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I have commerce stream with maths but my maths is not very well but i
am very good in painting and drawing so can i do architect after 12?

As you are not PCM student so you must apply for BFA course.

BFA stands for Bachelor's of fine arts.

Eligibility for BFA :
1. You must have completed 12th in any stream from a recognised board.
2. You must have minimum 50% marks in 12th.

There is no entrance exam to join BFA but some top colleges may conduct.

The specializations in BFA is
1. Architecture
2. Calligraphy
3. Cartooning
4. Dance
5. Graphic designing
6. Illustration
7. Music
8. Photography
9. Printmaking
10. Painting
11. Sculpture
12. Theatre

After completing the course you can become
1. Illustrator
2. Visualizer
3. Ideator
4. Conceptualist
5. Storyboard Artist
6. Concept Artist
7. Art Director/Supervisor
8. Creative Director/Supervisor
9. Brand Planner
10. Brand Identity Designer
11. Digital Strategist
12. Digital Designer
13. Interactive Media Designer
14. User Experience (UX) Designer

Originally Posted by nandasakshi

I have commerce stream with maths but my maths is not very well but i
am very good in painting and drawing so can i do architect after 12?

To be eligible for architecture course or B.Arch, you must have Mathematics as a primary subject in 10+2.

Though you are not very good in maths, but you can apply for B.Arch course if have opted Mathematics in 10+2.

If you wish to get admission in prestigious institutes like NITs, then you will have to appear for entrance exam called JEE Main Exam.

Some of the decent reference books that you may refer for B.Arch entrance exam preparation:

B.Arch Entrance Exam Guide 01 (Paperback)
by Surendra Kavimandan
Publisher: Ramesh Publishing House (2012)
Price: Rs. 213


Bachelor Of Architecture Entrance Examination : Self Preparation Guide 01 Edition (Paperback)
by Gkp
Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd (2010)
Price: Rs. 450


A Complete Self Study Guide for B.Arch : 2014 Entrance Examination (Paperback)
Authored By: P. K. Mishra
Publisher: Arihant (2013)
Price: Rs. 239

The general eligibility criteria for the bachelor of architecture is that candidate must have done 10+2 from a recognized board with mathematics as compulsory subject, it does not matter whether you are weak or strong in maths for eligibility.

If you have studied mathematics as compulsory subject in 10+2 then you are eligible for the exam. You can apply for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture for bachelor of architecture course.

Mathematics is the subject of practice, so practice as much as possible to gain command over this subject.

Eligibility criteria for B.Arch course:

~~Minimum qualification is 10+2 from a recognized board like CBSE, ICSE, NIOS etc.

~~Mathematics in 10+2 board exams is necessary.

As you have taken commerce stream with mathematics, you are eligible for the B.Arch course.

I have completed 12th with 80% ,of mpc group can I apply for NATA exam and after qualifying this exam what colleges are there in Andhra Pradesh plz tell me

If you are pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English and Maths, then you go for Architecture.

Architectural marvels such as the Burj Khalifa, The Louvre, Petronas Towers, and other buildings of the modern world don’t just pop out of thin air. These projects are intensive on planning, designing and architects do just that. They work closely with their clients to customise designs according to specifications and are involved in the creation and restoration of buildings, such as residential complexes, malls, commercial spaces, restaurants, etc. A career in architecture requires you to have keen observational skills, aesthetic sensitivity, critical thinking, a knack for efficient use of space, and an eye-for-detail.

Career Opportunities in Architecture: You can choose to specialise in numerous sub-fields, such as Urban Planning, Urban Design, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Conservation, Interior Design, Industrial Design, etc.

Some Top Colleges for Architecture: IIT Roorkee; Sir JJ College of Architecture; IIT Kharagpur; Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar;
National Institute of Technology, Thiruchirapalli; School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi; Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Gujarat; Department of Architecture; NIT, Calicut