Architecture

Manipal Institute Technology School of Architecture would be a better choice among the 2 options. It has a robust and up-to-date infrastructure needed for architecture education. Also, this college follows the syllabus of Manipal University which has evolved over years for Masters in architecture and is also widely accepted. Manipal Institute Technology School of Architecture has a good faculty strength with many faculties having done their Masters and Ph.Ds. Moreover, this college is affiliated to Manipal University which is very well recognized outside India and would give a better opportunity for higher education or work. Comparatively, Manipal Institute of Technology School of Architecture would be a better choice than Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University for Masters in architecture education.

Andhra University-Visakhapatnam would be a better choice among the 2 options. It has a very good infrastructure needed for architecture education. Also, It has an evolved syllabus that is more apt for Bachelors in architecture. Not just this, the college is also having a good faculty strength with many faculties having done their Masters. Not only that, it is well recognised outside India and would give a better opportunity for higher education or work. MEASI Academy also has a good faculty strength. But comparatively, Andhra University-Visakhapatnam would be a better choice than MEASI Academy of Architecture for Bachelors in architecture education.

CEPT University, formerly the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology, is an educational institute located in Ahmedabad. The Faculty of Architecture was established as the School of Architecture in 1962. The university was approved by the UGC in 2007. The school of architecture of CEPT offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in architecture newly B.Arch and M.Arch. The M.Arch has some specializations like urban design, architectural design, history, theory and criticism and conservation. Ph.D in architecture is also offered.
The university has a good amount of infrastructure and also has collaborations with few international universities. It has well experienced and knowledgeable faculty members who are aimed at providing good quality education.
The college offers many opportunities for internship programmes which will be very helpful for the students to gain practical knowledge in the field. Some of the recruiters were Crisil, Liases Foras, Feedback Infra, and few other companies. The graduates were also offered good packages. The average was around 3-5 LPA.

B.Tech in civil engineering is a 4-year course for 12th pass students and B.Arch is a 5-year course for 12th pass students.
B.Tech in civil engineering deals with planning, construction and maintenance of structures such as buildings, roads, stadiums, dams, etc. Aspirant learns about making and planning of structure for personal and social use. B.Arch deals with design, planning and construction of buildings and other physical structures.
Basically, both are doing the job of construction and planning but B.Arch pass outs think design in mind and design on paper and Civil engineers think how to make and make the design happen in reality.
Architects sees how the design works, care about colour, shape and civil engineers see how to make structure safe and strong for a long time.

EXAM PATTERN
The Council of Architecture determines the NATA exam pattern. NATA is conducted in an offline mode and it is a three-hour exam in which multiple choice questions are asked from maths and general aptitude. Candidates will have to undertake a drawing test which will be of 90 minutes.
2 marks are awarded for every correct answer and there is no negative marking.
Candidates have to select the correct answer by coloring the bubble in the OMR sheet by using a black and blue pen.
SYLLABUS
#) Drawing Test:
Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shape and forms. Understanding scale and proportion of objects, geometric composition, shape, aesthetics, color texture, harmony and contrast. Drawing of patterns both geometrical and abstract. Common day-to-day life objects like furniture, equipment etc., from memory. Perspective drawing, sketching and landscape. Conceptualization and visualization through structuring objects in memory.
#) General Aptitude: Analytical reasoning, mental ability, Visualizing different sides of 3D objects, general awareness of national/international architects and famous architectural creations. Interpretation of pictorial compositions, visualizing three-dimensional objects from a two-dimensional drawing. Mathematical-reasoning and sets & relations.
#) Mathematics: Logarithms, Matrices, Trigonometry, Theory of Calculus, Application of Calculus, Probability, Permutation and combination, Statistics, Coordinate Geometry, 3-Dimensional Co-ordinate geometry, etc.

AAT also known as Architecture Aptitude Test is an offline conducted entrance exam for admission to the B.Arch programme offered by IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee. A student who has qualified Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) can give AAT. AAT consists of one paper of three hours duration. The question paper for AAT will be available only in English language.
Candidates have to bring their own drawing and coloring aids like:
1) Pen
2) Pencil 10/12 Set
3) Sharpener
4) Eraser
5) Geometric instruments like a compass, ruler, etc.
6) Hall ticket for JEE Advanced.
The syllabus consists of these topics:
Freehand drawing: Common domestic or day-to-day life usable objects like furniture, equipment, etc. are required to be drawn without any guidance through memory.
Geometrical Drawing: Study of plan (top view), elevation (front or side views) of simple solid objects like prisms, cones, cylinders, cubes, splayed surface holders, etc.
Three-dimensional perception: Visualization through structuring objects in memory.
Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity: Creativity check through an innovative uncommon test with familiar objects. The sense of color grouping or application.
Architectural awareness: General interest and awareness of famous architectural creations both national and international, places and personalities (architects, designers, etc.) in the related domain.