If your dream is to become an architect after 12th grade, choosing the right entrance exam is the most crucial step. In India, several national and university-level examinations are conducted for admission to the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program. Through these exams, students can gain admission to prestigious institutions and give their careers a strong direction. Exams like NATA, JEE Main Paper-2A, AAT, AMU-AAT, and KIIT-EE offer excellent opportunities to advance in the field of architecture. With the right information and timely preparation, the dream of becoming an architect can be easily fulfilled. Let's learn about these exams.
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)
This exam is for admission to architecture institutions across the country, excluding IITs, NITs, and CFTIs. The exam is conducted online and is 180 minutes long. It includes questions related to logical, numerical, verbal, and diagrammatic reasoning. Forms are released in the third week of March, and the exam is conducted in different sessions from April to July. A minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 is required for eligibility.
JEE Main - Paper 2A (Joint Entrance Examination B.Arch.)
JEE Main Paper-2A is conducted for admission to the B.Arch course. This exam is conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency). The exam duration is 180 minutes and is conducted in two shifts. The paper includes Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing. The application process is online. Candidates can attempt the exam more than once, and the fee has to be paid each time. Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry are mandatory subjects for eligibility.
AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test)
This exam is for admission to the B.Arch program at IIT Varanasi, Kharagpur, and Roorkee. The exam is conducted offline and is 180 minutes long. It includes questions related to geometric drawing, three-dimensional design, freehand drawing, imagination, and aesthetic sense. The number of marks or questions is not disclosed. The form is filled after the JEE Main Paper-2 exam.
AMU-AAT (AMU- Architecture Aptitude Test)
This information pertains to the AMU-AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test) conducted by Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), for admission to the B.Arch course. The exam will be conducted in offline mode and will have a duration of 180 minutes. The exam timing will be as per the admit card. Paper-1 will consist of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, while Paper-2 will be based on NATA. Applications will open in the third week of February and close in the third week of March. The exam will be held in the third week of May. The eligibility criteria are 10+2 (PCM), and the exam fee is Rs. 900.
KIIT-EE (KIIT- Entrance Test)
This exam is conducted for admission to the B.Arch program at KIIT Bhubaneswar. The exam is conducted in online mode and has a duration of 180 minutes. It consists of questions from Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Application forms are released in December, April, and May. The exam is held in April, May, and June. Eligibility requires 10+2 with PCM, and qualifying for NATA is mandatory. There is no application or examination fee.
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