Copyright © 2024 by Author/s and Licensed by Kuey. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice 2024, 30(3), 1952-1963 ISSN: 2148-2403 https://kuey.net/ Research Article Review Of Policy Frameworks In Architectural Education In India Shalini Sheoran 1* Manoj Panwar 2 1* Department of Architecture, D. C. R. University of Science and Technology, Murthal, India. & D. L. C. State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak. E-mail: sheoranshalini@gmail.com E-mail: Indiashalinisfpa@plcsupva.ac.in 2 Department of Architecture, D. C. R. University of Science and Technology, Murthal, India. E-mail: manojpanwar.arch@dcrustm.org Citation: Shalini Sheoran, et al. (2024), Review of Policy Frameworks in Architectural Education in India, Educational Administration: Theory And Practice, 30(3), 1952-1963, Doi: 10.53555/kuey.v30i3.1539 ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Architectural education in India is guided and regulated by various institutions & policy frameworks. The overall quality of education in India in context of curriculum, pedagogical approaches, assessment methods and incorporation of contemporary technological advancements have always been dependent on various policies and frameworks set by different government institutions from time to time. The authors aim to explore the key reforms introduced by the New Education Policy 2020, COA Minimum Standards of Architectural Education, AICTE and Haryana Education Policy encompassing changes in curriculum design, assessment methods, teacher education, and governance structure in general and specifically in the context to architecture education through critical analysis & review of secondary literature. The study underscores a ‘paradigm shift’ in the education system and calls for reforms with relation to critical thinking, integration, enquiry-driven approach and becoming more experiential. The education policies also stress upon innovative and new teaching-learning methods to be developed for the new-age learning. These shifts shall be driven by a renewed focus on empowering faculty and fostering dynamic and alternate pedagogical practices to enhance and appropriate the experience of learning architecture. Keywords: Education Policy, Architectural Education, Architecture Education, Policy Frameworks, NEP Significance for Architecture 1. Introduction “Architectural Education is at the crossroads” (Tzonis, 2014) Architectural education and practice in India are guided & regulated by the Council of Architecture (COA) (established 1972). Since beginning, architectural education has been very practical based as well as case study oriented. If we look at most of the graduate courses being taught in India, they are extremely theory based, will very little or no hands-on work. In that manner, architectural education is advantaged, as it carries the benefits of theory, practical and even internship, culminating in an entire project based holistic graduation Thesis project. Policy frameworks play a significant role in defining the education system, setting up parameters for the imparting of education, and helping develop curriculums based on the vision documents that the policy frameworks hold within them. Different countries adopt different education systems by considering the tradition and culture and adopt different stages during their life cycle at school and college education levels to make it effective (Aithal & Aithal, 2020). A policy framework is a strategic guide that outlines procedures, goals, and principles for developing, revising, and maintaining policies. It serves as a structured approach to ensure consistency, accountability, and effective decision-making in policy development and implementation (Lakhno, 2023). A policy framework plays a crucial role in an organization by providing a structured approach to policy development, implementation, monitoring, and review. Such consistency helps people understand their roles and responsibilities more clearly. The frameworks should allow for regular reviews and updates, ensuring that