Nehru College of Architecture

No, you can't take admission in Nehru College of Architecture, B.Arch without NATA or JEE Mains.

Nehru College of Architecture (NCA) in Palakkad is considered one of the prominent architecture colleges in the region. It is affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and approved by the Council of Architecture (COA), ensuring that it meets the academic and professional standards required for architectural education. NCA is known for offering quality education with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of architecture, including studio work, design projects, and site visits.

Nehru College of Architecture is an institution established in 2015 located at Palakkad in Kerala. It has developed into a brand name providing all-round architectural designs, project management, and related fields, particularly interior designing and product designing. It is a respected university with relatively up-to-date facilities, although it does not rank as the Tier 1 one would assume for one of the country's best national architecture colleges; in fact, it might even be described as a Tier 2, much appreciated but not necessarily at the country's leading level of ranking.

In the first year, the Nehru College of Architecture, Palakkad Nehru College of Architecture BA  programme charges around INR 2,12,700 approx. After the completion of the course, the salary varies by the demand in the industry and is based on student skills. A fresh college graduate would normally take home INR 3 lakh to INR 5 lakh in a year. This figure could easily run into thousands with experience or joining some of the premium firms. For further information on the curriculum, facilities, and more, you may visit the college's official website or get some help from websites.

Nehru College of Architecture generally has a policy regarding fee refunds, but it often depends on specific circumstances such as the timing of withdrawal from the course. Typically, a partial refund may be provided if a student withdraws before a certain deadline. However, detailed terms and conditions regarding refunds can vary annually.‌ 

The eligibility criteria for the B.Arch program at Nehru College of Architecture includes:

1. Completion of 10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, as well as 50% aggregate in 10+2.

2. A valid score in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch).

These criteria align with the Council of Architecture (COA) guidelines for B.Arch admissions across India.

The total fee for the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program at Nehru College of Architecture, Palakkad, is approximately INR 10.63 lakhs for the full five-year course. The first-year fee is around INR 3.54 lakhs, which includes tuition and other charges. Subsequent yearly fees are lower with a breakdown that includes tuition and other miscellaneous expenses.

10 NITs offer a total of 560 seats for Architecture courses. For the previous year, the opening rank of B.Arch in the General category was 60 for males and 53 for females while for the SC Category is 5 for males and 11 for females.