Architecture

The material on the various pages of the JNTUK official website suggests that the institution may accept the NATA/EAMCET score for admission to BArch programmes. It is a given that the institution will accept the entrance exam results for admission to BArch programmes. Although the official website does not state the exact entrance exam, admission to BArch programmes in India usually needs a passing score on the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA).

No, candidates are not allowed to get direct admissions into BArch courses at JNTUK. This is a public university that provides various courses for undergraduate and postgraduate, and to get admission into any course offered at JNTUK, candidates are required to secure a valid score in the concerned entrance examination. Hence, to get admission into BArch courses candidates must achieve decent scores in higher senior secondary and NATA/ EAMCET.  

Yes, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University has offered BArch courses for over five years. Further, the course is divided into ten semesters and is offered in full-time mode. The basic eligibility criteria that candidates are required to complete to get admission into the BArch course is they must qualify for their higher senior secondary from the PCM stream with a minimum aggregate of 50% 

Yes, NICMAR University has seats for domiciles in its BArch course. Out of the total seat intake, 40% of seats are reserved for students having domiciled in the State of Maharashtra. The total seats for the UG course is 40. This seat count is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is however still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

NICMAR University offer tuition fee waiver/scholarship to BArch students. It is offered based on candidates performance in NATA/JEE Main paper-II. There is a merit criteria for each scholarship scheme. Mentioned below is NICMAR scholarship criteria for some scholarships:

• 100% fee waiver under the exemplary merit scholarship: 

  165 and above NATA score + 80% in Class 12 or

  300 score in JEE Main paper 2 + 80% in Class 12

• 75% fee waiver under the distinguished merit:

         160 and above NATA score + 75% in Class 12 or

          275 score in JEE Main paper 2 + 75% in Class 12

NICMAR University, Pune has seats reserved for SC/ST/EWS and other such categories. Out of total seat count, 40% is for students who are domicile of the Maharashtra state. There are over 40 seats for the BArch programmes. The mentioned seat details are as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is however still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

The below table mentions category-wise reservation percentage:

There are a total of 40 seats for the BArch programme of NICMAR University. Candidates are admitted as per this sanctioned seat intake and performance in selection rounds. This seat count can be revised by the university in any academic session. It is further as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

In the last semester, candidates have to complete a architectural design thesis. Along with this, there are subjects as well, including entreprenurship skills, computer application, and two professional elective subjects. Moreover, in the ninth semester, candidates have to go through a professional training. 

The course curriculum for NICMAR Pune BArch is divided into 10 semesters. It consists of core topics, open electives, and professional electives. In the ninth semester, students have to go through a professional training that ensures practical exposure. Mentioned below are some of the topics/subjects covered during the programme:

• Architectural Graphics and Working Drawing
• Design Foundation
• Structural Design and Systems
• Building Construction and Materials
• Specification and Cost Estimation, etc.