JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning – New Exam Dates, Syllabus, Question Papers

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning – National Testing Agency will conduct JEE Main B.Arch and B.Planning between July 18 to 23, 2020. 10+2 passed / appearing candidates can appear for the JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning paper for admission in B.Arch and B.Planning courses offered at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other colleges. JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning paper are also held in CBT mode. Both papers have 2 common section that is maths and aptitude. However, in the third section, B.Arch students have to attempt the drawing questions and the B.Plan students have to attempt planning based questions. Check more information on JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning from this page.

Latest: JEE Main 2020 new dates announced. Check the details below.

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning

This shall be the second time that NTA is holding B.Arch and B.Plan as 2 different papers. Earlier, these 2 papers were held as one single paper and was called JEE Main paper 2. In the January attempt, 1,12,679 students attempted the B.Arch paper and 44,517 took the B.Plan paper. The important dates of JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning papers are given in the table below.

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning New Exam Dates Announced

HRD minister Dr. Ramesh Ramesh Pokhriyal has announced the new exam dates of JEE Main 2020 via a live webinar that he held on May 05, 2020. As per the new dates, JEE Main 2020 will be held over a period of 6 days, from July 18 to 23, 2020.

Usually, the B.Arch and the B.Plan paper is held on the very first day. Thus this time too, it can be expected that JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Plan paper will be held on July 18, 2020.

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning Admit Card

The registered candidates of JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning are issued the admit card to appear for the exam online on jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download the admit card, candidates need their JEE Main 2020 application number and password. The admit card is an important document as it conveys the JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning allotted exam date, time, and center to the students. Even after the exam the admit card is needed at the time of admission.

How to download the admit card?

• Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Look for the link to download the admit card
• Enter application number and password to login and access the dashboard
• Inside the dashboard, access the link to generated the admit card
• The PDF of the admit card is generated and saved in the local system
• Print 2 copies and carry on the exam day.

What to carry with the JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning admit card on the day of the exam:

• Valid photo ID proof
• Passport-sized photo same as the one uploaded in the online application form
• PWD certificate, if applicable
• Name change certificate, if applicable
• Geometry box (only for the B.Arch candidates)
• Diabetic candidates are allowed to take eatables, like banana, orange, apple, sugar tablets, etc.

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning paper is given below:

• Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test. Only the drawing section of the B.Arch paper is pen and paper-based.
• Marking scheme: +4 for the correct answers and -1 for any wrong answer.
• Duration of the exam: 03 hours each.
• Type of Questions: MCQ and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
• Language of Exam: Hindi, English, and Gujarati (only for centers in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli).

B.Arch paper pattern

B.Plan paper pattern:

The distribution of marks and the number of section in the paper are as follows:

NTA specified that as per the eligibility of B.Arch and B.Plan courses and according to the opinions of the subject experts the pattern change has been introduced by the JEE Apex Board (JAB).

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning Syllabus

The syllabus of JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning section is given below:

1. Mathematics (Common for B.Arch and B.Planning) – Download PDF
2. Aptitude Test Syllabus (Common for B.Arch and B.Planning) – Download PDF
3. B.Planning Syllabus (for B.Planning paper only) – Download PDF
4. Drawing Test Syllabus (for B.Arch Paper only)
   • Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, ect.), landscape (river fronts, jungles, trees, plants, etc.) and rural life.
   • Creating two dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.

Books for JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning Preparation

Here are the books that can be used to prepare for JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning paper.

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning Previous Year Question Papers and Sample Papers

Below we have provided the sample papers for JEE Main 2020 and the previous year papers. These are the most important resources to ace the revision and practice for the exam effectively.

Sample papers:

• JEE Main Mathematics Sample Paper
• JEE Main B.Planning Sample Paper

Previous year question papers for JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning:

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning Revision Tips

All students are in the last leg of their preparations. This is a very crucial time and the revision must be done wisely to cover all the aspects of the syllabus. The focus must be on practice to improve speed and accuracy, covering any left out important topics, self-analysis and revision of all topics.

Revise, practice, analyse, and repeat: This is the time to revise, as most of the candidates have already completed the syllabus of JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning once. Now revise all important chapters one by one in Maths, aptitude, and planning based section. Take mock tests and practice previous year questions to analyse your revision. Keep repeating this cycle.

Time management: Students in B.Arch mostly face the time management issue. The drawing section consume a lot of their time. Therefore to make a hold over speed taking mock tests is the only solution. Practice speed sketching side by side everyday.

B.Arch previous year drawing questions: Click here to practice B.Arch drawing questions that came in the past years.

Planning section is new, know all about this section: The B.Planning paper is the newest paper that has been introduced from 2020. Earlier B.Plan and B.Arch was one single paper, but they are 2 separate papers. maths and aptitude is a common section in both the papers. However, the 3rd section is different. In B.Planning paper there is a planning based section. In planning based questions are asked from:

• General Awareness regarding development issues, government programs/schemes etc.
• Comprehension, critical thinking and analytical skills, graphs, charts and map reading skills, simple statistics
• CBSE Class X Social Sciences

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning Answer Key and Response Sheet

NTA uploads the JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning answer key and response sheet a few days after the exam on jeemain.nta.nic.in. On the response sheet candidates can check the answers that they have marked on the day of the exam against each of the questions asked. However, on the answer key, NTA upload the correct answer to each question that is asked in the exam.

Both the JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning answer keys and the response sheets are uploaded under the respective logins of the candidates. Students need application number and password / date of birth to access the answers key and response sheet.

NTA also allows the candidates to challenge the answer key against the payment of challenge fees applicable for each objection made. After reviewing the challenge, if any changes are needed in the answer key, they are made. The final answer key is then uploaded on the official website and also the same is used for scoring the candidates for result.

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning Result

The candidates can check the JEE Main 2020 Result for B.Arch and B.Plan from the official website using their application number and date of birth / password. Individual raw marks of each candidate in the JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning are calculated using the marking scheme and the final answer key. These Raw scores are then normalized to get the Percentile scores / NTA scores. The candidates are given final ranks based on their best NTA score in the first and second attempt.

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning All India Rank

The All Indian Rank (AIR) of JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning paper is prepared based on the best scores of the candidates out of the first and second attempts. AIR is allotted separately to the candidates for JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning exam. In case 2 or more candidates get the same percentile the below given tie-breaking criteria are used to decide the AIR.

B.Arch:

• Candidates obtaining a higher score in Mathematics is given higher AIR
• Candidates obtaining higher scores in the Aptitude Test is considered next
• Next, candidates obtaining higher scores in Drawing Test.
• Even then if the tie remains, then candidates older in age are given better AIR.
• In case a resolution is still not possible, candidates are given the same rank

B.Arch:

• Candidates obtaining a higher score in Mathematics is given higher AIR
• Candidates obtaining higher scores in the Aptitude Test is considered next
• Next, candidates obtaining higher scores in Planning Test.
• Even then if the tie remains, then candidates older in age are given better AIR.
• In case a resolution is still not possible, candidates are given the same rank

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning Counselling

The candidates have to register for online counselling via JoSAA with the score in JEE Main 2020. As per their ranks in JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning papers, they are allotted seats in the NITs, CFTIs or IIITs, and other participating institutes.

Process of Counselling shall be as follows:

• First, As soon the registration for JoSAA starts the candidates have to fill in their choices after registering for the counselling. All this is done in the online mode on the website of JoSAA.
• After the registration of the allocation of seats is done. The seat allotment result is published for each round.
• Then, if a candidate is satisfied with the seat allotted to them, they can appear for document verification at the reporting center.
• Next, if they are not satisfied they can practice more choices to change their allotted seats. This, however, depends on the next availability of seats as per the choice they have entered.
• After each round, the seat vacancy status is also uploaded. The rounds of counselling go on until all the seats are filled.
• Via JoSAA seats are allocated in the NITs, CFTIs, and the IIITs. The private institutes do not take part in JoSAA. The students need to apply in such colleges separately with their JEE Main B.Arch and B.Plan scores separately.

JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning Eligibility Criteria

The candidates can check below the eligibility requirements for JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning:

Age Limit for JEE Main 2020 B.Arch and B.Planning: There is no age limit for the exam.

Qualifying Exam and Year: Candidates should have passed class 12 / equivalent in the year 2018, 2019, or must be appearing for it in 2020.

Subjects in Qualifying Exam: Candidates should have studied at least 5 subjects in class 12 / equivalent. However, the subject combination needed for B.Arch and B.Pan is separate. The same is given below:

B.Plan candidates take note: You no more need to have science in 10+2 to be able to appear for JEE Main if you are only aspiring to appear for the B.Plan paper. A candidate from any 10+2 stream with Maths as a mandatory subject is eligible for JEE Main B.plan paper.

Qualifying Exam: The candidates can check below the list of the qualifying exam accepted for appearing in JEE Main 2020:

Marks in Qualifying exam: Note that to appear for JEE Main 2020 you need no minimum marks. But while taking admission in the institutes you have to have a minimum qualifying marks of 10+2. The same is given below:

JEE Main 2020 Exam Centers

While filling the form of JEE Main 2020, the candidates need to enter the 4 choices of preference for their exam center. These choices are to be entered in order of their preference. The exam centers of JEE Main 2020 are as follows:

Scope of B.Arch and B.Plan Courses

What exactly is the difference between B.Arch and B.Plan courses and what are the career scope after completing these courses? Let us check these facts below:

For B.Arch Aspirants

What – B.Arch course is usaully for 5 years duration. It is the first step for the candidates who wish to make a future in Architecture. This field covers different works such as spatial design, safety management, aesthetics, material management, etc.

Scope – The candidates can look forward to career prospects like:

• Architecture Designer
• Architecture Engineer
• Interior Designer
• Architecture Draftsman
• Architectural Assistant
• Architectural Historian/Journalist
• Art Director
• Building Contractor
• Landscape Architect

Some of the top B.Arch colleges of the nation that accept JEE Main scores are:

1. Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
2. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
3. National Institute of Technology or NITs
4. Punjab University, Chandigarh
5. School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi

For B.Plan Aspirants

What – B.Planning is basically a 4 years duration course. B.Planning courses leads the candidaes in career prospects as Project Planner, Design Architect, Interior Designer, Urban Planner, Regional Planner, etc. In architecture main focus is on design-related concept but in Planning, more focus is on the analysis of data. 

Scope – The candidates can opt for some of the demanding career prospects after this course like:

• Urban Planner
• Regional Planner
• Design Architect
• Project Planner

Some of the top B.Plan colleges of the nation that accept JEE Main scores are:

1. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
2. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
3. School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi
4. School of Architecture & Planning, Anna University, Chennai
5. Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

National Testing Agency (NTA)

The National Testing Agency(NTA) is a government recognized autonomous agency, formulated in the year 2017, for conducting entrance exams for higher education and fellowship in higher educational institutions.

NTA took over the charge of major national level entrance exam in engineering, medical, pharmacy, management, and teaching since 2019. It transformed most of the exam in CBT mode except for NEET. National Testing Agency has been dedicatedly working in conducting the exams and releasing the result of such examinations. Apart from the national level enyrance exam it also conducts manu university entrance exam held at the national level like IGNOU OPENMAT and B.Ed, DU entrance Exam, and JNUEE.

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