Other Private/State Entrance Exams
Apart from NATA and JEE Paper 2, several private universities and state-level institutions conduct their own entrance exams or admission processes for B.Arch programs. These exams may assess your drawing skills, mathematical ability, spatial awareness, or include rounds like interviews and portfolio reviews. Exploring these options increases your chances of securing admission into a quality B.Arch program.
PAHAL DESIGN provides expert coaching to help you navigate these exams and prepare for every opportunity in the field of architecture.
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Private and state-level institutes like SRM University, Manipal School of Architecture & Planning (MSAP), KIIT University, LPU, and Shiv Nadar University, among others, have their own entrance exams. Some states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka also have centralised admission systems for state architecture colleges.
As each institute has its private exam, the eligibility, exam pattern and number of attempts vary from one to another.
Career Paths
Architect (Core Career)
- Design outdoor areas like parks, gardens, campuses, and resorts.
- Combines ecology, botany, and architecture.
- Further Study: M.Arch in Landscape Architecture.
Urban Planner / Town Planner
- Design and plan cities, towns, transportation systems, and infrastructure.
- Work with government agencies, municipal bodies, or private consultancies.
- Further Study: M.Plan (Urban Planning), GATE, or courses from SPA, CEPT, etc.
Interior Designer
- Design indoor spaces: homes, offices, cafes, and showrooms.
- Strong sense of aesthetics, space usage, lighting, and materials.
- Many architects pursue short-term interior design diplomas.
Landscape Architect
- Interior Designer
- Design indoor spaces: homes, offices, cafes, and showrooms.
- Strong sense of aesthetics, space usage, lighting, and materials.
- Many architects pursue short-term interior design diplomas.
Architectural Visualisation /3D Artist
- Use software like SketchUp, Lumion, Blender, and Revit to create 3D models and renders.
- Highly in-demand in real estate, animation, and marketing sectors.
BIM (Building Information Modelling) Specialist
- Use tools like Revit, ArchiCAD to manage large construction projects digitally.
- Work in multinational architecture or engineering firms.
Academia / Teaching
- Become a lecturer or researcher in architecture colleges.
- Requires M.Arch or Ph.D. in Architecture/Design.
Construction Project Manager
- Manage the execution of building projects on-site.
- Combines architecture with business, engineering, and logistics.
- Courses: PMP Certification, MBA in Construction Management.
