Those from commerce and humanities streams can also get into architecture provided they have studied mathematics in class XII. According to the Council of Architecture (CoA), only maths is essential to apply for bachelor of architecture contrary to the popular perception that those who haven’t studied physics, chemistry and maths (PCM) can’t dream of becoming architects.

However, most school passouts remain unaware of the latest eligibility criteria for architecture and only science students end up applying for the 142 architecture colleges in the country. “To apply for architecture you are only required to have studied maths in class XII and secured at least 50% aggregate. Earlier, English was also required but we have dropped that requirement now,” According to Prof Vijay Sohoni, president, CoA.

There are 142 architecture colleges in the country out of which 123 conduct admissions through a National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA).
So, the students who had maths in class XII and want to pursue architecture can take NATA an online test conducted across 100 centres in the city. “The test is not annual. It happens between January and September. A student needs to approach the designated centre, take an appointment and appear for the test at the allotted time.

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