Students who want to study a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) in India must both have necessary academic achievements and pass entrance exams. In order to qualify for B.Arch. programs candidates need a 10+2 completion with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as main subjects and minimum 50% total marks (45% for reserved categories). The 10+3 Diploma from any stream can serve as eligibility for entry into the B.Arch program provided it is recognized by the Central or State Government with Mathematics as a prerequisite. According to the Council of Architecture (COA) every aspiring architecture student needs to pass either National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or JEE Main Paper 2 or another approved entrance examination format.
The educational institutions use supplementary evaluation methods such as interviews together with portfolio reviews for their admissions process. The entrance exams act as a vital tool to evaluate potential architectural candidates because the B.Arch. program demands students to possess excellent analytical abilities together with creative potential. Future architectural students win entry through exams that assess their achievements both academically and through standardized testing.