Academics | Allana College of Architecture

16th Feb 2026

3rd Prize - Bharat Nav Nirman Challenge

Project: Reviving Peshwa Talav, Jejuri
Revitalizing the river edge as a culturally vibrant and ecologically sensitive public space by integrating landscape restoration and community zones.

Coordinator: Ar. Z. Ahmed

12th Feb 2026

IIA S.J.Contracts Awards

Faculty Ar. V. Desai was awarded the IIA S.J.Contracts Awards for excellence in teaching (Best Teacher award) by the Indian Institute of Architects, Pune centre.

3rd Feb 2026

Architect of the Year 2026

Alumni Kaustubh Bawdekar was awarded Architect of the Year 2026 award, co-presented by the Maharashtra Industry Development Association, SMB Chamber of India and Artharth.

27th Nov 2025

IGBC-'s IGBL Quiz First Prize

Faculty Ar. Z.Ahmed won the IGBC-'s IGBL Quiz First Prize with a cash amount of Rs. 50,000/-.

29th Aug 2025

Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. P. A. Inamdar, Chancellor DPAIU, was felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 37th Pune Festival inauguration by the Minister for Culture and Tourism, in the presence of the Governor of Maharashtra and other dignitaries.

11th Apr 2025

IIA Madhav Achwal Gold Medal

Prof. R.T. Ghogale was awarded the IIA Madhav Achwal Gold Medal by the Honorable Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh at the inaugural ceremony of TRANSOM organised by The Indian Institute of Architects, Natcon 2025, Bhopal.

19th-21st Mar 2025

7th International Symposium (MITADT)

1st Best Paper: Rasika Uchgaonkar (Rs.15,000)
2nd Best Paper: Hadiya & Zahara (Rs.10,000)
2nd Best Presentation: Taniya Agrawal (Rs.10,000)

Mar 2025

Excellence in Architecture

Alumni Ar. Rakesh Bhosale was bestowed with -"Bhosalewadi Bhushan-'. His Modular Furniture Showroom project was inaugurated by the Hon. Deputy CM of Maharashtra, who praised his design vision and craftsmanship.

27th Feb 2025

COA Students-' Awards 2024

1st Runner Up in Arts and Crafts Related to Buildings.
Project: Traditional Woodcarving: Artistic Mastery in the Wadas of Maharashtra.

Coordinating Faculty: Ar. N. Mistry, Ar. S. Das

Oct 2024 & Jun 2025

Alumni Excellence Awards

Tina Khatnani: Femina Achievers 2024 award for exemplary work in the field.

Rukaiya Shaikh (Alpha Realty): Most Trusted & Outstanding Design Firm 2024, Trendsetter Award 2023 & Special Recognition from Sahyadri Hospital.

M.Arch Toppers

Gold Medallists 2020-22

Felicitation of M.Arch. Toppers & Gold Medallists 2020-21 & 2021-22 -" Ar. Nandita Shah & Ar. Farhana Kapadia for securing First Rank in M.Arch. (Construction Management), DBATU, Lonere.

26th May 2020

"Box of Hope" -" COVID Innovation

Student Shreyans Chordia & friend Pravesh Mehta manufactured and donated the "Box of Hope" -" a barrier device protecting doctors from direct contact with COVID-19 patients during treatment.

Mar 2019 & Sep 2017

IIA Felicitation -" Principal

Prof. Lina Debnath was felicitated by the Indian Institute of Architects, Pune Chapter for her immense contribution to Architectural Education, at the hands of Ar. Prakash Deshmukh -" on two occasions: IIA Teachers' Day 2017 & 2019.

Feb 2017 & Mar 2019

Prof. R.T. Ghogale -" Lifetime Achievements

4th Feb 2017: Felicitated for 50 years of contribution at the 100 Years of IIA, Pune Center celebration.

2nd Mar 2019: Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by AESA at the hands of eminent Marathi Actor & Civil Engineer, Er. Ravindra Mankani.

17th Jan 2020

5th PCERF B.G.Shirke Awards 2020

Rohit Kataria awarded 1st Prize & Adnankhan Pathan awarded 3rd Prize.

The College also received a Trophy of Appreciation for consistently performing well.

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Allana College of
Architecture, Pune

Dr. P. A. Inamdar
University, Pune

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