JEE Handbook
I. Details of JEE Exam:
# Particulars BArch
1 Exam mode Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) and offline (Drawing test)
2 Number of sections and subjects 3 (Drawing, Mathematics and Aptitude)
3 hours (180 minutes)
3 Duration of exam 60 minutes per section
77 questions (Mathematics: 25 questions, Aptitude: 50 and
4 Number of questions Drawing: 2)
Mathematics and Aptitude: Objective type questions
Drawing: Questions to test the candidate’s drawing and
5 Type of questions sketching skills
400 marks (Drawing section will be of total 100 marks, marking of
6 Total Marks every question will be given along with it)
English, Hindi and Gujarati (Aspirant’s from Gujarat, Daman & Diu
7 Language of paper and Dadra and Nagar Haveli can opt for Gujarati as well)
II. JEE at a glance:
# Question Answer
1 What is JEE? The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) comprises of two papers. The Paper1 is
conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B. Tech) at
NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs),
Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments, as
well as an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs.
Candidates of UPSEE (2021) will take JEE (Main) 2021. The Paper 2 is conducted for
admission to B. Arch and B. Planning courses in the Country. From this year, Dr. APJ
Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow will also use the score sheet of
JEE (Main) – 2021 for admission to the B.Tech / M.Tech (Integrated)/B.Arch. Courses
in its affiliated colleges across the State.
2 Who is eligible for 1. Age Limit
JEE Paper 2? For appearing in the JEE (Main) 2021, there is no age limit for the
candidates. The candidates who have passed the class 12 / equivalent
examination in 2019, 2020, or appearing in 2021 irrespective of their age
can appear in JEE (Main) 2021 examination. However, the candidates may
be required to fulfil the age criteria of the Institute(s) in which they are
desirous of taking admission.
2. List of Qualifying Examinations (QE)
i) The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized
Central/ State Board, such as Central Board of Secondary Education,
New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New
Delhi; etc. ii. Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination
conducted by a recognized Board/ University.
ii) Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of
the National Defense Academy iv. Senior Secondary School Examination
conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum
of five subjects.
iii) Any Public School/ Board/ University examination in India or any foreign
country recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association
of Indian Universities (AIU).
iv) Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination. vii. A Diploma
recognized by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3
years duration.
v) General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri
Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
vi) High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or
International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate
Office, Geneva.
3. Year of Appearance in Qualifying Examination
Only those candidates who have passed Class 12 / equivalent examination in
2019, 2020 or 2021; or those who are appearing in Class 12 / equivalent
examination in 2021, are eligible to appear in JEE (Main) 2021.
Candidates who passed Class 12/equivalent examination in 2018 or before
as well as those who will appear in such examination in 2022 or later are not
eligible to appear in JEE (Main) 2021.
Candidates must note that the IITs permit only two attempts for the JEE
(Advanced), i.e. a candidate should have appeared for the Class XII (or
equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2020 or 2021, subject to
the condition of not having been admitted at an IIT on an earlier occasion.
Details may be obtained from the Information Brochure of the JEE
(Advanced) 2021. Please see link: https://home.iitd.ac.in/news-jab.php
https://jeeadv.ac.in/.
3 Where to appear At designated Test Centers located at centers / colleges / schools of architecture in
for JEE? India.
4 In how many JEE (Main)-2021 will be conducted in Four Sessions (February/ March/ April/ May).
Sessions will JEE
(Main)-2021 be
conducted?
5 Which score will A candidate has a choice to appear in one/ more sessions. He/ she will be awarded
be considered in NTA score in each session based on his performance. The candidate’s best NTA
compilation of Scores of all the sessions in which he/ she has appeared will be considered for
Result and preparation of Merit List/ Ranking.
Preparation of
Merit List /
Ranking:
6 How is JEE Paper NATA is Computer cum Paper based exam. The Aptitude & Mathematics Test is a
2 conducted? computer-based test. The Drawing Test is paper based test.
7 What will be the B. Arch. (Paper 2A)- To be conducted in February and May sessions: *Part -1 will
pattern of have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and
examinations? Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical
value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There
will be no negative marking for Section B.
B. Planning (Paper 2B)- To be conducted in February and May sessions: * Part -1 will
have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and
Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical
value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There
will be no negative marking for Section B.
8 What is the The JEE Main 2021 exam pass mark varies with categories. For the general category
passing score at candidates, they must secure a minimum aggregate of 75%. For the SC/ST/PWD
JEE? categories, they must score a minimum of 65% in aggregate
9 How is a tie break According, to the officials If there is a tie then below is the criteria for JEE Main
in JEE merit list - Resolution by marks obtained in Mathematics in JEE (Main). Candidate obtaining
done? higher marks will be given better rank.
- Resolution by marks obtained in Physics in the JEE (Main). Candidate obtaining
higher marks will be given better rank
- Resolution by finding the ratio of positive marks and negative marks. Candidate
having higher absolute value of the ratio will be given better rank.
- If the resolution is not possible after this criterion, candidates will be given the
same rank
10 Can candidates No. There is no re-evaluation/re-checking of result.
ask for re-
evaluation of JEE
test marks?
11 Where can a A candidate may apply for admission to any of the participating institutions as per
candidate seek the time schedule specified by the respective appropriate admission authority, along
admission on the with all the documents desired by it.
basis of JEE?
12 Which type of In India, B.Arch program is offered by the following institutions:
institutions offer
B.Arch programs?
# Type of Institution Examples
1 State Level Institutions - J.J., Rachana Sansad (Aided), CEPT etc
Govt Aided
2 State Level Institutions - Kamala Raheja, LS Raheja, IES etc
Unaided / Private
3 All India Level Institutions - SPAs and NITs
Govt Aided
4 Deemed Universities Amity, DY Patil, NMIMS (BSSA etc)
Note: JEE (Paper 2) score is valid for admission to All India Level Institutions.
13 What is the basis The merit list for B.Arch Admission is prepared on the following bases:
for B.Arch
Admission Merit
# Basis of Merit List Weightage
list?
1 Marks obtained in NATA / JEE (Paper 2) 50%
2 Aggregate % obtained in 10+2 / 10+3 50%
Diploma exam.
Note: Studying for XII Std is as important is studying for the JEE exam.
III. JEE PAPER2 (B.Arch) Marking Scheme:
Paper 2A (B. Arch): Mathematics (Part-I) and Aptitude Test (Part-II) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only
and Drawing Test (Part-III) in Pen & Paper Based (offline) mode, to be attempted on drawing sheet of A4
size.
Subject No of Questions Marks
Mathematics (Part I) 20* 10* 100
Subject wise distribution of
Aptitude Test (Part II) 50 200
Questions, Total Number of
Questions and Marks
Drawing Test (Part III) 2 100
Total 82 400
The drawing aptitude is judged on the following aspects -
● Ability to sketch an object proportionately and rendering it in visually appealing manner.
● Visualising and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings.
● Sense of perspective drawing
● Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form.
● Creating interesting two-dimensional composition using given shapes and forms.
● Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition.
● Understanding of scale and proportions.
● Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.
Types of Question in Drawing Test and What to Focus on:
# Types of Questions What to Focus on?
1 Memory Drawing question Focus on:
E.g. You are a water pipe at your college 1. Visualizing day to day scenes. Add creativity.
entrance gate. Its college time and all the 2. Drawing in proper Perspective technique.
students are rushing in. Draw the scene 3. Creating visual harmony using colors.
from your point of view. 4. Drawing the elements in perspective.
5. Drawing needs to have good finish & quality.
2 2D Composition question Focus on:
E.g. Use standard shape of any three 1. Combine shapes & forms interestingly.
leaves for e.g.: Banana leaf, Mango leaf, 2. Add creativity & aesthetics.
Maple leaf etc. Use any 2 pairs of 3. Creating visual harmony using colors.
contrast colours to colour this 4. Design should be well finished & high quality.
composition. Use only 3 types of leaves.
3 3D Composition question Focus on:
E.g. Use 3D forms of a Railway engine for 1. Combine 3D elements interestingly.
e.g.: you could use Giant wheels, steam 2. Drawing in proper Perspective technique.
exhaust pipe, the engine as a tapered 3. Showing effect of light & shadow properly.
cylinder and create an interesting stable 4. Design should be well finished & high quality.
composition, you can scale each object to
any size of your choice, and use them in
multiples. Also show the effect of light
and shadow on your composition.
IV. About Aptitude Section
Topics & Types of Question in Aptitude Section
Below is the detailed explanation for each of 7 Topics and Types of Questions expected in the Aptitude
Section of NATA / JEE (B.Arch).
# Topic Type of Questions
1 Architecture Aptitude: Questions on count the number of oblique surfaces, horizontal
Visualizing different sides of surfaces, vertices, vertical lines etc, that an object contains, folding &
3D objects cutting of paper, water images, mirror images etc
2 Architecture Aptitude: Questions on identify right plan for given elevations, right elevation
Visualizing 3D objects from for given plans, right isometric view, right shadow etc.
2D drawings
3 Architecture Aptitude: Question can be on Construction Materials, Architectural Terms,
Awareness about Textures etc.
Architectural materials &
objects
4 Architecture Aptitude: Most questions will be image based. Topics can be famous architects,
Awareness of World buildings, monuments, structures, architecture etc.
Architecture
5 General Aptitude: Questions can be asked from over 30 topics of Analytical & Logical
Analytical & Logical Ability Reasoning. Topics can be about- Analogy, Classification, Verbal & Non-
Verbal Series, Statement & Arguments, Analytical Decision Making,
Causes and Effect, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Visual Reasoning etc.
6 General Aptitude: Questions can be asked on topics such as Synonyms, Antonyms,
English Communication & Verbal Analogies, One word substitutes, Spellings, Reading
Comprehension Ability Comprehension etc.
7 General Aptitude: Questions are asked on basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry. Topics
Quantitative Ability can be Percentage, Area, Profit & Loss, Interest, Volume & Surface
Area, Average etc.
Topics & Types of Question in Mathematics Section
Below is a list of Topics that are expected in the Mathematics Section of NATA / JEE (B.Arch) exam. Also
included is the SILICA Coaching Module classes and hours.
NATA / JEE (B.Arch) Mathematics - Topics vs Lecture
# Unit Topic Hours Lecture No
1 3D Geometry 3D Geometry 3 1
2 Differential Calculus Limits, Continuity, Derivatives 6 2, 3
3 Integral Calculus Indefinite & Definite 6 4, 5
4 Differential Equations Differential Equations 3 6
5 Applications of Calculus Applications of Calculus 6 7, 8
Binomial Distribution & Mathematical
6 Reasoning Both 3 9
XII Std Topics 27 9
1 Algebra Sequence & Series 3 1
2 Logarithms Logarithms 3 2
3 Matrices & Determinants Matrices & Determinants 3 3
4 Trigonometry Trigonometry 9 4, 5, 6
5 2D Geometry 2D Geometry 9 7, 8, 9
6 Permutations & Combinations Permutations & Combinations 3 10
7 Statistics & Probability Statistics & Probability 6 11, 12
XI Std Topics 36 12
