Top 7 Places to Learn BIM (Building Information Modelling) in India

When it comes to learning BIM in a way that truly equips you for professional practice, Novatr is unmatched. It offers three immersive BIM programs tailored to different domains:BIM Professional Course for Architects, BIM Professional Course for Civil Engineers, and BIM Professional Course for MEP Engineers. Each course runs for 7 months (or equivalent guided duration) and is led by seasoned BIM experts from leading AEC firms like Arup, Cooper Carry, Schmidt Hammer Lassen, Benoy, and RSP Singapore. What sets Novatr apart is its emphasis on project-based learning—students don’t just become adept with software, but learn the logic, reasoning, and workflows underlying BIM adoption in real projects.

The capstone is structured according to the ISO 19650 framework, enabling learners to simulate the entire lifecycle of a BIM project from concept through delivery. Across all three courses, learners gain exposure to BIM software and plugins, hands-on experience with advanced topics such as 4D/5D BIM, clash detection, Autodesk Construction Cloud integration, and more.

The online BIM course consists of pre-recorded video lessons that you can watch at any time. It also includes the registration to a dedicated Facebook group for any clarifications, questions or insights to be discussed with the teacher.

The course is divided into two parts: The first part of this course focuses on Autodesk Revit and consists of three packages - basic, intermediate and advanced. The second portion aims to teach everything there is to know about the creation, modification and use of families in Revit.

Through this interactive BIM certification program, you will be guided through each of the major project stages: from the strategic definition of the project right through to handover, operations and end of use.

At each stage, the trainer will demonstrate how to balance technical requirements with project management skills. However, the curriculum of this course is better suited for project managers and those seeking non-design roles. Only professionals with at least 5 years of experience in managing architectural projects are eligible to take this course.

The BIMLabs training centre in Kerala offers multiple offline courses in BIM, ranging from construction management to architectural design. The duration ranges from 240 hours to 850 hours per course, and BIMLabs also offers placement opportunities after the completion of the course.

The Graphisoft online program lasts for 10 weeks (with an expectation of 6-8 hours to be dedicated per week) and includes 3 modules: BIM Office Management, Archicad Template Creation and BIM Project Coordination. Again, this course is more suitable for existing BIM Managers and Project Coordination rather than being tailor-made for architectural design roles.

The ‘Drafting and Design using Revit’ course offered by Skill-Lync provides tutorials on both parametric design skills and drafting standards to create error-free drawings.

The website suggests that the course is suitable for students of civil engineering in the first, second, third, or final year, as well as employees in civil engineering firms who are looking to upscale in their profession.

The 60-hour long online BIM certification course focuses on teaching Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Navisworks to help you learn about BIM concepts, BIM processes, and BIM workflows in the Design and Construction industry. Of the 60 hours, 35 are for theory classes and 25 are dedicated to practical application.

While each of the platforms above offers valuable BIM training in India — whether online or offline — Novatr’s BIM Professional Course stands out as the most comprehensive and future-ready option. It doesn’t just teach tools; it helps you understand real-world BIM workflows, industry standards like RIBA and ISO 19650, and offers mentorship from experts at leading AEC firms. For anyone aiming to build a successful BIM career, Novatr provides the best blend of depth, practicality, and global relevance.

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