Architecture

NO. Barch admisison in the IITs is based on JEE Advanced and Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT). For Barch admisison t the IITs, candidates have to first qualify JEE Advanced and then appear for AAT.

Usually, only candidates with a B.Arch degree are eligible because the Bachelors courses in Architecture builds on architectural foundations. However, some universities offer bridge programs or specialised design courses for students from related fields like civil engineering or interior design but this is limited and depends on the institute's rules.

After completing your M.Arch, you can work in the below mentioned sectors-

• Architectural firms in design & construction
• Urban planning departments
• Interior design companies
• Real estate development
• Academic and research institutions
• Government projects (public infrastructure, conservation)

Some of the Popular roles are -

• Architect
• Urban Planner
• Landscape Designer
• Building Conservation Expert
• Construction Project Manager

Below is the list ofsome entrance exams for admission into M.Arch course -

• NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) – This is for undergraduate and some postgraduate courses
• GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) – This Exam is used by top institutes for M.Arch admissions
• CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design) – Applicable in certain design-oriented architecture courses

Also some colleges conduct their own entrance tests or interviews, so always check the college's admission criteria.

RMIT is ranked at #1 in Australia and #21 in the world for courses in Architecture and Built Environment as per QS Rankings by subject 2025. Few of the reasons to study this course are: 

• Learn in an urban lab of design

• Students can learn from award-winning architects. The staff and alumni of this university have been awarded the prestigious Victorian Architecture model

The university is globally recognised for its contribution to Architecture. The career paths of this university's Architecture graduates are Architect, Design Journalist, Interior Designer, Urban Designer, etc. 

The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University offers the BArch programme at the UG level. The course is offered in both four-year and five-year duration courses. Architectural design, planning, and associated fields are trained in by students during the programme. The intake is only made to qualified candidates who meet both academic and entrance examination criteria.

Admission to the BArch programme of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University is entirely merit-based on the NATA exam. The candidates need to secure the qualifying score in NATA for being eligible for admission. No other alternative test is accepted by the university for BArch. Final selection is done through counselling and allotment of seats.

To take admission in BArch at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, students must pass Class 12 with Mathematics as a mandatory subject. At least 50% aggregate is a must for general category students. SC, ST, and PwD Maharashtra State candidates require at least 45%. Also, students must possess a valid NATA score for admission.