Karnataka B.Arch. Admission

Karnataka B.Arch. Admission - Application Process, Eligibility Criteria, Selection Procedure, Admission Process, List of top B Arch colleges

The B Arch course in Karnataka State will be based on the JEE Main Entrance Exam (Paper-2) and the NATA Score. Firstly, candidates need to clear the entrance exam and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria to get eligible. Then, the selection process will be done through the KCET Counselling session, which Karnataka Examination Authority will conduct to allocate the seat for admission. After securing the entrance exam, candidates can register online by applying the application form to participate in the KCET Counselling process.

Candidates willing to get admission for B Arch in Karnataka can go through this article. In addition, we have provided the information regarding course details, the application process, eligibility criteria, admission process, counseling, and a list of top B Arch colleges in Karnataka.

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) is a 5-year bachelor's degree that can be opted to complete the 10+2 Examination. This program is intended to produce professional and licensed architects approved to do government & private constructions. This program concludes several aspects of various streams like humanities, aesthetics, engineering, etc. The B Arch academic curriculum generally consists of several theory subjects, practical training, project work, studio, and research training.

Course Name	Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch)
Course Level	Under-Graduate Course
Course Duration	five years
Admission	Merit-Based/Entrance Exam
Eligibility Criteria	Qualified in 10+2 Examination
Minimum Percentage	50% Aggregate Marks
Accepted Entrance Exam	JEE Main (Paper-II) and NATA
Counseling	KCET Counselling
Conducting Body	Karnataka Examination Authority

Eligibility Criteria for B Arch Admission in Karnataka

Aspirants are seeking to apply for the B Arch Program, which several institutes of Karnataka offer. Candidates should be aware of the eligibility criteria before applying. Different institutes conclude different eligibility criteria in such cases, and aggregate scores may vary.

Educational Qualification: Candidates who have qualified in the 10+2 Examination with the required 50% aggregate marks in the science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English as main subjects) from any recognized board are eligible to apply. While for the reserved category, students will be provided a 5% relaxation in the aggregate score as per the norms of government, and candidates can secure a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in 10+2

Entrance Exam Eligibility: To take admission for the B Arch course, candidates must have cleared either the JEE Main (Paper-II) entrance exam or have passed the NATA entrance exam. Based on the valid score, admission will be granted through counseling.

Application Process for B Arch Admission in Karnataka

B Arch application process will be conducted in online mode. Candidates who meet the above eligibility criteria must visit the KEA website to fill out the application form. Candidates can check out the detailed procedure mentioned below to fill out the B Arch admission application form.

Step 1-Registration: First, candidates must visit the official website of KEA and register by entering all the required details. Upon Successful registration, candidates will receive login credentials through a registered mail ID.

Step 2-Online application form filling: By using those credentials, candidates need to log in to the application portal and fill out the application form.

Step 3-Uploading the Documents: After completing the form, candidates must upload the scanned images of the photo, signature, necessary educational documents, and entrance exam score card (JEE Main/ NATA) according to the mentioned prescribed format.

Step 4-Payment of Application fees: After uploading the documents, candidates must pay the stipulated application fees according to their category. Application fees can be paid online (Net Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card). For example, B Arch Application charges approximately INR 600 for the general category, INR 510 for the reserved category, and INR 760 for the students who belong to .another state.

B Arch Admission in Karnataka

Candidates will be admitted into the B Arch program by considering the marks acquired in the NATA or JEE Main Entrance Exam. Once the application process is completed, the admission process will be commenced, and the respective authority will release the merit list to shortlist the candidates for the admission process.

• After screening the candidates who have applied for B Arch admission, Karnataka Examination Authority prepares the merit list/rank list (KCET Merit List) based on the valid score obtained in the entrance exam JEE Main (Paper-II) or NATA by the candidates.
• KEA will declare the Merit List on its official website. To access the merit list candidates, they must log on to the KEA student portal using their registered login credentials.
• Based on the merit list, shortlisted candidates need to appear for counseling session rounds per the given schedule, and KEA will conduct the counseling session.

KCET Counselling Session for B Arch Admission in Karnataka

As mentioned, the admission process for the B Arch course will be done through KCET Counselling Session. Candidates who got shortlisted through the merit list need to participate in a counseling session, and seats will be allocated after the session.

Step 1-Registration: To participate in the KCET counseling session, first, shortlisted candidates need to register themselves by providing all the basic details.

Step 2- Verification of Documents: Then, candidates need to appear for counseling at the designated center and require educational documents for the verification purpose. This process will be held in offline mode.

Step 3: Locking & Choice filling: Upon the student's successful document verification, such candidates will be provided with a certification submission form & secret key. This key helps the candidates log in for the respective portal, and they are advised to lock their choice and preferences of the college where they wish to pursue B Arch. This process will be held in online mode.

Step 4-Allotment of Seats: The Authority will allow the seat based on the candidate's choice & preference and consider the availability of seats in B Arch colleges of Karnataka. Generally, there will be two rounds for the seat allotment process. After receiving the allotment letter, candidates must report to the college and confirm admission by paying the fees.

List of Top Colleges for B Arch Admission in Karnataka

Candidates willing to take admission into the B Arch course in Karnataka can check out the list of colleges with a fee structure.

College / University	Annual Fees	Location
Manipal University	INR 40,000	Manipal
R V College of Engineering	INR 1 Lakh	Bangalore
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering	INR 31,820	Bangalore
Ramaiah Institute of Technology	INR 67,000	Bangalore
BLDEA's VP Dr. P.G. Halakatti, College of Engineering and Technology	INR 64,000	Bijapur
Poojya Dodd Appa College of Engineering	INR 1.2 Lakhs	Bijapur
KLE Institute of Technology	INR 15,000	Hubli
BGS School of Architecture and Planning	INR 2.9 Lakhs	Bangalore
Siddaganga Institute of Technology	INR 84,000	Tumkur
Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management	INR 94,000	Bangalore
Oxford College of Engineering	INR 45,000	Bangalore
BMS College of Engineering	INR 49,500	Bangalore
University of Mysore	INR 11,000	Mysore
PES University	INR 3.3 Lakhs	Bangalore
NITTE University	INR 2.6 Lakhs	Mangalore
CMR University	INR 4.5 Lakhs	Bangalore
REVA University	INR 81,000	Bangalore
RNS Institute of Technology	INR 2.3 Lakhs	Bangalore
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology	INR 62,100	Belgaum

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