Since I was a child, I always dreamed of designing skyscrapers and high buildings. Now, that I am in 10+2, I am confused. Where should I apply for my Architecture degree? Which are the Top Colleges and Entrance Exam for Architecture?
Are you someone who dreams of becoming an Architect in India? But, can’t figure out how? Don’t Worry. To solve your problem, we have made a list of Top Colleges and Entrance Exam for Architecture in India.
TOP COLLEGES AND ENTRANCE EXAM FOR ARCHITECTURE
There are 3 top entrance exams for Architecture :
- National Aptitude in Architecture (NATA)
- Joint Entrance Examination (Paper 2)
- Joint Entrance Examination (Paper 1) + Joint Entrance Test (Advanced) + Architecture Aptitude Test
1-National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
NATA is a national level aptitude test conducted by Counsel of Architecture. You can write NATA in the month of April. Once you receive your NATA score, immediately, you can to apply individually to colleges. Additionally, find below the list of few colleges under NATA.
- Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai
- Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmadabad
- Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi
- Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University, Gujrat
- Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurgaon
- Dy Patil College Architecture, Pune
- R.V. College of Architecture, Bengaluru
- Sinhgad College of Architecture, Pune
- SRM University, Multiple Locations
- Manipal University, Faculty of Architecture, Multiple Locations
- Guwahati College of Architecture and Planning, Assam
- Balwant Sheth School of Architecture, NMIMS, Mumbai
- Gitam University (Bengaluru, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Hyderabad
2-JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (Paper 2)
You must be aware of JEE Mains & Advance, but JEE Paper 2 is not very common. In fact, if you are aiming for NITs, IITs or any SPAs, you should write JEE Paper 2 with at least 75% marks in 10+2 (or be the top 20 percentile of the entrance). Additionally, kindly find below the list of few Architecture colleges in India:
- School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
- National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Calicut, etc.
- School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
- Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
- School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra & Ranchi
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra
- Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Hyderabad
- Indian Institute of Information Technology, Multiple Location
- Balwant Sheth School of Architecture, NMIMS, Mumbai
- Gitam University, Bengaluru, Vishakhapatnam & Hyderabad
- Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Hyderabad
3- JEE MAINS + JEE ADVANCED + ARCHITECTURE APTITUDE TEST
Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) are also famous for Architecture & the route is JEE Mains (Paper 1), JEE Advanced and Architecture Aptitude Test. In fact, all the three entrance exams are mandatory.
Top Colleges under IITs for Architecture
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Eligibility: According to the recent government update, you should have Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics in your 10+2.
Clearly, Architecture is a perfect combination of the field which combines technology with creativity! Was the article useful? Any other top college for Architecture in India you wish to add to the list? Share with us in the comment section.