Jee Main Paper 2

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JEE Main B Arch

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13th June 2026

Importance of the Post

This section is crucial for prospective JEE Main 2026 B.Arch and B.Plan candidates, as it provides the official syllabus needed to start targeted preparation. Knowing the exact topics and their weightage helps applicants focus their study efforts efficiently. Reviewing the syllabus before applying ensures you meet eligibility and are prepared for the exam content.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for JEE Main 2026 — B.Arch / B.Plan (Paper 2) Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by National Testing Agency (NTA). The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

JEE Main B Arch Syllabus

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Department

Recruitment notification issued by National Testing Agency (NTA).

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Class XII passed (or appearing)

Important Dates

Applications open	1st November 20261st November 2026
Application closes	5th December 20265th December 2026

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Section	Topics
Design Aptitude — Visual ReasoningDesign Aptitude — Visual Reasoning	Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.
Drawing & SketchingDrawing & Sketching	Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props.Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props.
Design Awareness & General KnowledgeDesign Awareness & General Knowledge	History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems.History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems.
Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains)Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains)	Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving.Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving.
Mathematics (Class XI-XII)Mathematics (Class XI-XII)	Algebra; Logarithms; Trigonometry; Coordinate geometry; 3-D geometry; Calculus; Permutations & combinations; Statistics & probability; Vectors; Matrices.Algebra; Logarithms; Trigonometry; Coordinate geometry; 3-D geometry; Calculus; Permutations & combinations; Statistics & probability; Vectors; Matrices.
Drawing & Architectural Aptitude (Paper 2)Drawing & Architectural Aptitude (Paper 2)	Awareness of persons, places, buildings, materials; Visualisation through structural drawing; Mental ability; Analytical reasoning; Three-dimensional perception; Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms; Sketching of urban scape and rural life from memory.Awareness of persons, places, buildings, materials; Visualisation through structural drawing; Mental ability; Analytical reasoning; Three-dimensional perception; Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms; Sketching of urban scape and rural life from memory.

Section

Topics

Design Aptitude — Visual Reasoning

Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.

Drawing & Sketching

Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props.

Design Awareness & General Knowledge

History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems.

Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains)

Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving.

Mathematics (Class XI-XII)

Algebra; Logarithms; Trigonometry; Coordinate geometry; 3-D geometry; Calculus; Permutations & combinations; Statistics & probability; Vectors; Matrices.

Drawing & Architectural Aptitude (Paper 2)

Awareness of persons, places, buildings, materials; Visualisation through structural drawing; Mental ability; Analytical reasoning; Three-dimensional perception; Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms; Sketching of urban scape and rural life from memory.