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Can I know what are the exams for B.Arch


Yeruvarishithreddy 6th Aug, 2019
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muskan.sunitaydv_9765333 Student Expert 6th Aug, 2019

Hello there,

Some of the architecture entrance exams conducted at national level are:

  • NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)
  • JEE MAIN (Joint Entrance Exam – Main)(AAT)
  • HITSEEE (Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science Engineering Entrance Exam)
  • KIITEE (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination)
  • AMU B.Arch (Aligarh Muslim University Bachelor of Architecture)


Some of architecture entrance exams conducted at state level

  • JNTUPACET (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Planning And Architecture Common Entrance Test)
  • UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination)
  • KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test)
  • WB-JEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination)
  • IPUCET(Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
  • TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test)
  • COMEDK UGET(COMEDK UG Entrance Test 2018 for BArch Courses) 


Hope this helps.

Anuj_1525372683 Student Expert 6th Aug, 2019

Hi there

There are the National level exam NATA, JEE Main Paper 2 & many state level exam also for B.Arch. admission in which you can appear.

NATA Eligibility Criteria:  You must be passed/appearing in 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognised board with Mathematics as one of the subjects (with 50% marks) are eligible to appear in NATA.

JEE MAIN Paper 2 eligibility criteria: 

Candidates must have passed class 12 in a minimum of 5 subjects. A minimum of 45% in aggregate (40% for SC/ST candidates) is required in qualifying exam.

You should have 5 subjects for B.Arch/ B.Planning are:

1-Language

2-Physics

3-Mathematics (compulsory)

4-Any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject)

5-Any other subject

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Anuj_1525372683 Student Expert 6th Aug, 2019

Hi there

There are the National level exam NATA, JEE Main Paper 2 & many state level exam also for B.Arch. admission in which you can appear.

NATA Eligibility Criteria:  You must be passed/appearing in 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognised board with Mathematics as one of the subjects (with 50% marks) are eligible to appear in NATA.

JEE MAIN Paper 2 eligibility criteria: 

Candidates must have passed class 12 in a minimum of 5 subjects. A minimum of 45% in aggregate (40% for SC/ST candidates) is required in qualifying exam.

You should have 5 subjects for B.Arch/ B.Planning are:

1-Language

2-Physics

3-Mathematics (compulsory)

4-Any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject)

5-Any other subject

Hope this helps. Good luck!

shivangi chauhan Student Expert 6th Aug, 2019

Hello, .

1.NATA

  • National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by the Council of Architecture at national level for admission to 5 year B.Arch Degree Course at all recognized institutions across India.
  • NATA scores are used by admissions authorities of different Government, Govt. Aided & Unaided schools / colleges of Architecture
  •  The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability.
  • The test is in two parts. A paper based drawing test for two hours and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test

2.JEE Main  - Paper 2 (B.Arch / B.Planning)

  • Candidates need to attempt the JEE (Earlier AIEEE) Paper 2 for admission to B.Arch or B.Plan programs.
  • Paper 2 of JEE (Earlier AIEEE) consists of Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Drawing for B. Architecture and B. Planning in offline mode

3.MAH-AR-CAT

  • Candidates need to attempt the MAH-AR-CAT (Common Entrance Test) for admission to 5 year degree course in Architecture in Government Aided Colleges or Unaided Colleges who have given consent for the CAT and CAP (Centralized Admission Process)
  •  The MAH-AR-CAT-2019 examination will consist of one common question paper of maximum 200 marks in the subjects of Aesthetic Sensitivity and Drawing to test the aptitude of the candidate for architecture degree course.

HOPE THIS HELPED. 

GOOD LUCK! 

Nishit_1525340102 Student Expert 6th Aug, 2019

Hello Aspirant,

Top Architecture Entrance Exams conducted at National Level are mentioned below:

  • NATA
  • JEE Mains
  • HITSEEE
  • CEED
  • GAT
  • AMU B.Arch
  • BSAUEEE
  • JEE Advanced 
  • KIITEE

Top Architecture Entrance Exams conducted at State Level are mentioned below:

  • JNTUPACET
  • UPSEE
  • KCET
  • WB JEE
  • IPUCET
  • TANCET
  • COMEDK UGET
  • MAH M.Arch CET
  • OJEE 
  • KEAM B.Arch

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