The Faculty of Architecture and Planning, being the oldest and the only government institute of its kind in Uttar Pradesh, holds the responsibility of producing quality architects for the state.
Since its inception, the Institute has earned a strong reputation for its studio-based curriculum, fostering a balanced understanding of architecture in an environment that stimulates creativity and critical thinking.
The Institute—Faculty of Architecture and Planning, AKTU—is a constituent faculty of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. Located on a 6-acre campus within walking distance of the city center, Hazratganj, it traces its origins back to 1911, when it was established as a part of the Government College of Arts & Crafts. It is one of the oldest architecture institutions in the country.
In 1976, the institution separated from the Government College of Arts & Crafts and was named the Government School of Architecture. In 1980, it was renamed the Government College of Architecture, Lucknow (popularly known as GCA, Lucknow), and became a constituent college of Lucknow University.
Until the academic session 1999–2000, the college, as the Faculty of Architecture of Lucknow University, offered a 5-year degree course leading to a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch). Starting with the academic session 2000–2001, in line with a government decision applicable to all technical institutions in the state, it was affiliated with the newly established U.P. Technical University, Lucknow (now AKTU) for all academic matters.
