JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) Preparation Guide 2025

The Aptitude Test evaluates your awareness of places, persons, buildings, materials, and objects; texture and visual perception; creative and analytical thinking.

• Awareness of Persons, Places & Buildings

  Famous architects, monuments, UNESCO heritage sites, architectural styles, contemporary architecture

• Materials & Objects

  Building materials, their textures, properties, sustainable materials, innovative construction techniques

• Visualizing 3D Objects from 2D Drawings

  Isometric views, orthographic projections, mental rotation, spatial reasoning, sectional views

• Texture & Contrast of Surface

  Understanding textures, patterns, contrast, rhythm in design, visual hierarchy

• Analytical Reasoning

  Mental ability, logical reasoning, pattern recognition, series completion

🎨 Drawing test is conducted ONLINE using a digital drawing tablet (Wacom or similar)

Topics Covered:

• Drawing from Memory

  Sketching scenes, objects, or events from everyday life based on memory

• Perspective Drawing

  One-point, two-point, and three-point perspective drawing of buildings and objects

• Composition & Color Application

  Creating balanced compositions using geometric/thematic elements with appropriate colors

• Texture & Shading

  Rendering different materials and surfaces digitally with proper shading techniques

Daily Schedule (10-12 hours):

• Advanced Mathematics (4-5 hours)

  Solve previous year JEE Main questions (2015-2025), practice from Cengage/Arihant, focus on speed & accuracy

• Aptitude Test Practice (3-4 hours)

  Solve mock aptitude tests, practice 3D visualization extensively, study architectural case studies

• Timed Drawing (2-3 hours)

  Practice complete drawings in 60 minutes, work on composition & color, build speed on digital medium

Intensive Mock Test Schedule:

• • Week 1-4: Take 2 full-length mocks per week + analyze thoroughly
• • Week 5-6: Take 3 full-length mocks per week + focused topic revision
• • Week 7-8: Take 4-5 full-length mocks per week + error analysis
• • Last Week: Revise formula sheets, practice drawing themes, light revision only

While self-study is possible for Mathematics, coaching is highly recommended for:

• ✅ Aptitude Test - requires expert guidance on architectural awareness
• ✅ Digital Drawing Practice - need access to tablets and expert feedback
• ✅ Strategic Planning - understanding percentile vs marks relationship
• ✅ Mock Tests - simulating actual exam interface and difficulty

neramClasses.com offers specialized JEE B.Arch coaching with IIT-qualified faculty, digital drawing labs, and 100+ mock tests.

Yes! 70-80% syllabus overlaps. Smart strategy is to prepare both simultaneously.

Common Topics:

• ✅ Complete Mathematics (100% same)
• ✅ Drawing Skills (same techniques, different medium)
• ✅ Aptitude & Visualization (80% overlap)
• ✅ Architectural Awareness (fully common)

Key Differences:

• • NATA: Paper-based drawing vs JEE: Digital drawing
• • NATA: No negative marking vs JEE: -1 for wrong answer
• • NATA: Absolute scoring vs JEE: Percentile-based

Percentile Requirements (Approximate):

• IIT Roorkee/Kharagpur: 99.5+ percentile (Top 200 rank)
• Top NITs (Trichy, Calicut): 98-99 percentile
• Good NITs: 95-98 percentile
• SPA Delhi/Bhopal/Vijayawada: 97-99 percentile
• State Government Colleges: 85-95 percentile

Digital drawing is the biggest challenge for most students. Here's how to master it:

Step-by-Step Approach:

• 1. Get a Drawing Tablet: Wacom Intuos Small (₹6000) or XP-Pen Deco 01 (₹4000) - practice daily for 2-3 months before exam
• 2. Use Practice Software: Krita (free), Sketchbook (free), or Adobe Photoshop - get comfortable with layers, brushes, colors
• 3. Master Basic Tools: Pencil, pen, eraser, fill tool, color picker - learn keyboard shortcuts for speed
• 4. Practice NTA Interface: Take mock tests on NTA's practice portal to get familiar with actual exam environment
• 5. Time Yourself: Complete drawings in 60 minutes max - speed comes with practice