Is NATA score compulsory to get admission in B.Arch?

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    DHYEY Sampat | Contributor-Level 6

    3 years ago
    Yes but if u are interested in JEE Mains. Hi, You can visit this link for an understanding on the colleges that you might get with this score. https://www.shiksha.com/university/university-of-Mumbai-856/cutoff-jee-main
    You can simply search for the college of your choice and check its cutoff.
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    Arshiya Singh | Scholar-Level 16

    4 years ago
    Yes NATA is important to get admission in B.Arch
    Being alumni of LPU, I recommend LPU for this programme. LPU is recognised by COA. 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 best colleges and ranked among the top ten promising architecture institutes of India by Higher Education Review. In an era of smart cities, sustainable buildings, and contemporary interiors, we train our students to become lateral thinkers by
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    Rajdeep Sharma Alumni of Lovely Professional University | Guide-Level 15

    4 years ago
    The National Aptitude Test in Architecture NATA is conducted by National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA), which is a body of Council of Architecture, New Delhi in India. As per my knowledge in Council of Architecture (COA) accredited Universities, valid NATA score is mandatory to take admission in B.Arch. Programme. NATA score is a benchmark. Architecture, the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. The practice of architecture is employed to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic ends
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    Vibha Gupta | Scholar-Level 17

    4 years ago
    Well LPU requires NATA qualified or percentile of JEE Main paper II basically any one is required. Here I am sharing the eligibility criteria of this programme I. e. Pass with 50% in 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (and also 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) or equivalent or 50% with Diploma (any stream) (3 years) recognised by Central/ State government. (with Mathematics), subject to qualifying marks as per NATA 2020 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 a
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    Neetu Singh | Scholar-Level 16

    4 years ago
    LPU School of Architecture and Design is among Punjab best colleges and ranked among top ten promising architecture institutes of India by Higher Education Review. In an era of smart cities, sustainable buildings and contemporary interiors, we train our 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, our students become architects that create buildings and infrastructure that are globally acknowledged. NATA scores are acceptable at almost every institution and university of India. LPU is amongst the Top
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    jashan kaur | Guide-Level 13

    6 years ago
    Yes, NATA scores are acceptable at almost every institution and university of India. However at LPU you can appear for LPU NEST and good score in it can fetch you both eligibility and scholarships. LPU is one among top 5 private universities of India providing quality education at reasonable cost and unbeatable placements. Good luck.
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    Xena Mendonca

    6 years ago
    Some colleges accept JEE paper 2 score instead of NATA, but it is compulsory that you at least clear NATA exam with 80 marks i.e, 40%.
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    zaid Mulani

    7 years ago
    Yes, because NATA is only entrance exam to pass and get admission in B.Arch.
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    Sharath H Aithal B.Arch,M.Arch,AIIA,AIIID,AIIV,MIIE,MISTE,MISTD | Scholar-Level 17

    7 years ago
    NATA or IIT-JEE Paper 2 is mandatory.
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    Ajoy Ghosh Architect | Guide-Level 11

    7 years ago
    No, if you qualified JEE Main paper 2 then NATA is not necessary.

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