Become an Architect in India

In India, one needs to take various entrance examinations to get an admission into an Architecture College.

Steps

  1. Learn about the various entrance exams that'll help you get an admission into an Architecture College.
    • JEE Main (Paper 2) - Join Entrance Exam (Paper 2) is an All-India entrance exam for B.Arch course in various Architecture colleges in India.
      • JEE Main (Paper 2) consists of 2 parts: Part 1 (Objects, Textures, Visualizing, Reasoning, Mental Ability, etc) and Part 2 (3D - perception).
      • JEE Main (Paper 2) is a pen-and-paper based exam which generally takes place on the 1st Sunday of April.
      • JEE Main (Paper 2) will allow you to apply for B.Arch course in NITs and SPAs.
    • JEE Main (Paper 1) - The Paper 1 part of the JEE Main is generally for B.Tech/ B.E aspirants. However, if you clear JEE Main (Paper 1) and then clear JEE advanced, you may get admitted to IIT Roorkee or IIT Kharagpur.
    • National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) - "National Aptitude Test for Architecture" or NATA as it is popularly called is a test of 200 marks and you need to get at least 80 marks to pass. The score is calculated by the admitting colleges by adding 50% of your Board marks and 50% of your NATA marks.
  2. Apply for the desired entrance exam(s). Form submission for the entrance exam generally starts about 5-6 months before the date of the exam. Submit the necessary documents (photographs, school-leaving certificate, 12th standard results, etc) either online or offline.
  3. Prepare for the exam(s). Practice sketching and drawing as much as possible. Also read books about 3D objects, textures, landscapes, etc.
  4. Collect your hall-tickets from designated centres and appear for the exam.
  5. Wait for the result (generally a 2-3 weeks after the date of the exam); and see if you have made it to the merit-list/ selected list of your desired college.
  6. Complete your admission by filling out the necessary forms (at the selected college) and pay the fees.

Tips

  • Improve your basic general knowledge.
  • Do read current affairs.
  • Practice sketching and drawing everyday. This will improve your strokes and lines work.
  • Observe the world around you.
  • Meditate everyday to improve your visualize
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