Council of Architecture

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Council of Architecture

Abbreviation	COA
Formation	September 1, 1972; 52 years ago (1972-09-01)
Type	GO
Legal status	Active
Purpose	Regulation of the profession, practise and education of architecture
Headquarters	New Delhi, India
President	Ar. Abhay V. Purohit
Vice president	Ar. Gajananad Ram
Website	www.coa.gov.in

The Council of Architecture is a statutory body constituted by the Government of India under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972, enacted by the Parliament of India, which came into force on 1 September 1972.

The Act provides for registration of Architects, standards of education, recognized qualifications and standards of practice to be complied with by the practicing architects. The Council of Architecture is charged with the responsibility to regulate the education and practice of profession throughout India besides maintaining the register of architects. For this purpose, the Government of India has framed Rules and Council of Architecture has framed Regulations as provided for in the Architects Act, with the approval of Government of India.