Architecture

The best approach to score well in the exam will be to combine your board's preparation with JEE Main paper 2 preparations, though the format may differ but the concepts remain the same.
Tips for B. Arch JEE:
1. Focus on understanding the concept before moving on to the next topic. Refer to both Class XI and XII books for maths especially.
2. Divide your syllabus into monthly and weekly segments and assign practical targets to achieve them.
3. Work on your observation skills and drawing to prepare for the aptitude and drawing tests. You may join a coaching class for drawing practice.
4. Utilize your engineering drawing notes for 2D/3D questions preparation.
5. Clear your doubt at the earliest to avoid any confusion later.
6. Try to add variation in your daily study schedule, like study maths, drawing and aptitude related topics, to avoid monotony.
7. Make revision notes/flash cards on concepts, formulae, definitions etc. for each topic.
8. Solve enough sample papers and previous years tests to develop pace and practice. You can even take online mock tests for practice.
Books for B.Arch JEE:
Few useful reference books besides the CBSE NCERTs are:
1. A Complete Self Study Guide for B.Arch 2015 Entrance Examination (English) by P.K Mishra, Arihant Publications
2. Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Book by R.S. Aggarwal,
3. Architecture Entrance Book by P.K. Mishra.