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Hi Parul,
First, let's compare Architecture vs. Structural engineering. Architecture is the more creative outlet then this engineering. Although, the engineering staff can come up with occasional clever idea for a structure, it is mainly the "nuts and bolts" of the architecture. Structural engineers are not that creative in the design process. Architects come up with the ideas, and the engineers develop the way to make it work. Architects usually (not always) have some engineering experience either from school or work, so they know in general what will work or not, or what will need the engineers to figure out.
Civil engineers use some creative process. The math isn't that "terrible" in comparison to other disciplines, but all engineers use math. I'd say that you should use a knack or a liking for math to be an engineer. However, much of the math that engineers do at work is computer generated. However, first you have to go through the math in school to get your degree.
With the advent of the automatic drawing systems e.g. AutoCAD, both the architects and engineers can "draw" to a standard. Architects draw with various tools, pens, pencils, markers, and make models, etc., to develop their concepts. Engineers mostly do "number crunching," i.e. calculating loads, strength capacities, and so on.
Architects are not that laden with math calculation. The math that you have to know is general; you have to be "good with figures." However, again, you have to be able to do the math calculations for wood, steel, concrete, and so forth in school. You can get a tutor or go to study classes. I did a few times.
Balancing this all out, I would say if you want to use your imagination, go with the architecture. Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful.
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2. : 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.
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Hi Gunjan,
JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted for admissions to B.Arch/B.Planning courses at NITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions. JEE Mains paper 2 is based on both drawing and maths skills , it has a math section (level is same as the jee mains paper 1) and a sketching and 3D interpretation section. The rank you obtain in paper 2 is independent of the paper 1 rank. The exam, like the paper 1 is conducted by CBSE and helps you secure an admission in SPAs ( School of Planning and Architecture) and the B.Arch courses in NITs. ( SPA Delhi is considered the best in the country).
NATA is a compulsory Exam conducted by the Council of Architecture and most of the institutes /colleges accept only NATA scores. NATA is a test which only tests drawing and 3D interpretation skills and even students from humanities or commerce background can answer the exam.The exam does not test mathematics or science knowledge. The exam is conducted by the Architecture's Association and it helps you secure admission recognized by them and you need to apply to different institutes independently with the NATA scores. CEPT in Ahmadabad is one of the good college which accepts NATA scores.
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Hi Gunjan,
As far as I know, to get admission in B. Arch in IIT - Kharagpur you have to clear JEE advanced first and then clear the B. Arch paper conducted after the results are out and not through NATA.
IIT Roorkee offers admission on the basis of Architecture Aptitude Test. Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2015 is an architecture entrance exam for admission into IITs into the 5 years undergraduate B.Arch Course.
Eligibility for Architecture Aptitude Test: Only those candidates who would have given B. Arch program (available at IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee) as one of their choices while filling their choices online will be eligible to write AAT. Moreover you have to clear JEE Advanced also. To Appear in JEE Advanced you should have cleared JEE Main paper 1.
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Hi Imran,
It depends. I found a lot of my classmates felt they knew everything before enrolling and were just going through the motions to do it legally. These students often had to get "deprogrammed" in a way, which was very disheartening for many. School equips you with the specific skills to pass the state exam and little else (depending where you go). The real training comes with actually working as a licensed cosmetologist.
Another major difficulty arrives after graduation, when most have to spend a few years getting a reliable clientele. It can be a long few years with little earnings. But, once you gain a following, you can make as much as you want (to a reasonable point). I suggest renting a chair ASAP to fully reap the benefits of your hard work, otherwise you will be forever forking over a good chunk of your service totals.
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Yes it is possible, to crack NATA without taking coaching. Preparation requires the right approach along with the right study materials and strategy. Preparation entirely depends on your caliber and understanding of the subject. You may start the preparation as you feel comfortable.
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Guidelines for NATA preparation :
- Plan your preparation after knowing your strengths and weaknesses. You need to be organized and follow a time-table.
- Internet will also be a huge source of information for you.
NATA Exam has Two papers :
1) Aesthetic Sensitivity Test
2) Drawing Test
1) Aesthetic Sensitivity Test :
-Analytical Reasoning
-Architectural awareness (General Knowledge question about architecture, famous, building etc.)
-Identifying commonly used material and objects based on their texture
-Visualizing three dimensional objects through two dimensional drawing
-Visualizing different sides of three dimensional objects
-Mental ability
-Imaginative comprehension and expression
2) Drawing Test :
-Learn to sketch given object proportionately and rendering in a visually appalling manner
-Light and Shadow on object and its surrounding
-Perspective Drawing
-You should be able to combine three dimensional object to from stable structure and depict in sketching
-Sense of Scale and proportion
-Colour composition, Sense of colour
-Memory Drawing
-You should be able to sketch two dimensional composition using given shape and form
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Hi Imran,
You can practice dentistry in Canada. Foreign-trained dentists like in India apart from education, license, or experience, you need to have the Canadian licence to practice dentistry in Canada. For this should contact the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD).
This career gives you many options to interact with people and helping them with their problem, you can open your own clinic, you can get into teaching, health care, community service, research etc.
Dentists working in Switzerland on a temporary basis (for a maximum of 3 months) in a self employed capacity (so-called service providers) are required to have their foreign dental diploma recognized in advance by the Executive Board. The cantons only grant approval to practice in a self-employed capacity to those who hold a Swiss dental diploma or a foreign dental diploma recognized by the Executive Board.
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