

About Council of Architecture
The Council of Architecture (COA) is a statutory body established under the Architects Act, 1972. It regulates the education and practice of architecture in India, ensuring high standards of professional competence and ethical conduct

Hon’ble Acting President Ar. Gajanand Ram met Shri Sanjay Kumar ji, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy,
Ministry of Education, Government of India, and presented the Manual of Architecture Practice.

TRC DELHI
The Council of Architecture inaugrated COA Training & Research Centre Delhi at Okhla, Delhi

Felicitation of Acting President Ar. Gajanand Ram
at NIT Patna

Aarambh 2026 - Jaipur
Aarambh 2026 Jaipur inaugurated by Ms. Diya Kumari Ji, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan on 27th March 2026

Aarambh 2026 - Jaipur
Aarambh 2026 marks the beginning of innovation, creativity, and architectural excellence.

Aarambh 2026
Aarambh, an Architecture Education Fest to introduce school students to the vibrant, intellectual, and transformative world of architecture.

SHAPE 2026
Council of Architecture successfully conducted its International Conference
SHAPE - Sustainable Habitats and Architecture for People and the Earth from 26th to 28th February 2026

SRUJAN 2.0
SRUJAN'26 inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat,
at the Red Fort as part of the Republic Day celebrations from 26th January to 31st January 2026.




Change in the Office of the President
Pleased to welcome Ar. Gajanand Ram as Acting President of Council of Architecture

COA's MoU with NCVET
The Council of Architecture signed an MoU with the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) on 10th April 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening vocational education within the architectural domain.


MoU between LPAI and COA
The Council of Architecture (CoA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) on 17th September, 2025, to collaborate in the organization and conduct of architectural design competitions for land ports across India.

Meeting with Hon'ble Minister of Education

85th Special Meeting of COA
Successfully held on 29th November 2025 in Gangtok, Sikkim.

MoU between AICTE and COA

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Notifications and Highlights
MoE notice dated 12.02.2026 regarding valid nominations for election of Heads of Institutions
MoE notice dated 22.01.2026 for election of Heads alongwith Form-I, Election Schedule and final election
Letter from Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
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