Summary: Architecture Entrance Exams After 12th are competitive exams that test a student's aptitude and skill in the field of Architecture. These exams are used to evaluate and select students to be admitted into various architecture courses offered by universities and institutions.

In India, every year, various Architecture entrance exams are conducted after class 12th by different - different colleges, universities, and many top institutes.

These Architecture entrance exams are directed at different levels, such as state level, national level, and university level. You can apply for any of them, whichever you want to apply.

At the university level, the entrance examination is conducted by the concerned university itself, and the level of that entrance examination is easy.

After qualifying for the entrance exam conducted by the university, you will get a direct seat in the course you have applied for.

At the state and national level, you have to give an entrance exam which is conducted by various top institutes and specific conducting bodies which are made by the government.

In this article, you will get to know the top Architecture Entrance exams after 12th conducted in India.

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Entrance Exam and Their Pattern For Architecture After 12th 

Some of the below-mentioned Architecture entrance exams are to be taken after class XII and some after Graduation. The list given here includes Architecture entrance Tests at the All India level (National Level), while other State level or colleges have their own entrance exams.

 The Top Architecture Entrance Exams after 12th and Graduation are as follows: 

• (1) JEE Main Paper II (Joint Entrance Exam for B.Arch program)
• (2) NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)
• (3) HITSEEE (Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Engineering Entrance Examination)
• (4) GAT GITAM Admission Test (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Admission Test).
• (5) BSAUEEE (BS Abdur Rahman University Engineering entrance exam)
• (6) KIITEE (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Exam)
• (7) AMUEEE (Aligarh Muslim University Engineering Entrance Examination)

JEE Main Paper II (Joint Entrance Exam for B.Arch program)

The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main will conduct the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam to provide admission to Bachelor of Architecture courses. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and the Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur) is offering courses for the B.Arch program, and for that, they will be conducting an entrance exam also (JEE Main B.Arch).

JEE Main B.Arch is considered a good screening test for admission to this course.

The JEE Main B.Arch is considered one of the most prestigious and toughest entrance examinations. This entrance exam consists of 3 sections i.e. Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing.

• The Joint Entrance Exam for the B.Arch program (JEE Main Paper 2) is the desired examination of every student who is planning to carry forward his studies in the field of Architecture after class 12th.
• The JEE Main Paper 2 is a National level entrance examination to get admission into one of the Indian Institutes of Technology across the country. It is one of the most closely-completed entrance examinations in our country. 
• More than 22,000 Applicants applied this year, and every year, the number of applicants is constantly rising.
• This year around 940 seats are offered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). These 940 seats are spread across all the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
• The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are institutes of brilliance and supremacy. They are specialized institutes that impart Architecture and Engineering education.
• Securing a seat in one of the Top Architecture institutes by achieving a good rank in JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is the first page of a future Architect's success story. All of these Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have a 100% placement record for their pass-out.
• The average annual package of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is around 5 to 7 lakh per annum.
• These institutes are heaven and the dream of those students whose aim is to go into the corporate sector.
• In 2021 the JEE Main Paper 2 examination included 77 questions, and the time allotted to complete the examination was 120 minutes. 
•  JEE Main is one of the toughest national-level examinations. After qualifying for JEE Main, you can be admitted to NIIT, IIIT, and GFTI institutes.
• The eligibility criteria for appearing for the JEE Main Paper II is that you should have scored a minimum of 75% marks in class 12th, with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• If you want to take admission in IITs then you have to give JEE Advanced.
• From 2021 onwards, the JEE Main entrance examination will be conducted four times in one year.
• The JEE Main examination will be held in the months of February, March, April, and May.
• You can give the JEE Mains examination in any of the months you wish to.

JEE Main 2024 B.Arch Exam Pattern

The JEE Main B.Arch paper will be directed at aspiring architecture candidates applying for undergraduate courses.

As per the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Pattern, the exam will be conducted in both online and offline mode. The mathematics and Aptitude tests will be online, and the drawing test will be conducted offline only.

• There will be 77 questions that a candidate has to attempt in the JEE Main B.Arch entrance exam.
• These 77 questions are divided into three sections i.e. Mathematics test, General Aptitude Test, and Drawing test.

The table below shows the JEE Main 2021 B.Arch exam pattern:

Subjects	Maximum Marks	Maximum Questions
Mathematics	100	20+10*
Aptitude	200	50
Drawing	100	02

Best books for JEE Main B.Arch Paper

If you want to prepare well for the JEE Main B.Arch entrance exams, here below we have mentioned some of the best-recommended books for the preparation. That will help you to succeed in achieving your goals effectively.

The table below shows the list of best books for JEE Mains paper 2 preparation.

Book Name	Author Name
A Complete Self-Guide for B.Arch Entrance Examination	– P.K. Mishra (Arihant)
Steps to Architecture (NATA) B.Arch. Entrance Exam	Nimish Madan
B.Arch/NATA/JEE Main – Offline Drawing Test	Nimish Madan
Complete Architecture Entrance Guide	Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal
Architecture Entrance Bank for NATA, JEE B.Arch/B.Planning, AAT (IIT) - 2021/22	Wasim Khan
Wiley's B. Arch Entrance Examination JEE Main Paper 2 and NATA: Solved Papers and Practice Tests	Wiley Editorial
NATA and B.Arch Complete Self Study Material: Entrance Examination.	AR. Shadan Usmani

NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)

The Council of Architecture (COA) conducts the NATA Exam annually to provide admission to B.Arch and B.Planning courses in various colleges. 

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) quantifies the deform of the candidate for a particular field of study, for example, Architecture.

The entrance exam judges the drawing and observation skills, feeling of extent, stylish affectability, and basic reasoning capacity that have been obtained over a significant stretch of time and that are identified with a particular field of study, for example, Architecture.

• You should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in your class 12th with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects to apply for the NATA test.
• If you have done a diploma with maths as a compulsory subject then also you are eligible to apply for the NATA test.
• This is also a national-level entrance examination.
• Your NATA scorecard will have a validity of 1 year. In that one year, you can use that scorecard anytime. And there are some institutes that accept the NATA scorecard at the time of admission.
• The top institutes that accept the NATA scorecard are – Dr Rizvi College of Architecture Mumbai, Chandigarh College of Architecture, Jamia Islamia College of Architecture, Delhi, IES College of Architecture, Dehradun Institute of Technology, Sir JJ College of Architecture, etc.
• The main participating institute in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi.
• Any student who has passed class 12th from a PCM background with a minimum aggregate of 50% is eligible for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA). 
• Around 22,850 candidates appeared for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) in 2021.
• National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) consists of three subjects i.e. Mathematics, Drawing, and General Aptitude.
• NATA comprises a total of 62 questions that are divided into 2 parts - Part A contains 60 questions, and Part B contains 2 questions. Candidates will get 90 minutes each to attempt both parts.
• Part A contains 60 multiple-choice questions, and Part B contains 2 drawing questions. Part A will take place in online mode, and Part B will be held in offline mode only.
• Part A will be of 110 marks, and Part B will be of 90 marks.

NATA Exam Pattern

Check out the table below to learn the detailed NATA Exam Pattern.

Particulars	Details
Mode of Examination	Online and Offline
Medium of Examination	English
Duration of the Exam	3 hours
Number of Sections	The exam will have two parts - An aptitude Test and a drawing test
Number of Questions	62 Questions
Type of questions	Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ)
Total Marks	200 Marks
Marking Scheme	Part A is of 110 marks, and Part B is of 90 marks.

Best Books for NATA Architecture Entrance Exam

The following are some of the best NATA Preparation Books that will help you to secure a good rank in the examination.

Aptitude and Geometry

(1).Test and Assess Your IQ written by Philip Carter and Ken Russell 

(2). Takshzila 

(3). Ultimate Psychometric Tests written by Mike Byron 

All types of questions of Aptitude and Geometry which are asked by NATA are covered in these 3 books in detail.

Puzzles and Riddles

This year NATA has additionally introduced something new i.e. they are asking questions of puzzles and riddles in their Architecture entrance examination.

(1). Word Games, Riddles and Logical Tests written by Adrian Wallwork 

Read more: NATA Syllabus

Image Based Questions

 (1). How to Pass Diagrammatic Reasoning Tests by Mike Byron 

HITSEEE (Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Engineering Entrance Examination)

• To take admission to HITs (Hindustan Institute of Technology), you have to give the HITSEEE (Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Engineering Entrance Examination) examination.
• To apply for this entrance examination, you should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks with physics, mathematics, chemistry/ biology as a main subject.
• If you have done a diploma of 3 years and you have business mathematics or mathematics as a subject, then only you are eligible to apply for the HITSEEE entrance examination.
• The HITSEEE examination is a University Level examination.
• The HITSEEE entrance exam is conducted in online mode and in English language only. 
• The HITSEEE exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These 120 questions are divided into 3 sections i.e. 40 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics Subjects.
• The candidate will get 2 hours of time to attempt the HITSEEE examination.
• The candidate will get 1 mark for every correct answer, and there is no negative marking for the wrong answer.
• Only Indian citizens or candidates who have been living in India for more than five years can apply for this entrance examination.
• The minimum age to apply for the HITSEEE examination is 17 years at the time of filling out the application form.
• The maximum age to apply for the HITSEEE examination is 19 years.
• Candidates who hold an International Baccalaureate Diploma are also eligible to apply for this entrance examination.
• Every year thousands of students appear for this entrance examination.
• The HITSEEE application form 2024 will be out in the month of May.
• The HITSEEE examination will take place in the month of June.
• This Architecture entrance examination will be conducted only once a year.

Read more: UCEED Syllabus

HITSEEE Exam Pattern

The Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Engineering Entrance Examination consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each.

• These 120 multiple-choice questions are divided into 3 subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
• The Physics subject comprises 40 multiple-choice questions and holds a weightage of 40 marks in the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Engineering Entrance Examination (HITSEEE). 
• The Chemistry subject comprises 40 multiple-choice questions and holds a weightage of 40 marks in the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Engineering Entrance Examination (HITSEEE).
• The Mathematics subject comprises 40 multiple-choice questions and holds a weightage of 40 marks in the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Engineering Entrance Examination (HITSEEE).
• The candidates will get 2 hours of time to attempt the HITSEEE examination.
• There is no negative marking for the incorrect answers.
• Every multiple-choice question will have only 4 options.
• The table below shows the HITSEEE exam pattern:

Subjects	Number of Questions	Total Marks Allotted	Time Duration
Physics	40	40	2 Hours i.e. 120 minutes.
Chemistry	40	40
Mathematics	40	40
Total	120	120

Read more: UCEED Exam Pattern

GITAM GAT Admission Test (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Admission Test)

This entrance examination is conducted by GITAM University only. They offer many undergraduate courses also.

The basic eligibility criteria to apply for this entrance examination are 50% marks, with physics, chemistry and mathematics as main subjects.

The GITAM University has 3 campuses that are in Visakhapatnam, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.

• Indian citizens are only allowed to apply for this entrance examination.
• The basic eligibility criteria to apply for the GITAM GAT is that the candidate should have passed their 10 + 2 from a recognised board. The candidates who will clear their 10 + 2 in 2024 will also be termed eligible.
• The students who have physics, chemistry, and mathematics as their main subjects in classes 11th and 12th are eligible to apply for this examination.
• The candidates should have scored at least 60% aggregate marks in class 12th, or if you have completed your 10 + 2 from CBSE or ICSE board, then you are eligible with a minimum of 55% of marks.
• The minimum age to apply for this examination is 17 years, and the maximum to apply for this entrance examination is 19 years as of April 2024.
• This entrance examination is a university-level entrance examination.
• The GITAM GAT 2024 application form is already released, and the last date to submit the application form is tentatively on April 2024.
• The Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Admission Test will be conducted in April 2024.
• The GITAM GAT 2024 will be conducted online but in your own house. It will be a home-based examination.
• The candidate will get 2 hours of time to attempt this entrance examination.
• The GITAM GAT Admission test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These 100 questions are divided into 3 sections i.e. 30 questions from Physics subject, 30 questions from Chemistry subject, and 40 questions from Mathematics/Biology Subject.
• The candidate will get 2 marks for every correct answer, and there is no negative marking for the wrong answer.
• In 2021 more than 37,000 students appeared for the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Admission Test.

Read More: NATA Exam Pattern

GITAM GAT Exam Pattern

The Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Admission Test consists of 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs) of 2 marks each. These 100 multiple-choice questions are divided into 3 subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology.

• The Physics subject comprises 30 multiple choice questions and holds a weightage of 60 marks in the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Admission Test (GITAM GAT). 
• The Chemistry subject comprises 30 multiple choice questions and holds a weightage of 60 marks in the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Admission Test (GITAM GAT).
• The Mathematics / Biology subject comprises 40 multiple choice questions and holds a weightage of 80 marks in the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Admission Test (GITAM GAT)
• The candidates will get 2 hours of time to attempt the GITAM GAT examination.
• There is no negative marking for the incorrect answers.
• Every multiple-choice question will have only 4 options.
• The table below shows the GITAM GAT exam pattern:

Subjects	Number of Questions	Total Marks Allotted	Time Duration
Physics	30	60	2 Hours i.e. 120 minutes.
Chemistry	30	60
Mathematics / Biology	40	80
Total	100	200

KIITEE (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Exam)

If you want to apply for this entrance examination, you must have scored a minimum of 60% in your class 12th with maths, physics, and chemistry as main subjects.

• The eligibility criteria for the B.Arch course vary from university to university. Some universities want a minimum of 50%, some want 60% and some want 75% in class 12th as eligibility criteria to apply for the examination.
• If the candidate wants to apply for the postgraduate course, then the candidate should have a graduation degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
• The candidates who have completed their 10 + 2 + 3 from a recognised board are eligible to apply for the post-graduation examination.
• The candidates who have passed their 10 + 2 in 2020, 2021, and 2024 are eligible to apply for this examination.
• Every year around 1,50,000 to 2,00,000 students appear for the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination.
• The KIITEE examination will be conducted in online mode and in English language only.
• The KIITEE examination consists of three sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.
• The KIITEE examination consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for 4 marks each.
• These 120 questions are divided into 3 sections i.e. 40 questions each for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• For every right answer you will get 4 marks each, and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• To attempt the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination, candidates will have 3 hours of time. 
• The KIITEE 2024 application form was out in December.
• The KIITEE 2024 examination will be held in the second week of June 2024.
• The KIITEE 2024 examination result will be declared in the fourth week of June 2024.

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KIITEE Exam Pattern

• The Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Admission Test consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 4 marks each. These 100 multiple-choice questions are divided into 3 subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• The Physics subject comprises 40 multiple choice questions and holds a weightage of 160 marks in the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Admission Test (KIITEE)
• The Chemistry subject comprises 40 multiple choice questions and holds a weightage of 160 marks in the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Admission Test (KIITEE)
• The Mathematics section comprises 40 multiple-choice questions and holds a weightage of 160 marks in the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Admission Test (KIITEE).
• The candidates will get 3 hours of time to attempt the GITAM GAT examination.
• For every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted. 
• Every multiple-choice question will have only four options.

The table below shows the KIITEE exam pattern:

Sections	Number of Questions	Total Marks Allotted	Time Duration
Physics	40	120	3 Hours i.e., 180 minutes.
Chemistry	40	120
Mathematics	40	120
Total	100	480

Conclusion

Architecture entrance exams after 12th are a great opportunity for students to pursue a career in architecture. These exams can provide worthwhile advantages in terms of understanding the various aspects of architectural knowledge, and for those who possess the required skills, certifications and merits, they can be the stepping stones to a career of creative and meaningful architectural work. With the right preparation and a determined attitude, these exams can be easily cleared and provide the best possible launch for the student’s dream career.

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