Navigating creative aptitude exams (NATA, JEE Paper 2), drafting portfolio requirements, aligning with CoA standards, and mapping specialized careers in urban planning, heritage restoration, and sustainable design.
Unlike standard engineering or science options, architecture combines aesthetic design principles with structural and material execution.
TESS guides students through the complete architecture admission cycle: assessing spatial and creative aptitude, recommending preparation strategies for NATA and JEE, compiling design portfolios, and selecting CoA-approved institutions.
Our advisory helps you navigate licensing rules to ensure your B.Arch degree leads directly to registered practitioner status with the Council of Architecture.
Compare academic options and career directions in the architectural field.
| Course Stream | Min. Entrance Exam Cuts | Required Core Portfolio | Primary Employment Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) | NATA (Minimum 70/200 score check) | 10-15 hand sketches, spatial geometry drawings | Licensed Architect, design architect, building project supervisor |
| Master of Architecture (M.Arch) | GATE / CEED / University Exam | Professional B.Arch designs, execution prints | Urban planner, landscape architect, heritage conservator, university lecturer |
| Urban Planning (B.Plan / M.Plan) | JEE Paper 2 (Planning cutoff check) | Analytical math grids, GIS data reviews | Smart city planner, municipal development officer, infrastructure analyst |
Steps required to qualify as a registered architect in India.
Assessing drawing basics, spatial visualization capability, and mathematical aptitude.
Planning preparation timelines for NATA and JEE Paper 2 (Aptitude & Mathematics).
Selecting institutions based on active CoA certifications, senior project reviews, and studio space audits.
Post-graduation guidance for registering with the Council of Architecture to practice as a licensed architect.
Under the Architects Act 1972, only individuals holding registered degrees from Council of Architecture (CoA) approved institutions can use the title "Architect" and sign off on structural drawings. TESS audits institutional approvals to protect your professional credentials.
While NATA requires a minimum score of 70/200 to qualify, admissions at top colleges depend on your overall merit rank (NATA score + 10+2 aggregate percentage). We help optimize your application to match merit cutoffs at leading campuses.
Secure admissions at premier CoA-approved colleges under expert guidance. Connect with TESS today.