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

-5 year B.Arch.,

-4 year B. Planning and

-6 year B.Arch. (PTDC) and other related courses.


JNTU PACET Syllabus

For Architect

JNTU PACET test Test 1 (Drawing) will consists of question to test

-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.


JNTU PACET test Test 2 (Asthetics) will consists of questions to test

-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

For Planning

JNTU PACET for Planning will consists of questions from

-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’


Exam Pattern

The examination for B.Arch will consist of two tests namely drawing and aesthetics both of 2 hrs carrying 100 marks each.

The examination of B.Planning consisting of one test of 2 hrs carrying 100 marks each