Department of Architecture
ARCHITECTURE
Architecture is where art meets science—it’s about designing spaces that define how we live, work, and connect. More than constructing buildings, architecture expresses our culture, values, and aspirations.
This course nurtures creative thinkers who design habitable, meaningful spaces. It blends science, technology, and the humanities, offering a deep dive into design, culture, philosophy, and social impact. From interiors to landscapes, students learn to shape environments that inspire.
THE INSTITUTE
The School of Architecture at COET Akola, approved by the Council of Architecture, New Delhi, is a pioneer in architectural education in the region.
We foster architects who are imaginative, eco-conscious, and socially aware—equipped to lead with innovation and integrity. Our graduates go on to excel in diverse fields like Urban Design, Interior Design, Sustainability, Planning, and Conservation.
Guided by experienced faculty and a vibrant learning culture, our student-centric approach promotes creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.
Our belief: “Work Locally to be Known Globally.”
INFRASTRUCTURE
Set on a 10-acre campus with 2000+ sq. m. of built-up space, our facilities are designed for immersive learning.
Highlights include:
Modern studios, lecture halls & AV rooms
Tech-enabled computer center & resource hub
Library with global journals
Art court, construction yard, exhibition space
Multipurpose drawing studios & auditorium
Inaugurated by Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar, alongside Padma Shri Dr. Vijay Bhatkar and Prof. Uday Gadkari, our campus reflects a commitment to excellence.
Our infrastructure supports collaboration, exploration, and innovation—empowering students to dream and design boldly.
The School of Architecture, COET, Akola has been a stronghold of architectural education in Vidarbha and Central India for over 41 years. Established in 1983 with an initial intake of 30 students, our Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) programme has grown steadily, now admitting 40 students annually.
We are pleased to announce that from the academic session 2025–26, we are set to introduce a new programme—Diploma in Architecture (D.Arch. Interior Design)—subject to approval from the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE), Mumbai. This initiative reflects our continued commitment to expanding academic horizons and meeting the diverse needs of the design profession.
In line with our reputation as a pioneering institution, the School of Architecture strives to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in the fields of Architecture and Planning across the country.
We take immense pride in our graduates, many of whom have secured successful placements through on-campus and off-campus drives or have pursued higher education in esteemed national and international universities. A number of our distinguished alumni are serving as academicians in reputed institutions, while many others are thriving as practicing architects in metropolitan cities across India and abroad.
Our academic programmes are thoughtfully designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to shape human settlements that are sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and responsive to the needs of society and the environment.
We remain dedicated to nurturing creative minds and responsible professionals who will shape the built environment of the future.
Dr. Sudhir V. Dhomane,
Head, School of Architecture, COET,
Akola
Department Intake / Program Offered
| Name of the UG Program : | B. Arch. – Architecture |
|---|---|
| Number of Intake : | 40 per year |
| Duration of Course : | 5 years |
| Year of Starting : | 1983 |
| Name of the UG Program : | Diploma in Interior Design |
|---|---|
| Number of Intake : | 40 per year |
| Duration of Course : | 3 years |
| Year of Starting : | 2025 |
Vision | Mission | PO | PSO
Vision
To develop architects who are creative, socially and culturally sensitive, environmentally responsible, and equipped with the knowledge, innovation, and adaptability to meet the evolving challenges of the profession.
Mission
- Cultivate architects committed to creating inclusive, resilient and sustainable environments.
- Foster social responsibility and prepare students for nation-building roles.
- Promote environmental stewardship, creativity, innovation and research. Build strong industry–academia collaborations.
- Prepare globally competent professionals with strong local engagement and integrity.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)
- PO1: Ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements.
- PO2: Adequate knowledge of the histories and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences.
- PO3: Knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design.
- PO4: Adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process.
- PO5: Understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings and their environment, and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale
- PO6: Understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in particular in preparing briefs that take account of social factors.
- PO7: Understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design project.
- PO8: Understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated with building design.
- PO9: Adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and the function of buildings so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate
- PO10: The necessary design skills to meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations.
- PO11: Adequate knowledge of the industries, organizations, regulations and procedures involved in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans into overall planning.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)
- Ability to create functional, aesthetic, and user-centric architectural designs using appropriate analytical and visualization tools.
- Ability to apply climate-responsive and sustainable design concepts while integrating suitable structural systems, materials, construction technologies, and building regulations.
- Ability to address urban design challenges and demonstrate understanding of socio-cultural contexts, community needs, planning processes, and professional ethics
Department of Architecture
Teaching Staff
 Ar. D. L. Jade Professor & Design Chair Profile |  Ar. S. V. Dhomne Head & Associate Professor Profile |  Ar. J. G. Ingole Associate Professor Profile |
 Ar. M. O. Nathe Associate Professor Profile |  Ar. A. A. Pande Associate Professor Profile |  Ar. Nandkishore Gawande Assitant Professor |
 Ar. Gulfam Shaikh Assistant Professor Profile |  Ar. Radhika Raut Assistant Professor Profile |  Ar. Saiyam Chaturvedi Assistant Professor Profile |
 Ar. Nilesh Rahate Associate Professor |  Ar. Gajanan Malokar Visiting Faculty |  Ar. Navin Dhotkar Assistant Professor |
 Ar. Ayush Gupta Assistant Professor | Ar. Pratik Bharambe Assistant Professor |  Ar. Abhay Mundiwale Visiting Faculty |
 Ar. Trimbak Gadagil Adjuncet Faculty | Ar. Rohan Chopde Assistant Professor |  Ar. Pankaj Agrawal Assistant Professor |
 Ar. Kaushal Deshmukh Assistant Professor |  Ar. S. N. Band Assistant Professor Profile |
Support Staff
🏛️ Additional Facilities – Department of Architecture
| SR. NO. | CLASSROOM/LAB | AREA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Climate Lab | 62 Sq.M. |
| 2 | Survey Lab | 66 Sq.M. |
| 3 | Environmental Lab | 66 Sq.M. |
| 4 | Material Museum | 66 Sq.M. |
| 5 | Design Dissertation Studio | 130 Sq.M. |
| 6 | Exhibition & Display Studio | 130 Sq.M. |
| 7 | Seminar Room | 67 Sq.M. |
| 8 | Multipurpose Hall | 267 Sq.M. |
Staff Achievements
- BOS, SGBAU: Dr. Sudhir Dhomane (Chairperson) and Prof. Ar. Anand Pande (Member)
Working since September 2022. - Prof. Ar. Anand A. Pande selected for paper presentation at Government Engineering College, Amravati.
- International Conference on Applications of Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICAESD 2024),
held on 20–21 December 2024. - Prof. Ar. Saiyam S. Chaturvedi’s paper selected for presentation at an International Conference
held at NIT Patna in December 2024. - MAHACON 2024: Faculty and students actively participated with IIA Akola Centre and ACCE.
Two major events were successfully organized: Art Installation and Thesis Competition. - NASA Zonal Council Meeting (Zone 3 – Z303) held on 20–21 July 2023 at PDKV Guest House.
Around 58 unit secretaries participated in discussions related to ANC.
Student Achievements
- Vipin Kakade (10th Semester) participated in the National Awards for Excellence in Architectural Thesis 2024
and JK AYA Best Architecture Student Awards 2024 held at Navrachana University, Vadodara, Gujarat
on 20 September 2024. - SGB Amravati University Merit Session 2023–2024:
Four students secured University Merit ranks
(First Position – 1 student, Second Position – 2 students, Third Position – 1 student). - Akshay Pimpale, Perl Kikon, and Sampada Dhore (Third Year students) received Second Prize
in the Art Installation Competition conducted by IIA Akola at Grand Jalsa, Ridhora, Akola
on 12–13 January 2024. - Gauri Mankar won First Prize in Cartooning at the SGBAU Youth Festival 2024.
- Vipin Kakade, Chetan Nishane, Roshan Pawar, Pranav Manwar, and Yash Wakodkar (Fifth Year students)
received Third Prize in the Art Installation Competition conducted by IIA Akola at Grand Jalsa,
Ridhora, Akola on 12–13 January 2024. - Akshay Pimpale and Afrin Sultana participated as College Ambassadors in the Art, Architecture Design
Biennale 2023 conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA), New Delhi.
Campus Recruitment 2024–25
- Final Year B.Arch. (X Semester): 15 students appeared for personal interviews arranged by
Shunya Consultants, Akola at the college campus.
Three students were placed: Ms. Divya Agarkar, Mr. Akshay Shelke, and Mr. Rushikesh Bahakar.
Workshops Attended by Students
- Mr. Roshan Pawar, Mr. Yash Wakodkar, and Mr. Rushikesh Bahakar attended a Bamboo Workshop
conducted by the Bamboo Research Centre, Chichpalli, Chandrapur
from 19 to 21 March 2024.
Highlights
- Council of Architecture (CoA) Inspection Visit:
Ar. Qaizar Husain Kapadia (Convenor) and Dr. Abir Bandyopadhyay (Member)
visited the School of Architecture, COET on 29–30 August 2025.
🏆 Distinguished Alumni – Department of Architecture
| 👤 Name | 🏢 Place of Work |
|---|---|
| Dr. Sheetal Sharma | Professor & Dean, Vellore Institute of Technology, Bhopal |
| Dr. Shweta Agrawal | Professor, Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
| Prof. Sanjay Mhaske | HOD, MIT, Aurangabad |
| Prof. Kishore Joglekar | Professor, VNIT, Nagpur |
| Ar. Madhuri Potey | Dy. Chief Architect, PWD Aurangabad Region |
| Ar. Sachin Mujumdar | Architect, Architects United, Pune |
| Ar. Satya Raj | Principal Architect, Raj Consultants, Bengaluru |
| Ar. Ujjwala Haware | CMD, Haware Engineers & Builders, Navi Mumbai |
| Ar. Balchandra Kulkarni | Design Director, Capital Engineering Consultancy, Dubai |
| Ar. Abby Thomas | Co-founder & Principal Architect, Design360 LLC, Dubai |
| Ar. Sachin Thakkar | Sr. Project Manager, Engineering Innovation Design & Consulting LLC, Muscat |
| Ar. Umesh Wakade | Architect, Roots Landscape, Pune |
| Ar. Alhad Raje | Architect, Alhad Raje Associates, Mumbai |
| Ar. Shailesh M. Untawale | Sr. Associate Architect, TAO Architects, Pune |
| Ar. Manish Bhutada | Architect & Planner, Shunya Consultants, Akola |
| Ar. Nilesh Rahate | Architect, Innovation & Agri Tourism Expert, CUBE Academy, Pune |
| Ar. Ravi Laddha | Architect, Design Square Pvt Ltd, Chennai |
| Ar. Jitendra Mehta | Director & Vice President, IIA Mumbai |
| Ar. Pradeep Dhore | Chief Architect, Designo Architects, Navi Mumbai |
| Ar. Deepak Thakre | Co-founder, Vistaar Architects & Planners, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai |