B.Arch Syllabus & Subjects

Q: Ques: Is Jee BArch easy?

Ans: The overall difficulty level of the JEE Main B. Arch article is quite moderate. The drawing and aptitude test is quite basic whereas the mathematics part is quite tricky.

Q: Ques: What is the syllabus for BArch?

Ans: The core subjects in BArch includes Building Construction, Architectural Design, Design, Visual Arts, Computer Applications, and Theory of Structures

Q: Ques: How can I prepare for BArch?

Ans: Maintaining a schedule and devoting two to three hours could help you score well for BArch. Generally it takes about three to six months for the students to prepare for this exam.

Q: Ques: Is jee main paper 2 compulsory for BArch?

Ans: No, not at all, but JEE Main and JEE Advanced colleges i.e. IIT and NIT accept JEE school. The Building Council's National Building Skills Assessment (NATA) is required for adoption during the first year of BArch.

Q: Ques: Which is better B Arch or B Tech?

Ans: Students with good design and thinking skills can pursue a bachelor's degree in architecture, while students interested in project development and construction can pursue a degree in civil engineering.

Q: Ques: Is maths compulsory for B Arch?

Ans: Mathematics is required in order to pursue B Arch. Students must pass a Standard 12 test or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% in Math and English as subjects.

Q: What are the subjects in first year B Arch?

Ans: Subjects included in the first year of B Arch are listed belowArchitectural Design II.Theory of Structures II.History of Architecture & Human Settlements II.Building Services I.Building Sciences IIBuilding Technology & Materials IIArchitectural Drawing & Graphics IIBasic Design II.

Q: Ques: Is physics chemistry required for BArch?

Ans: According to latest guidelines released in 2022, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics will no longer play a major role in undergraduate B Arch admission

Q: Ques: What can I do after BArch?

Ans: Job Prospects after B Arch are listed below:Urban plannerArtistRestoration architectTown PlannerResearch architectInterior designerBuilding surveyorLandscape architect

Q: Ques: What is Aptitude Test in B Arch?

Ans: Applititute Test is generally conducted by colleges to determine applicants analytifal, verbal, conceptual and logical ability. The aptitude test will analyze the candidate's ability to make verbal, abstract/conceptual and numerical reasoning.

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Bachelor of Architecture or B Arch is considered one of the top courses pursued by science students. It is a 5 years professional program suitable for students who aspire to become an architect. The minimum eligibility to pursue B Arch courses is that students should clear their class 12^th board exams with PCM combination from a recognised board.

There are more than 800 colleges in India offering B.Arch courses. With more than 90,000 architects across the country, this course is considered as an interdisciplinary course of design, technology, humanities, and other streams. Some of the top B Arch colleges in India are IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, Jamia Millia Islamia, NIT Calicut etc.

The entire course curriculum for B Arch includes subjects like Architecture Design, Types of Structures, Building Construction, Architectural Appreciation etc. The sections below will discuss the syllabus for B Arch courses for the entire 5 years duration.

B.Arch Syllabus

The course curriculum is made in such a way that B.Arch syllabus can be divided into two stages: Stage1 and Stage 2 in the course of 5 years consisting of 10 semesters.

This is mainly followed in the School of Planning and Architecture, which is considered on of the esteemed architectural schools in India.

Check best B.Arch colleges to know more.

Stage I will include Year 1,2 and 3, and Stage II includes Year 4 and 5.

Stage I: It includes semester 1 to 6 where foundation and exploration subjects and topics are included which helps students to develop knowledge to clear architectural filaments.
Stage II: In this, one semester is completely dedicated to practical training and rest is for in-depth synthesis and ideation studies. In this stage, students are allowed to select electives based on their interests, followed by research training and studio subjects.

A choice based learning is incorporated throughout the course so that students can develop the innate skills of reflection, evaluation,re-iteration, and research, required for a strong architectural background.

Semester Wise Syllabus

Tabulated below is the Semester wise B.Arch syllabus.

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
Architectural Design I	Architectural Design II
Visual Arts and Basic Design I	Visual Arts and Basic Design II
Computer Applications I	Computer Applications II
Building Construction I	Building Construction II
Theory of Structures I	Theory of Structures II
Environmental Studies	Climate-responsive Design
Model making and Workshop	Surveying and Leveling
Human Settl. & Vernacular Arch.	History of Architecture I
Professional Communications I	Sociology and Culture
-	Professional Communications II

Semester III	Semester IV
Architectural Design III	Architectural Design IV
Visual Arts and Basic Design III	Visual Arts and Basic Design IV
Computer Applications III	Computer Applications IV
Building and Construction III	Building and Construction IV
Theory of Structures III	Theory of Structures IV
Water, Waste, and Sanitation	Electrification, Lighting & Acoustics
Site Planning and Landscape Studies	Solar Active and Passive Systems
History of Architecture II	History of Architecture III
Art and Architectural Appreciation I	Art and Architectural Appreciation II
Research Elective I	Research Elective II

Semester V	Semester VI
Architectural Design V	Architectural Design VI
Building Construction V	Building Construction VI
Theory of Structures V	Theory of Structure & Design II
HVAC. Mech. Mobility & Fire Safety	Green Systems Integration
Energy System & Renewables	Sustainable Urban Habitats
History of Architecture IV	Specifications & Contracts
Design Methodology II	Contemporary Architecture
Art and Architectural Appreciation III	Architectural Theories
Arch. Research- Elective III	Art & Architectural Appreciation IV
Arch. Research- Elective IV	-

Semester VII	Semester VIII
Architectural Design VII	Practical Training
Working Drawings	-
Project Management	-
Architectural Appreciation IV	-
Arch. Research Seminar	-
Arch. Research- Elective V	-
Arch. Research- Elective VI	-

Semester IX	Semester X
Architectural Design IX	Architectural Design Thesis
Professional Practice	Thesis Design Research
Urban Design Studies	Professional Practice
Arch. Research Dissertation/ Art Thesis	-
Arch. Research- Elective VII	-
Arch. Research- Elective VIII	-

B.Arch Elective Subjects

B.Arch syllabus is formulated on the choice-based system where students get to choose a certain number of elective subjects based on their interests.

Electives subjects are mainly from 6 different streams which we have discussed below:

Elective Subjects
Stream	Subject List
Humanities	Art Appreciation, Behavioral Studies, Gender and Architecture, Arch. Photography, Journalism, etc.
Technology	Facade Engineering, Tall Buildings, Modular Coordination, Earthquake-resistant Building, Construction Mechanization, etc.
Environment	Environmental Impact Assessment, Solar Design, Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Simulations, Climate Change and Cities, etc.
Design	Urban Planning, Hospital Design, Campus Planning, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Exhibition Design, Theatre and Set Design etc
Emerging Concerns	Parametric Design, Biomimicry in Design, Smart Buildings, Urban Resilience, Disaster Risk Management, etc.
Professional Practice Management	Information Systems, GIS Applications, Architectural Entrepreneurship, Design Outreach as Social Responsibility, etc.

B.Arch Core Subjects

Common BArch subjects are Architectural Design, Visual Arts and Design, Building Construction, Theory of Structures. These are taught throughout the course for building a firm foundation towards different study aspects of architectural study.

Subject	Content
Visual Arts and Design	This subject is more focussed on the design and visual aspect of the architectural study and includes everything from 2D structure drawing to the latest advancements in the design stream and its combination with the architecture firm.
Building Construction	This subject includes topics all related to building construction. This is one of the most important subjects required for technicality and knowledge.
Theory of Structures	This subject is the study of different theories required for the making of different structures and designs. This is a theory subject that has direct applicability to the practical aspect of architecture.
Types of Structures	This covers the fundamental concepts of determining the structural stability, analysis of statistically determinate beams and frames, trusses and aeches etc.
Building Science & Services	The subject majorly focusses on the entirerity of the building construction process and thevarious technologies that works behind it.
Architectural Design	The subject extensively focusses on the various designs that can be created and has been created in the past as a reference guide for the students
Design Applications	The applications that are majorly used for creating designs starting from softwares to various hardcore instruments along with the process of utilising them, are taught under design applications subject
History of Architecture	This subject teaches the history of designs and how designs were made during ancient period

B.Arch Entrance Exam Syllabus

The syllabus of B.Arch entrance exam is completely different from B.Arch course syllabus. Entrance exams generally consist of General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and basics of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.

Check the list of different exams and their syllabus below:

NATA 2023 Exam Syllabus

COA specifies that National Architecture Aptitude Test is an entrance test that measures a candidate’s skills in Architecture through the following techniques.

Check: NATA Exam Syllabus

Techniques through which Candidates Ability will be tested:

Syllabus Topics	Description
Diagrammatic Reasoning	Logical Reasoning ability of candidates will be tested using diagrams and scenarios
Numerical Reasoning	Mathematical Ability of candidates through fundamental simple problems will be assessed
Verbal Reasoning	Verbal Logical skills of candidates will be tested
Inductive Reasoning	Candidates ability to analyze data and see patterns will be tested in the section of Inductive Reasoning
Situational Judgment	Problem Solving Ability of candidates will be assessed
Logical Reasoning	Candidates ability to understand patterns and recognise relationships between shapes and imagery will be assessed
Abstract Reasoning	Candidates general knowledge will be tested in this section

JEE Main 2023 B.Arch Aptitude Syllabus

JEE Main 2023 Syllabus has been released along with the official brochure at jeemain.nta.nic.in along with the official notification. No changes have been made to JEE Main 2023 Syllabus. Last year, the syllabus had not been impacted with the 30% reduction in CBSE class XI and XII syllabus, instead internal choices were introduced in JEE Main Question Paper.

JEE Main 2023 B.Arch Syllabus- Aptitude
UNIT - 1	Awareness of persons, Buildings, Materials, Objects, Texture related to Architecture and Build-environment
	Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings
	Visualizing Different sides of three-dimensional objects
	Analytical Reasoning
	Mental Ability (Visual. Numerical and Verbal)
UNIT – 2	Three-dimensional- perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportions of objects, building forms and elements, color texture harmony and contrast
	Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil
	Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces and volumes
	Generation of plans, elevations, and 3D views of objects
	Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms

Check B.Arch Entrance Exams for a full list of architectural entrance exams that you can take for B.Arch admission.

B.Arch Syllabus FAQs

Ques: Is Jee BArch easy?

Ans: The overall difficulty level of the JEE Main B. Arch article is quite moderate. The drawing and aptitude test is quite basic whereas the mathematics part is quite tricky.

Ques: What is the syllabus for BArch?

Ans: The core subjects in BArch includes Building Construction, Architectural Design, Design, Visual Arts, Computer Applications, and Theory of Structures

Ques: How can I prepare for BArch?

Ans: Maintaining a schedule and devoting two to three hours could help you score well for BArch. Generally it takes about three to six months for the students to prepare for this exam.

Ques: Is jee main paper 2 compulsory for BArch?

Ans: No, not at all, but JEE Main and JEE Advanced colleges i.e. IIT and NIT accept JEE school. The Building Council's National Building Skills Assessment (NATA) is required for adoption during the first year of BArch.

Ques: Which is better B Arch or B Tech?

Ans: Students with good design and thinking skills can pursue a bachelor's degree in architecture, while students interested in project development and construction can pursue a degree in civil engineering.

Ques: Is maths compulsory for B Arch?

Ans: Mathematics is required in order to pursue B Arch. Students must pass a Standard 12 test or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% in Math and English as subjects.

What are the subjects in first year B Arch?

Ans: Subjects included in the first year of B Arch are listed below

Architectural Design II.
Theory of Structures II.
History of Architecture & Human Settlements II.
Building Services I.
Building Sciences II
Building Technology & Materials II
Architectural Drawing & Graphics II
Basic Design II.

Ques: Is physics chemistry required for BArch?

Ans: According to latest guidelines released in 2022, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics will no longer play a major role in undergraduate B Arch admission

Ques: What can I do after BArch?

Ans: Job Prospects after B Arch are listed below:

Urban planner
Artist
Restoration architect
Town Planner
Research architect
Interior designer
Building surveyor
Landscape architect

Ques: What is Aptitude Test in B Arch?

Ans: Applititute Test is generally conducted by colleges to determine applicant’s analytifal, verbal, conceptual and logical ability. The aptitude test will analyze the candidate's ability to make verbal, abstract/conceptual and numerical reasoning.