So you have reached the FINAL YEAR of B.Arch. studies!

Congratulations and welcome to the world of professionals. Hope you have had a wonderful, eye-opener practical training in a 'PROFESSIONAL' practicing architect's office by now.

The emphasis on the word 'professional' is deliberate, because professionalism in the practice of architecture in India is yet to come of age...

The term 'architect' itself got a legal status in 1972 under the Architects' Act, which unfortunately is not well understood by many architects and people who would care less... As a student in final year, you may also be tempted to give the Act the go by as few parts to be learnt by rote for passing the theory examination...

Yet, that is not the case with The Act, The Actors and The Audience of this fascinating profession... Here is a brief glimpse of the contemporary history of profession in India...