How can I become an architect? Which exam should I take? Do I need to appear for SAT exam?

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Asked by Upasana Arora

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    Nidhi Sharma Student Mentor for Foreign Education | Guide-Level 11

    7 years ago
    Dear Upasana,
    Good to know about your plans to be an architect. It really depends which country you are planning to go for your Bachelors. Since, you mentioned SAT, it is required for studying Bachelors degree in USA which allows you also to apply for a Bachelors course called B.Arch in USA which is generally a 5 years degree. You will be required to sit for an English proficiency, either an IELTS or a TOEFL. Just in case, it's India, you need to sit for NATA - an Architecture Entrance Test after your class 12th for most B.Arch courses in Indian colleges. Above all, if you want to become an architect, a creative bent is necessary for m
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    Sharath H Aithal B.Arch,M.Arch,AIIA,AIIID,AIIV,MIIE,MISTE,MISTD | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    No, you need not appear for SAT exam. An Architecture aspirant should take up NATA exam or JEE Mains paper 2 exams to get admission into Architecture course. Council of Architecture guidelines states: Only candidates who have the following credentials shall be eligible for admission to B.Arch. Course. I. Qualified through the recognised aptitude test in Architecture NATA or equivalent)
    ii. Have gone through any of the following curriculum with marks as prescribed below: (a) Secured 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate at
    10+2 level examination.
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    Vikas Kaushik Engineer | Author | Scholar-Level 17

    7 years ago

    Hi Upasana,
    You must take the SAT if you plan to study in USA. The requirements and process will vary depending where you want to study. Basically, you must complete your 10+2 with good grades, take the SAT (depends) and IELTS or TOEFL. You can check here for more information:
    https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/be-btech-in-architecture-from-abroad-ds11510262?country=usa-australia-canada


    Hi Upasana, You must take the SAT if you plan to study in USA. The requirements and process will vary depending where you want to study. Basically, you must complete your 10+2 with good grades, take the SAT (depends) and IELTS or TOEFL. You can check here for more information: https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/be-btech-in-architecture-from-abroad-ds11510262?country=usa-australia-canada

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