Structure
- Cover with your name and a single strong image
- CV on one page: education, software, experience, contact
- Contents
- Four to six projects, strongest first and second strongest last
- Technical page: working drawings or details
- Other work: sketches, models, photography, workshops
- Closing page with contact details
Internship vs job vs master's
| Purpose | Emphasise | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Internship | Drafting accuracy, software skills, working drawings, willingness to learn | 15–20 pages |
| Job | Built or realistic work, details, coordination, speed | 20–30 pages |
| M.Arch abroad | Design thinking, process, research, a personal position | As specified by the university, often 20–30 pages or 10–15 MB |
Layout
- A3 landscape or A4 landscape, one consistent grid
- One project per 3 to 5 pages
- A short paragraph per project: brief, your idea, your role
- Drawings large enough to read; fewer and bigger beats many and tiny
- Consistent fonts and a restrained palette
Mistakes reviewers notice
- Every project given equal space regardless of quality
- Renders without plans and sections
- Group work without stating your contribution
- Text copied from the studio brief
- A 90 MB file that will not open on a phone
FAQs
How many projects should a portfolio have?
Four to six. Reviewers spend a few minutes per portfolio, so show your best work in depth.
Should I include first-year work?
Only if it is exceptional or shows hand skills. Recent work should dominate.
Can Project Buddyy design my portfolio?
Yes. We help select projects, rework weak drawings, and lay out a clean portfolio. Portfolio design starts from ₹2,499.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-11. Always follow the format your own department gives you.