Mohaib Mushtaq, a student of the School of Architecture and Landscape Design (SoALD), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), has secured an impressive 4th position in the Council of Architecture (COA) National Awards for Excellence in Architectural Thesis 2026.
Competing under Zone-1, Category A (Architectural Project), Mohaib’s thesis titled “The Last Museum” was recognized by the distinguished zonal jury for its creative approach and design excellence. He was formally presented with a Certificate of Achievement during the award presentation.
Prof. Pragati Kumar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SMVDU, congratulated Mohaib on the achievement and appreciated his dedication and creativity, noting that the recognition reflects the University’s commitment to academic and design excellence.
Ar. Abhiney Gupta, Head, SoALD, along with the faculty members, also congratulated Mohaib for bringing laurels to the University. They appreciated his hard work and commitment and expressed confidence that his achievement would inspire other students to pursue excellence in architectural education and national-level competitions.
The achievement further highlights the academic rigor, creative pedagogy, and design excellence fostered by SoALD and adds another distinction to SMVDU’s growing record of accomplishments in architectural education.