The Problem with Short Courses
Across India, BIM is still taught like AutoCAD — a three-month add-on.
Graduates leave knowing commands, not systems.
When they join firms abroad, they discover BIM is a language of liability, not layers.
The Global Lesson
Leading schools (UCL, MIT, ) embed BIM into studios and tech courses.
Their graduates don’t “learn BIM” after hiring — they deliver through it from day one.
What a BIM Degree Could Look Like
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Digital Studio Integration | Revit + ISO 19650 + collaboration |
| Systems & Lifecycle Design | Net-zero + industrialised construction |
| ROI Analytics | From clash counts to profitability |
| AI in Construction | Forecasting delays and energy use |
| Policy & Governance | NBC, SP 73, ISO alignment |
Who Should Lead
India’s IITs, CEPT and SPA can pilot this framework, creating BIM strategists, not operators.
Closing Thought
If the first IT wave made India the world’s back-office, a BIM degree can make it the front office of design.
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Labels: BIM Education, Architecture Curriculum, Skill Development, University Programs, Digital Learning, Future Architects
