JNTU PACET 2022 - Planning and Architecture Common Entrance Test : Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus and Exam Pattern

JNTU PACET 2022- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) conducts Planning and Architecture Common Entrance Test (PACET) known as JNTU PACET in common parlance for admitting  candidates to:

Besides admission is also provided for a 6-Year Part-Time Degree Course (PTDC) for Diploma holders in Architecture with 2 years of experience as an architectural assistant.

JNTU PACET 2022 Important Dates

Date of Notification and Start of Online Registration

• May 2022 (Tentative)

Last Date of Submission of Application Form

• To be declared.

Date of Entrance Exam

• Postponed, to be notified.

Date of Declaration of Result

• Yet to be announced.

JNTU PACET 2022 Eligibility 

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, or related Vocational Courses conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh along with bridge course(s) conducted by it or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, and should have secured:

• No less than 50% marks in the aggregate with Mathematics and English as subjects of examination for admission into 5-year B.Arch degree course and
• No less than 50% marks in the aggregate with any subjects for admission into a 4-year B.Planning degree course.

Candidates should have passed three years diploma (10+3) in Engineering / Architecture conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh or its equivalent thereto as recognized by State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh and should have secured:-

• No less than 50% marks in the aggregate with Mathematics and English as subjects of examination for admission into 5-year B.Arch degree course and
• No less than 50% marks with any subject for admission into a 4-year B.Plan degree course.

Note: Candidates appearing for the 10+2 final examination or equivalent or final year Diploma examination are also eligible to apply. However, they shall fulfill the criteria stipulated in clauses II (c) (i) or/and (ii) above to be eligible for admission.

Age Limits: Candidates should have completed 16 years of age by the date of commencement of admission or on such other date as may be notified by the PACET committee and there is no upper age limit.

Nationality: Candidates should be Indian National.

Domicile Requirements: Candidates should belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh and should satisfy local / non-local status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) order, 1974 as subsequently amended.

How to apply for JNTU PACET 2022?

• Aspiring candidates can apply for JNTU PACET by obtaining the application form along with the enclosures including the “Instruction Booklet for admission to engineering courses in JNTU in any of the following ways:
• For Architecture or for Planning in person on payment School of Planning and Architecture JNTU, Mahaveer Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad; Dept. of Architecture, Andhra University, Vishakapatnam; JNTU College of Engineering, Anantapur; Govt. Polytechnic, Vijayawada. Or
• By post by paying a demand draft in favor of the Secretary, APSCHE gives the clear address to which the application form is to be posted.
• The Application form for PUCET can also be downloaded from http://www.jntu.ac.in 

Important: Candidate shall submit only one application for taking the test either for architecture/planning or both the tests. If any candidate submits more than one application the Convener reserves the right to reject all the applications or accept any one of them only.

JNTU PACET 2022 Syllabus

For Architect

JNTU PACET test Test 1 (Drawing) will consist of questions to test

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

JNTU PACET test Test 2 (Aesthetics) will consist of questions to test

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

For Planning

JNTU PACET  for Planning will consist of questions from

• Graphic representation and communication - recognition and identification of symbols, and 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 of general knowledge - National and local plans, policies, books, authors, planners.
• Community awareness - Income groups, poverty groups, and problems, Local governance practices, community associations and activities, and 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’.

JNTU PACET 2022 Pattern

JNTU-PACET examination  for admission to Architect (Part A )consists of two Tests:

• There will be two tests under B.Arch examination namely Test 1 (drawing) and Test 2 (Aesthetics).
• Total marks for both tests will be 100.
• The time duration of the B.Arch exam is 2 hours.
• There is only one test under B.Plan exam and the test will be 100 marks.
• The test duration will be for 2 hours.

JNTU-PACET examination  for admission to Planning consists of one paper:

A Single test of 100 Marks and 2 hours duration is held consisting of relevant questions.

JNTU PACET 2022 Exam Dates

JNTU PACET is normally held in the month of June.

How to Appy for JNTU-PACET 2022?

• Aspirants can obtain application forms for the JNTU PACET from its official website to be available by the month of May every year. It is then required to be filled with essential details and submitted back before the last day of submission. 
• The Application form can also be obtained by sending a DD drawn in favor of the Secretary, APSCHE.

JNTU PACET 2022 Exam Fees

The cost of the application form for the JNTU PACET is Rs. 400/- only. 

JNTU PACET 2022 Contact Details

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Kukatpally
Hyderabad - 500 085
Andhra Pradesh
Phone: +91-40-2315 8661 to 23158664
Fax: +91-40-23158665
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.jntu.ac.in