• Overview
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) conducts Planning and Architecture Common Entrance Test (PACET) known as JNTU PACET in common parlance for admitting candidates into:
1. 5 year B.Arch.,
2. 4 year B. Planning and
3. 6 year B.Arch. (PTDC) and other related courses.
Besides admission is also provided for 6-Year Part Time Degree Course (PTDC) for Diploma holders in Architecture with 2 years of experience as architectural assistant.
• Eligibility
Age Limits:
Candidates should have completed 16 years of age by the date of commencement of admission or on such other date as may be notified by the PACET committee and there is no upper age limit.
Educational Qualifications:
1. Candidates should have passed 10 + 2 examination conducted by Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or related Vocational Courses conducted by Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh along with bridge course(s) conducted by it or any other examination recognized as equivalent there to by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, and should have secured:
i. Not less than 50% marks in the aggregate with Mathematics and English as subjects of examination for admission into 5 – year B.Arch. degree course and
ii. Not less than 50% marks in the aggregate with any subjects for admission into 4- year B. Planning degree course.
2. Candidates should have passed three years diploma (10+3) in Engineering / Architecture conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh or its equivalent there to as recognized by State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh and should have secured:-
i. Not less than 50% marks in the aggregate with Mathematics and English as subjects of examination for admission into 5 – year B.Arch. degree course and
ii. Not less than 50% marks with any subject for admission into 4 – year B. Plng degree course.
Note: Candidates appearing for 10+2 final examination or equivalent or final year Diploma examination are also eligible to apply. However, they shall fulfill the criteria stipulated in clauses II (c) (i) or / and (ii) above to be eligible for admission.
Nationality: Indian
Domicile Requirements: Candidates should belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh and should satisfy local / non-local status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) order, 1974 as subsequently amended.
• Paper pattern
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Test
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Paper
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Marks
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Time
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1
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Drawing Test
To test drawing aptitude of the candidate
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100
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2 Hr.
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2
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Aesthetic Sensitivity Test
To the perception, creativity, imagination of the candidate
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100
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2 Hr.
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JNTU-PACET examination for admission to Planning consists of one paper:
A Single test of 100 Marks and 2 hours duration is held consisting of relevant questions.
• How to apply?
Aspirants can obtain application forms for the JNTU PACET from its official website to be available by the month of May every year. It is then required to be filled with essential details and submitted back before the last day of submission.
The Applications forms can also be obtained by sending a DD drawn in favor of Secretary, APSCHE.
JNTU PACET Exam Fee
The cost of the application form for the JNTU PACET is Rs.400 only. People can avail it in person from the mentioned centers by paying a demand draft of Rs.400, or can download from the website and pay Rs 400 in the form of demand draft while submitting. One can also avail the form by post by writing to Secretary, APSCHE, with a demand draft of Rs.450 only.
