COA — Architect Verification (Council of Architecture)

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Last Updated

9th May 2026

Highlighted Information

Verify a Registered Architect (RA) on the Council of Architecture's online register.

Short Information

The Council of Architecture (COA) is the statutory body under the Architects Act 1972 that maintains the Roll of Architects — only persons listed in this Roll are entitled to use the title 'Architect' and submit drawings to municipal authorities. Each Registered Architect carries the suffix CA / <six-digit> after their name. State municipal corporations, colleges teaching architecture and clients verify a person's RA status before relying on signed design submissions. The COA Roll lists qualification, university, year of registration and any current suspension. Foreign architects practising in India must additionally register on the Roll under reciprocity provisions.

Department

Council of Architecture (COA)

Stage Level

National

Form Instructions

To verify an Architect's registration: 1) Visit https://www.coa.gov.in/ and open 'Information Centre → Search Architect / Firm'.
2) Enter the RA Number (e.g.
CA/1999/12345) or the full name.
3) The result lists qualification, year of registration, college, place of practice and any flagged suspension.
4) Foreign Architects appear under the 'Foreign Architects on the Indian Roll' tab.
5) Statutory authorities can request bulk verification via COA's Verification Cell at coa@coa.gov.in.
6) Helpline: 011-46571200.

Common Information

Job Type

Permanent

Exam Mode

Offline Computer Based

Applicants Gender

All

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