MOHAMED SATHAK A.J. ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE, B.Arch Admission Notice

MOHAMED SATHAK A.J. ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE

(Approved by Council of Architecture, New Delhi & Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

(Sponsored by Mohamed Sathak Trust)

B.Arch Admission Notice

“ Architecture is life, or at least it is life itself taking form and therefore it is the truest record of life as it was lived in the world yesterday, as it is lived today or ever will be lived"

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, American Architect

Architecture is a synthesis of Art, Science and Technology.

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) is a professional course spread over 10 semesters (5 years) with 7 semesters of taught programme (lecture & studio), 2 semesters professional training and 1 semester of Thesis. The course covers a wide range of topics like Art, History, Environmental science, Structural engineering, Building services, Computer aided design tools etc.

True to the meaning of a professional course, on successful completion of the course, graduates become Architects and are eligible to set up an architectural practice of their own .Alternately graduates can join architectural firms or architectural departments of a government or statutory body. Opportunities in related fields include interior design, graphic design, commercial art, architectural journalism and architectural teaching.

Eligibility for Admission

10 + 2 of Indian System or its equivalent 12 years of school education.

No candidate, with less than 50% marks in aggregate, shall be admitted to the architecture course.

Must have studied in English medium and should have obtained a pass in the qualifying examination with Good Grades in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

In addition to the above qualification, the candidates must have passed the National Aptitude Test conducted by the Council of Architecture, India (www.nata.in).

Aptitude Test

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by Council of Architecture is mandatory for admission to first year B.Arch. course for all architectural institutions in the country, including NITs, IITs, Government Institutions, Government aided Institutions, Universities, Deemed Universities and Private Universities established by a Central or State Legislature and other private institutions, from the academic session 2007-2008 onwards. It shall be mandatory for every architectural institution imparting 5-year B.Arch. degree course in the country to join the NATA and to admit students on the basis of valid NATA marks , which is a minimum of 80 marks out of 200.

The test shall consist of 2 papers:

Test - I

Test - I – Aesthetic Sensitivity - 100 marks - duration of test :  One hour.

Aesthetic Sensitivity is to evaluate candidate’s perception, imagination and observation; creativity and communication; and Architectural awareness. The test shall comprise of :

(i)      Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings

(ii)     Visualising different sides of three dimensional object

(iii)    Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities

(iv)    Analytical Reasoning

(v)     Mental Ability

(vi)    Imaginative comprehension and expression

(vii)   Architectural awareness

Test - II

Test - II – Drawing - 100 marks - duration of test: Two hours.

The Drawing aptitude of the candidate shall be judged on the following aspects :

(i)     Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner

(ii)    Visualising and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on the surroundings

(iii)   Sense of perspective drawing

(iv)   Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form

(v)    Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes or forms

(vi)   Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition

(vii)  Understanding of scale and sense of proportion

(viii) Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences

For admission and further details:

Mohamed Sathak Trust

144/1, Nungambakkam High Road,

Chennai - 600 034.

Telephone : 044-6450 6393, 2833 4989, 2833 4990

Fax              : 044-2833 4991

E-mail         : sathaktrust@vsnl.net

Mohamed Sathak A.J.Academy of Architecture

# 34, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR),

Inside SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri,

Egattur - 603 103.

Kanchipuram District.

TelePhone          : 044 - 2747 0393

Fax                        : 044 - 2797 0392

Contact Person : Mr.Kannan