JEE Main 2023 B.Arch Preparation: General Aptitude, Drawing Test, Sample Questions & Tips

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JEE Main B.Arch is the entrance test for courses offered by IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, School of Planning and Architecture and many other architecture colleges. With NATA being considered as the major examination for admission to B.Arch courses by prominent colleges, JEE Main B.Arch Paper (also known as JEE Main Paper 2) is now being considered as a good screening test for admission to this course.

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Highlights 2023

JEE Main 2023 B.Arch Paper Highlights

Exam Name JEE Main – Paper 2 (B.Arch)
Exam Duration 3 Hours
Total Marks 400 Marks
Language of the Paper Hindi, English, and Gujrati
Mode of Exam CBT & Offline Test for Drawing
Official Website https://jeemain.nic.in

B.Arch Exam Pattern

JEE Main 2023 B.Arch Exam Pattern

JEE Main Paper-2 is held partially online and partially offline for the drawing part. JEE Main B.Arch paper is conducted for aspiring architecture candidates applying for UG courses.

Sections of JEE Main Paper-2 (B.Arch)

The total number of questions asked in JEE Main B.Arch is 77. The paper consists of 3 sections:

  • Part I- Mathematics Test
  • Part-II Aptitude Test
  • Part-III Drawing Test
Subjects Maximum Marks Maximum Questions
Mathematics 100 20+10*
Aptitude 200 50
Drawing 100 02

All parts in JEE Main B.Arch paper have equal weightage. For every correct answer, 4 marks are awarded and for every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted. However the case is different for the numeric value questions. For every correct answer, 4 marks are awarded but no negative marking is done for an incorrect answer.

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General Aptitude

JEE Main 2023 B.Arch Syllabus- General Aptitude

The Aptitude Test will analyse the candidate’s verbal, abstract/conceptual reasoning skills and numerical reasoning. The JEE Main B.Arch section comprises two parts. Candidates can refer to the topics mentioned below for preparing for Aptitude Test.

Sections Topic Name
Part 1 Awareness of Persons, Objects, Places, Buildings, Materials, Texture related to Architecture and build-environment, Visualizing different sides of three-dimensional objects, Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings, Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal).
Part 2 Three dimensional- perception : Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony and contrast. Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil, Transformation forms both 2 D and 3 D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3 D views of objects, Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms. Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, festivals, market, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc), landscape (riverfronts, jungles, trees, plants, etc) and rural life. 

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Note: Candidates are advised to bring pencils, erasers, colour pencils, crayons and own geometry box for the Aptitude Test.


Previous Year Papers

JEE Main B.Arch Question Papers

JEE Main B.Arch Question Paper 2023

Paper/Subject Date Shift/Slot Question Paper Link
B.Arch Jan 28, 2023 2 Check Here

JEE Main B.Arch Question Paper 2022

Paper/Subject Date Shift Question Paper Link
B.Arch June 23, 2022 1 Check Here
B.Arch June 23, 2022 2 Check Here
B.Arch & B.Planning June 23, 2022 2 Check Here
B.Arch June 29, 2022 2 Check Here
B.Arch & B.Planning June 29, 2022 2 Check Here
B.Arch July 30, 2022 1 Check Here
B.Arch & B.Planning July 30, 2022 1 Check Here

JEE Main B.Arch Question Paper 2021

Paper/Subject Date Shift/Slot Question Paper Link
B.Arch Sept 2, 2021 1 Check Here
B.Arch Sept 2, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Arch & B.Planning Sept 2, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Arch Sept 9, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Arch & B.Planning Sept 9, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Arch & B.Planning February 23, 2021 2 Check Here
B.Arch February 23, 2021 2 Check Here
Preparation Tips

JEE Main 2023 B.Arch Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for JEE Main B.Arch paper can refer to the below mentioned preparation tips to plan out a proper strategy for the paper.

  • The syllabus for Mathematics is exhaustive in comparison to other sections. It is necessary to strengthen conceptual understanding before moving on to the next topic. For this, candidates can refer to both Class XI and XII mathematics books.
  • Candidates should avoid referring to too many books, and refer to only selected reliable sources and books when preparing for the test.
  • The book chosen by the candidates should have both solved and unsolved sample papers for practice.
  • To secure good marks in JEE Main B.Arch paper good knowledge of architecture is necessary.
  • The candidate opting for this paper should be good at Drawing/Sketching to get a good score.
  • All aspiring candidates are advised to practice previous year question papers for the past 10 years.
  • The candidate should prepare for the exam by analyzing the difficulty level of the previous year’s papers.
  • The most important point is to have a good plan and strategy to prepare for the exam.

Recommended Books

JEE Main B.Arch Paper Recommended Books

For the preparation of JEE Main B.Arch examination, undoubtedly NCERT books are a clear winner according to all the toppers and teachers. But a candidate needs some reference books as well to excel in the exam with a qualifying score. You can refer to the books given below for these subjects.

A Complete Self-Guide for B.Arch Entrance Examination – P.K. Mishra (Arihant)

This is a preparation guide for the JEE Main Paper-2 and NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) published by Arihant. The latest edition of the book consists of four sections:

  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Architecture Aptitude
  • Drawing Aptitude
  • Mathematics

It is a complete self-guide as mentioned in the name itself. The candidate must study from this book as it covers all the necessary topics needed for preparation of JEE Main B.Arch Paper.

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Steps to Architecture (NATA) B.Arch. Entrance Exam – Nimish Madan

Designed for students preparing for JEE Main Paper 2 as well as NATA, the book fulfils the requirements of the candidate to prepare well for the exams. Though it is heavily used by NATA aspirants, candidates preparing for JEE Main Paper-2 can also refer to the book considering the similarity of questions asked in both the papers. Major focus should be on Aptitude and Drawing section only.

The book covers all the aspects needed for an aspiring architecture student to prepare for the exam like:

  • History of Architecture in India
  • Architecture Glossary of Present Day
  • Availability of required Drawings and Sketches
  • Previous Year Papers

The book covers all the aspects a candidate might need with illustrations provided with each topic for better understanding.

B.Arch/NATA/JEE Main – Offline Drawing Test – Nimish Madan

This book will assist candidates in preparing for the Drawing Section of JEE Main Paper 2. The major content in the book revolves around Drawing and Architecture with solved and unsolved sample papers of NATA as well as JEE Main Paper 2.

Candidates will find explanatory 2D and 3D images all over this book to work on pencil sketches. This book is recommended by a large audience for preparation of B.Arch entrance exams.

Complete Architecture Entrance Guide – Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal

The book depicts a detailed study of memory drawings, photos of national & international buildings, 2D & 3D composition, along with drawing perspectives.

Students appearing for B.Arch paper can refer to this book for architectural awareness and aptitude. However, the mathematics section is not up to par.

Candidates will come across a large question bank from previous year papers of NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 in this book.

In conclusion, there is a vast variety of study material available online and offline in the form of books, articles, or videos for the B.Arch Entrance Examination/JEE Main Paper 2. Candidates are advised to prepare using the online mocks and previous year papers for this examination. If a candidate finds books for JEE Main Paper 2 weak for preparation purposes, try using books for NATA as well.

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A candidate can refer to as many books as they want to but in the end, it is their hard work and time management that will help them score the qualifying marks to get admitted into one of the best architectural institutes of the country.


Sample Questions

JEE Main 2023 B.Arch Sample Questions

Ques 1. What is an intermediate floor between two floors overlooking a floor beneath?

(a) Ground Floor

(b) First Floor

(c) Mezzanine Floor

(d) Top Floor

Ques 2. What is the full form of JNNURM?

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission

(b) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Revival Mission

(c) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Missionary

(d) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Regeneration Mission 

Ques 4. Find the city which has its master plan laid out in the form of a galaxy?

(a) Jaipur

(b) Panchkula

(c) Auroville

(d) Secunderabad


Drawing Sample Questions

JEE Main B.Arch Paper - Drawing Sample Questions

Ques 1. Imagine that your size has been reduced and currently you are sitting inside a ladies purse. The purse contains 1 mobile phone, 1 telephone diary, comb, a chit of paper, and some cosmetics. Draw the view as described above and render in pencil.

Ques 2. Make a 2D composition using the shapes of different leaves. You can intersect and overlap the shapes as you see fit. Color the composition in warm colors.

Ques 3. Imagine you are in an art gallery with paintings all around. You are standing at the center of an exhibition hall. There is nobody inside. Draw a pencil sketch.

Ques 4. You are a bird in a city with skyscrapers. You have made a nest on the top of one of the skyscrapers, as you look down you can see your nest with your baby bird in it and further down you can see buildings and very very small people and cars on the road below. Sketch the scene.


B. Arch Preparation FAQs

JEE Main 2023 B. Arch Preparation FAQs

Ques. Is the maths section in JEE Main B. Arch paper the same as the engineering paper?

Ans. Yes, JEE Main B. Arch, B. Planning and B. Tech/B.E all share the same mathematics section.

Ques. What will JEE Main B. Arch General Aptitude section consist of?

Ans. The Aptitude Test will analyse the candidate’s verbal, abstract or conceptual reasoning skills and numerical reasoning.

Ques. Is pre existing knowledge of architecture necessary to crack JEE Main B. Arch?

Ans. Both the mathematics and drawing sections can be easily done without any pre existing knowledge of core architecture. However, the general aptitude section will ask a few specific architecture based questions along with other general questions. Thus a decent understanding of the field will give you an advantage over candidates who do not have that.

Ques. What are the best books to prepare for JEE Main B. Arch?

Ans. The following books will aid you in your preparation

Book Author/Publisher
A Complete Self-Guide for B.Arch Entrance Examination P.K. Mishra (Arihant)
Steps to Architecture (NATA) B.Arch. Entrance Exam Nimish Madan
B.Arch/NATA/JEE Main – Offline Drawing Test  Nimish Madan
Complete Architecture Entrance Guide Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

JEE Main 2025 : 17 answered questions

Ques. What marks and rank are required in the JEE Mains exam for CSE in NIT Trichy?

To get admitted to NIT Trichy in 2024 you will have to look at the category-wise cut-off given in the following table. Category Cutoff General 936-5164 EWS 1032-3280 OBC-NCL 1071-1778 SC 499-1450 ST 767-1472 If you are a General category student, you will need to secure 75% in your 12th board to be part of the top 20th percentile and for SC/ST students it is 65%. You will be considered for admission if your rank is higher than the closing ranks. In 2023, the cutoff for JEE Main was 358-14406 rank....Read more

Answer By 31 May 24


Ques. Can I get into NIT Calicut with 93 percentile in JEE Main?

For admission into NITs, you must have obtained a good percentile in JEE MAIN 2024. 93 percentile will roughly correspond to a rank between 81,351-82,500. Now, here are the previous year cutoffs for B.Tech admissions at NIT Calicut- 2023 JEE MAIN Cutoff for NIT Calicut (Open Category, Gender Neutral Seats) Branch HS OS Bio Technology 44304 38003 Chemical 34186 30047 Civil Engineering 45465 37216 CSE 10512 5256 ECE 15076 9358 Electrical & Electronics 20628 14740 Engineering Physics 26910 18337 Materials Science and Engineering 39572 38388 Mechanical Engineering 26786 22734 Production Engineering 45059 36530 Based on the previous year cutoffs, you can analyse and understand the basic rank requirement for B.Tech admissions at NIT Calicut.  Unfortunately, 93 percentile ( a rank roughly between 81,351-82,500) is not enough to get you a seat in NIT Calicut.  But the situation may be different if you are a reserved category candidate. You can visit the official JoSAA website for more information on 2023 JEE MAIN cutoff for NIT Calicut-  https://josaa.admissions.nic.in/applicant/SeatAllotmentResult/CurrentORCR.aspx...Read more

Answer By 30 May 24


Ques. I got 95 percentile in JEE MAIN. Can I get admission into NIT Calicut with this score?

In general, candidates need a percentile between 85 to 95 for B.Tech admission in NITs.  However, this range may vary based on the categories of the students, and the NIT in question. Also, the admission depends on the rank obtained. Here are the expected 2024 cutoff percentile for B.Tech admissions at Top NITs- Expected JEE MAIN cutoff for B.Tech admissions at Top NITs Category Percentile General 90+ PwD - EWS 74+ OBC 74+ SC 52 ST 37 I hope this answer provided you with some clarity on the expected cutoff percentile for B.Tech admission at top NITs like NIT Calicut. ...Read more

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Ques. What is the IIEST Shibpur Cutoff Rank in JEE Main for B.Tech admissions?

IIEST Shibpur is situated in West Bengal. It is a renowned institution that offers B.Tech courses to interested candidates. To gain admission into IIEST Shibpur, the candidates must meet the institution’s cutoff requirement. The cutoff is for the JEE Main exam, and those who fulfil this requirement have to attend the subsequent CSAB/JOSAA counselling. This cutoff serves as a benchmark, ensuring that only candidates who meet the specified rank can apply for the B.Tech programmes at IIEST Shibpur. Here is the 2023 JEE MAIN cutoff for B.Tech Admissions at IIEST Shibpur (Open Category, Gender Neutral Seats)- IIEST Shibpur Cutoff 2023 for B.Tech Admissions  Branch HS OS Aerospace Engineering 33167 23280 Civil Engineering 49928 52036 Computer Science and Engineering 11666 13711 Electrical Engineering 23153 28582 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 18868 21207 Information Technology 18259 16809 Mechanical Engineering 29101 37579 Metallurgy and MaterialsEngineering 48023 51002 Mining Engineering 53265 54788 I hope you’ve got an idea of the JEE MAIN cutoff trend at IIEST Shibpur for its B.Tech admissions. ...Read more

Answer By 29 May 24


Ques. Is 20,000 rank in JEE Main enough to get me a seat in DTU?

First of all, congratulations on securing such an impressive rank in JEE Main 2024. I am a second year B.Tech IT student at DTU. 20,000 is a pretty good rank and it will open ample branch options for you, even more if you are a Delhi Candidate. I have mentioned below the previous year JEE MAIN cutoff for B.Tech admissions at DTU- JEE MAIN 2023 Cutoff for B.Tech admissions at DTU (General Category) Branch Non-Delhi Candidate Delhi Candidate B.Tech Computer Engineering 6,224 13,345 B.Tech Information Technology 8,047 16,364 B.Tech Software Engineering 10,742 19,967 B.Tech Mathematics and Computing 14,191 22,844 B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 17,427 31,328 B.Tech Electrical Engineering 26,778 45,966 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 34,761 58,304 B.Tech Engineering Physics 35,157 60,976 B.Tech Automotive Engineering 38,448 68,769 B.Tech Chemical Engineering 1,55,628 97,229 B.Tech Industrial & Production Engineering 1,67,573 99,535 B.Tech Civil Engineering 1,83,336 5,84,235 B.Tech Biotechnology 1,99,849 7,06,173 B.Tech Environmental Engineering 2,03,503 8,81,148 Unfortunately, a rank of 20,000 in JEE MAIN won’t fetch you a seat in Computer Engineering / IT / Software Engineering at DTU. You won’t get admission into Mathematics & Computing or ECE if you are a non-delhi candidate. But all the other branches will be most certainly open for you. In case you are a Delhi candidate, things will be even more in your favor. I hope you choose a good branch at DTU, and begin your journey at this esteemed engineering college....Read more

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