What should be my preparation strategy for JEE Mains B.Arch paper?

Most important topics to focus on while preparing for B.Arch exams. It has 2 parts. Part 1 being Mathematics & General Aptitude Part 2 being Drawing test. Part 1 Consists of - MATHEMATICS Algebra: Definitions of AP and GP; General term; Summation of first n-terms of series. Arithmetic/Geometric series, AM, GM and their relation; Infinite GP series and its sum. Logarithms: Definition; General properties; Change of base. Matrices: Concepts of m x n (m 3, n 3) real matrices, operations of addition, scalar multiplication and multiplication of matrices. Transpose of a matrix. The determinant of a square matrix. Properties of determinants (statement only). Minor, cofactor and adjoint of a matrix. Nonsingular matrix. The inverse of a matrix. Finding the area of a triangle. Solutions of system of linear equations. (Not more than 3 variables). Trigonometry: Trigonometric functions, addition and subtraction formulae, formulae involving multiple and sub-multiple angles, the general solution of trigonometric equations. Properties of triangles, inverse trigonometric functions and their properties. Coordinate geometry 3-Dimensional Co-ordinate geometry: Direction cosines and direction ratios, distance between two points and section formula, equation of a straight line, equation of a plane, distance of a point from a plane. Theory of Calculus Application of Calculus Permutation and combination Statistics and Probability GENERAL APTITUDE - Objects, texture related to architecture and built environment. Interpretation of pictorial compositions, visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawing. Visualizing different sides of 3D objects. Analytical reasoning, mental ability (visual, numerical and verbal), general awareness of national/ international architects Mathematical reasoning Sets and Relations Part 2 - DRAWING TEST Understanding of scale and proportion of objects, geometric composition, shape, building forms and elements, aesthetics, colour texture, harmony and contrast. Conceptualization and Visualization through structuring objects in memory. Drawing of patterns - both geometrical and abstract. Form transformations in 2D and 3D like union, subtraction, rotation, surfaces and volumes. Generating plan, elevation and 3D views of objects. Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shape and forms. Perspective drawing, Sketching of urbanscape and landscape, common day-to-day life objects like furniture, equipment etc., from memory.

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B.Arch is a three hour exam based on mathematics, aptitude and a drawing/sketching test. The aptitude test can be written only in the English language. Paper 1 can be attempted in both online and offline mode, whereas, Paper 2 can be attempted by pen and paper only. One must practice on A-4 size Sheet for the drawing test. One must work on speed, time is crucial and one needs to practice a lot of the questions/minute. For better preparation, the entire portions should be divided into smaller units. Mathematics is one of the important subjects in Architecture. One must practice hard Maths. One must be confident before making any answer, as negative marking may be fatal for guess works. One can start reading the newspapers like Times of India, The Hindu, or other English newspapers in order to improve the vocabulary. Advance Drawing Skills are also important. Reference Books one can consider are - Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Book by R.S. Agarwal, Architecture Entrance Book by P.K. Mishra, B.Arch Exam Guide by PK Mishra.

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