B.Arch

NATA entrance exam requires a lot of attention, dedication, hard work, analysis of the question patterns, reading and practice drawing extensively, to make it to the list of successful candidates. Often exam triggers fear and when it comes to NATA exam, it rises more apprehensions as there are limited number of seats for admission into architecture programs. The test is divided into two parts – Drawing Section and Aesthetic Sensitivity Section. If you are gearing up for the NATA exam, here are few tips to perform well in the exam:
Drawing Section
NATA's drawing test gauges a candidate's drawing, imagination and observation skills. In addition, a candidate's sense of color & composition, and proportion & perspective. The test is of 2 hour duration where a candidate needs to attempt three questions. An aspirant should use his imaginative, observation skills and creative ideas to draw something fresh or unique. Practice is a must for this paper, you cannot excel without putting efforts on a regular basis.
The 1st question will carry a weightage of 50 marks. A candidate needs to understand the question exactly before drawing the picture. Developing the ability to sketch any given object proportionately and visually appealing.
A candidate should be apt in sketching every day themes from memory with pencil and should have an understanding of scale and proportions.
The 2nd question carries a weightage of 25 marks. The question would be testing how well a candidate excelled in creating two-dimensional composition, should be able to utilize colors in given a composition harmoniously and know how to create logos using geometric or non-geometric figures.
The 3rd or last question of NATA exam also carries a total of 25 marks. A candidate needs to excel in creating 3-dimensional composition from geometric or non-geometric forms, and creating effects of lights on objects.
Aesthetic Sensitivity Section
This section consists of 40 multiple-choice questions which is designed to test perception, observation and imagination, communication and creativity along with architectural awareness of a candidate. He should develop the ability to visualize 3-dimensional objects from 2-dimensional drawings. Ability to identify commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities, should have good analytical reasoning, imaginative comprehension, architectural awareness and great mental ability.

Hi Parul,
After your B.Arch you can opt for Masters in Architecture or a specialized master degree such as Master in Landscape Architecture/City or Regional Planning and so on.
Before applying to a programme abroad please check the accreditation status of the programme so that your degree has value globally. The largest accrediting board for architectural programmes globally is NAAB ( The National Architectural Accrediting Board, USA ) . Without accreditation the degree will not be recognized. In Canada, Master of Architecture degrees may be accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB). Similarly in UK, the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) accreditation is given topmost priority.
Irrespective of where you study the above accrediting boards are the largest nationally and internationally. It is also suggested that you contact the concerned university for employment related queries.
Hope this helps.

Hi Anu,
B. Arch is more about technical course. It is the related to designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures.
Project management is much inclined towards the management aspects. Although Project management is not a rocket science, yet it often gets dressed up that way. In reality, project management is just a set of tools- a roadmap if you will, that enables managers to guide a project from point A to point B and do so in a way that demonstrates efficiency, cost-savings and plain 'ol ingenuity.
Being said that, the benefits of project management are ten-fold. If you want to pursue master's in project management, it is strongly recommended to pursue it from either from NITIE (Mumbai), NICMAR (Pune), SP Jain (Mumbai), VJTI (Mumbai).
The basic Benefits of pursuing master's in project management are:
1. Garner the skillets which required to manage project effectively
2. Learn Project Management Processes
3. Management Job Opportunities instead of technical job (B.Arch.)
4. Job opportunities in world-class construction, IT companies.
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Hi Reshu,
Yes you can if u want to make career in same, AMET is one such college. Frankly speaking, Such a programme is useful only if you want to join Naval Forces as Private Shipping Industry in India is still not very big and it has long way to go. However, you may find jobs in government sector like Ministry of transport and shipping & research Institutes. For more information please go through the link below:
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/293/Naval-Architecture-Nature-Of-Work-Employment-Avenues-Courses
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