Architecture (B.Arch)
VISION
"To create architects envisaging the innovative perspective as a
continuum between tradition, modernity, and inculcating professional practice"
LJ School of Architecture (LJSA) is
part of a larger campus of LJ Institutes, founded by LokJagruti Kendra (LJK).
LJSA was established in June 2013. The first & second batch of students of
LJSA has passed out with flying colors.
The main aim is to develop comprehensive professional Architecture training to bridge the existing gap between formal systems and the realistic modern skills requirements of the architectural field, “Where Creativity and Technology meet together”. It is the place of study and a professional practice. A cultural phenomenon radically altering the way we view our world and dream about our tomorrows. Offers career opportunities to aspiring architects seeking constant new challenges.
“To produce logic-driven computer professionals capable of solving tomorrow’s problems, with a strong ethical and learning attitude.”
Why Choose L.J. School of Architecture?
Since the year 2000, LJICA has been the technology backbone of LJ University — building real software, powering real examinations, and placing every graduate. With 50,000+ alumni across the world, 100% consecutive placement record, and live software deployed for Government and private organisations, LJICA is Gujarat’s most outcome-driven computer science institute.
LJICA Powers Examinations for Government & Private Organisations Across Gujarat
Since 2000, LJICA has developed more than 5 end-to-end examination software systems. During COVID-19, LJICA successfully conducted online examinations for more than 55,000 students of Gujarat University.
OMR Design
Custom OMR sheet design for Government & private sector examinations.
Question Paper Generator
Automated, secure question paper generation system.
OMR Evaluation
High-accuracy automated OMR scanning and evaluation.
Online Examination System
Scalable online exam platform — 55,000+ Gujarat University students examined during COVID.
Computer Based Exam with Screen Recording
Secure CBT platform with live screen recording and proctoring.
Computer Proficiency Test
Fully automated evaluation of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Typing & Steno.
Every feature at LJICA is designed around one question: will this get our student hired, funded, or globally recognised?
25+ Years as Gujarat’s Examination Technology Leader
Since 2000, LJICA has built and operated examination systems for Government and private sector agencies. No other computer science institute in Gujarat has matched this scale.
Since 2000 – Unique to LJICAReal Software. Real Revenue. Real Experience.
LJICA runs a live Software Factory where students build actual software. 100+ systems delivered, ₹1.5 CR+ revenue generated by students while still in college.
Only in LJICA100% Placement – Consecutive Years
₹18 LPA highest package, ₹4.47 LPA average, and 350+ companies visiting campus annually. Every graduate has a career waiting.
Proven Track RecordInternational Opportunities – LJ Japan Centre
LJICA students have access to LJ Japan Centre for International Placements and annual international conferences enabling global research exchange.
Global ReachAI-First Curriculum & 5,500+ Workstations
Specialisations in AI/ML, Cyber Security, and Data Science. 5,500+ connected workstations, 24-hour lab access, 200+ lab hours per semester.
Future-Ready TechCertifications That Count on Your Marksheet
Coursera, NPTEL, SWAYAM, and IIT MOOC certifications are officially credited on the marksheet — graduate with a degree and globally recognised certifications.
Industry CertifiedStartup Ecosystem & Incubation Support
Embedded within LJ University’s Antrapreneur Business Incubator and LJ Innovation Village — mentorship, co-working space, and funding support.
Build Your Startup24×7 Lab Access
200+ lab hours per semester. Always-open coding environment.
LJ Japan Centre
Dedicated international placement cell for global career opportunities.
Annual Int’l Conference
Every year — global research interaction and innovation exchange.
AI-Enabled Learning
Blockchain-based evaluation. AI-powered academic delivery systems.
To offer a creative learning environment.
To offer education that caters to diverse learning interests.
To inculcate ethical values and a problem-solving mindset among students.
To advance pedagogy through research-driven enhancement, addressing today’s problems while anticipating future challenges.
To collaborate with other academic institutions to share and acquire knowledge for academic excellence.
To collaborate with industry for internships, placements, training, and real-time solutions to industry problems.
B.Arch.
The Architecture course is spread out into 5 years (10 semesters), and the following is the course spread:
Architecture: Design, Humanities, History, Theory & Criticism,
Skills: Hands on skills, Computer base skills.
Technology: Building Material, Construction, Technology, Services & Structure
Practice: Professional practice, Office/field training
Environment: Environmental science & Services
Allied fields
There are two types of Regular Courses (a) Theory courses (executed by only lectures) (b) Application courses (executed by studio/studies activities).
Students should have completed Class 12 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks along with the compulsory subjects (PCM).
Students should have completed Class 10+ 3 year diploma course in any stream from a recognized university/ board/ institution.
Cleared NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) with the 80% marks conducted by Council of Architecture (CoA)
Architecture has a lot of scope in India. After getting your B.Arch degree, you can either opt for higher studies or apply for jobs. Both lead to the development of specialized skill sets that help further enhance career prospects. There are several positions in organizations for an architect such as architectural engineer, historian, building researcher, interior designer, section engineer, technologist, art director, contractor, inspector and planner.
Architect firms, consultancies, government organizations have several positions open at all times for such positions. Some public and government organizations that offer jobs for architects are Archaeological Department, Central and State Public Work Departments, City Development Authorities, Department Of Railways, Housing and Urban Development Corporation, Housing Development Corporations, Ministry of Defense, Municipalities, National Building Organization, National Institutes of Urban Affairs and Housing, Public Works Department, State Housing Boards.
The competitive world of infrastructure encompasses works including spatial design, aesthetics, safety management, material management, and several others.
ESCYAPE – Tech Fest
LJU’s premier annual tech festival featuring hackathons, robotics, AI challenges, coding marathons and keynotes by tech industry leaders.
IntelliHack – AI Hackathon
36-hour hackathon where teams build AI-powered solutions for real-world problems in healthcare, agriculture, education and smart cities.
Innovation Expo
Students showcase final-year projects, research papers, and prototypes to industry judges. Top projects receive incubation and funding support.
20 Faculty Members
HIMANSHU THAKKER
ROHIT NIMJE
PALAK UPADHYAY
AJIT PANDEY
GIRISH MISTRY
Pradyumansinh Chauhan
HIREN GANDHI
FAGUN RAJKOTIA
Ms. Pratibha Nenawati
MAHESH PATEL
RAGHUVIRSINH ZALA
RUTVIK AGNIHOTRI
HARDIK PATEL
HARSH SHAH
HANUMANTSINH RAOL
PRASHANT LUHAR
AMI DESAI
BHAVIN RAVAL
AKANSHA UPADHYAY
SWEETU PANCHAL
Software Factory is a centralized training and development cell across the L. J. Group of Institutes. Students work on real software systems developed for institutions and organizations — following professional processes including analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
Students work in teams under faculty guidance and follow professional software development processes. This experience prepares students for real industry environments.
“The Objective of the Software Factory is to reduce the gap between Industry expectations (Practice) and Academic offerings (Theory) by direct involvement of industry oriented software development to attain symbiosis.”
— Institutions, Industries, Students, and Society stand to gain as it can be a win-win partnership.
Software Developed for Esteemed Clients
Custom software solutions built for external organizations and businesses, giving students real-world client project experience.
Mobile Applications Development
Android and iOS mobile application projects developed by student teams, solving real problems for end users.
Software Developed for Campus
Internal systems and tools built for the LJ campus — from examination management to innovation village portals.
Systems Built for Educational Institutions & Government Organizations
22 ProjectsHow Software Factory Works — The Development Process
Analysis
Requirement gathering & system study
Design
Architecture & UI/UX planning
Coding
Agile development in student teams
Testing
QA, bug fixing & peer review
Deployment
Live handover to client / campus
Our Training & Placement Cell conducts year-round aptitude training, mock interviews, and corporate connect programs.
Top Recruiters
What Our Students Say
Real feedback from students studying here
With an atmosphere focused on up skilling and illuminating, architectural knowledge towards student, when I look back L.J SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE has helped me immensely not only in the field of architecture but what my role would be in the field, the culture at L.J has groomed me with practical knowledge as well as the confidence required further. I am sincerely thankful to the mentorship which I received for enhancing my academic and personal skills. I am greatly overwhelmed by the wonderful experienced I had in this institute which I often refer as my second home.
Thank you to the L. J. School of Architecture for providing me the opportunity to gain knowledge and a skill which set me to move forward in my new career path in architecture. I found course to be very inspirational rewarding. Variety of subject enriched my knowledge through site visits, group projects, different assignments, hands on workshops, guest lectures, interactive sessions, relative study program even at international level, etc., Extra support provided by all mentors, faculties and other staff members during pandemic made us feel all welcomed. I am sure that without the precious experience at L. J. School of Architecture I would not have such features of characters as determination, self-confidence, commitment. -Zeel Patel
I’m Jatin Panchal & I’m the student at LJSA since 2018 and as per my experience LJSA is the best platform for the architecture students. LJSA has best qualified faculties for full time as well as visiting faculties. All the faculties are very kind and helpful, they share their knowledge with students for Academics as well as field(Architectural practice). Admin staff are also very helpful. LJSA provides great academic curriculum, field visits, site visits, Architectural work shops, RSP(Related Study Programme) , External Guest lectures etc. Apart from academics LJSA celebrate cultural programme, sports, fest’s, etc. LJSA has best working environment for the students.
Hello, My name is Maharshi Patel and I am a proud LJSA former student. My experience for all the 5 years at LJSA was diversified due to the unique blend of most senior professors working in the field of Architecture for more than three decades to the Young enthusiastic professors who have always been helpful in the best way possible to synchronise our ideas of design and make it work practically. Besides study, I have discovered a lot of old as well as new building materials in a variety of workshops at LJSA and how to handle these materials in the most unique way possible.
About Institute: Absolutely fantastic place to study- a great community and academically rigorous. I have had brilliant time and would say this is just a privilege to be at. I am both honoured and humbled being at such a lovely breathed, saturated and anointed institution. Very much pleased with whole experience to maintain great balance between perusing degree and social life. The course offers a variety of learning opportunities and skills that can leveraged to peruse future endeavours. Faculties: There are no words that adequately describes this seminary, the staff are just incredible all passionate and always concerned about us alumni’s career. The tutors and support staff work well together and strive to get the best for their students. All aimed at developing and sharing the revolution in industry by experienced staff who have humble hearts and mission led convictions to raise the new generation of architect aspirant for conquering the world.
I pursued my B.Arch from L.J.School of Architecture, Ahmedabad. These five years have been a wonderful journey with each semester planned and carried out so well by the school and faculty members. The entire course turned out to be very interesting and insightful due to engagement of various academic activities like RSPs, juries, site visits, workshops, etc. The time has been full of fun, learning, memories and more. The institutions has backed and guided the students every step of the way of this beautiful journey. Great experience!
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