Architecture & Conservation
Master's Degree Programmes in India
New Delhi
School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi
M.Arch. in Architectural Conservation
One of India's premier institutes for architecture and planning, SPA Delhi offers a dedicated postgraduate programme in Architectural Conservation — training professionals in the theory, practice, and technology of conserving historic buildings and environments.
Bhopal
School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal
M.Arch. in Conservation
Established as an Institute of National Importance, SPA Bhopal trains students in conservation theory, philosophy, process, and techniques for maintenance and management of heritage structures.
Vijayawada
School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada
M.Arch. in Sustainable Architecture
With a focus on sustainable architecture that incorporates heritage-related aspects, this programme bridges contemporary design thinking with the conservation of South India's rich building traditions.
Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
M.Arch. in Conservation and Regeneration
IIT Roorkee's architecture department offers a specialized M.Arch. programme combining conservation theory and practice with regeneration strategies for historic buildings and urban environments.
Ahmedabad
CEPT University
M.Arch. / M.Des. in Conservation and Regeneration
One of India's leading architecture schools, CEPT's programme in Conservation and Regeneration is widely regarded as one of the most rigorous and comprehensive in the country, with strong links to practice.
New Delhi
National Museum Institute (NMI), Delhi
MA & PhD in Conservation, Preservation, and Heritage Management
NMI offers full-time MA and PhD programmes blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical training, preparing graduates for careers in conservation of art and cultural heritage objects.
Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU)
M.Arch. in Architectural Conservation
JNAFAU's conservation programme focuses on the rich architectural heritage of the Deccan and South India, equipping students with the tools to document, analyse, and conserve historic structures.
Ahmedabad
Anant National University
M.Arch. in Conservation
Anant National University brings an interdisciplinary, design-led approach to conservation education, integrating sustainability and community perspectives with architectural heritage practice.
Jaipur
Aayojan School of Architecture, Jaipur
M.Arch. in Architectural Conservation
A premier architecture school in Rajasthan, Aayojan offers a two-year full-time Masters in Architectural Conservation, with particular strength in the conservation of Rajasthan's extraordinary built heritage.
Management & Policy
Heritage Management Programmes
New Delhi
Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management (DIHRM)
MA in Heritage Management
DIHRM is Delhi's dedicated heritage management institute, offering an MA programme that equips students with skills in documentation, policy, management, and advocacy for Delhi's extraordinarily rich built and intangible heritage. The institute works closely with government bodies and international organisations.
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad University
MMS in Heritage Management
This management-focused programme builds a critical understanding of heritage and a managerial approach to the heritage sector — covering tangible, intangible, cultural, and natural heritage. Graduates have been placed with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, INTACH, UNESCO, and IITs.
Dehradun
Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
M.Sc. in Heritage Conservation and Management
A unique two-year residential programme integrating ecological sciences and heritage studies through theoretical modules, workshops, electives, and fieldwork. Recognised by UNESCO and listed on the World Heritage Centre's university network.
Bhubaneswar
Utkal University of Culture
Master's in Cultural Heritage and Conservation
A two-year programme focused on the study, preservation, and promotion of cultural heritage, equipping students with knowledge and hands-on experience to address the challenges of conserving Odisha's rich cultural legacy.
New Delhi
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)
MA in Conservation, Preservation & Heritage Management
Offered through AUD's School of Heritage Research and Management, this interdisciplinary MA programme draws on history, archaeology, and social sciences to develop well-rounded heritage professionals. Also offers MA in Archaeology & Heritage Management.
Bengaluru
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology
MA in Urban Design, Sustainability & Conservation (UNESCO Chair)
This programme, established under the UNESCO Chair in Culture, Habitat, and Sustainable Development, delivers familiarity with international heritage frameworks and connects conservation with urban design and sustainability.
Digital Learning
Online & Free Courses
IIT Kharagpur · NPTEL / Free
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
Architectural Conservation and Historic Preservation
A free online course via NPTEL addressing the concepts of historic preservation and conservation — covering the conservation movement's history, international frameworks, and guidelines for preserving historic buildings. Accessible to anyone with an internet connection.
SWAYAM · Free
SWAYAM National Online Courses
Understanding Heritage
A free SWAYAM platform course covering India's cultural heritage, conservation principles, and the global frameworks that govern heritage practice. Open to students across disciplines, with opportunity for professional development in heritage conservation and management sectors.
UNESCO WHC · Free
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
World Heritage and Sustainable Development Online Resources
UNESCO's World Heritage Centre provides a range of free online learning resources, case studies, and capacity-building materials for heritage professionals and students, including the World Heritage Scholarship and links to affiliated university programmes globally.
Professional Development
Short Courses & Certificate Programmes
Conservation in India — Certificate Programme
Covers Indian approaches to conservation, heritage impact assessment, and global frameworks as applied in India.
INTACH Heritage Academy, New Delhi
Certificate · Short Course
→Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA)
One-day programme introducing HIA methodologies, toolkits, and case studies for evaluating proposed development near heritage sites.
INTACH Heritage Academy, New Delhi
Certificate · 1 Day
→PG Diploma in Culture and Heritage Tourism
One-year postgraduate diploma open to graduates of any discipline, focusing on heritage tourism, cultural management, and site interpretation.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), Hyderabad
PG Diploma · 1 Year
→APT Webinars & Technical Sessions
APT International offers regular webinars, technical sessions, and online resources covering the latest research and practice in preservation technology.
APT International
Webinar · Ongoing
→