Chandigarh College of Architecture

Chandigarh College of Architecture provides various facilities. The college has a centrally air-conditioned library. It subscribes to 53 national and International journals and provides internet accessibility, computerized circulation, and book bank facilities. The computer lab is equipped with 40 i7 computers, laptops, and advanced software like AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Revit to support the students in design, and architectural projects. Meals and snacks are available in the college cafeteria. The college has special places for practical learning including the design studios. It is equipped with a first aid facility for the sake of students' health requirements.

Placement Overview
Placement Opportunities: CCA has a dedicated placement cell that facilitates campus recruitment and invites various companies to hire graduates. The nature of placements in architecture can, however, differ from the traditional engineering or management courses, as students are placed based on individual portfolios and skills.
Salary Packages
The highest Package: The highest salary package that has been reported for the recent graduates is around INR 18.5 LPA, and some students even get principal architect positions.
Average Package: The average package for graduating students is about INR 10 LPA. This depicts good earning capacity for candidates who get through.
Companies for Recruitment: CCA brings a lot of big time firms for campus recruitment and the architecture and design-related companies that keep visiting the college regularly for hiring.  

Academic Qualifications
10+2 Education: Candidates must have passed their 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
Compulsory Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics must be included as compulsory subjects in the qualifying examination.
Minimum Marks: A minimum aggregate score of 50% is required in these subjects as well as overall in the qualifying exam.
Diploma Holders: Candidates who have passed a 10+3 Diploma in Architecture with at least 50% marks are also eligible to apply.
Entrance Exam Eligibility
Candidates must have a valid score in the JEE Main examination, which is used to assess aptitude in mathematics, physics, and drawing in Paper 2.

The application process for Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) is conducted through the Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Chandigarh. Below are the key steps:

1. Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry for BArch and graduation for admission to MArch.
• A valid score in JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) is mandatory.

2. Online Registration

• Visit the JAC WEBSITE.
• Complete the registration by providing your personal details, JEE Main roll number, and required documents.

3. Choice Filling

• After registration, log in to the portal and select preferred programs and institutions, including CCA, in the choice-filling section.

4. Counseling Process

• Seats are allocated based on JEE Main Paper 2 scores and preferences during counseling rounds.
• Participate in all counseling rounds for better chances of admission.

5. Seat Acceptance and Fee Payment

• If a seat is allotted, accept it by paying the required fee online.
• Upload necessary documents for verification.

6. Physical Reporting

• Complete the admission process by physically reporting to the college with the original documents.

For detailed guidelines, refer to the JAC Chandigarh Information Brochure on the official website.