Jindal School of Design and Architecture O.P. Jindal Global University Sonepat Answered Questions

JCAT is an entrance exam for Jindal School of Design and Architecture (JSAA) at OP Jindal Global University. Students can take the exam if they don't have a valid score on other exams. The school shortlists candidates based on their scores and invites them for an interview. For the integrated BA + MArch course, shortlisted candidates need to go through a portfolio review as well. JCAT syllubis is structured around analytical thinking and reading of visuals and texts. After JCAT, candidates will get a call for an interview & portfolio, if they score 50% marks in JCAT Part A.   

Candidates must secure at least 50% in the JCAT exam for admission to the JSDA courses. JCAT is an entrance exam for Jindal School of Design and Architecture (JSDA) at OP Jindal Global University. Students can take the exam if they don't have a valid score on other exams. The school shortlists candidates based on their scores and invites them for an interview. For the integrated BA + MArch course, shortlisted candidates need to go through a portfolio review as well. JCAT syllubis is structured around analytical thinking and reading of visuals and texts.    

Jindal School of Design and Architecture BA admission has a highly competitive process. Candidates must carefully plan for the admission. Students must wholly prepare for the entrance exam such as NATA/ UCEED /ACT / SAT, which requires an excellent academic background. Students must excel in the entrance exam for admission to the BA programme. Therefore, getting admission to OP Jindal might not be easy.    

Yes, Jindal School of Design and Architecture does have an entrance exam for the BA course. NATA/ UCEED are few of the national level exams accepted by the institute. Students should qualify any one of the entrance exam for BA admission. However, candidates without a valid score on these exams can take the entrance exams conducted by the OP Jindal Global University JCAT (Jindal Creative Aptitude Test). The school further shortlists candidates based on exam scores. Shortlisted candidates for the BA course have to then appear for the interview round. To get a call for an interview & portfolio, candidates must score 50% marks in JCAT Part A.   

As per the Jindal School of Design and Architecture's official website BA admission dates for 2026 are out. Also, the BA admission portal is open. Candidates who are qualified for the BA eligibility criteria can apply for the programme. JSAA has released the dates for the  Jindal Creative Aptitude Test, which is an entrance exam conducted by the Jindal School of Art and Architecture (JSAA) at OP Jindal Global University in Sonepat.   

 Jindal School of Design and Architecture, (JSDA)O. P. Jindal Global University has introduced a dual degree programme BA + BArch that allows students to study abroad in Australia. The course is known as Jindal Adelaide Architecture pathway (JAAP) which is a collaboration between Jindal School of Design and Architecture (JSDA) and University of Adelaide (UoA). Students who enroll in this programme will be transferred to the Bachelor of Architectural Design programme at UoA after three years of study at JSDA.    

Yes, Jindal School of Design and Architecture offers merit-based scholarships to the BA students. These are provided to encourage meritorious students. Studenst must apply for the scholarships via the official website of JSDA. Students must know few points before applying for the scholarship, such as:Students are not eligible to receive multiple scholarships/fee concessionsAll scholarships and fellowships are subject to reviewJGU offers scholarships on merit cum means basis as per the University PolicyStudents from SC/ST/OBC categories as well as differently-abled students, are especially encouraged to apply for admissions and scholarship at O.P. Jindal Global UniversityTo get complete details regarding scholarship eligibility, application, and more, candidates should reach out to the JSDA admission office.    

The admission process for BA at Jindal School of Art and Architecture includes application process, selection process, counselling, and final admission. Candidates must visit the official website of JSAA and fill out the online application form. Candidates must also pay JSAA BA application fee of INR 2,500. For the selection round the school accepts scores of national-level exams like NATA/ UCEED/ ACT/ SAT. However, candidates without a valid score on these exams can take the entrance exams conducted by the OP Jindal Global University JCAT (Jindal Creative Aptitude Test). After the interviews for the BA programme, students must participatein counselling process, based on which the final selection is done. The selected candidates can pay the required fee amount to confirm their seats.

Jindal School of Art and Architecture BA application process is conducted via online mode. Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for the JSAA courses:Step 1: Visit the official website of Jindal School of Art and Architecture.Step 2: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.Step 3: Register yourself with a valid email ID and phone number.Step 4: Verify your mail and number.Step 5: Fill out the application form with the necesary details.Step 6: Pay the application fee of INR 2,500.Step 7: Upload all the documents and submit the application form.