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