Architecture Entrance Examination

JEE Main
Paper 2A

JEE Main: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

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400
Total Marks
3
Exam Parts
SPA
NITs
Top Institutes
B.Arch
Programme
The Exam

What is JEE Main Paper 2A?

JEE Main Paper 2A is the gateway to B.Arch programmes at India's most prestigious institutions: SPAs, NITs, IITs, and more. A 400-mark exam split across Mathematics, Aptitude, and a hands-on Drawing Test, it rewards students who can think analytically and express ideas visually. If architecture is the goal, this is the exam that opens those doors. Students in Pune preparing for this exam choose My Design Academia for focused B.Arch entrance coaching in Viman Nagar, Pune, with dedicated drawing practice, aptitude training, and mathematics support under one roof.

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What the Exam Actually Demands

Paper 2A is unlike any other entrance exam. It combines hard mathematics with spatial reasoning and freehand drawing, all in a single sitting. The Drawing Test alone is pen and paper, offline, and tests your ability to observe, compose, and render under pressure. Most students who struggle with it have never had structured drawing training. Our architecture entrance coaching in Viman Nagar is built around exactly this: balancing technical preparation with the creative rigour the drawing section demands.

  • Structured drawing training for freehand observation and rendering
  • Mathematics preparation across MCQ and Numerical Value questions
  • Aptitude training for spatial reasoning and design sensitivity
  • Mock tests simulating real exam conditions: CBT + pen-paper drawing
  • Small batches, real feedback, and exam-ready results
How We Train

Preparation
Approach

Drawing Test
Structured freehand drawing practice: observation, composition, and rendering under timed, pen-and-paper conditions.
Mathematics
Targeted preparation across MCQ and Numerical Value question formats covering the full JEE Paper 2A Mathematics syllabus.
Aptitude Test
Spatial reasoning, design sensitivity, and MCQ-based aptitude training that mirrors the 200-mark aptitude section.
Spatial Visualisation
Develop the ability to think and draw in three dimensions, skill the aptitude and drawing sections both demand.
Mock Tests
Full-length mock papers combining CBT aptitude & mathematics with offline drawing tests, as close to the real exam as possible.
Personal Feedback
Small batches with individual feedback on drawing quality, composition, and exam technique, the difference between good and exam-ready.
Who Can Apply

Eligibility Criteria

Criterion Description
Age Limit No age limit for appearing in JEE Main. Candidates who passed Class XII/equivalent in the current or previous two years are eligible.
Educational Qualification Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Central/State Board or Pre-University system.
Scheme of Examination & Marking Scheme

JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) consists of three parts totalling 400 marks:

Part Subject Type of Questions Mode of Exam Marks
Part I Mathematics MCQs + Numerical Value Type Questions Computer-Based (CBT) 100
Part II Aptitude Test Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Computer-Based (CBT) 200
Part III Drawing Test Drawing-based subjective questions Pen & Paper (Offline) 100
Total — — — 400
Top Architecture Colleges in India (via JEE Paper 2 / AAT)

All colleges listed offer Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch).

College Name Location Admission Mode
IIT Kharagpur Kharagpur, WB JEE Advanced + AAT (Not JEE-2)
IIT Roorkee Roorkee, UK JEE Advanced + AAT (Not JEE-2)
SPA Delhi Delhi JEE Paper 2
SPA Bhopal Bhopal, MP JEE Paper 2
SPA Vijayawada Vijayawada, AP JEE Paper 2
NIT Calicut Kerala JEE Paper 2 via JoSAA
NIT Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) Tamil Nadu JEE Paper 2 via JoSAA
NIT Rourkela Odisha JEE Paper 2 via JoSAA
NIT Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh JEE Paper 2 via JoSAA
NIT Patna Bihar JEE Paper 2 via JoSAA
MNIT Jaipur (Malaviya National Institute of Technology) Rajasthan JEE Paper 2 via JoSAA
VNIT Nagpur (Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology) Maharashtra JEE Paper 2 via JoSAA
Mizoram University Aizawl, Mizoram JEE Paper 2
Punjab University (UIA Chandigarh) Chandigarh JEE Paper 2
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Delhi JEE Paper 2 (via JMI Counselling)
JEE Main Paper 2 · Sample Paper

JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) tests Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing skills. Working through the official sample paper will help you gauge the difficulty level, understand the drawing question format, and plan your time effectively across all three sections.

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