JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch / B.Planning)

🔷 What is JEE Main Paper 2?

JEE Main Paper 2 is the national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission into:

• B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)
• B.Planning (Bachelor of Planning)

Admissions are mainly through NITs, SPAs, and GFTIs.

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🎯 Courses Through Paper 2

• Paper 2A: B.Arch
• Paper 2B: B.Planning

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📅 Exam Frequency

• Conducted twice every year

  • January session
  • April session

• Best score of both sessions is considered

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🧪 Exam Pattern – Paper 2A (B.Arch)

📝 Drawing Test

• Conducted offline (pen & paper)
• Sketching, perspective, 3D composition

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🧪 Exam Pattern – Paper 2B (B.Planning)

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⏱️ Exam Details

• Mode:

  • Mathematics & Aptitude → Online
  • Drawing (B.Arch) → Offline

• Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

• Language: English, Hindi & others

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❌ Negative Marking

• ✔️ Yes (MCQs only)
• No negative marking for NAT
• Drawing has no negative marking

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📚 Syllabus Overview

📐 Mathematics

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Coordinate Geometry
• Trigonometry

🏛️ Aptitude

• Architecture awareness
• Aesthetic sensitivity
• Visual reasoning

🏙️ Planning (B.Planning)

• Town planning basics
• Urban development
• Sustainability
• Transport planning

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🧑‍🎓 Eligibility Criteria

B.Arch

• Passed Class 12 with Mathematics
• 50% aggregate (varies by category)

B.Planning

• Passed Class 12 (Mathematics mandatory)

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🏫 Colleges Accepting JEE Main Paper 2

• School of Planning & Architecture (SPA) – Delhi, Bhopal, Vijayawada
• NITs offering Architecture / Planning
• GFTIs
• Some state universities

📌 Private architecture colleges usually prefer NATA.

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📊 Rank vs College (Indicative)

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📈 Difficulty Level

• Moderate
• Aptitude is scoring
• Mathematics is tricky
• Drawing requires practice

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🔁 JEE Main Paper 2 vs NATA

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⭐ Why Choose Paper 2?

• Entry to top government architecture & planning institutes
• National-level exposure
• High-quality curriculum & placements

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🧠 Preparation Tips

• Practice freehand drawing daily
• Improve speed in aptitude questions
• Revise maths basics regularly
• Solve previous JEE Paper 2 questions