooted knowledge of one’s own surroundings, social awareness, and grounding in cultural heritage, resulting in ethical, responsible professionals.

Admission Checklist

Attested copies – As per University norms, all documents should be attested by a Government Gazetted Officer. Documents attested by Notary Public will not be accepted.
The scanned copies as mentioned below should be got on a pen drive at the time of Admission Procedure at WCFA, Mysuru (each document to not exceed <2MB)
Obtain “Original Certificates” acknowledgement list before leaving premises.
A. Category of admission (Only for K-CET and COMED-K category)
Admission Order (from K-CET / COMED –K as applicable)
Payment Receipt (for payment made at K-CET / COMED-K cell)

B. Original documents required
(Will be retained at college till the completion of the course)
10th Standard Marks Card (Originals +3 Attested copies+ PDF Scan <2mb)
12th Standard or Diploma Marks Card (Originals +3 Attested copies+ PDF Scan <2mb)
12th Standard or Diploma Transfer Certificate (Originals +3 Attested copies+ PDF Scan <2mb)
Conduct or Character Certificate from the Institution/College previously admitted (Originals +3 Attested copies)
Migration Certificate (Applicable only for Non-Karnataka students, Students from other boards(CBSE) (Originals +3 Attested copies)
NATA / JEE Score card (Originals +3 Attested copies+ PDF Scan< 2mb)
Income and Caste Certificate (Mandatory for all categories other than GM) (Originals +3 Attested copies+ PDF Scan <2mb)
Study Certificate (Originals +3 Attested copies+ PDF Scan< 2mb)
Provisional Degree Certificate from students who have completed Diploma (Originals +3 Attested copies+ PDF Scan< 2mb)

C. Additional documents required
(Mandatory)

6 Passport size photographs + 6 Stamp Size photographs with White Background + JPEG Scan of the passport size photograph less than 2 MB
Any 2 Identity proof of Student (Aadhaar Card/ Driving License / PAN card /Passport /Voters ID) (1 copy)
Any 2 Identity proof of Parent (Aadhaar Card/ Driving License / PAN card /Passport /Voters ID) (1 copy)
Blood group certificate from an authorized laboratory.
Color Vision Certificate regarding severity of Color blindness (General eye test certificate not accepted) from an authorized laboratory.
Emergency Medical Procedure document. Students with medical conditions (If any) need to submit the emergency procedure document.

D. Additional details required
Email ID of at least one parent.
Email ID of Student. Student to have mandatory Gmail account.
Guardian details ( if any ).

E. Documents for Non-resident Indians/ Foreign Students
Marks card and Certificate issued by the Board/ Institution studied (Originals +3 Attested copies+ PDF Scan less than 2 MB
Relevant Visa and other related documentation. (1 copy)
Passport (1 copy)
Equivalence Certificate from VTU (Originals + PDF Scan <2mb)
Eligibility Certificate from VTU. (Originals + PDF Scan<2mb)
Any other relevant Certificates
Certificate of Equivalence from AIU

Launch of The Placement Cell

We cordially invite Ar. Arun Balan, from Balan Nambisan Architects to launch the placement cell, and hold interviews on campus for our recent graduates.

on 04 NOVEMBER 2023 at 11:00 AM

Interviews will be held from 4-10 November 2023. Please contact [email protected] for online interviews.

Here is scholarship and awarding of the same for students who have scored highest in the internals of each semester and they are congratulated. Also, college assists in other processes for applying to other scholarships.

College Infrastructure
Situated on a two-acre land, the lush green campus includes two heritage structures integrated harmoniously with newly built facilities. Open plan studios, teaching and exhibition spaces, a library, and a material museum are among the facilities that promote a collaborative and inter-connected learning atmosphere.

Studios
The design of studios at WCFA reflect the open minded and collaborative approach which the institution fosters. These spacious flexible spaces open and engage seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, blurring the boundaries of exterior and interior spaces.

Each studio accommodates desk space for 40 students with an A1-sized drawing table and personal locker space.

Lecture Halls
The classrooms have a built-in projection system for lectures. Each classroom hosts 40
students with flip-top chairs.

Library
Situated in the heritage wing of the campus building, the WCFA library boasts an ever-growing collection of books from Indian and international authors. We have a wide range of subscription-based design and architecture journals, as well.

Labs & Workshop
WCFA’s facilities include a photography lab, computer lab, and a workshop. We also have a climatology lab that helps understand all aspects of climate, which in turn enables our future architects to build efficient, sustainable structures.

All students will also have access to computers along with appropriate software and broadband internet connectivity.

Other Amenities
The courtyard forms the heart of the campus and is home to a multi-functional amphitheatre which can host small events and accommodate about 150 people.
The current structures have been designed keeping openness and flexibility within spaces in mind without disturbing the fully grown trees that dot the campus. The central courtyard is woven around a few of them resulting in a serene, shaded space.

A buzzing canteen serves fresh meals and we also have sports facilities including basketball and volleyball courts. Next to it, is also an open-air theatre for staging academic and cultural open-air activities.

WCFA also has a material museum, a repository for various types of building materials on display, which can be used as a teaching reference for students. We review and add to the collection regularly to ensure the museum remains an engaging space.

Accommodation
Dedicated guest flat-share housing facility for girls and boys is available and is located just 100 metres away from the campus. The boarding facility comes equipped with a kitchen containing a fridge, toaster and microwave. Other amenities include individual beds, a washing machine, study space with a table and cabinet, and broadband internet. Food is provided by the college canteen and the flats are serviced and maintained by the college staff.

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