Admission to B.Arch with Commerce + Maths in 12th

Yes, you can pursue B.Arch after completing Commerce with Mathematics in 12th. The Council of Architecture (CoA) allows candidates from any stream to apply for B.Arch , provided they have Mathematics as a subject and qualify for the NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) .

Eligibility Criteria for B.Arch Admission

1. Educational Qualification : Must have passed 12th with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

2. Minimum Marks : At least 50% aggregate in 12th (some colleges may require 60%).

3. Entrance Exam :

   • NATA (Conducted by CoA) or

   • JEE Advanced (Architecture Aptitude Test - AAT) (for IITs only)

Top B.Arch Colleges Accepting NATA

Government Colleges

1. School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi

2. CEPT University, Ahmedabad

3. Jadavpur University, Kolkata

4. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli

5. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur

Private Colleges

1. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

2. Manipal School of Architecture, Manipal

3. RV College of Architecture, Bangalore

4. Amity University, Noida

5. Chandigarh University, Punjab

Next Steps

1. Prepare for NATA : Focus on drawing, logical reasoning, and general architecture knowledge.

2. Check College Websites : Verify eligibility and admission criteria for your preferred colleges.

3. Apply for Counseling : Many universities have centralized admission through state-level or university-specific counseling.

Best of luck!