How to Get Admission in B.Arch without NATA or JEE Main Score/ Rank 2025?

Direct Admission in B.Arch Colleges without NATA/ JEE Mains: B. Arch is one of the most sought-after programmes in the discipline of Engineering and every year lakhs of candidates appear in multiple engineering entrance exams for B.Arch admissions. The two most popular as well as difficult undergraduate level Architecture entrance exams are NATA and JEE Main (Paper II). However, many aspirants wonder 'Can I Join Architecture without NATA and JEE?' To answer this question, yes, many colleges do offer admission to their B.Arch programmes through Management Quota without considering NATA or JEE Main 2025 scores. In this article, we have highlighted some of the prominent institutes, eligibility criteria, and steps to apply for direct admission to B.Arch colleges.

Is NATA compulsory for Architecture?

B.Arch Admission Process in India 2025

Every year lakhs of Architecture aspirants after qualifying their 10+2 qualifying examinations set out on a journey to become an Architect by studying in a reputed Institution. On the national level, the two most renowned entrance exams for B.Arch admission 2025 are the JEE Main (Paper-II) and NATA exam. Through these two architecture entrance exams, an Architecture aspirant can get into renowned architecture colleges. There are several other state-level and institute-level architecture entrance exams through which an aspirant can pursue his/her dream course from an Institute.

Several times it has been noticed that students when not able to crack either of the JEE Main or NATA exams do not appear in these other architecture entrance exams which is why CollegeDekho experts suggested dedicating an article to how to get admission into B.Arch programme without a good score and rank in JEE Main or NATA.

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Can I Join Architecture without NATA and JEE?

While the NATA and JEE Main exams are commonly required for admission to undergraduate architecture programs in India, there are alternative paths to studying and practising architecture. Some universities and colleges may conduct their own entrance exams or set admission requirements for B.Arch programmes, so it is important to research specific institutions and their admission criteria. In some colleges, a certain percentage of seats in may be reserved for management to fill at their discretion. Additionally, some individuals may enter the field of architecture through related disciplines such as engineering, design, or construction management.

Direct Admission in B.Arch Colleges

Candidates can check the details about the institutes that offer direct admission in B.Arch colleges without a valid JEE Main or NATA score -

PES University, Bangalore

PES University Bangalore is a private university offering direct admissions into the 5-year B.Arch course and B.Arch aspirants without a valid NATA or JEE Main score can apply for the same via Management quota seats. The annual B.Arch fee is Rs. 370,000 including one-time non-refundable administrative charges.

BVUCOE Pune

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture, Pune, is a private institute which gives a certain percentage of seats as Management Quota seats and B.Arch aspirants without a NATA or JEE Main score can apply directly for admission into one of these Management Quota seats. The annual fee for the 5-year B.Arch programme at the institute is around Rs 125,000.

BMS College of Engineering Bangalore

BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore is another Architecture institute in India that offers direct B.Arch admission to Architecture aspirants even if the aspirants do not have a valid JEE Main or NATA score via its Management Quota seats. The overall fee structure for enrolling into the 5-year B.Arch programme is Rs 11,10,000.

RVCA Bangalore

Architecture aspirants without a JEE Main or NATA score seeking direct admission into the 5 years B. Arch programme can apply for direct B.Arch admission at R.V College of Architecture, Bangalore. The annual fee for B.Arch at the institute is Rs 60,000.

Direct Admission in B.Arch Colleges - Eligibility for Management Quota Seats

Aspiring candidates can check out the detailed eligibility criteria that they are required to fulfil to successfully secure a management quota seat at the institutes listed above.

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen

• Candidates should have their senior secondary exam (or equivalent) from a recognised Board/University

• Candidates must have secured at least 45% marks in aggregate at the qualifying level (for SC/ST students 40% aggregate)

• Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects at the qualifying level.

Also Check, JEE Main Subject Wise Syllabus 2025 -

Related Links to Download JEE Main Question Paper PDF -

After the JEE Main results are published, the PDF of the JEE Main Question Paper 2025 will be available. In the meantime, you can see the JEE Question Papers from previous years. The table below features year-wise JEE Main Question Papers that students can practice thoroughly after revision.

How to Apply for Direct Admission in B.Arch Colleges without NATA/JEE Main Score

The application process for direct admission into those architecture colleges in India where it is not mandatory to have a valid JEE Main or NATA score is provided below in detail -

1. Click on the link provided here for the common application form for direct admission in B. Arch colleges - Click here for CAF

2. Click on the registration link provided below to apply for B.Arch admissions without NATA or JEE Main scores - Click here to Register

3. To apply directly for B.Arch admission in India, fill out the common application form.

4. Enter your college choice in addition to all the other important required personal details

5. Submit the B.Arch application fee for direct B.Arch admission in your preferred Institution. After submission of the application fee, you will be taken back to the page before completing the application process for direct B.Arch admission in India.

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