B.Arch

The B.Arch. curriculum at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is structured over five years, divided into ten semesters. It includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, and studio-based sessions, focusing on design, building construction, architectural history, and environmental studies. The programme emphasizes practical training and a comprehensive thesis project.

Yes, the B.Arch cutoff for APEEJAY School of Architecture and Planning has been released. Admission to courses is done based on the scores obtained in entrance exams such as NATA, CUET, etc. The CUET cut off for admission in 2025 varied from 167 to 330. You can find the detailed cutoff on: APEEJAY School of Architecture and Planning Cutoff 2023: UPTAC Special Round (Out).

To study in B.Arch at the Faculty of Architecture, AKTU, one must aim for a minimum of 75% in 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and a rank below 5,000 in JEE Main Paper 2 or above 120 in NATA.

Draw, read NCERT, and solve past papers to prepare. Create a portfolio of design talent. Apply via JoSAA (June 2025). If necessary join coaching for NATA.

Some prominent companies recruiting B.Arch graduates include DLF, Arcop Associates, and Morphogenesis, who all hire architectural designers and urban planners. The placement rate remains around 60-70%, with average packages around INR 4-6 LPA and maximums at 10 LPA (2023 data).

The placement cell organizes internship opportunities and industrial workshops. Student reviews mention solid regional firm tie-ups for placement, but more could be interesting for international recruitment. 

Through JoSAA, in the year 2025, SPA Vijayawada has provided requirements to the candidates for admission to the B.Arch program, such as 10th and 12th marks sheets, JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA scorecard, school living/ transfer certificate, category certification (for OBC/SC/ST), income certificate (in case of EWS or scholarships), domicile certificate (if required), along with two passport-sized photographs. A valid ID proof (Aadhaar) is also to be included.

Upload scanned copies (PDF/JPEG, <2MB) on JoSAA portal during registration period (say Jun-July 2025; fee: INR 350). It is then visited by hopefuls at the reporting centers for the physical verification process after a seat has been allotted. Aspirants opting NATA aren't done with SPA application ; they might need to submit extra document through SPA portal.

Yes, you can get admission to SPA Vijayawada - School of Planning and Architecture BArch course without NATA. To be eligible for the course, the candidate has to score a minimum of 45% aggregate in class 12 in a relevant stream from any recognised board. Eligible candidates will also have to appear for the JEE Main exam (if not appearing for the NATA exam) and score valid marks to secure admission to the course.