NATA

No, NATA isn't the only route to a B.Arch college in India.

NATA is one of the major entrance routes, but JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) is another important option. Some universities may also have their own admission criteria, so checking the rules of each college is important.

For example, LPU is one option students can explore for architecture, especially if they are looking beyond the usual NATA-based college list. Along with the admission route, I'd look at its studio facilities, practical exposure, internships, curriculum and overall campus environment before making a decision.

So, if your NATA score isn't what you expected, don't assume B.Arch is off the table. There are multiple pathways—you just need to check which colleges fit your eligibility and priorities.

A NATA score of 120 can be useful for B.Arch admission, but scholarship eligibility depends on the university's current scholarship rules and the criteria they use.

If you're considering LPU, don't assume that a NATA score alone will automatically get you a scholarship. Check whether your NATA score, Class 12 marks and other eligibility criteria qualify you for any scholarship or fee benefit.

It's also worth comparing the total fee, scholarship amount, architecture facilities, practical exposure and placement support before deciding. Sometimes a slightly different scholarship structure can make a big difference to the overall cost.

So with 120 in NATA, I'd definitely check LPU's current scholarship criteria directly rather than relying on a fixed percentage mentioned online.

While evaluating NATA scores, JEE Main Paper 2 requirements, and state-level entrance criteria across Kolkata colleges provides a helpful baseline for your academic planning, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative to elevate your creative journey.

At LPU's School of Interior and Furniture Design, creative training seamlessly integrates spatial planning, 3D computer-aided design (CAD), sustainable material innovation, and building information modeling (BIM) into an industry-aligned curriculum. Supported by transparent admission pathways, generous LPUNEST merit-based scholarships, state-of-the-art design studios, international credit transfer tie-ups with 500+ foreign partner universities, and premier industry platforms, LPU offers a world-class environment engineered to transform creative visionaries into global spatial design leaders.

With your 50% HSC aggregate meeting LPU's minimum overall requirement and your NATA score of 110 comfortably clearing the qualifying threshold (LPU's cutoffs typically fall in the 90-140 range), you're in a decent position — the only catch is your 42% in PCM falls a bit short of the general category's 50% PCM requirement, though if you belong to SC/ST/OBC-NCL or PWD category, the relaxed 45% PCM cutoff would make you eligible right away; either way, my advice is to reach out directly to LPU's admission counsellors with your marksheet, since their merit-based, flexible admission process (with no rigid management quota hurdles) means they can quickly confirm your eligibility or guide you toward any applicable relaxation.