JNTUPACET Examination Pattern

The entrance exam pattern for JNTU PACET is given in this section.

Test shall consist of 2 Parts

Candidates seeking admission to 5 year B. Arch degree / 6 year B. Arch (PTDC) shall take Part – A of the Test and candidates seeking admission to 4 year B. Plan degree shall take Part-B of the Test.

Part A – ARCHITECTURE

Test-I – Aesthetic Sensitivity – 100 Marks Duration of Test – 2 Hours

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

• Visualizing three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings
• Visualizing different sides of three dimensional object
• Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities
• Analytical Reasoning
• Mental Ability
• Imaginative comprehension and expression
• Architectural awareness
   

Test-II Drawing- 100 Marks Duration of Test – 2 Hours

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

• Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner.
• Visualizing and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on the surroundings.
• Sense of perspective drawing.
• Combining and composing given three-dimensional elements to form a building or structural form.
• Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes or forms.
• Creating visual harmony using colors in given composition.
• Understanding of scale and sense of proportion.
• Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.

Part – B – PLANNING- 100 Marks Duration of Test -2 Hours

Testing is in terms of perception, ability to comprehend, interpret and represent
 

• Graphic representation and communication – recognition and identification of symbols, graphic representations.
• Pattern recognition – numerical, verbal, geometrical, graphic
• Logical thinking / analytical reasoning – matching concepts to situations, interpreting situations
• Imaginative comprehension and expression – description of situations in cities / town / villages.
• Planning and development general knowledge – National and local plans, policies, books, authors, planners.
• Community awareness – Income groups, poverty groups and problems, Local governance practices, community associations and action, community amenities.
• Geography – Indian, A.P. State -physical, economic, political.
• Environment and Public Health – Indian, and A. P. State, problems, concerns, issues – sanitation, environmental impacts of economic activities.
• Quantitative abilities – numerical, geometrical
• Scientific thinking – Fundamental principles and laws of physics, chemistry, biology –’Scientific method’

Examination Centre:

Regional Center For Entrance Test

JNTU School of Planning and Architecture
Mahaveer Marg,
Masab tank,
Hyderabad – 500 028, A.P.
Phone: 040 – 23317006, 23300315