Institute of Design Environment and Architecture, Nashik

The Institute of Design, Environment and Architecture (IDEA) is an affiliated college located in Chandsi, Nashik, Maharashtra, devoted to building up one's innovative mind toward design and architecture.

It provides a host of other specialized courses, for instance, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Design, and Diploma in Interior Design, among others, all catering to the whims of a would-be designer or architect. IDEA, the Institute of Design, Environment and Architecture, is a constituent of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University , Lonere, situated at Rancharda, Thaltej, Ahmedabad.

IDEA caters to its large number of students by providing a number of facilities that contribute to the development of its students. The college library is very resourceful and acts as an excellent resource center, providing access to a lot of literature and reference books in the domains related to design and architecture.

The IT infrastructure at the institute is quite good; it provides all the tools and technologies to students to be updated regarding industry trends. IDEA offers sports facilities for those balancing academics and physical well-being. The departmental laboratories provide hands-on experience in class as well as knowledge-based applications in practical settings.

The institute runs three main courses, all in full-time mode: The flagship B. Arch, with a 5-year duration; the B. Des of 4 years; and the Diploma in Interior Design of 3 years. Course Name Total Seats Total Fees B. Arch 80 Rs 575,000 B. Des - Rs 400,000 Diploma in Interior Design - Rs 180,000 The Eligibility criteria depend on the course a candidate is willing to apply for. Under the B.

Arch course, the following is an important characteristic of qualifying for admission, which includes a valid score in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture. The eligibility is a minimum of 40% in NATA.