Entrance Examination consists of  3  papers : i) Mathematics, ii) Physics and Chemistry combined and iii) Biological Sciences with multiple choice type questions (MCQ) and an additional  paper on Aptitude Test for Architecture.  This aptitude test consists of two papers out of which one paper (Test I : Aesthetic Sensitivity Test)  is objective multiple choice type and another paper (Test II : Drawing) is subjective type which is designed to evaluate candidate’s perception, imagination, observation, creativity and architectural awareness

The Maths paper carry 100 marks  and will get 2 hours duration. The marks and duration of Physics and Chemistry paper is 100 (50+50) and 2 hours respectively.  The aptitude test for B.Arch will be held in another day. It carries 200 marks and time allowed will be 4 hours. 

All questions will be multiple choice (MCQ) objective type, (four options including single correct  answer). Each question will carry one mark only.  For each of incorrect response (answer) 33.33% of mark would be deducted.  More than one answer indicated against one question will be treated as incorrect response/answer.  All questions will have to be answered on specially designed machine gradable answer sheets.   Answers are to be marked using HB PENCIL only.

From 2008 onwards, candidates who intend to appear at the Joint Entrance Examination (JEM) will get three consecutive chances (beginning with year of appearing/passing H.S. (10+2)/equivalent Exam.) to appear at this examination for admission to the Degree courses in Engg., Medical and allied disciplines. Candidates who have passed H.S. or equivalent (10+2) Exam. before 2006, will be ineligible for this Exam. (JEM 2008). . Candidates who  pass H.S. / equivalent in 2008 shall also be eligible for JEM 2009 and 2010. Candidates may visit the websites for any additional information.