Is it compulsory to qualify the NATA exam in order to take admission in B.Arch?

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Manan Aggarwal · Answer

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 have either studied at one of the country's top universities or have worked for major corporations. The webpage contains all information on the faculty. Architects, from structures to neighbourhoods to cities to regions, are said to create the future of the built environment, and LPU shapes the architects. The course is designed in a cutting-edge manner. It covers themes such as understanding design approach and inter-relationships of function, circulation, structure, material and construction, climatology, services, form, and aesthetics in the built environment, as well as climatology, services, form, and aesthetics. Using schematic drawings, project reports, physical models, and 3D visualisations, interpret architectural design and urban environment context. Analyze and evaluate many areas of anthropometry, construction technology, materials, structural analysis and design, history, art, culture, humanities, landscape, evaluation methodologies, architectural computation, and resource management through study. Examine the legal and regulatory framework for use in architectural and urban-scale planning and design. The best aspect is that particularly outstanding candidates can receive a scholarship worth up to 45 percent of the programme fee by taking LPU NEST. B.Arch at LPU is a popular programme that has been approved by the COA (Council of Architecture, New Delhi). It even has an option for international exposure. Students may be given the option of participating in a four-week study trip in the United States, Europe, or any other nation determined by the university, subject to certain restrictions. Semester Exchange is an option in which a student may be granted the choice to join a partner or obtain university education abroad for a semester as determined by the university, subject to certain conditions.

owais bhat · Answer

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 statutory body for 2021-22). 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 Higher Education Review. LPU trains its students to become lateral thinkers by focusing on the critical design approach. With exposure to an international environment, access to the latest tools, software and technology, students become architects that create buildings and infrastructure that are globally acknowledged.

preeti gogna · Answer

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 faculty is mentioned in the website. Its said Architects shape the future of the building environment, from buildings to neighborhoods to cities to regions and LPU shapes the architects. The course design is cutting edge. It deals with topics like comprehend design approach and inter-relationship of function, circulation, structure, material and construction, climatology, services, form, aesthetics he knowledge in built environment. Interpret the facet of architectural design and urban realm context through schematic drawings, project report, physical model and 3 D visualizations. Analyze and appraise through research, various aspects of anthropometry, building technology, materials, structural analysis and design, history, art, culture, humanities, landscape, assessment methods, architectural computation and management of resources. Evaluate legal and regulatory framework for application in planning and design of architectural and urban scale projects. The best part is exceptionally talented students can get scholarship by attempting LPU NEST upto 45 percent of the programme fee. Approved by COA (Council of Architecture, New Delhi) B.Arch at LPU is a sought after programme. It even has an International Exposure Option. Students may be given an option to go for a 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries or any other country as decided by the University subject to conditions. There is an option of Semester Exchange in which a student may be given an option to join a partner or receive university abroad for a semester as decided by the University subject to conditions. Hope you will find this information useful.

preeti verma · Answer

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 have studied at top universities of the country and have worked with industrial giants or are equipped with academic excellence. Everything about faculty is mentioned in the website. Its said Architects shape the future of the building environment, from buildings to neighborhoods to cities to regions and LPU shapes the architects. The course design is cutting edge. It deals with topics like comprehend design approach and inter-relationship of function, circulation, structure, material and construction, climatology, services, form, aesthetics he knowledge in built environment. Interpret the facet of architectural design and urban realm context through schematic drawings, project report, physical model and 3 D visualizations. Analyze and appraise through research, various aspects of anthropometry, building technology, materials, structural analysis and design, history, art, culture, humanities, landscape, assessment methods, architectural computation and management of resources. Evaluate legal and regulatory framework for application in planning and design of architectural and urban scale projects. The best part is exceptionally talented students can get scholarship by attempting LPU NEST upto 45 percent of the programme fee. Approved by COA (Council of Architecture, New Delhi) B.Arch at LPU is a sought after programme. It even has an International Exposure Option. Students may be given an option to go for a 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries or any other country as decided by the University subject to conditions. There is an option of Semester Exchange in which a student may be given an option to join a partner or receive university abroad for a semester as decided by the University subject to conditions. Hope you will find this information useful.

Arshiya Singh · Answer

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 Higher Education Review. LPU trains its students to become lateral thinkers by focusing on the critical design approach. With exposure to an international environment, access to the latest tools, software and technology, students become architects that create buildings and infrastructure that are globally acknowledged. One of my friend told me students documented the buildings and learning from Live Case Examples during experiential learning week. Students paying the regular site visits and gaining their knowledge on the latest construction techniques and implement into their design projects. Students are taken to educational tours to complement in-class learning. Emphasis on case studies and Case-based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real-life scenarios. World Renowned Architect B. V. Doshi is one of the most important figures in South Indian Architecture. LPU Students got the chance to interact at his working abode in Sangath, Ahmedabad. Architecture Students documented the buildings and learning from Live Case Examples during experiential learning week. LPU students B.Arch got placed with a package of INR 4.5 Lacs annually in Total Environment, Bangalore an Indian architect-led real estate and design company known for sensitively designed homes, microbrewery and jazz theatre. Some of them are working as an Architect in Design Forum International, Delhi. The firm is known for various projects like Select Citywalk, Delhi and Solar Tower, South Africa. The firm has won various awards for its projects. Completed their internships from Spain, Germany, Dubai and London. A B.Arch student got placed at CP Kukreja Architects, New Delhi which is among st top 100 Architectural Firms in the World.

Navneet Kaur · Answer

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 Architecture conducted by the competent authority of the Central/ State Governments (as/if allowed by the statutory body for 2021-22) Admission Criteria Merit prepared with weightage of 50% marks for aptitude tests NATA 2021 or JEE Main (Paper-II) and 50% marks in the qualifying examination, subject to eligibility criteria. LPU is spread over 600 acres campus having 3000+ students and 3500+ faculty and staff. Many students come there across the world which made me feel like in a foreign country. Good Placement: LPU has a good placement record for CSE students. Every year more than 500+ companies including national and multinational companies visit LPU for placement. Scholarships: I got maximum scholarship while studying there. LPU provides very good scholarships to bright students who have a good academic record, sports, or extracurricular activities achievement. LPU also helps students in the Education loan facility. Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from IITs, NITs, Iims, and top-ranked universities all over the world. Infrastructure: All the facilities are available on the campus itself, a student does not need to go outside for anything. On the campus, Central Library, Hospital facility is available 24*7 for staff and student, Shopping mall, Indoor Sports Stadium with 2 Olympic size Swimming Pools, Public/Private Sector Banks, ATM, etc. That's it from my side. For more information, you can visit their website. Thank you!

Puneet Singh · Answer

Hello Sahiba! 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 Architecture conducted by the competent authority of the Central/ State Governments (as/if allowed by the statutory body for 2021-22) Admission Criteria Merit prepared with weightage of 50% marks for aptitude tests NATA 2021 or JEE Main (Paper-II) and 50% marks in the qualifying examination, subject to eligibility criteria. LPU is spread over 600 acres campus having 3000+ students and 3500+ faculty and staff. Many students come there across the world which made me feel like in a foreign country. Good Placement: LPU has a good placement record for CSE students. Every year more than 500+ companies including national and multinational companies visit LPU for placement. Scholarships: I got maximum scholarship while studying there. LPU provides very good scholarships to bright students who have a good academic record, sports, or extracurricular activities achievement. LPU also helps students in the Education loan facility. Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from IITs, NITs, Iims, and top-ranked universities all over the world. Infrastructure: All the facilities are available on the campus itself, a student does not need to go outside for anything. On the campus, Central Library, Hospital facility is available 24*7 for staff and student, Shopping mall, Indoor Sports Stadium with 3 Olympic size Swimming Pools, Public/Private Sector Banks, ATM, etc. Ranking: LPU has the following Ranking in India: 1. Among the top 80 Universities in India 2. Among the top 90 engineering colleges in India 3. Among the top 50 business management schools in India 4. Among the top 30 Indian pharmacy colleges 5. LPU ranks amongst the Top 200 universities of the world as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021. For more details of programme, you may refer to the LPU website. I hope this helps Thank You!

Rajdeep Sharma · Answer

Hello Sahiba, being an alumni of Lovely Professional University, I can guide you based on the eligibility criteria mentioned by LPU. Qualifying in NATA is one of the eligibility criteria but not mandatory as at the same time if any body do possess valid score card in JEE Main (Paper II) or State Level Test, then also the student is eligible to take admission in this course in LPU. B.Arch course at LPU is C.O.A approved professional degree offering elite architectural education. Let me start with the future career prospect after pursuing B.Arch program, Career prospect domain: Architect and Planner with architectural design houses/ Companies. Project Manager and Maintenance Executive. Project Valuer. Self Employed (consultancy and turnkey projects) Landscape Architect. Architectural professional Model Maker. Architectural Software trainer. Real Estate Manager, Planner and Developer. Town Planner and city scape designer. Teaching and research. Architectural Journalism. Architectural design assistant with MNCs. Designer furniture workshop supervisor. Trading in architectural and design merchandise. Self Employed [consultancy and turnkey projects]. These are some unique features / Highlights/ Achievements by School of Architecture, LPU. 1.The School has the distinction of being approved NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) test centre of Council of Architecture, New Delhi. 2.Focus on application oriented teaching with live architecture design projects, extensive model and field work. 3.Emphasis is given on the Entrepreneurship projects/Consultancy projects which give cutting edge to the students of the University. 4.The department has hosted the Zonal NASA (National Association of Student Architects) convention within four years of the department's existence. 5.The final year batch 2005 have won 9 prizes in the national tech fest at IIT, Roorkee. 6.Architectural design thesis in pre-final year and industrial training in the final year. 7.School has students from all states of the country and more than 500 students from all over the world. Last Years Placement Record of B.Arch. program (In spite of Pandemic situation): 7.44 LPA (The Architects) was the highest salary package last year. 88% students got placed till date & placement session is still LIVE. Students are placed in the best brands like HABITAT ARCHITECTS, DHARAM CONSULTING, CONTINENTAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, ANAGRAM ARCHITECTS, ARDENT ARCHITECTS, DESIGN FORUM INTERNATIONAL etc.

Avtar Dhillon · Answer

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 Central/ State Governments (as/if allowed by the statutory body for 2021-22). Merit prepared with weightage of 50% marks for aptitude tests NATA 2021 or JEE Main (Paper II) and 50% marks in the qualifying examination, subject to eligibility criteria. For more details on B.Arch course, you can visit the LPU Website or call on Toll Free: 1800 102 4431, Toll Free: 1800 274 0615.

Mehar Sharma · Answer

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 NEST has been started for all the programmes for this current session I. e 2021. As far as Scholarship is concerned, the amount of scholarship depends on the fee of the programme, date of admission and performance of the student in LPU NEST. Also, there is no negative marking in this exam so chances of scoring well are more in this. In order to apply for the Exam, you can refer the following steps : 1. Register yourself on the portal 2. Fill the details 3. Choose the programme 4. Apply for LPUNEST 5. Make the payment for LPU NEST and Book the slot for the Exam I. e date and time for the exam as per your availability. 6. Appear and Qualify the LPU NEST and wait for Result 7. Participate in Online Counselling and Seat Allotment Process if applicable 8. After the seat allotment, proceed for Admissions. You can register yourself on the portal at this link - admission. Lpu. In Hope this information helps!

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