Architecture Entrance Exam

Architectural engineering or building engineering is the application of technology based knowledge in planning, designing and constructing the buildings. It requires the creative manipulation and coordination of materials, multimedia and technology and, also, of light and shadow. For a candidate who is longing to get a career in this field should pass the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) to test his/her skills.
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) examines the skills of the applicant in the field of Architecture. The test looks the drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion and critical thinking ability, which have been acquired over the course study. NATA is conducted by National Aptitude Test in Architecture which is a body of Council of Architecture, New Delhi, India. NATA is simply a qualifying exam aspirant who wishes to seek admission in the first year of 5 year B. Arch Degree Course at all recognized Institutions in India. The students must go through the admission process of individual colleges since no common NATA counselling is available for admission into architecture colleges.

Hi,
JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted for admissions to B.Arch/B.Planning courses at NITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions. JEE Mains paper 2 is based on both drawing and maths skills , it has a math section (level is same as the JEE Mains paper 1) and a sketching and 3D interpretation section. The rank you obtain in paper 2 is independent of the paper 1 rank. The exam, like the paper 1 is conducted by CBSE and helps you secure an admission in SPAs ( School of Planning and Architecture) and the B.Arch courses in NITs. ( SPA Delhi is considered the best in the country).
NATA is a compulsory Exam conducted by the Council of Architecture and most of the institutes /colleges accept only NATA scores. NATA is a test which only tests drawing and 3D interpretation skills and even students from humanities or commerce background can answer the exam.The exam does not test mathematics or science knowledge. The exam is conducted by the Architecture's Association and it helps you secure admission recognized by them and you need to apply to different institutes independently with the NATA scores. CEPT in Ahmadabad is one of the good college which accepts NATA scores.
Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert.
Wish you luck.