B.Arch Higher Level Admission Information 2026

Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor’s in Architecture - Second Year (Third Semester) AY 2025-26

The applications are invited for admission to the second year at CEPT University from candidates who have finished the first year or are studying in the second semester of B.Arch as per the  eligibility mentioned below:

Candidates who have successfully cleared all courses/subjects for both semesters in the first year with a minimum 55% aggregate average in Bachelor’s in Architecture from a recognized University and have obtained a valid score in the NATA in 2025.

• A candidate should have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

OR

• Passed 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as a compulsory  subject.

Notes:

• Please note that the entire application process will be online
  
• In case applicants who are applying for semester III and have not received their semester II mark sheet, such students may produce a pass certificate for semester II from the registrar or equivalent authority in the University stating that the candidate has passed in all subjects of semester I and II. If admission is offered to the candidate, it will be provisional and subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.
  
• Applicants who have grades or GPA or CGPA instead of marks should submit a grades/ GPA/ CGPA to marks conversion document/certificate along with the mark sheets.
  
• Any attempt to influence the outcome of the selection process shall automatically result in the disqualification of the candidate from the entire admissions process.
  
• An applicant should appear for all the stages of assessment. Absence at any stage may lead to disqualification.
  
• A 10+3 diploma should be cleared from the Technical Board of Gujarat or any other state, or a college/university established under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, and will be eligible to apply for the program.

Application Requirements for Bachelor’s in Architecture - Second Year (Third Semester) AY 2026-27

The applicant has to submit the following documents online at the admissions registration page: https://admissions.cept.ac.in

1. Completed Application Form
   
2. Self-attested copy of 12th mark sheet
   
3. 1st-year self-attested mark sheet of both semesters or attendance certificate with marks or grades mentioned for the last academic year.
   
4. The applicant should submit a valid score card of NATA 2025.

Admission Procedure and Schedule for Bachelor’s in Architecture - Second Year (Third Semester) AY 2026-27

Note: The applicant has to take the Test 2 depending on the course they are applying for. An applicant who wants to apply for two courses has to take two tests specific to both the courses.

Shortlisting of Candidates for Bachelor’s in Architecture - Second Year (Third Semester) AY 2025-26

Candidates will be shortlisted for the entrance exam based on the following:

1. Meeting the requirements of eligibility criteria mentioned in section 2.
2. The valid score/ result is based on the following :
3. NATA Scores
4. 10+2 exam/10+3 diploma exam
5. 1st & 2nd-semester result within 55% marks.

About The Entrance Exam for Bachelor’s in Architecture - Second Year (Third Semester) AY 2025-26

The entrance exam will be conducted in two parts. Test 1 will be conducted online. Test 2 will be a drawing test conducted on campus.

The passing score for all the tests is 55 marks. The details of the tests are as follows:

The mock test for the online exam will be on 23rd June 2026. The mock test will allow the candidate to set up their computer before the entrance exam.

24th June 2026- Test 1

Eligibility:

The applicant must submit the application form and required documents and clear the eligibility check to be able to appear for test 1.

Schedule: 10:30 - 11:30 AM -online

Tools and Media Required: laptop/desktop with web camera, stable broadband internet connection, sketch pad and pen

27th June 2026 - Test 2

Eligibility: The applicant has completed Test 1.

Test 2 will be a drawing test conducted on campus. It will test basic architectural design and representation skills and abilities.

Schedule: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – on campus

Test 2 - Architectural Design Problem

Tools and Media Required: Desktop/ Laptop and/or Digitizer with stylus installed with required software.

OR

Manual - Drafting tools, drawing mediums of your choice like pens, pencils, markers, charcoal, watercolor, etc.

1. A merit list will be generated based on the results of Test 1, Test 2, and NATA score (score that helped you secure admission to BArch program in your respective academic institutions). The applicant must score a minimum of 55% to be able to qualify.
   
2. Once the scores are put together for merit preparation and there is a tie, then the scores of Test 1 will be used to decide a higher merit rank. 
   
3. The applicants will be admitted based on the merit list published. 
   
4. Based on the availability of seats and the acceptance status of applicants, the admission committee, at its discretion, may offer further admission, in the order of a consolidated merit list.