Is it compulsory to qualify the NATA exam in order to take admission in B.Arch?
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Yes it is compulsory to qualify NATA exam for architecture course. NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, I. e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc. , besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study. I want to suggest you a university that gives good programmes in this discipline. They have eligibility criteria which one needs to fulfill. The faculty of the department is a team of trained professionals who ha...more
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As per the Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Page 4 Information Brochure |NATA 2021 2 | Page Education) Regulations, 2020, qualifying in an aptitude test in Architecture conducted by the Council is a mandatory requirement for admission to B. Arch. degree course.
LPU is amongst the Top 5 School of Architecture, Design and Planning disciplines in India and the top 100 schools globally by 2025 by becoming a Center of design excellence in Academics, Consultancy and Research. LPU School of Architecture and Design is among Punjab's best colleges and ranked among top ten promising architecture institutes of India by...more -
Definitely it is compulsory to qualify NATA exam for architecture course. NATA is conducted to assess the aptitude for Architecture. The cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc. Are measured to SEE whether the applicant is fit for the job or not. There are many universities that offer B.Arch but I would suggest you do the course from LPU. The faculty of the department is a team of trained professionals who have studied at top universities of the country and have worked with industrial giants or are equipped with academic excellence. Everything about facul...more
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YES, it compulsory to qualify the NATA exam in order to take admission in B.Arch. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)
Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 with English Physics Chemistry and Mathematics and pass with 50% aggregate marks in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics or pass with 50% in Diploma (any stream) (3 years) recognised by Central/ State government. (with Mathematics) or equivalent, subject to qualifying marks in NATA 2021 or JEE Main (Paper-II) or qualifying marks in any specially designed aptitude test in Architecture conducted by the competent authority of the Central/ State Governments (as/if allowed by the statuto...more -
Yes, passing the NATA exam is required for the architecture programme. NATA assesses an applicant's aptitude for a specific field of study, such as Architecture, by evaluating cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, and so on, in addition to the learning that the candidate has acquired over the previous few years and is relevant to the field of study. I'd want to recommend a university that offers excellent programmes in this field. They have eligibility requirements that must be MET. The department's faculty is made up of highly qualified individuals who hav...more
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Yes, the NATA exam or JEE Main Paper-II is compulsory to take admission in B.Arch at Lovely Professional University. Let me share the eligibility criteria for admission to B.Arch at LPU. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)
Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 with English Physics Chemistry and Mathematics and pass with 50% aggregate marks in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics or pass with 50% in Diploma (any stream) (3 years) recognised by Central/ State government. (with Mathematics) or equivalent, subject to qualifying marks in NATA 2021 or JEE Main (Paper-II) or qualifying marks in any specially designed aptitude test in Architec...more -
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Yes, the NATA exam or JEE Main Paper-II is compulsory to take admission in B.Arch at Lovely Professional University. Let me share the eligibility criteria for admission to B.Arch at LPU. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)
Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 with English Physics Chemistry and Mathematics and pass with 50% aggregate marks in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics or pass with 50% in Diploma (any stream) (3 years) recognised by Central/ State government. (with Mathematics) or equivalent, subject to qualifying marks in NATA 2021 or JEE Main (Paper-II) or qualifying marks in any specially designed aptitude tes...more -
Yes, If you looking for Convenor Quota seats in both government. And private institutions with fixed fees by government. , then you have to qualify NATA. Some private institutes conduct their own exam and give admission. You can also go for Management Quota seats in private institutions with a higher fee structure. You can also give JEE Mains Paper-2 for admission into Spans, NITs, and other centrally funded institutions. (Not IITs). For IITs admission, JEE Mains Paper-1, JEE Advanced and AAT. As per my research, LPU is the best university for the B.Arch programme. School of Architecture and Design, LPU is among India's best colleges a...more
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Admission in any programme depends on qualifying the Eligibility criteria for that programme. So, first of all decide the programme that you want to join and check its Eligibility criteria for Admission. LPU conducts LPU NEST for all the programmes. LPU NEST is National Entrance and Scholarship Test for admission to various programmes in Lovely Professional University. This test forms the basis of eligibility and scholarship for most of the programmes and for some of the programmes test is applicable only for scholarship. For most of the programmes, it serves both the purposes. As per the official website of LPU, the Schedule for LPU N...more
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No, it is compulsory that you clear NATA exam with at least 80 marks I. e 40%. Even if the college you are applying to takes JEE paper 2 scores, clearing NATA exam is a prerequisite to take admission in B.Arch. Lovely Professional University ISC O. A approved professional degree offering elite architectural education nourishing students with designing and software skills. It is recognised by Central/ State government. (with Mathematics) or equivalent, subject to qualifying marks in NATA 2021 or JEE Main (Paper II) or qualifying marks in any specially designed aptitude test in Architecture conducted by the competent authority of the Cen...more
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