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Department
of Architecture
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ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT
The Department was established in 1986,
was the first institute in Punjab to start the five
years integrated B.Arch. Degree course. Department of
Architecture is the oldest & premier institute in
the region. Over the years, the department has evolved
into a leading institution in the region by virtue of
having excellent human resources as well as technical
infrastructure.
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INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES
The department is equipped with state
of the art laboratories such as updated Computer labs
- latest CADD software, Arts and Graphics Lab, Surveying
lab, Building Material Testing Lab, Material Museum
and Library. Independent departmental building measuring
3000 sq. meter area along with common facilities like
Auditorium, Seminar halls, guest house and world class
sports infrastructure at university level.
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THRUST AREA
The department has also leapfrogged
in the areas of research and consultancy in last few
years by securing research projects and providing architectural
consultancy to State Govt. and institutions for various
projects. The mission of the department is to develop
a holistic vision of the students towards various issues
of physical environment by evolving an integrated design
approach incorporating understanding of different disciplines
that come together in conceptualization of a creative
idea. From time to time, the syllabi and scheme of B.Arch.
course is exhaustively reviewed and revised in the light
of national/international architectural needs.
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COURSES OFFERED AND INTAKE
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Cousre
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Duraiton
(Year)
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System
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Total Seates
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RESERVED CATEGORIES
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SC/ST
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BC
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RA
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OTHERS
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B.Arch.
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5
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Semester
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30
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7
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2
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2
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4
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Eligibility
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10+2 or equivalent examination
from a recognized Board with Mathematics as a subject
of studies by securing 50% marks in aggtregate.
OR
10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognized by Central/State
Governments with 50% marks in aggregate. OR
Internal Baccalaureate Diploma after 10 years of
Schooling with not less than 50% marks in aggregate
and with Matehmatics as compulsory subject of examination.
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Admission to B.Arch degree course
shall be subject to passing of National Aptitute
Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council
of Architecture.
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Admission shall be based on the
valid NATA score and marks secured in qualifying
examination in the ratio of 50:50.
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Projects Undertaken by the Faculty
- General Sham Singh Attariwala Memorial Gate Enroute
to Wagha Border, G.T. Road, Amritsar (Project Cost
Rs. 3.00 crore)
- Electronics Block, GNDU Campus, Amritsar
- Working Women Hostel, GNDU Campus, Amritsar
- University Shopping Complex, GNDU Campus, Amritsar
- Recreational and Commercial Development at Harike,
Distt. Amritsar
- Bus Stand at Talwandi Sabo
- Revival and Restoration of Ram Bagh Gardens, Amritsar
- Open Air Theatre
- Parking at GNDU Campus, Amritsar
- Dept. of Architecture, GNDU Campus, Amritsar
- Department of Social Sciences, GNDU Campus, Amritsar
- Detail Project Reports of Construction, Widening
and Improvement of Roads for Municipal
Corporation Amritsar (MCA).
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Details of the Ongoing Research Projects
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S.No
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Name of the Investigator
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Title of the Project and
Duration
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Amount Sanctioned
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Funding Agency
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1
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Karamjit Singh Chahal
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Sikh Architecture: The perception of Space
in Architecture and Philosophy (2008-2011)
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6.32 Lacs
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UGC
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2
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Dr. Sandeep Dua
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Analytical approach towards integration of urban
form and architecture through proportional harmonies
(2009-2012)
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3.50 Lacs
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AICTE
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Faculty
The faculty of the Department is active
both on academic as well as professional front. A brief
profile of each faculty member is as under:
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Dr. Paramjit
Singh Mahoora
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| Qualification |
B.Arch. |
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| Designation |
Professor |
| Area of Specialization |
Architecture |
| Area of Interest |
Member Council of Architecture Associate,
Indian Instt. of Architecture |
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Publications |
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| Email Address |
psmahoora@yahoo.com |
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Numbers |
+919814219441,+911835020581(R),
+911835020411(O) |
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Dr. Sarbjot
Singh Behl
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| Qualification |
M.Arch. (UD) |
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| Designation |
Professor |
| Area of Specialization |
Architecture |
| Area of Interest |
Urban Design |
| No. of Publications |
14 |
| Email Address |
sarbjotbehl@yahoo.com |
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Numbers |
+91-98145-93699, +91-183-2451186
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Karamjit
Singh Chahal
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| Qualification |
B.Arch, M.E. (Const Tech. & Mgt) |
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| Designation |
Reader & Head |
| Area of Specialization |
Construction Management |
| Area of Interest |
Sikh Architecture |
| No. of Publications |
07 |
| Email Address |
kschahal@rediffmail.com
head_arch_gndu@yahoo.com |
| Contact Numbers |
9417107403, (0183) 5089481, 5061171
(O) 91-183-2258802-09, 2450601-14 Extn: 3405
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Dr. Sandeep
Dua
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| Qualification |
B.Arch., PG Diploma (UD), Ph.D |
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| Designation |
Reader |
| Area of Specialization |
Architecture and Urban Design |
| Area of Interest |
History and Theory of Architecture and Urban
Design, Geometry in Architecture |
| No. of Publications |
03 |
| Email Address |
duasandeep@rediffmail.com,
duasandeep70@yahoo.com |
| Contact Numbers |
(0183)258802-09, (O)(0183)2450601-14 Extn
3402(O) (0183)2270215(R) |
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Meenakshi
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| Qualification |
B.Arch., M.Tech.(UP) |
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| Designation |
Lecturer (selection
Grade) |
| Area of Specialization |
Architecture |
| Area of Interest |
Urban Planning |
| No. of Publications |
10 |
| Email
Address |
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| Contact Numbers |
+91-98552-88667, +91-183-5020588
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Ranbir Kaur
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| Qualification |
B.Arch., PGD Planning (Housing) |
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| Designation |
Sr. Lecturer |
| Area of Specialization |
Housing |
| Area of Interest |
Housing for Poor, Low Cost Housingh, Sustainable
Technology, Landscaping. |
| No. of Publications |
- |
| Email
Address |
- |
| Contact Numbers |
9417502001, (0183) 2255255 |
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Pinto
Emerson
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| Qualification |
B.Arch, M.E. (Const Tech. & Mgt) |
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| Designation |
Sr. Lecturer |
| Area of Specialization |
Construction Management |
| Area of Interest |
Architecture, Structure Systems |
| No. of Publications |
05 |
| Email Address |
pin_arch@yahoo.co.in |
| Contact
Numbers |
+91-94637-26985, +91-183-5020592
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Renu Mehta
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| Qualification |
B.Arch., M.Tech (Urban Planning) |
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| Designation |
Sr. Lecturer |
| Area of Specialization |
Urban Planning |
| Area of Interest |
Housing |
| No. of Publications |
- |
| Email
Address |
Ar.renumalik@yahoo.com |
| Contact
Numbers |
9855244241, 5020413 |
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Pankaj Chhabra
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| Qualification |
B.Arch. (Hons), M.C.A. |
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| Designation |
Sr. Lecturer (on Study
leave) |
| Area of Specialization |
Architecture |
| Area of Interest |
Energy |
| No. of Publications |
04 |
| Email Address |
pankajchhabra_gndu@yahoo.com |
| Contact
Numbers |
09888025090, (0183)5020590 |
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Harvinder Kaur
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| Qualification |
B. Arch. |
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| Designation |
Lecturer |
| Area of Specialization |
Hospital Arch. |
| Area of Interest |
Hospital Arch. |
| No. of Publications |
04 |
| Email Address |
harvindergurmit@yahoo.com |
| Contact
Numbers |
9855822337, (0183) 5020585 |
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Nitin Batra
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| Qualification |
B.Arch, M.E. (Const Tech. & Mgt) |
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| Designation |
Lecturer |
| Area of Specialization |
Construction Management |
| Area of Interest |
Climatology. |
| No. of Publications |
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| Email Address |
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| Contact
Numbers |
+91-98142-38283, +91-183-5020416 |
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