What is the JEE Main Paper 2?
JEE Main Paper 2 is a national-level entrance exam for admission into B. Arch. and B.Planning courses at top institutions like NITs, SPAs, and other centrally funded technical institutes across India. The exam tests a student’s mathematics, aptitude, and drawing skills, making it a critical gateway for students interested in architecture.
With its high level of competition, cracking the JEE Paper 2 requires focused preparation, and PAHAL DESIGN provides the right guidance and training to help you succeed in the JEE Paper 2 Exam.
Conducted by
JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The NTA is responsible for organising transparent and standardised entrance exams in India, including JEE Main for both engineering (Paper 1) and architecture/planning (Paper 2).
Accepted by
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
- Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs)
- Mizoram University, Aizawl – B.Arch
- Assam University, Silchar – B.Arch
- CEPT University (via JEE Paper 2 or NATA for select seats)
- Bengal Engineering and Science University (IIEST), Shibpur
- ITM University, Gwalior
- Mahatma Gandhi Central University – B.Planning
Exam Pattern
Aptitude Test
Drawing Test (pen-paper)
Mathematics (MCQ + numerical)
Attempts
You can attempt JEE Main Paper 2 a maximum of three times in three consecutive years after passing your Class 12th or equivalent exam.
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.
