16th February 2026
Students of fifth year B.Arch. received 3rd prize at the Bharat Nav Nirman Challenge organised by NICMAR.
Forgotten Waterbody to Living Landmark: Reviving Peshwa Talav, Jejuri
The topic focuses on revitalizing the river edge of Jejuri as a culturally vibrant and ecologically sensitive public space. The proposal integrates landscape restoration, pedestrian connectivity, community zones, and spiritual-cultural interfaces to create a sustainable and socially inclusive waterfront environment.
Coordinator – Ar.Z.Ahmed
12th February 2026
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 February 2026
Alumni Kaustubh Bawdekar was awarded Architect of the Year 2026 award, co-presented by the Maharashtra Industry Development Association, SMB Chamber of India adn Artharth
27th November 2025
Faculty Ar. Z.Ahmed won the IGBC’s IGBL Quiz First Prize with cash amount Rs. 50000/-
29th August 2025
Teaching staff, non-teaching staff and students attended the inauguration ceremony of 37th Pune Festival. Dr. P. A. Inamdar, Chancellor DPAIU was felicitated with Lifetime Achievement Award at the hands of Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister for Culture and Tourism in presence of Mr. C. P. Radhakrishnan, the governor of Maharashtra and dignitaries like Mr. Muralidhar Mohol, Mr. Chandrakant Patil, Smt Madhuri Misal etc.
11th April 2025
Prof. R.T.Ghogale was awarded the IIA Madhav Achwal Gold Medal by Honorable Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, at the inaugural ceremony of TRANSOM organised by The Indian Institute of Architects, Natcon 2025, Bhopal.
19th – 21st March 2025
Faculty and students participated in the 7th International Symposium on Innovative Global Technology Trends on the theme ‘Viksit Bharat – Built environment for resilient sustainable and inclusive future’, organised by MITADT University.
Students participating:
Rasika Uchgaonkar won 1st Best Paper with Prize ₹15000/-
2nd Best Paper with Prize ₹10000/- to Hadiya & Zahara, Fo.Y.B.Arch.
2nd Best Presentation with Prize ₹10000/- to Taniya Agrawal, S.Y.M.Arch-PME
January 2023
Alumni Rakesh Bhosale bestowed with ‘Bhosalewadi Bhushan’ for their contribution to Architecture
March 2025
Alumni Ar. Rakesh Bhosale of Bhosale and Bhosale Architects, project of Modular Furniture Showroom was inaugurated by Hon. Ajitdada Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He appreciated the attention to detail, craftsmanship, and design vision
27th February 2025
COA Students’ Awards for Excellence in Documentation of Architectural Heritage 2024 Category: Arts and Crafts Related to Buildings Project Title: Traditional Woodcarving: Artistic Mastery in the Wadas of Maharashtra. ACOA won the 1st runner up.
Coordinating Faculty – Ar. N.Mistry, Ar. S.Das
October 2024
Alumni Tina Khatnani Received the Femina Achievers 2024 award for her exemplary work in the field.
5th June 2025
Alumni Rukaiya Shaikh’s firm Alpha Realty received the prestigious Most Trusted and Outstanding Design Firm of the Year Award 2024, The Trendsetter Architecture and Interior Award 2023, and Certificate of Special Recognition from Sahyadri Hospital.
Felicitation of
M.Arch. Topper &
Gold Medallist
2020-21 & 2021-22,
Ar. Nandita Shah &
Ar. Farhana Kapadia
for securing First Rank in Master of Architecture (Construction Management)
DBATU, Lonere
Our student, Shreyans Chordia, along with his friend- Pravesh Mehta manufactured and donated their newly introduced and manufactured product- “Box of Hope“ that acts as a barrier between doctors and COVID-19 patients and protects our saviours -our doctors from coming in direct contact with infections during treatment.
26th May 2020
Important Achievement
Principal Prof. Lina Debnath felicitated for her immense contribution to the cause of Architectural Education, by The Indian Institute of Architects, Pune Chapter, at the hands of Ar. Prakash Deshmukh.
15th March 2019
Important Achievement
Venue : Moolgaonkar Hall, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune.
Program: ‘IIA PUNE CENTER’S TEACHERS’ DAY PROGRAM 2017′
The Indian Institute of Architects Pune Centre felicitated Principal for their excellent contribution to architecture education. The honour was done by Ar. Prakash Deshmukh.
15th September 2017
Important Achievement
Event: 100 years of IIA
Founder Principal Professor Emeritus R.T. Ghogale felicitated for 50 years of his contribution and career
at the occasion of completion of 100 year of IIA, Pune Center
4th Feb 2017
Important Achievement
Prof. R.T. Ghogale awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by AESA (Architects, Engineers and Surveyors Association) at the hands of eminent Marathi Actor and Civil Engineer, Er. Ravindra Mankani.
2nd March 2019
Important Achievement
5th PCERF B.G.Shirke Vidyarthi Awards 2020
Rohit Kataria awarded first prize, Adnankhan Pathan awarded third prize
College received a trophy of Appreciation for consistently performing well.
17th January 2020
Important Achievement