Jammu & Kashmir B.Arch Admission 2023: Eligibility 

Candidates must go through the eligibility criteria put up by the respective University they are applying to for subsequent counselling. The detailed eligibility criteria for JEE Mains and NATA are listed below.

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• All institutions offering the B. Arch degree at Jammu and Kashmir require the candidate to have at least 50% aggregate in the 10+2 examinations and have English as a compulsory subject to be eligible. The candidate also needs to pass in at least five subjects.
• Candidates need to qualify 10+2 examinations to be deemed eligible for JEE Main/NATA.
• Candidates appearing for their final examinations can also apply for JEE Main/ NATA.
• There is no age limit stated for both the examinations.

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Jammu & Kashmir B.Arch Admission Process 2023

The application process for both JEE Main and NATA is online. There is no offline mode of registration. 

• To apply for Jammu and Kashmir BArch admission through counselling, candidates need to apply separately though the official website of each university they are interested in. The detailed steps for all registrations are given below.
• The registrations for Jammu and Kashmir admissions open in the month of April- June. Due to COVID situation, the registration and admission of the universities has shifted to September- November.
• Documents required for registration for Jammu and Kashmir B. Arch counselling

• The document list for all universities is different and can be found on the respective university website.

• Passport size photographs
• Scanned copies of signature.
• 10+2 mark sheet (if applicable).

How to Apply for Jammu & Kashmir B.Arch Admission 2023?

• Application forms for respective universities are available on their official website.
• Candidates can submit only one application. Multiple applications may lead to rejection of the candidate.
• Candidates require a unique Mobile number, E- mail ID and password to create a profile.
• Candidates should fill up the profile details such as names, academic qualifications, addresses and other information accurately.
• Candidates should select test centres based on their preferences.
• Candidates need to select the choice of course (BTech/ BArch) for JEE Main.
• Candidates need to pay the required application fee.
• For JEE Main, the application fee is as follows:
  • General Male/ OBC candidate: INR 650
  • SC/ST candidates: INR 325
  • Female/OBC candidates: INR 325

• For NATA, the application fee is as follows:
  • General candidates appearing for both the tests: INR 3800
  • SC/ ST/ PwD candidates appearing for both the tests: INR 3100
  • General candidates appearing for only one test: INR 2000
  • SC/ ST/ PwD candidates appearing for only one test: INR 1700.

• Retain the payment receipt and completed application form for further reference.

See more:  B.Arch Admission Process

Jammu & Kashmir B.Arch Admissions Exam Pattern?

Both the examinations are conducted in a computer based mode. Students can opt for appearing for the test from home (NATA) or can take the test at the respective exam centre. The exam patterns for both the examinations are given below.

What is NATA Exam Pattern?

• NATA will be conducted in two parts: Part A and Part B.
• Part A constitutes cognitive skills for drawing and visual composition tests, which consists of 10 preferential type questions and MCQs to be answered in 72 minutes.
• Part B constitutes a test on PCM and General Aptitude, which consists of 50 questions to be answered in 45 minutes.
• Each correct response in Part B will be awarded 1.5 marks. There is no negative marking.
• There will be 15 questions from PCM and 35 questions on general aptitude.
• There will be an interval of 3 minutes (roll over period) between Part A and Part B.
• The entire syllabus is available on the information brochure for NATA 2023.

What is JEE Main Exam Pattern?

• The JEE Main for B. Arch will be conducted in three parts and is of 400 marks.
• Part I and Part II are computer based while Part III is a pen and paper test.
• Part I constitutes 25 questions on Mathematics. 20 questions are MCQs and 5 questions are numerical-based questions. Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Numerical questions have no negative marking.
• Part II constitutes 50 MCQs on General aptitude. Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Part III is a pen and paper drawing test comprising 2 questions. Each question will be marked out of 50.
• The entire syllabus is available on the information brochure for JEE Main 2023.

Jammu & Kashmir B.Arch Admission 2023: Result

Candidates for NATA and JEE Main can avail their scorecard from the official websites of NATA and NTA respectively. 

• For JEE Main BArch, the merit list will be drafted by conversion of raw score in Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning Based Test and Total into NATA Scores. 
• Candidates need to update their scores while applying to the respective institutes. 
• The merit list for all these institutions will be drafted according to the marks scored in the entrance examinations. 
• Colleges except the ones under purview of JoSAA counselling usually consider NATA scores.

See more:  Top B.Arch Jammu & Kashmir Colleges

Jammu & Kashmir B.Arch Admission 2023: Counselling 

The counselling process for the both the examinations begins soon after the publication of the merit list. However, since each university conducts its own admission process, the release of the merit list is followed by admissions. 

• Candidates need to constantly check the official website for new updates. 
• Counselling through JoSAA for BArch admissions also begins after the declaration of result. 
• The commencement of JoSAA counselling was on October 6, 2023. 
• Candidates are required to register themselves for counselling on the official JoSAA portal. 
• After the allotment of seats, document verification will be conducted at the respective centres. Admission to NIT Srinagar will be necessarily conducted through JoSAA.
• Documents required during counselling process

• Admission registration form
• Seat allotment letter
• JEE Mains/ NATA admit card
• 10th and 12th mark sheet/ certificate
• Valid photo identity proof
• Migration Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Medical Certificate
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• Domicile Certificate
• Birth certificate
• PwD certificate (if applicable)

See more:  B.Arch Cut-Off

Jammu & Kashmir B.Arch Admission 2023: Reservation Policy

All the institutions of Jammu and Kashmir offering the BArch course follow the official reservation guidelines laid down by the state. The reservation criteria for JoSAA counselling is listed below. 

• Benefit of reservation for admission to NITs/IIITs and CFTIs shall be given only to those classes/ castes/ tribes which are in the respective central list published by the Govt. of India. 
• The candidates also need to provide proof through documentation during the counselling process.
• As per Government of India rules candidates belonging to certain categories are eligible for reserved seats. 
  • General-EWS
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non Creamy Layer (NCL)
  • Scheduled Castes (SC)
  • Scheduled Tribes (ST)
  • Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability

Jammu & Kashmir B.Arch Admission 2023: Top Colleges

• The only college that offers BArch Course in Jammu and Kashmir is SMVDU Katra.

See more:  Top B.Arch Colleges in India