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Architect

Architects design buildings and urban spaces, balancing aesthetics, function, safety and sustainability. Combines creativity with technical skills in maths, materials and project management.

Salary range
₹4–25 LPA
Job growth
medium
Work type
Office + Site visits
Paths to entry
2 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Continue daily sketching — build a portfolio
  • Score 50%+ overall, Maths above 60%
  • Pick Science OR Commerce (with Maths) for 11th

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Architect

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

NATA → B.Arch
Science

Maths is mandatory in Class 12 — even Commerce students can apply if they took Maths.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NATA
  3. Degree
    B.Arch (5 yrs)
  4. Colleges
    Sir Jj Mumbai · Spa Delhi · Cept Ahmedabad
  5. Career
    Architect
JEE Main Paper 2 → IIT/NIT B.Arch
Science
  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    JEE Main
  3. Degree
    B.Arch (5 yrs)
  4. Colleges
    IIT Roorkee · IIT Kharagpur · NIT Calicut
  5. Career
    Architect

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
JEE Main
NTA
Class 12 PCMVery HardJan & Apr
NATA
Council of Architecture
Class 12 with Maths, 50%+MediumApr, Jun, Jul

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Sir Jj Mumbai
Spa Delhi
Cept Ahmedabad
IIT Roorkee
IIT Kharagpur
NIT Calicut
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.