Among the most promising professional courses for a great future, architecture is one. If you want to play smartly then you must look at various UG/PG/Diploma courses in architecture. But you need to pursue the course from well-reputed institutes of this field, to enter in top architecture colleges you need to go through architecture entrance test. If you don’t know about the entrance tests related to architecture then you must follow this article, we have mentioned all the topmost entrance tests related to architecture, these entrance tests are as follows:-

Top 10 national level entrance tests

1. NATA
2. JEE-Mains
3. CEED
4. JEE Advanced
5. KITEE
6. HITSEEE
7. GITAM GAT
8. BSAUEEE
9. AMU B.Arch
10. JMI Entrance test

• NATA :-

Council of Architecture (CoA) conducts NATA, a national-level entrance test for architecture students, every year. It is denominated to be the top entrance exam for architecture students. Only intermediate in science or commerce with mathematics, or diploma (mathematics as a compulsory subject) students could apply for NATA entrance test, minimum of 50% marks required to become eligible for the test. The question asked in the NATA are Multiple Choice Question (MCQ), Multiple Select questions (MSQ), Numerical Answer Type(NAQ), Preferential Choice Type( PCQ), and drawing-based questions. After cracking the examination successfully, student needs follow counseling process and they will get the college according to their rank.

• JEE mains :-

Most of you will confuse by seeing JEE mains in the list of architecture entrance exams but it’s true, National Testing Agency conducts a special exam for architecture. This exam is JEE mains II, at the time of filling the form students need to pick paper II to get NITs and all the other architecture colleges except IITs. In this examination questions on mathematics are asked which contains 100 marks, after that, they have to go through aptitude and drawing test which contains 200 and 100 marks respectively. Only intermediate in science with mathematics can apply for the JEE mains II entrance test, after clearing the exam they have to make a choice filling of colleges, and later based on their rank in the entrance test they will get the college.

• CEED :-

CEED, commonly known as Common Entrance Examination for Design is a national level entrance test for architecture for pursuing post-graduate courses in architecture. This exam is conducted in two parts, part A and B, where A is a computer-based examination, in which MCQ, MSQ, and NAT type questions are asked. Part B is based on drawing, creativity, communication, and problem identification skill. After clearing the entrance test with a good rank, students will get the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in Architecture from prestigious institutes like IISc Bangalore, IIT BOMBAY, IIT GUWAHATI, IIT HYDERABAD, IIT KANPUR, IIT JABALPUR, IIT DELHI, IITDM JABALPUR, etc.

• JEE Advanced :–

All the pupils who wanted to pursue a bachelor’s degree in architecture from an IIT must go through JEE Advance paper. To give this paper firstly they have to clear JEE mains paper I, and after that, they have to choose the architect option while filling the JEE Advanced form. After cracking the JEE Advanced, pupils must crack the aptitude test to get into the IITs.

• KIEEE :-

KIEEE is a national-level entrance test for B-arch conducted by Kalinga University itself. Students need to choose the B-arch field while filling the application form of KIEEE. Only an intermediate with 60% aggregate marks in Phy, Che, and Mathematics are eligible to apply for this architect exam. In the respected exam, questions are based on class 12^th syllabus, drawing, along with this students need to go through an aptitude test. After cracking the examination of KIEEE (B-arch), pupils will get an opportunity to take admission in Kalinga University architecture school. For more information about the application process and other inquiries, pupils must visit the official site of Kalinga University.

• HITSEEE:-

HITSEEE is an examination that every student must give, who is willing to pursue a career in architecture. This national-level entrance examination for B-arch is conducted by the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science every year. Students who are willing to pursue PG in architecture could also apply for HITSEEE, so this is also an entrance exam for M.arch. Only the intermediate in Science with PCM as course subject, or they must have three years diploma certificate (Mathematics as a compulsory subject) can apply for the entrance test. Along with this, the candidate must crack the aptitude test in architecture that is JEE or NATA. After fulfilling these eligibility criteria students can appear in the examination, and based on their performance in the entrance test they will get the rank and admission to the prestigious Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science.

• GITAM GAT :-

GITAM GAT is a very important national level entrance test for architecture, conducted by Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management every year. students could take admission in B-arch course by cracking this exam. Students with intermediate (PCM) or 3-years diplomas ( mathematics) are eligible for the B-arch program offered by GITAM University. Plus, pupils must clear the NATA or JEE mains -II exam.  Those students who want to pursue Masters in Architecture can also apply for the GAT entrance test.  All the qualified students will go through the ranking process which is based on their performance in the entrance test and aptitude test (NATA or JEE-II). Top-ranked students will get entry to GITAM University to pursue B-arch or M-arch courses from the university.

• BSAUEEE :-

B.S Abdur Rahman University conducts BSAUEEE, every year, to take admission in various courses at the university, including architecture. Pupils from the whole nation can apply for the BSAUEEE exam, for eligibility 50% or more in their 12^{th is required.} Pupils must clear the entrance test with good marks, and good rank will confirm their seat in the university,

• AMU B.arch :-

AMU B.arch is a national level entrance test conducted by the prestigious Aligarh Muslim University, every year to take admission in architecture course in the University. Here, architecture courses in UG, PG are available, so students can also pursue higher architecture degrees from the Aligarh Muslim University. It is expected that Aligarh Muslim University will also conduct an entrance exam for P.Hd in architecture from 2021-2022. An intermediate in Science (PCM) or 3- years Diploma (Mathematics as a compulsory subject) can apply for the entrance, for information regarding PG and P.hD course go through the official website of Aligarh Muslim University. The selection process of Aligarh Muslim University is the same as the above-mentioned entrance tests.

• JMI Entrance test :-

Jamia Millia Islamia University (Delhi) conducts JMI entrance test every year to take admission in architecture courses at the university. Students must clear their intermediate (PCM) with 50% aggregate marks to become eligible. After that, they have to crack the entrance test as well as JEE mains with excellent marks. Based on the performance in both the tests, the pupil’s merit list for the B-arch course at Jamia is made.

state-level entrance tests for architecture :-

• WB-JEE :-

West Bengal Joint entrance examination is one of the top state-level exams for architecture courses, by clearing this exam students can get architecture college in West Bengal. The eligibility criteria of this entrance test are the same as other architecture exams i.e. 12^th appearing or pass student with PCM as the core subject. A student with the best rank in the test will take admission to all the participating colleges of WB JEE.

• UPSEEE :-

APJ Abdul Kalam university conducts UPSEEE to take admission in various architecture and engineering colleges of UP, every year. It is a golden opportunity for the students to pursue B-arch in UP, probably the best option for UP students. The eligibility of UPSEEE is the same as WB-JEE (as mentioned).

• Like WB-JEE and UPSEEE there are some other important state-level entrance examinations to pursue a career in architecture. Some of the top-rated state level entrance tests for architecture are as follows:-

Other Important entrance tests for architecture

• COMEDK UGET (Karnataka)
• TANCET (Tamil Nadu)
• KCET (Karnataka)
• MHCET (Maharashtra)
• OJEE (Odisha)

The qualified pupil with a good rank will get the opportunity to take admission in the institutions. You can only get admission to the colleges which are participating in that particular entrance exam. The eligibility criteria of all those examinations are very similar to each other, for more pieces of information you can visit the official site of the exam conducting board.

FAQ:-

1. Can I clear architecture entrance tests without knowing about drawing?

Ans. No, without drawing skills, you cant be able to clear the entrance tests related to architecture. There is a great importance of drawing and sketching in the compulsory aptitude test, therefore it’s quite a necessary skill for the architecture entrance test.

1. Which are the best architecture colleges in India?

Ans. All the IITs, NITs are termed as best colleges for architecture courses. But, in general, SPA Delhi, JJ College Of Architecture, Jamia Millia Islamia, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, MINIT Jaipur, etc. are termed as the best architecture colleges in India.

1. Can I get IITs by clearing NATA or JEE-II?

Ans. No, you cannot get IIT colleges by clearing NATA and JEE-II papers. You need to clear JEE mains-I paper first, and afterwards, JEE advanced to get the IIT colleges.

1. Can a commerce student become an architect?

Ans. Yes, a commerce student who has chosen maths in their intermediate can became an architect. They can give NATA exam, but not other entrance tests like JEE, JEE-advanced, WB JEE, UP JEE, etc.