In accordance with the decision of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Board of Examinations, students are required to complete the IIA course of examination within a maximum period of 10 years from their enrolment date for the IIA course of examination, in adherence to the norms established by the Council of Architects (COA). This directive will be applicable to all student enrolments commencing from 1 January 2024.
ADMISSIONS ARE OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT TO THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (IIA)- EXAMINATIONS SCHEME 2014.
THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA IS ALREADY EXHIBITED ON THE WEB SITE.
The Indian Institute of Architects conducts a four parts of Professional Examination designed for working professionals in the field of architecture. Upon successful completion of this examination, candidates are conferred Associate Membership of the IIA. Associate Members are eligible for registration with the Council of Architecture (COA), established under the Architects Act, 1972.
This registration is recognized as at par with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from a recognized university, thereby qualifying members for recruitment to senior positions and services under the jurisdiction of the Central Government.
The Govt. of India , Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) vide its notification No. 37 dated 5th August, 1992 has recognised the Associate Membership of the Indian Institute of Architects (By Examination) at par with Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture of a recognised Indian University for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government in appropriate field. The Council of Architecture, vide its letter no. CA/5/Academic-IIA dated 14th October, 20-14 has approved Scheme of Examination and Syllabus of Part-I,II, III &IV and granted permission to initiate the process for making fresh enrollment from academic year 2014-15. Students would be eligible to seek election as Associate members of the Indian Institute of Architects (AIIA) as per prevalent rules and regulations.
To apply for Student Membership, candidates must fulfil the following requirements and submit the application form along with the prescribed fee and supporting documents:
Educational Qualification: You must have completed a 3-year full-time diploma in one of the following streams from a Central or State Government-recognized institute with a minimum of 50% marks:
Architectural Work Experience: You must have relevant work experience under an employer architect who is both:
The required duration of work experience depends on your qualification and entry level:
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE UNDER THE EMPLOYER ARCHITECT * | |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma after 10th | Diploma after 12th | |
| Architectural Assistantship | 2 Years | 1 Year |
| Interior Design | 2 Years | 1 Year |
| Civil Engineering | 3 Years | 2 Years |
NATA Qualification: You must have passed the current year National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), conducted by the Council of Architecture.
If you meet all the above criteria, please fill out the attached Student Membership Application Form carefully and send it along with the required documents and a Demand Draft of Rs. 7,500/- in favour of “The Indian Institute of Architects”, payable at Mumbai.
Postal Address:
Controller of Examinations
The Indian Institute of Architects
Examination Department
Plot No.105, Sector-15
CBD Belapur (East)
Navi Mumbai – 400 614
Phone: 022-27561805 / 27563901
After the acceptance of the student membership application, a IIA Student Membership Number shall be issued to the student, along with information regarding the examination they are eligible to undertake.
Note: Admissions are open throughout the year for eligible candidates.
| Scheme-2014 | Fees | Fees for reappearing the exam |
|---|---|---|
| One time student membership | ₹ 7,500 | |
| Part-I Examination | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 5,000 for two or less subjects |
| Part-II (Including Viva-voce) Examination | ₹ 12,000 | ₹ 6,000 for two or less subjects |
| Part-III Group-A Theory Examination | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 5,000 for two or less subjects |
| Part-III Group-B (Viva-voce) | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 10,000 |
| Part-IV Thesis Guide Fee | ₹ 20,000 | (Payable after passing P-III Examination) |
| Part-IV Group-A Theory Examination | ₹ 12,000 | ₹ 6,000 for two or less subjects |
| Part-IV Group-B (Viva-voce) | ₹ 12,000 | ₹ 12,000 |
| Late Fee | ₹ 3,000 |
The last date for the submission of application form for the examination of June will be 30th April and December will be 31st October. Forms will be accepted with additional late fee of Rs.3,000/- for a further period of 15 days after last date of submission of examination form is over. No application form of examination will be accepted thereafter.
