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Hi Rupa,
NATA comprises of two parts mainly, one being the drawing section and second is the online aptitude test. You can study on your own if you have a fair sense of 2D drawing, 3D drawing and Perspective for the drawing part.
You get plenty of question papers online and there are online videos too for reference. You get books for the NATA aptitude test. Refer some of these books for the test. These questions keep on repeating and they seem quite tricky at first, but are very easy if you know the logic behind solving these question's. You also need some basic knowledge on architects, famous buildings and the material used. That's all. If all of the above seems too much of self study then just join some NATA coaching classes for a year or so.
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Hi Tom,
To get admission in B.Arch, you need to score minimum 50% marks in 12th with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Computer Science / Chemistry / Biology / Engineering Drawing and two other subjects. You need to sit for an entrance exam.
Some of the entrance exams in Architecture are :
-National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
-Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED)
-School of Planning and Architecture Engineering Entrance Exam
-All India Engineering / Architecture Entrance Examination
-Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University B.Arch Entrance Exam
-Jamia Millia Islamia University Engineering Entrance Exam
Some of the colleges offering architecture are :
-School of Planning and Architecture ( SPA )
-Profex Institute of Technical Education
-CADD Centre
-K.R. Mangalam Institute of Management
-Indo Global College of Engineering
-Om Dayal Group of Institutions
-Vaishnavi School Of Architecture And Planning
For more, you may refer to the link mentioned below.
https://science.shiksha.com/architecture-colleges-in-india-categorypage-2-60-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
While selecting the best college, you need to check some of the important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
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Hi Tom,
Here are few career options for you, not necessarily in the field of your passion i.e., animal kingdom!
- Career in your architecture specialization
- Career in designing in area of specialization
- Sales career
- Doing PG
- Doing MBA
- Venturing into a business
- Career in Government
- Career in Banking sector
- Career in teaching
- Career in Armed forces
- Career in fine arts like photography, acting, writing etc.,
- Any offbeat career like DJ, event management, ethical hacking, adventure tourism, choreography, pet grooming, developing apps etc.,
- Doing nothing, if you are rich:)
Please understand that in India (I presume you are from India!) its difficult to make a decent living in the field of your passion. So please try to get a job first and then you can indulge in your passion in your spare time and on holidays by joining various associations/NGOs in your area dealing with animals. Or you can also start an association/NGO yourself. But first you need to make a living before pursuing your passion. Hence seriously think of some career in a field of interest other than animals to start with.
To become a zoo keeper usually needs an associate's degree in animal training management; bachelor's degree in biology or zoology. They often study biology, animal science, or some other science.
Consider all the above and take a call.
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Hi Ruby,
Probably not. The first degree is a basic architectural design degree. You know little that is usable to most architectural practices.
When you are first employed, you will be little more than a draftsman. If you choose not to complete your studies, you will be trained in an office as a technologist.
Depending on how international your degree course is, what you have learned might be applicable elsewhere. However, the things you are learning regarding construction and climatic design may not be applicable everywhere.
If you want to work abroad, I suggest you complete your Masters first. If y have a great portfolio, you have a chance, but only the best (or best connected) students tend to get jobs abroad.
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Hi Ruby,
MBA or M.Arch can be beneficial because you'll have a better idea what will be required of you in the professional world. An MBA / M.Arch would be very helpful if your goal is to own your own business or to be a principal in an architectural firm.
Also, I must mention that if your bachelors degree in architecture is not a 5 year program, in most cases you will not be allowed to get registered. It makes more sense to get your Masters in Architecture first, then work for a few years, get your licenses, and then purse the MBA. This is a very effective way to keep your career on track while learning the business background on the side. If you live in an area with a good university that offers an MBA to working professionals, this is a great way to get an MBA.
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Hi Ruby,
Shiksha is an education portal and provides unbiased guidance regarding education and career sector. However, we can help you with the parameters that you can keep in mind while choosing an institute.
You can consider the below parameters
1) Faculty,
2) Affiliation / Recognition
3) Course Material,
4) Quality Education,
5) Fees
6) Infrastructure
7) Success Rate.
8) Placement
9) Top recruiting companies.
Also, if possible go through the alumni speak section to get an idea what the alumni thinks about the institute.
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