Admission in Architecture Colleges in India

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Architecture Admission in India

Admission to the B. Arch program is generally based on an entrance exam. NATA, JEE Main, and JEE Advanced are the Top B. Arch entrance exams for candidates seeking admission in top B. Arch colleges in India. A few colleges and states also conduct their own B. Arch entrance exams at the state and university levels.

The students who have qualified 10+2 exams can find a very emerging and innovative degree course in architecture through B. Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) - 5 year duration program. The course has been designed and developed to prepare licensed professionals in architecture who are capable of taking up government and private constructions. Architecture Colleges in India Admissions are conducted each year by the month of March/ April throughout the country including state and central exams.

In India, there are currently over 1045 architecture colleges and over 1,26,000+ certified architects. This is because this profession is believed to be creative and full of challenges, and most students who are interested in the various aspects of architecture choose this course.

Some of the top colleges in India to study B.Arch at

  • Amity University, Noida
  • RV University, Bangalore
  • IIT Roorkee, Roorkee
  • Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
  • BMS College of Architecture

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Students who have qualified 12th standard or any other equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (in PCM) from a recognized state of central board are eligible.
  • Students who have completed 10+ 3 year diploma in any stream from a recognized institution/ Board/ University are also eligible.
  • Valid score/ rank card in NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture), at least 80% marks, conducted by Council of Architecture (COA).

Students can get application forms by visiting the official website or contacting the admission office. They must register and pay the required application fee. Produce valid results in competitive exams such as JEE Mains, NATA, and so on. Shortlisted students from the entrance exams are notified for counseling and offered admissions based on seat availability.

B Arch Entrance Exam

Some college and universities conduct their own entrance test, so it's not a compulsion to appear for NATA in order to get an architecture college. Some of the popular entrance exams for B.Arch -

  • GAT Exam ( Gitam Aptitude Test) conducted by Gitam University
  • AMUEEE conducted by Aligarh Muslim University for Engineering & B. Arch Courses
  • NATA
  • JEE Mains
  • WBJEE conducted by West Bengal
  • TANATA by Tamil Nadu and many others

For more detailed information about Architecture Colleges in India Admission contact IESOnline.

Admission is primarily based on scores from NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) or JEE Main Paper 2. Some premier institutes like IITs require JEE Advanced as well (for their B.Arch programs).
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, securing at least 50% aggregate, along with a valid entrance exam score.
The admission process generally begins between April and July each year, depending on the entrance exam schedules and the specific college admission cycles.
Yes, contact us for details regarding personalised admission support and career guidance.
No, only students from the Science stream with Mathematics as a compulsory subject in Class 12 are eligible to apply for the B.Arch program.

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