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● DESIGN · National Testing Agency (NTA)

Architecture aptitude & drawing for SPAs & NITs.

The national entrance examination for 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degrees at NITs, SPAs, and CFTIs.

DURATION

180 min

TOTAL MARKS

400

SECTIONS

3 Sections

ATTEMPTS/YR

2 sessions (Jan & April)

EXAM MODE

CBT + Offline Drawing

Architecture student at drafting table

B.Arch AT A GLANCE

400 marks · 180 min · 3 sections

/// 01 · OVERVIEW

What is B.Arch?

JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) is conducted by NTA for admission into School of Planning and Architecture (SPA Delhi, Bhopal, Vijayawada) and NIT B.Arch programs.

It consists of Mathematics (CBT), Architecture Aptitude (CBT), and 2-Prompt Hand Drawing Test evaluated on A4 sheets.

Who Should Take B.Arch?

Class 12 Science/Maths students seeking entry into 5-year B.Arch at SPAs and NITs.

What B.Arch Score Unlocks

SPA Delhi, SPA Bhopal, SPA Vijayawada, NIT Calicut, NIT Trichy, CCA Chandigarh.

B.Arch Quick Facts

OFFICIAL 2026
CONDUCTING BODYNTA
ELIGIBILITYPassed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Maths (min 50%)
MODE & LANGUAGESOnline Aptitude (Part 1 & 2) + Offline Drawing (Part 3) (English, Hindi & 11 Regional)
APPLICATION FEE₹1,000 per attempt
EXPECTED RESULT WINDOW3 weeks post exam
Visit Official Website (jeemain.nta.ac.in)
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2026 CYCLE
UPCOMING01

Session 1 B.Arch Exam

January 2027, with JEE Main Session 1 (NTA to confirm)