Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture, Navi Mumbai, and has gained quiet reputation over the years in creating quality consciousness in architecture and allied fields. The college is committed to a systematic admission procedure that aims to select the best of candidates with potential to serve society from a large number of applicants. The Institute is affiliated with the Council of Architecture and also got accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The admission process at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture is usually carried out in the first half for the academic session that starts later in the year. Applications to the college are accepted on the basis of national level entrance examinations, primarily being the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) Paper 2 for architecture programs.
For undergraduate admission, candidates would have completed their 10+2 education with the required subjects as per the norms of the Council of Architecture. The selection process being very keen will see the college with an overall intake of 543 students across its programs. It has provisions to maintain a diversity in the school with about a 1:1.5 male to female student ratio. There are opportunities for students from various states since about 5% of the total seats are reserved for them. The college also gives out 5 years of undergraduate programming, which is another factor among many in the minds of applicants with regard to the planning of their academic journey.
The Application Process
At Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture, Navi Mumbai, application procedures vary by program:
In the case of the B.Arch program:
- Take the NATA or JEE Main Paper-2 examination.
- Check the college website for details of the application and deadlines.
- Fill out the application form for the B.Arch program.
- Submit the application along with supporting documents and application fees.
- Wait for the merit list to be prepared based on entrance exam scores.
- If selected, attend counselling and admission based on the college procedures.
For B.Voc Interior Design:
- Appear for Common Entrance Test (CET) for Interior Design.
- Refer to the college website for specific details and time-bound application procedures.
- Fill out the application form for the B.Voc program.
- Submit the application along with relevant documents and fees.
- In case of shortlisting on the basis of CET marks, counselling should be attended.
For M.Arch program:
- Appear for Common Entrance Test (CET) for M.Arch.
- Looking for instructions to apply on the college website.
- Provide details and submit the application for M.Arch.
- If shortlisted, submit necessary documents and application fee before taking part in the admission timeline.
Generally, required admission documents include:
- Passport size photographs
- Mark sheets and certificates of the 10th and 12th standard
- Score card for entrance exam (NATA/JEE Main for B.Arch, CET for other programs)
- Domicile certificate (if applicable)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Any other relevant certificates mentioned by the institute.
Degree wise Admission Process
B.Arch: The Bachelor of Architecture program is a 5-year course at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture with 120 as the approved intake. Admission to the B.Arch course is based on the merit secured by the candidate in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), or the JEE Main Paper 2 (Architecture Aptitude Test). These tests are regulated by the Council of Architecture and the National Testing Agency. Only those candidates who qualify in the aptitude test can be considered for admission.
B.Voc Interior Design: This is a 3-Year program offered by the college under Bachelor of Vocational Education in Interior Design. The students are admitted on a common entrance test (CET). The approved intake for the course is 60 students. The interior design vocational program is meant to impart hands-on skills and knowledge about interior design.
M.Arch: Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture offers a Master's program for architecture at the graduate level. The M.Arch program admission procedure is through the Common Entrance Test (CET). An intake of 60 students is allowed for this program. This course will cater to the needs of graduates who wish to pursue specialization courses in architecture.
