Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organisation : Council of Architecture
Facility : Online Registration

Application formd : https://www.coa.gov.in/guest_user_registration1.php?lang=1&level=1&sublinkid=272
Home Page : https://www.coa.gov.in/

Council of Architecture Registration

Application form in the prescribed format (enclosed), duly filled in and signed by you with a recent color passport of size 3.5 x 3.5 cm duly pasted on the form.

Related : Council of Architecture Duplicate Certificate of Registration : www.statusin.in/9313.html

Please ensure that the spelling of your name should be strictly as per the recognised architectural qualification certificate on the basis of which registration is sought. In case, your name is mentioned incorrectly, you must get the same corrected from the competent authority of the University/institution.

The applicant is, therefore, required to submit the following documents to apply for registration u/s 25(b) of the Act:
1. Application form in the prescribed format (enclosed), duly filled in and signed by the applicant, along with two recent passport size photograph duly signed, with name mentioned at the back.

2. A copy of the date of birth certificate attested by either a Gazetted Officer or Notary Public/Oath Commissioner.
3. Attested copies of the Municipal licences of at least five years prior to 27th April, 1974 issued to practise as an architect under the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporation/Improvement Trust/Local Bodies.

4. Yearwise list of architectural works undertaken by the applicant as an architect during five years prior to 27th April, 1974 with copies of plans bearing the signatures of the Municipal authorities as approved.
5. Copies of letters of appointment engaging the applicant as an architect for five years prior to 27th April, 1974 and ;
6. Copies of income-tax assessment orders in favour of applicant for five years prior to 27th April, 1974.
7. A demand draft for Rs.600/- (Non-refundable) drawn in favour of “Council of Architecture”, payable at Delhi/New Delhi towards registration fee.
8. Any other document which establishes that the applicant has been engaged in practice as an architect for five years prior to 27.04.1974.

9. In case the applicant was in service for five years prior to 27.04.1974, he/she is required to forward his/her detailed service record from his/her date of joining till retirement, with his/her designation held from time to time along with nature of duties, from the administration/establishment department of his Government office/organisation, duly attested by the concerned competent authority of the office.

Council of Architecture Instructions

1. Please ensure that the qualification possessed by you is included in the schedule of recognised qualifications appended to the Architects Act, 1972.
2. Please fill up your name in the form as per the recognised architectural qualification certificate on the basis of which registration is sought.

Also ensure that the spelling of your name is correctly mentioned on the recognised architectural qualification certificate and marksheets being submitted by you. In case, your name is mentioned incorrectly, you must get the same corrected from the competent authority of the University/institution.

3. In case any document towards change of name is submitted by the applicant, the applicant should fill up his/her changed name in the registration form as per the attached document.

4. In case Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree has not been awarded by a University, the applicant should submit the Provisional Certificate/Passing Certificate issued by the University only for registration. The Council of Architecture will not accept provisional certificate from an institution.

5. Please ensure that the nomenclature of the qualification pursued by you is correctly mentioned on the recognised architectural qualification certificate and marksheets being submitted. In case, the nomenclature of the qualification is not mentioned correctly, you must get the same corrected from the competent authority of the University.

6. Please note that the option of availing of One Time Payment at the time of applying for registration has been discontinued. The registration shall be granted initially for two calendars years.

In order to renew your registration after its expiry, you may make payment of the prescribed renewal fee annually or opt for One Time Payment as and when your renewal fee falls due.

One Time Payment can be opted at the time of renewal, subject to submission of a duly attested copy of the final Degree/Diploma certificate received after convocation, if not submitted earlier.

7. If the degree/diploma for a particular batch has been awarded by the University/institution, then the applicant belonging to that batch is required to submit his final degree/diploma, in original, to Council when applying for registration. The provisional certificate will not be accepted if the final degree/diploma for the applicant’s batch has already been awarded.

8. In case, marksheet(s) for any particular semester/year is/are missing or untraceable, the applicant is required to apply for the duplicate marksheets to the concerned institution/university and submit duly attested copies of the same to this office.

9. Please make sure that all documents as required by the Council are submitted along with your application for registration. If any application is incomplete in any respect, it would not be processed further for registration.

FAQ On Council of Architecture

Sure, here are some FAQ on Council of Architecture (COA):

What is the Council of Architecture?
The Council of Architecture (COA) is a statutory body established by the Government of India under the Architects Act, 1972. The COA is responsible for regulating the education and practice of architecture in India.

What are the functions of the Council of Architecture?
The functions of the COA include:
** Registering architects: The COA registers architects who meet the required standards of education and experience.
** Setting standards for architectural education: The COA sets standards for architectural education in India.
** Administering the Architects Act: The COA administers the Architects Act, which regulates the education and practice of architecture in India.
** Promoting the profession of architecture: The COA promotes the profession of architecture in India.

What are the benefits of being a registered architect?
There are a number of benefits to being a registered architect, including:
** The ability to practice architecture in India: Only registered architects are allowed to practice architecture in India.
** The ability to sign and seal architectural drawings: Only registered architects are allowed to sign and seal architectural drawings.
** The ability to obtain professional indemnity insurance: Professional indemnity insurance is essential for architects, and only registered architects are eligible to obtain it.
** The ability to join architectural organizations: There are a number of architectural organizations in India, and only registered architects are eligible to join them.