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Architect

Architects design homes, offices, schools and public spaces that are safe, useful and beautiful.

Class 11–12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Maths

Entrance / admissionNATA / JEE Main Paper 2

DegreeB.Arch

Duration5 years

Your route, step by step

1Class 11–12: take PCMMaths is required for B.Arch. Drawing practice from Class 10 helps.
2Write NATA or JEE Main Paper 2These test drawing, visual reasoning and maths.
3B.Arch · 5 yearsIncludes design studios and a practical training semester.
4Register and practiseRegister with the Council of Architecture, then join a firm or start your own.

What an architect does

Meet clients and understand their needs
Sketch and model building designs
Prepare drawings that follow building rules
Work with engineers and supervise construction

Entrance exams & admission

NATANational Aptitude Test in Architecture
JEE Main Paper 2B.Arch at NITs and other institutes

Where you may work

Architecture firms, real-estate developers, government planning bodies, or your own practice.

Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu

School of Architecture and Planning (Anna University)
NIT Tiruchirappalli

Official links

Exam / admissionNATA — National Aptitude Test in Architecture (opens in a new tab)nata.in
Exam / admissionJEE Main (National Testing Agency) (opens in a new tab)jeemain.nta.nic.in
Exam / admissionJoSAA — IIT, NIT, IIIT seat allocation (opens in a new tab)josaa.nic.in
Official bodyCouncil of Architecture (opens in a new tab)coa.gov.in

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

Housing, commercial and public building projects keep architects busy. Many build a strong portfolio and later start their own studio.

Specialise later

Residential design
Urban design
Landscape architecture
Interior architecture
Sustainable / green buildings