Which are the best colleges for architecture that accepts NATA scores?
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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...more
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I did MBA from LPU but I have few friends who has completed B.Arch from LPU itself. I would like to discuss few points which will help you to take decision. 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 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...more
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Here is the list of the few colleges-
School of Planning and Architecture
IIT
NIT
Lovely Professional University
Jadavpur University,
Amity University,
Sister Nivedita University,
IIT Kharagpur, etc.
And many more colleges that accept the NATA score for admission to B.Arch courses. At LPU, the course design is of cutting edge. It deals with topics like comprehending design approach and inter-relationship of function, circulation, structure, material and construction, climatology, services, form, aesthetics, and knowledge inbuilt environment. Interpret the facet of architectural design and urban realm context through schematic drawings, proje...more -
I would say Lovely Professional University 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 top ten promising architecture institutes of India by Higher Education Review. In an era of smart cities, sustainable buildings and contemporary interiors, University train students to become lateral thinkers by focusing on the critical design approach. I am saying this My Brother is pursuing B. Architect...more
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Dear Ruby, The number of institutes offering the B.Arch course is overwhelming. However, not all of them can boast about quality. That why, you need a reputed institute like the Lovely Professional University to study such advanced course. The institute has an amazing infrastructure with experienced faculty giving holistic education to their students. The placement cell is also well-organized and regularly places their candidates into the biggest names in the corporate world. I would say LPU School of Architecture and Design is among Punjab best colleges and ranked among top ten promising architecture institutes of India by Higher Educ...more
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the top colleges accepting nata scores are -
1 jj college of architecture
2cept, ahmedabad
3 manipal university
4rizvi college of architecture
5 rv college of architecture
6 maharaja sayajirao
and many more you can search from google -
Check the link of Navrachana to get an idea of the eligibility criteria as the college is the best choice for pursuing architecture programs. https://www.shiksha.com/university/navrachana-university-vadodara-41387/courses/architecture-and-planning-s.
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Hi Ruby,
List of top 10 colleges accepting NATA score :
1. Sir J J College of Architecture, Mumbai
2. Department of Architecture, IIT Roorkee
3. Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
4. Department of Architecture, NIT Tiruchirapalli
5. Department of Architecture, NIT Calicut
6. Department of Architecture, BIT, Mersa
7. R V School of Architecture, RVCE, Bangalore
8. Sinhgad College of Architecture
9. Rizvi College of Architecture (RCA)
10. School of Planning and Architecture
For more colleges, kindly refer the link below: https://engineering.shiksha.com/architecture-colleges-in-india-categorypage-2-60-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
Hope t...more
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