Last Updated on July 31, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
This article will be of help to commerce stream students. Here, I’ve provided information about pursuing the professional course of B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) after 12th commerce stream. You will be reading about possibility, eligibility criteria, entrance tests and admission process.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The CoA (Council of Architecture) has issued a new mandate. According to it, Commerce and Arts stream students won’t be able to pursue B.Arch. course in future.
10+2 Science stream (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects) passed from a recognized board will be the new minimum educational qualification required to pursue Bachelor of Architecture course. Minimum aggregate marks required in PCM subjects are 50% (along with valid NATA score).
The new minimum standards for Architecture education will come into effect from the academic year 2018 onward. Students and readers are requested to take note of this fact!
In simple words, Architecture is the process of planning, designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures. B.Arch. is a well known professional course that trains students to become qualified Architects. It is a 5 years long undergraduate Degree course.
Commerce stream students have the following doubt in their minds- ‘Is it possible for commerce stream students to study Architecture?’. I’ll answer that question in the next paragraph.
Traditionally, B.Arch. has been seen as a course reserved for 12th Science stream students. But the situation has changed now! Architecture course has been made available to all, even Commerce as well as Arts and Humanities stream students! CoA (Council of Architecture) is the authority that regulates Architecture education in India. There exist some eligibility criteria though, which you have to satisfy. You will be reading those details in this article shortly.
It is possible to pursue B.Arch. course after completing 12th commerce stream schooling. But you must satisfy the below mentioned eligibility criteria-
Eligibility Criteria
Candidate must have passed 10+2 Schooling in any stream, with mathematics subject, from a recognized board. Student must have scored minimum 50% aggregate marks in board examination.
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This is the basic eligibility criteria- 10+2 passed with mathematics subject! Minimum marks criteria may vary from one institute to another.
Entrance tests
To secure admission in reputed Architecture institutes, one must appear for NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) test. Architecture colleges conduct admission process through this entrance test. Commerce stream students may make use of it to secure admission in an Architecture institute.
Admission process
Most institutes follow the merit based admission process. Merit marks scored by students in NATA test and board examination are taken into consideration. Based on merit marks, seats are allotted to deserving candidates.
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sir am studing in 12th commerce but i have no maths subject. sir can i prepared for nata cource for arkitecture
Sir,I have completed my 10th Board Exams this year[2020]. Can I take architecture if I opt Commerce with maths in class 11th? Please give an advice
Technically, PCM subjects are required.
Sir. Without maths we cant i cant take..?
PCM subjects are required.
Hi sir i have finished my 2nd puc commerce (ceba) Can i opt for b. Arch in degree
Can I do architecture if I choose commerce stream with mathematics as optional??
can I do architecture if I take commerce without maths?????
No.
Am a commerce with maths student …
I want to know when the Nata exam is to held and what is the syllabus and coaching needed to clear it. Also the best collage from where architect can be done
Can i do architecture if i take commerce with maths?
Sir I am in 12 class form commerce with maths stream i will give boards this year. Can I do architecture ?
Hey I have completed my 10th in this year and I didn’t knew that the rules are changed and i took commerce so is there any chances that I can take architecture.
Im currently studying 12th science (bipc)
Can i join b arch ???
Mathematics subject is required.
sir i have applied for commerce stream as i didn’t knew that the rules are changed from this year so can i do architecture after my 12th as i have given my 10th
According to rules set by CoA, from 2018 onward, commerce and arts stream students won’t be able to pursue B.Arch. course.
Sir I wanted to know whether my son can do architecture course after 12th commerce as he passed 10th exam in June 2016. I heard that the rule have changed the science stream is compulsory for architecture course. Please advice
Yes, the CoA (Council of Architecture) has issued a new mandate. According to it, 12th Science stream with PCM subjects will be minimum requirement to become eligible to pursue B.Arch. course. The criteria will apply from academic year 2018 onward.
Now that your son has completed 10th, ask him to select Science stream (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects).
Sir wanted to whether my son can do Architecture course after commerce as he have given 10 th exams this year.
I heard today that this year the rule have changed that science stream is compulsory for doing Architecture course. Please advice
I checked some websites of prominent institutes. Still the minimum criteria is- mathematics and English subjects along with valid NATA score.
I have opted for CBSE commerce stream with optional(fine arts) so can i be eligible for architecture ? Or i have to opt commerce stream with optional ( maths subject?? )
Mathematics subject is necessary.