PRIST University

PRIST University is a deemed-to-be university and was established in 1985.

Yes. The B.Arch programme at PRIST University is approved by the Council of Architecture (COA), the national body that regulates architecture education in India. A COA approved B.Arch degree lets you register as an architect after graduation.

The B.Arch fee at PRIST University is about ₹1.2 lakh per year. Hostel, mess, studio materials and site visits are extra.

At about ₹1.2 lakh a year, tuition for the full 5 year B.Arch at PRIST University comes to roughly ₹6 lakh. Fees usually rise a little each year, and hostel, mess, drawing materials and study tours are paid separately, so plan for a higher total.

PRIST University has 40 B.Arch seats each year, filled through JoSAA.

PRIST University accepts NATA scores for B.Arch admission. Every B.Arch college in India needs a valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score under Council of Architecture rules.

Take NATA and score well. Then register for JoSAA counselling and list PRIST in your choices; seats are allotted on merit.

To join B.Arch at PRIST University you need Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, at least 50% marks in PCM and 50% overall, or a 3-year diploma with Mathematics with 50% marks, plus a valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score. These are the Council of Architecture rules that apply to every B.Arch college.

You can reach the admissions office of PRIST University by email at [email protected], or through the official website, https://www.prist.ac.in.

B.Arch at PRIST University is a 5 year full-time degree, as set by the Council of Architecture. It includes design studio work every semester and a period of practical training in an architect's office.

Practise freehand drawing, perspective and composition every day, and revise maths and general aptitude with timed mock tests, since NATA tests both drawing ability and aptitude. Neram Classes runs NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 coaching online and at its centres, with daily drawing practice and teacher feedback.