Indian Institute of Architects

Name

Indian Institute of Architects

Legal name

The Indian Institute of Architects

Website

https://indianinstituteofarchitects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architecture Schools (within Arts & Design institutions) (EDAHAJAG), Design Colleges (Graphic, Industrial, UX/UI, Interior) (EDAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Professional architecture association
• Architect membership services
• Architecture professional examinations
• Architectural publications
• Institutional affiliation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees from Fellow, Associate, and Student members. Fellows require 14 years of practice/education and age of 36 years. Associates hold a Bachelor Degree in Architecture. Students pay reduced fees based on year of study.
2. Examination Fees: Four-part professional examination leading to Associate Membership. Fees range from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 per part, with reappearing fees at reduced rates. Late fees of Rs. 3,000 apply.
3. Institutional Affiliation Fees: One-time non-refundable fees for architecture schools and polytechnics. B.Arch institutions: Rs. 25,000 (40 intake) to Rs. 100,000 (160 intake). Diploma institutions: Rs. 15,000 (30 intake) to Rs. 30,000 (60 intake).
4. Publications: Revenue from the Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects (JIIA), IIA Times newsletter, and student newsletters distributed to members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Indian Institute of Architects operates as a national professional membership body for architects in India, offering Fellow, Associate, and Student memberships, a four-part Associate Membership Examination recognized at par with a B.Arch degree, monthly publications (JIIA journal and IIA Times newsletter), institutional affiliation for architecture schools and polytechnics, student centres in affiliated institutions, and national design and thesis competitions. It supports the profession through 24 chapters and 60+ centres across India, and is represented on international bodies UIA, ARCASIA, and AASA.

Product overview

The Indian Institute of Architects operates as a professional membership organization offering a portfolio of services including publications (JIIA monthly journal, IIA Times newsletter), professional examination services (AIIA Course with Study Materials for Parts I-IV), award programs (Architecture Thesis of the Year Awards), design competitions (National Architectural Design Competition), software products (IIA CAD), and various membership programs (Student, Associate, Fellow, Institutional). The organization maintains an IIA Elections Portal for e-voting. These offerings work together to serve the architectural profession through education support, professional development, recognition, and community engagement across India's 24 chapters, 61+ centres, and 27 sub-centres.

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Products and services

• Professional Membership Program (Fellow / Associate) Annual membership categories for licensed and practicing architects in India. Fellows require 14 years of practice/education and minimum age 36, while Associates hold a Bachelor Degree in Architecture. Membership provides access to publications (JIIA, IIA Times), competitions, networking through 24 chapters and 60+ centres, and a recognized pathway to statutory Council of Architecture registration.
• Student Membership Program Membership program for B.Arch and Diploma in Architecture students at COA-approved institutions, providing access to IIA activities, publications (including the student newsletter), subsidized event participation, and graduation fee waivers. Fees range from Rs. 300 to Rs. 1500 depending on study year.
• AIIA Course of Examinations (Associate Membership Examination) Four-part professional examination (Part I, II, III and IV) for working professionals in architecture, leading to Associate Membership of IIA and eligibility for COA registration. Recognized by Government of India, Ministry of HRD notification dated 5 August 1992, at par with a B.Arch degree for central government employment.
• Study Materials (AIIA Course) Structured study materials for the AIIA Course of Examinations covering architectural history, appropriate technologies, master planning, professional practice, building construction, and thesis preparation across Parts I-IV.
• Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects (JIIA) Monthly e-journal of IIA covering architectural topics, research and professional articles, published by the IIA Publications Board and Editorial Committee and distributed free to all members.
• IIA Times Newsletter Monthly newsletter of IIA covering news, updates and professional content, distributed to members and student members.
• Institutional Membership Program Affiliation program for Schools of Architecture offering B.Arch programs and polytechnics offering Diploma in Architecture. Fees are tiered by student intake (B.Arch: Rs. 25,000 for 40 intake to Rs. 100,000 for 160 intake; Diploma: Rs. 15,000 for 30 intake to Rs. 30,000 for 60 intake). Benefits include event participation, publication access, and recognition.
• IIA Student Centres Student centres at affiliated institutions providing a platform for curricular and co-curricular activities, team building, and leadership development, with elected office bearers from multiple academic years.
• National Architectural Design Competition Annual architectural design competition operated by IIA, currently focused on redevelopment of the IIA Belapur Building in Navi Mumbai. Open to architects and students for registration and submission against published timelines.
• IIA Architecture Thesis of the Year Awards (IIA-ATY) Annual award program recognizing outstanding architectural thesis work submitted by students at IIA affiliated institutions. Operated as a national-level recognition program with published shortlists and results.
• IIA Elections (E-voting Service) Online e-voting system for IIA elections, developed as per Government of India STQC standards for vote confidentiality, covering chapters, centres and sub-centres for each elected term.
• IIA CAD Computer-Aided Design (CAD) related product/service operated under the IIA brand, featured on the IIA website for architects.

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Architects Association of South Asia (AASA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026IIA is actively associated with AASA. IIA announced AASA Logo Design Competition 2026 for the redesign of AASA's logo.
• Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 1925Historical affiliation from 1925 when the Bombay Architectural Association was affiliated with RIBA. This alliance aligned the association with the most powerful body of architects and enabled RIBA examinations to be held in India.
• International Union of Architects (UIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIA is represented on various national and international committees of UIA. The institute participates in UIA competitions including the Young Architects Competition on Architecture in the Aftermath of Disasters.
• Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIA is actively associated with ARCASIA, participating in regional Asian architectural events and student activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA): RIBA is the UK national professional body for architects with a century-plus history, international standing, and a comparable portfolio of membership, examinations, publications, and competitions. IIA historically affiliated with RIBA in 1925 and structurally mirrors its governance and examination model.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA): AIA is the largest US national membership body for licensed architects, offering similar services—membership tiers, publications, conferences, design awards, and continuing education. Both organizations operate voluntary national bodies parallel to statutory regulators and pursue international affiliations.
• Australian Institute of Architects:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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