About Us
Established in 2014, CTES College of Architecture (CTESCOA) is a premier institution of architectural education promoted by the Chembur Trombay Education Society (CTES), a renowned educational trust established in 1978. Located in the heart of Chembur, Mumbai, the institute was founded with the vision of nurturing creative, socially responsible, and future-ready architects capable of addressing the evolving challenges of the built environment.
Approved by the Council of Architecture (CoA), New Delhi, and affiliated with the University of Mumbai, CTESCOA offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that combine academic excellence with practical exposure, innovation, research, and community engagement. The curriculum integrates design, technology, sustainability, professional practice, and interdisciplinary learning to prepare students for the dynamic architectural profession.
Our Learning Philosophy
At CTESCOA, architecture is viewed as a discipline that shapes society, culture, and the environment. The institute promotes a studio-based, learner-centric pedagogy that encourages critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Students are guided through experiential learning using design studios, workshops, seminars, site visits, heritage documentation, live projects, exhibitions, competitions, and professional training.
Regular interactions with renowned architects, planners, designers, industry experts, and academicians expose students to emerging trends and contemporary practices, enabling them to bridge the gap between academia and professional practice.
