21 February 2016

Resources for JEE Mains paper-2 (B.Arch/B.Planning)



After I staretd writing for NID and UCEEED, I got several requests from students to cover JEE and NATA too. So, this post is an attempt to cover as much info as possible that can possibly help you with your JEE preparation. I might have covere less or more topics, hopefully you will identify the best and prepare accordingly. As usual, I will update this page as and when time permits or when I get new materials, so keep watching this page for any updates!

Mathematical Geometry


Like I stated in my earlier post for JEE syllabus, mathematics part (not the aptitude but general math part) is huge and covers wide topics. You must note that the syllabus is actually your intermediate maths and the questions asked are mostly basics. So, if you're a student with math background then its easy for you since a quick recap might hep you, but if you have arts and other background, then you need to do some work on this!

Fortunately Intermediate (11th and 12th text books) covers most of the listed topics, so I'm including available books as of now, but will check for topic specific materials soon -

Textbook on Maths for Mathematics part of JEE


Now we will look into the aptitude part of Maths in JEE. Math aptitude part heavily depends on your imagination and observation skills, which you will get if you understand the basics of solid transformations and different views.  The following set of resources and pdf files will help you to the most for self study.


Introductory basics on Engineering drawing useful for JEE/NATA


For further exercise and Practice


What to start, how to learn the basics of design aptitude? 
How to solve design aptitude, non-verbal, and Ability questions with examples



PART 16





Maths Basics for non-math background design aspirants


How to count no. of surfaces in given solids



Here is my latest post - Improve imagination, work with 3D solids and unfolding of solid shapes


Some very good video tutorials that helps you with Solid transformations


source : Maths Online


                                         
source : Godcast


Other downloadable materials
Basic Geometry study (Just for reference) -
More (check only the relevant headings) - Sectioning of solids from NPTEL
    A very Good guide about - Using Perspective and Vanishing Points


    Observation and Visualization skills


    Check the details in downloadable (Pdf) from working with geometry objects >>

    Learn a way of Solving number of faces on complex objects >>

    3. Hidden words and images

    Check the details in downloadable (Pdf) from here>>

    4. Tessellations

    Generally called as unfolded views, Tessellation is all about unwrapping a solid on a flat surface and drawing the unfolded view on a paper. I also gave easy way of solving tetrahedron tessellation problem in one of my pages. check below links

    My solution for tetrahedron tessellation problem - Tetrahedron Tessellation problem solving here>>

    Geometry representations by Malati - here>>

    Leisure time works

    • A detailed instructions on how to draw a tessellation by David B Sullivan -  here

    Sketching/Drawing


    The following links might help you teach/learn on how to draw from memory/imagination



    Here's my guide on


    Leisure time study

    • Superb book for learning sketching techniques and different facets of design (including perspective, shadowing, shading, texture, architectural facts etc) - Design drawing by Francis D.K.Ching
    • A (very famous) complete pdf book "Basic Rendering" from Robert W.Gill, which covers most of the rendering topics including perspective projections (For those wishing to learn sketching/rendering)

    Also check my reply to the first question on "how to improve imagination or hot to improve the skills of drawing from memory" - Common CEED questions and doubts answered 

    I will add more drawing learning materials, tips with practice questions (if possible) soon .....

    Aptitude and General Design Awareness


    Terms and Texture

    Good guide about Texture and Light in Architecture

    Basic terms in design in architectural context 

    Texture in wikipedia 

    Slideshare presentation on Texture 





    For a list of Famous Architects - check the end of this page to get the list

    List of famous personalities, designers 

    famous artists/painters with their pics 


    Indian cultural GA





    Artistic Media used - Artistic media on Wikipedia

    Here's - a good guide for art movements

    Go through this wiki page in free time about Art movement

    Check more about famous designers - famous designers here 

    Artistic tools, drawing terms and sculpture material


    Color Selection



    Let us now see some pdf files, which may help you choose color at different occasions

    General Topics

    Learn about - Indian epigraphy history
    Learn about - Famous inscription in India
    Learn more about - Pica in wiki page

    Abstract Tests


    Solving Abstract tests will sharpen your observation skills as well as improve your analytical power. So give a try; at least one test (These tests were taken from pscychometric-success.com)



    Like I stated earlier, this is only a few topics, more resources will follow soon!


    39 comments:

    1. Thankyou so much for coming up with JEE B.Arch and NATA resources. Sir, where can I find JEE paper 2 Part III - Drawing questions of previous years? Please upload. I have only got one in JEE main website.

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      1. Welcome, I haven't come across any previous paper yet, other than what you already have. Will let you (all) know if found. Or will create my own questions based on prev paper pattern.

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      2. hii sir tqs alot for all this useful information but till i had a confusion in NATA exam will u pls clarify for me

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      3. Hello Vani,
        I might not be able to answer to ur all queries, but yes, I will try to reply to ur queries. U can comment here.

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    2. can u plz give tips for placement of 3d objects in impressive way(drawing part) of mains papers??

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      1. orthographic view (3D view) of any object is what I consider as impressive, since it can give you clear information about the details and the form of the object. Actually that is the requirement -- the way/view you draw should give as much detail as possible and the outer form of the object/product should be visible and specific so that anybody looking at it can visualize the object and if possible can understand its functionality too (later is questionable but the former is important). Above things sounds like it involves lot of math in it, but it is quite simple. I will try to give some examples with my answers, if possible soon.

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    3. Sir, can you please tell the answers to the surface counting questions in jee main paper 2 2016?

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    4. hello thank you so much for everything you've been doing. could u pls provide any information related to the movement of the sun.questions related to that topic have been appearing in the exam every year

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      1. will look into this after this week (uceed n ceed is happening so bit busy)

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      2. no problem thanks for the reply.
        Btw i've also been preparing fr uceed and ur blog has been of real great hlp

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      3. In my NID exam I got 53 questions right but not sure abt the marking scheme do u think i'll qualify to the next round.

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      4. don't worry about the exam u have already given, just focus on upcoming exam, u said u r writing uceed also, so spend time preparing. Regardless of whether u get good score or not, it's better to have backups and give two or three alternate exams for safer side

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    5. thanks a lot sir. ur really great.....

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    6. hello sir i just wanted to remind abt my previous request for the problems related to the movement of the sun.
      only a month left approx. for paper 2

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    7. hello sir.Is it enough to study 11th and 12th standard maths book only for JEE main paper 2 maths section?

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      1. I don't think only maths text books would work well. Practicing from book banks, I mean solved papers and sample JEE tests would come handy to help you improve speed as well as give alternative fast approach of solving. If your college has got library or book bank, try some books for practice. If you are left with time (after ur 11th hand 12th study), try revising them and solving MCQ ques. Good luck

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    8. The Basic terms in design in architectural context link is linked to some other website.

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      1. i've inlcuded a downloadable ppt now. U can chk now

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    9. sir i there any section wise cutoff in jee paper 2

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      1. i'm really not sure about this years' sectional status. You can check it probably in jee brochure.

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    10. Sir. Could you give your comments on the changes in NATA 2017 pattern of exam? Since more of Maths has been included this year, what resources would be good to prepare from? Is it the same as JEE paper 2 or more similar to UCEED/NID?
      Jeanette G

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    11. Sir what b.arch collage can i get with a AIR 3010 and obc rank 730 in jee mains paper 2 .

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    12. Best compilation of study material

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    13. Can you please tell me B.arch jee Mains paper 2 maths and Jee Mains

      paper1 maths is same or different.. level of asking difficult question is same or different in paper 2 nd paper1 plz reply.

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      1. they r different as far as I know. Paper 1 is tougher than 2.

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    14. Can u plz say or post how to get jee paper 2 gk questions

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    15. nice bro.. salute to your work

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    16. Can I know jee 2 part3 frequently asked drawing questions

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    17. sir the link to construction materials doesnt work can you pls fix it

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    18. Hello sir can please get a good explanation on 3 pt perspective from 2nd floor , 4th floor,and aeroplane

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    19. Sir is there many scopes after b.arch?
      Can I earn good money?
      If there is no placements then what will I do??

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    20. Hi sir,,some of your resource link are showing "page is not found" please resolve this problem.

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      1. hi,
        Google have recently made some changes to the URLs and that might probably be causing issues. OR, some of the websites might have removed those pages. I will chk and see if the links can be updated. If not, you have to adjust with the rest materials.

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    21. sir are there solutions available for all the jee mains paper 2 previous year papers???

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    22. Thank you so much sir... It helped me a lot

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    23. Sir, can you provide me with a drawing of school with surroundings for JEE paper 2. I will be very thankful for that.

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