In force · As amended up to 2026-08
2. The main features of the Bill are: —
- (a) the creation of a body corporate by the name of "Council of Architecture";
(b) vesting the requisite powers for the registration of architects in the Council;
(c) the enrolment initially of persons holding a degree or diploma in architecture recognised by the Central Government or possessing other qualifications which may be prescribed by the Central Government or of persons who are proved to the satisfaction of the Council to have been engaged in practice as architects for a period of not less than five years before the commencement of the proposed legislation;
Central Government or possessing other qualifications which may be prescribed by the Central
(d) subsequent enrolment of persons who hold degrees or dip lomas in architecture recognised by the Central Government or who possess other qualifications that may be prescribed by the Central Government;
(e) holding of enquiries into misconduct of registered architects and taking suitable action;
(f) prescribing standards of professional conduct and etiquette and code of ethics for architects; and
- (g) assessment of the standards of education and training of architects within the country.
2. National Diploma (formerly All India Diploma) in Architecture awarded by the All India Council for Technical Education.
Source: India Code