Post Graduate Entrance Test in Architecture (PGETA) 2025 Applications Open

The Council of Architecture (CoA) has officially invited online applications for the Post Graduate Entrance Test in Architecture (PGETA 2025). This national-level entrance exam is a mandatory requirement for admission into 2-year M.Arch and allied postgraduate programmes offered by CoA-approved institutions across India for the academic session 2025–2026.

PGETA 2025 is designed to streamline postgraduate architecture admissions and ensure a standardized evaluation of candidates. With three attempts allowed, students have the opportunity to perform their best, as the highest score among the attempts will be considered.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Last date to apply for Test 1: 26^th April 2025
• Test 1 date: 4^th May 2025
• Last date to apply for Test 2: 19^th May 2025
• Test 2 date: 25^th May 2025
• Last date to apply for Test 3: 9^th June 2025
• Test 3 date: 15^th June 2025

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates must:

• Hold a B.Arch degree (5-year) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.
• Final-year B.Arch students are also eligible to apply.

TEST STRUCTURE AND FORMAT

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 2 hours (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
• Syllabus: Based on architectural aptitude, design thinking, construction technology, environmental sustainability, and current trends in architecture
• Attempts Allowed: 3 (best score valid)
• Score Validity: 2 years

The application fee is ₹1,750 for General and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and ₹1,250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

TEST CENTRES AND PREFERENCES

PGETA 2025 will be conducted in over 65 cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Patna, and Guwahati. Applicants may select three preferred cities for test locations during registration.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BENEFITS

The top 100 rank holders will receive a scholarship of ₹25,000 per year for two years, amounting to a total of ₹50,000. This initiative aims to support academic excellence in architectural education.

PGETA 2025 marks a crucial step in creating a merit-based, transparent admission system for postgraduate architecture studies in India. Aspiring candidates are encouraged to apply early and make the most of this opportunity.

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