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Puducherry BArch Admission 2024: Eligibility, Important Dates, Counselling, Colleges

Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) is the conducting body of the admission process in Puducherry. The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree program is offered in Puducherry in only one institution. Sri Manakula Vinayagar School of Architecture is the first institution in the Union Territory of Puducherry to offer a five-year full-time B.Arch course. 

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), a national-level entrance exam, is conducted thrice a year for candidates seeking admission to the course. The exam is conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA) all over India for admission to various institutions throughout the country. 

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Puducherry BArch Admission 2024: Highlights

Application mode Online
Admission Criteria National Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
Conducting Authority Council of Architecture (COA)
Duration of Course 5 Years
Course Type Undergraduate

Participating college

 Sri Manakula Vinayagar School of Architecture, Puducherry
Official Website Apply here

Puducherry BArch Admission 2024: Important Dates

EVENT DATE
NATA Registration

Starting from March 01, 2024
NATA Exam Dates

Starting from April 06, 2024
NATA Results 

To be Announced

Puducherry BArch Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria

For admission in the B.Arch  course in Puducherry, every candidate needs to satisfy the eligibility criteria set by the authority. 

  • The candidate should be an Indian National.
  • The candidate should be medically fit.
  • Passed 12th Standard Examination with PCM subjects or passed in 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics.
  • Qualified the aptitude test i.e. NATA 2024
  • No direct lateral admission allowed at any year/semester/stage of B.Arch. course based on any qualification. 

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Puducherry BArch Admission Process 2024

  • The mode of filling the application form is completely online. 
  • Interested candidates can fill up the application form on the official website. 
  • The students need to pay the application fees in online mode.

How to Apply?

An interested candidate needs to follow the following steps in order to apply for B.Arch  course in Puducherry:

  • Visit the official website.
  • Click the link ONLINE APPLICATION NATA– 2021 and thereafter will be directed to the actual application form. 
  • Fill up the personal details and email for registration. 
  • Candidates need to fill out the application form available on the website carefully by going through all the instructions and after checking the eligibility criteria.
  • Upload the required documents and certificates in the prescribed format.
  • After successful submission of the registration form, the candidates are required to pay a one-time Registration Fee (Non-Refundable).

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Puducherry BArch Admission 2024: Registration Fees

A candidate can appear in either one test or both. He/she has to pay the application fee accordingly. The students need to pay the registration fees in online mode.

Student Category For One Test For Both the Tests
General Category INR 2000 INR 1700
SC/ST/PwD Category INR 3800 INR 3100

What are the Important Documents required for Puducherry BArch Admissions? (h3)

  • NATA Score Card.
  • Class XII Marksheet
  • Class X Certificate for Date of birth
  • Character Certificate from the last attended institute
  • Migration/Transfer Certificate for students belonging to concerned board
  • Photo ID 
  • Valid Caste certificate, sub-category certificate, if applicable
  • Essential certificates (for sports and other reserved categories)

Puducherry BArch Admission 2024: Counselling 

There will be no common centralised counselling for NATA 2021. COA will only conduct the entrance exam. 

  • The college will hold its own separate counselling and provide admissions based on scores obtained in NATA 2021. 
  • Candidates will have to meet the eligibility criteria of the college. Based on the NATA scores and choices opted, allotment of seats will be made.

Puducherry BArch Admission 2024: Exam Pattern

The admission to B.Arch course in Puducherry is based on the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), a national level entrance exam, conducted twice a year for candidates seeking admission to the course.

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The pattern and important details regarding the entrance exam is tabulated below:

Exam Mode Online & Offline
Total Marks 200
Type of Questions MCQs & PTQs

There would be two parts of the exam: Part A and Part B.

Subject Marks Distribution
Part A: PCM (MCQ) 15 Questions X 1.5 mark each
Part A: General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning (MCQ) 35 Questions X 1.5 mark each
Part B: Cognitive Skills Test 1 Question X 17 marks (PTQ) 3 Questions X 16 marks each (PTQ) 6 Questions X 10 marks each (MCQ) 

Puducherry BArch Admission 2024: Reservation Policy

BArch is offered in only one institution - Sri Manakula Vinayagar School of Architecture

  • Reservation, as well as relaxation in qualifying marks for the reserved category for the purpose of admission, solely depends on the institution.
  • The intake for the college is 40 seats.

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Puducherry BArch Admission 2024: FAQs

Ques. Can a candidate apply for both the tests?

Ans. There is an option for the candidates to attempt NATA 2021 either at test centres or at home.  Candidates can appear in one or both the attempts of NATA 2021. If the candidate appears in both attempts, then the best of the two scores will be considered.

Ques. What will be the mode of examination?

Ans. The candidates may appear for both tests of NATA either from their respective places of residence/stay or at the Council allotted centres in case they do not have net connectivity or technical/hardware resources.

Ques. How many institutes offer B.Arch in Puducherry?

Ans. The Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) degree program is offered in Puducherry in only one institution. Sri Manakula Vinayagar School of Architecture is the first institution in the Union Territory of Puducherry to offer the course.

Ques. duration and structure of the B.Arch course?

Ans. Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) is a 5-year full-time undergraduate programme. It comprises 10 semesters. B.Arch. is a well-known professional programme that trains students to become qualified Architects.

Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch] : 24 answered questions

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Ques. Is NIT Calicut good for architecture? What can be said about its campus life and placement services?

● Top Answer By Tina Chand on 26 Mar 21

Ans. One of my friends has studied B Arch from NIT Calicut in the batch of 2020. In his view, the following facts are highlighted to help a student get a brief overview of this institute. Placement If you consider this institute for the placement opportunities, then it can be stated that L&T is the main recruiting company for Architecture. Thus, this stream has the least placement record, approximately 60%, compared to the other engineering branches. In the following, a brief overview of the placement facts of NIT Calicut is highlighted. Criteria NIT Calicut Placement statistics 80% Highest CTC 49.75 LPA Lowest CTC 10 LPA Average CTC 15 LPA Recruiter Came in 2020 400+ Number of Placement (2020) 647 College Life This is similar to the life that is shown in the movie 3 Idiots. You have to please your respective teachers, or you have to be extraordinary in some subjects such as Design and Art, to earn more score. You have to be strong emotionally so that you can face all the struggles easily. Thus, this 5-year course will teach you to face all types of real-life confronts in the field of Architecture. Besides, travel is a compulsory part of this engineering branch. However, the answer is a big Yes because these days, NIT Calicut has established itself as the best part among the other NITs in India. So, if you want to study Architecture, then you must go to NIT Calicut.Read more
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Ques. Which is better for studying architecture in India: SPA Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, or IIT Roorkee?

● Top Answer By Richa on 03 Jul 24

Ans. It is better to choose a college with an IIT tag because it will give you security regarding placements. IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee both have a good placement record, and their IIT tag makes them a better choice for Architecture students. The NIRF 2023 Ranking in Architecture of IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur is 1st and 3rd respectively, whereas the ranking of SPA Delhi is 5th.  IITs offer a lot of facilities which aren’t offered by other top architecture colleges in India. They have extensive libraries, best sports facilities, clubs and societies, etc. If you like extracurriculars as much as studies, IIT Roorkee and IIT KGP will provide you with world-class facilities for the same.  Apart from design and architecture, you’ll be able to study a host of other subjects and varied electives at IIT R and IIT KGP. This will place you in a much better position academically.  Many new professors have joined the Architecture department at IIT Roorkee in the past few years. They are young and have a modern perspective which resonates with today’s youth. IIT Roorkee has the best and the biggest hostels compared to any other college, and everyone can avail a single room for the entire course duration. Every hostel room at IIT Roorkee has access to the fastest internet speed through LAN, without any limitations. Here is a comparison between SPA Delhi, IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur: PARTICULARS IIT ROORKEE IIT KHARAGPUR SPA DELHI NIRF 2023 Architecture Ranking 1 3 5 India Today Architecture Ranking 2023 2 1 4 Placement Percentage (B.Arch) 90% 71% 77% Average Package (B.Arch) INR 18.34 LPA INR 16 LPA INR 7.2 LPA After considering all the factors, I would suggest you choose IIT Roorkee for your B.Arch. The next best option would be IIT Kharagpur. Read more
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Ques. Which college should I choose for a B.Arch. under the NIT/SPA?

● Top Answer By Shivani Behera on 31 Aug 21

Ans. Firstly a hearty congratulations to you for scoring a good rank in JEE Main. However, it is quite difficult to get a seat at SPA Delhi in this rank. The 2nd best option can be SPA Bhopal. Moreover, SPA Vijayawada is relatively newer and cannot be trusted. I have friends studying at both Bhopal and Vijayawada, from what I've heard, Bhopal is a better option. SPAs are purely design institutes and thus the exposure would be greater.  Since your chances at SPA D are quite on edge, you can instead look for the following colleges in order of preference:  NIT Nagpur> NIT Bhopal> SPA Bhopal> NIT Jaipur> SPA Vijayawada and so on. If you want to go for NITs, choose the one with better infrastructure, weather, and a diverse crowd. There are many other good institutes as well but do your proper research and take the right decision for yourself. Read more
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Ques. Should I join IIT Kharagpur for B.arch?

● Top Answer By Senjuti Gupta on 23 Mar 23

Ans. There are two aspects to the question. You asked. Is the bachelor of architecture course at IIT Kharagpur good? To answer this part, I will say with certainty that IIT Kharagpur is an excellent institute. However, as far as architecture is concerned, your first choice should always be the elite schools of architecture like SPA or CEPT. This is mainly because IITs are known for their technology and not architecture. Should a person who's only interested in physics and math, go for architecture or not? If you are genuinely interested in physics and math, then this will be one of your strengths and will prove to be useful in the journey of architecture. Architecture requires problem-solving skills apart from artistic skills. There are many students who are average in drawing but have excellent ideas and designs. To broaden your knowledge about art and architecture you can read books.Read more
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Ques. What rank is required in the JEE B.Arch exam to get admission into SPA (School of Planning and Architecture) Delhi (general category)?

● Top Answer By Souman Dasgupta on 03 Feb 22

Ans. School of Planning and Architecture Delhi is the best architecture school in the country. To get selected for admission you will need to have a good rank. Securing a rank of around 400-500 should fetch you a seat at SPA Delhi. But you should keep in mind that the cutoff varies each year. In 2021, the opening cutoff for B.Arch was 212 (General).Read more
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Ques. i have completed civil engineering diploma.. how i join b. arch in sir jj college of architecture

● Top Answer By Riyansh Jha on 22 Mar 23

Ans.  you can pursue Bachelor in Architecture even after completing a diploma in Civil Engineering. The scope for Architecture is increasing day by day in India. The Bachelor in Architecture course is related to the design of bridges, multipurpose buildings, industrial areas, residential area etc. Owing to many ongoing dam and bridge projects in India, there is a huge demand for Architecture students. Since you have completed a Diploma in Civil Engineering, B.Tech in Architecture is the most logical option for you. The candidate who has completed a diploma in civil engineering is eligible for the architecture engineering course through the lateral entry scheme offered by the Engineering colleges in India. Under this scheme, you are eligible for admission for the second year in the Engineering course provided that you have either completed  Diploma In Engineering  B.Sc course For you it’s the former case, and thus you can avail the lateral entry scheme and get admission in Architecture. Now specifically talking about Sir JJ College of Architecture, some key points regarding the eligibility criteria are For B.Arch, you should have passed (10+3) Diploma in Engineering/ Technology with Mathematics as a compulsory subject Candidates should have scored a minimum of 50% in NATA (i.e. 80/200) If you belong =to SC/ST category, 5% relaxation is offeredRead more
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Ques. Is MANIT Bhopal a good college for a B.Arch?

● Top Answer By Aarti Ahuja on 11 Nov 23

Ans. MANIT Bhopal is a good college for Architecture. But a college completely devoted to Architecture and Planning is a better choice. At such colleges, one has access to a strong alumni base. Apart from that, we get the right outlook for the field and a central library full of new architecture books. These colleges have digital labs with new architecture software. The crowd over there is completely devoted to the field of Architecture. These colleges organize dedicated seminars and guest lectures on Architecture and Planning. It is a huge boost to one’s self-esteem as an Architect in making. At NITs/state engineering colleges, our engineering friends receive placement one year ahead. But, one has an almost negligible chance of campus placement. SPA/CEPT won’t offer placements either, but this won’t be as demoralizing. Their strong alumni network allows us the chance to work in a firm through a senior’s recommendation. Thus, I would recommend you opt for SPA, CEPT, or other Architecture colleges for your B.Arch.Read more
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Ques. Where should I take admission for a B.Arch programme, Vastu Kala or MBS School of Planning and Architecture?

● Top Answer By Sourav Das on 03 Feb 22

Ans. For a B.Arch program, the Vastu Kala will be a better choice compared to the MBS School of Planning and Architecture. It is a well-reputed and old institute. Whereas, MBS was established only a few years back. VKA is considered to be among the best Architectural institutes in India. It also offers good academics and infrastructural facilities. Consider these factors while choosing one of these two.Read more
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Ques. How is the B.Arch. course at MNIT Jaipur?

● Top Answer By Souvick Gupta on 10 Oct 23

Ans. You should opt for architecture only if your interest lies in this field. It shouldn’t be a backup option for you. This is because the field involves Arts, Science, Maths, and Humanities, all together. You’ll do well in this field only if you like architecture. As far as MNIT Jaipur is concerned, it isn’t the best place for architectural studies. They’ll offer you limited practical exposure, and the curriculum hasn’t been updated for long. The infrastructure of this department is pretty average, they don’t organize any educational trips, and only a few faculty members are good. I wouldn’t recommend MNIT for your B.Arch. Instead, try to look for some better alternatives.Read more
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Ques. Which is better for BArch, Gateway College of Architecture or MBS School of Planning and Architecture?

● Top Answer By Archita Sinha on 03 Feb 22

Ans. The best college for pursuing a B.Arch degree is SPA Delhi. But if you aren’t selected in SPA Delhi, you should go for private universities. There are also three private colleges affiliated with IP University Delhi. Among these, the best option is the University School of Architecture and Planning. MBS and Gateway College rank lower. Read more
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