Architecture · Undergraduate
B.Arch: admission 2026, eligibility, entrance exam and counselling
Reviewed by Jayush Patle, Counsellor, Insight Mentors · Updated October 2026
- Duration
- 5 years · 10 semesters
- Entrance exams
- NATA · JEE Main Paper 2
- Eligibility
- 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Maths
- Admission
- State CET Cell CAP · JoSAA
What is B.Arch?
B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) is a five-year degree in designing buildings and spaces, with studio work, building technology and a period of practical training.
In Maharashtra, B.Arch seats are filled through the State CET Cell’s CAP on a NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score. NITs, including VNIT Nagpur, admit through JEE Main Paper 2 and JoSAA.
| Full form | Bachelor of Architecture |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate, after 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. |
| Duration | 5 years · 10 semesters |
| Entrance exams | NATA, JEE Main Paper 2 |
| Admission | NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 → State CET Cell CAP rounds (Maharashtra) · JEE Main Paper 2 → JoSAA (NITs) |
Eligibility
Maharashtra colleges · CAP
- 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or a diploma with Mathematics)
- Minimum marks as set by the Council of Architecture
- A valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score
NITs · JoSAA
- 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- JEE Main Paper 2 rank within the closing rank
Admission process in Maharashtra (CAP)
- 01Register on the CET Cell portalFill the form and upload documents.
- 02Document verificationCategory, domicile and other certificates are checked.
- 03Merit listProvisional, then final state merit number.
- 04Option formThe step that decides your college. We fill it with you.
- 05CAP roundsSeats are allotted round by round.
- 06Accept or wait for betterFreeze the seat or go for betterment.
- 07Report to collegePay fees and confirm admission.
B.Arch colleges
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College lists, fees and cutoffs for architecture courses are coming to this site. Our counsellors already guide B.Arch admissions: which colleges fit your score, how to fill the option form and what to do in each round.
After B.Arch
Practising architectRegister with the Council of Architecture and practise or join a firm.
M.Arch / M.PlanSpecialise in urban design, landscape or town planning.
GovernmentTown planning, public works and housing departments.
FAQs
Which exam is needed for B.Arch?
NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 for Maharashtra CAP seats; JEE Main Paper 2 for NITs through JoSAA.
How long is B.Arch?
Five years, in ten semesters.