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AAT also known as Architecture Aptitude Test is an offline conducted entrance exam for admission to the B.Arch programme offered by IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee. A student who has qualified Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) can give AAT. AAT consists of one paper of three hours duration. The question paper for AAT will be available only in English language.
Candidates have to bring their own drawing and coloring aids like:
1) Pen
2) Pencil 10/12 Set
3) Sharpener
4) Eraser
5) Geometric instruments like a compass, ruler, etc.
6) Hall ticket for JEE Advanced.
The syllabus consists of these topics:
Freehand drawing: Common domestic or day-to-day life usable objects like furniture, equipment, etc. are required to be drawn without any guidance through memory.
Geometrical Drawing: Study of plan (top view), elevation (front or side views) of simple solid objects like prisms, cones, cylinders, cubes, splayed surface holders, etc.
Three-dimensional perception: Visualization through structuring objects in memory.
Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity: Creativity check through an innovative uncommon test with familiar objects. The sense of color grouping or application.
Architectural awareness: General interest and awareness of famous architectural creations both national and international, places and personalities (architects, designers, etc.) in the related domain.

I would prefer Jadavpur University as per the reviews and it has better rating than Sinhgad College of Architecture.
Jadavpur University's infrastructure rating is 8.4/10 whereas BMS College of Engineering's infrastructure rating is 6/10.
Jadavpur University's faculty rating is 8.4/10 whereas Sinhgad College of Architecture's overall rating is 6/10.
Jadavpur University is a state university located in West Bengal (Kolkata). The university has been recognised by UGC as a university with potential for excellence.
Also recognised by:
All India Council for Technical Education
Council of Architecture
National Council for Teacher Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Jadavpur University has been accredited 'A' by NAAC. The university is at the top position serving its country with excellent education. It offers multiple courses in various fields like arts, science, engineering, and technology.
Why to join Sinhgad College of Architecture?
1. Well-constructed hostels
The institute provides separate boys and girls hostels within the campus. The hostels have all the modern amenities to ensure student's comfort.
2. The best laboratory set ups for practical learning:
Computer labs are well-equipped and have modern devices. Laser printers and scanners are also available for the students in the computer lab.
3. Qualified and experienced faculty members from the industry
The faculty members are highly qualified and experienced in their fields and provide all the help to the students according to their requirement.
4. Sophisticated facilities for all:
Internet facility for the staff and students is there including studios, audio visual rooms and assembly hall, clinic (in the campus itself), bank and sports equipment are easily available inside the campus.
5. Massively spread college campus
The campus is spread over a large area with fresh and natural environment for the students. The campus provides the feel of confidence and completeness to the students which is not present in every institute.

BMS College of Engineering is an autonomous institute located in Bangalore and was affiliated to VTU till 2008. The Department of Architecture of BMS was started in the year 1980. It offers programs in B.Arch, M.Arch and Doctoral programme under VTU, Belgaum. The Post Graduate programme Master of Architecture (M. Arch) in Habitat Design links the undergraduate and research programs. The programme is of two years duration (four semesters). M. Arch (Habitat Design) programme commenced from 2005.
Faculty:
The department of architecture has many experienced faculties. Most of them are postgraduate teachers who have many years of experience in teaching and industrial education.
The student reviews also good in terms of their teaching, coordination and training.
Infrastructure:
The college has a great infrastructure to provide student-friendly environment and education.
It has an established library and well-equipped labs and workshops. These are adjudged by the student reviews who did their B.Arch and M.Arch at BMS.
The college also provides good training for placements and higher studies.

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Yes, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi is a good college for B.Architecture. There are a good number of reasons to accept this college. Apart from good structure and course curriculum, it is also a very sport oriented college. There is an innovation centre that provides research facility. It has well-equipped infrastructure with facilities of Wi-Fi and smart classes that enable the students to have better grasp over the studies. The faculty is quite experienced. In Department of Architecture and Engineering, professors are well educated and teaching is done in an effective manner. We have smart classes for smart education. RFID supported central library is available with a good reservoir of books. Hostels are there but they cannot accommodate all the students but you can get rooms nearby easily. Hence Bundelkhand University is a good option for B.Architecture.

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I would like to vote to Anna University for architecture course. I will not say much about the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science as I don't consider this college comparable to Anna University, Chennai. Anna College is situated in Chennai with good environment and facilities. The campus placement of this college is very good. Various companies have already started to come here in college for recruitment, even at the end of third semester/fourth semester. Hostel facilities like room temperature and food are nice. Transportation is above average and canteens food is clean and good. North Indian food is also available in this canteen. Faculty is well appreciated. Overall, it is the best college for middle-class people.

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If you have the above two options, then go for Jamia Millia Islamia for Master of architecture. This college provides great exposure. International seminar at the end of every month is compulsory here, which gives a great platform to learn out of the boundary here. Expert panel facilities are here for placement guidance. A lot of concerts, fests and technical programmes are held every year.
Environment of the college is peaceful and well oxygenated in spite of its location in a polluted city like Delhi. Hence it would be a complete and excellent package for pursuing architecture at Masters level that too within minimal fees. Jamia is too good as compared to J. J. College of Architecture. This is a central university which is being directly controlled by MHRD.

I would suggest MEASI Academy of Architecture as per the Reviews it has better Rating than BMS college of Engineering
Infrastructure Rating in MEASI Academy of Architecture is 8.5/10 whereas BMS college of Engineering Infrastructure Rating is 7.8/10.
Faculty Rating in MEASI Academy of Architecture is 8.5/10 whereas BMS college of Engineering Infrastructure Rating is 7.8/10
Also, BMS college of Engineering is expensive than MEASI Academy the fees for both the Universities are listed as below:
The Fee structure for M.Arch in BBDU is approximately INR 65,000/year that is INR 1,30,000 in total.
The Total Fee for M.Arch in Manipal University is INR 1,03,000/
The eligibility criteria for M.Arch in MEASI Academy of Architecture:
Candidate must have passed in B.Arch from any COA recognized schools or BE (Civil) graduates from any institutions approved by AICTE for PG programme.
The eligibility criteria for M.Arch in BMS college of Engineering:
Candidate should have passed Graduation- Bachelor's Degree in the relevant field obtained through the (10+2)+4 system from any of the recognized Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India.
He/she should have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
All SC/ST candidates are eligible for the relaxation of 5%.

I would suggest Manipal University as per the reviews, it has better Rating than Babu Banarasi Das University.
Infrastructure rating in Manipal University is 8.7/10, whereas BBDU Infrastructure Rating is 7/10.
Faculty rating in Manipal University is 8.5/10, whereas BBDU Infrastructure Rating is 6.8/10.
However, Manipal University is expensive than BBDU, the fees for both the Universities are listed as below:
The Fee structure for M.Arch in BBDU is approximately INR 80,000/year that is INR 1,60,000 in total.
The Total Fee for M.Arch in Manipal University is INR 2,62,000/.
The Manipal University also offers Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) in Urban Design and Development, and Executive M. Arch. in Advanced design. M. Arch is of 2 years while Executive M.Arch is of 3 years. Admission for both the courses is done on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination and there is no entrance test.