Dignity College of Architecture, Durg

Dignity College of Architecture came into existence in the year 2006. It is an affiliated college located at Durg, Chhattisgarh. Located in 5 acres, this institution provides an opportunity to develop future architects. This institution has got approval from the Council of Architecture to run Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch. ) as a single course degree programme.

With 151 students as the total enrolment and a faculty strength of 20, the student-to-teacher ratio in the college remains very favourable, thus ensuring personalised attention and quality education. Dignity College of Architecture has put in place various facilities to enhance the learning experience for students.

Among the facilities is the rapidly growing library, which is a huge repository of architectural knowledge. The library also houses a wide range of books and features cutting-edge e-learning technologies, which allow students to learn from the latest information about architecture.

In this quest for technology, the IT infrastructure is equipped with V-SAT and wireless internet connectivity throughout the entire academic building. Department-based laboratories are also well-equipped and made available for hands-on learning at the college. The campus also has a seminar hall for academic symposiums and an auditorium for bigger functions, which enhances the academic environment.

In addition, DCA provides recreational sports facilities to promote physical fitness together with academic pursuits for an all-round development of the student. The college offers separate hostel facilities for boys and girls to make their stay comfortable in the campus, ably complemented by a neat and well-maintained canteen.

Dignity College of Architecture currently provides for a single course, the undergraduate programme in Bachelor of Architecture [B. Arch. ]. This is a full-time degree, five-year programme and forms the backbone of all academic courses in this institution.

The approved yearly intake of the programme is 40 students, which again underlines the fact that the institution believes in quality education by having restricted class strength. This enables more intensive and personalised instructions in this specialised field of architecture.

Whereas now the college is dedicated to just this undergraduate curriculum, its general curriculum and facilities are planned to offer a strong base in architectural studies Admission into Dignity College of Architecture is done on the basis of NATA. This is a nationally recognised, standardised test at the national level, which considers the aptitude of the candidate seeking admission to architectural studies.

Students who wish to apply for the B. Arch course have to first clear NATA. It depends on the NATA scores so that only students with an aptitude and serious interest in architecture seek this college. Although the admission dates may vary from time to time.