Sir J.J.College of Architecture
is one of the famous institutes of architecture in the world.
Its origin can be traced to the founding of a Draftsman's
class attached to Sir J.J.School (estab. 1856) of Arts in
1896. The course was reorganized in 1913 to make it suitable
for training in architecture, and Government Diploma examination
was held subsequently. The entire course was reorganized
again in 1936 and was made into a Full Time Five year Diploma
course. In 1952, the Department of Architecture was affiliated
to the then University of Bombay for teaching courses leading
to Degree in Architecture. Thus it was the first college
of Architecture in Asia.
The Government of
Maharashtra transferred the management of the college to
the University in 1973. The University has appeared a Standing
Committee as Board of Advisory to advise the University
on all matters relating to the management of the College.
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