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Jindal School of Art and Architecture (JSAA), Sonepat comes under the umbrella O P Jindal Global University (JGU) of Sonepat. The institute offers undergraduate degree courses in the disciplines of Architecture and Design. The institute’s flagship course is the B.Arch programme. Apart from that, JSAA also offers B.A. Hons. (Built Environment Studies) and B.Des.- Interior, Community & Urban programs at the undergraduate level. As one of the 12 colleges under the O.P. Jindal Global University, JSAA has established international collaborations and student exchange programme with institutions like University of Michigan, McGill University, University of New South Wales, University of Adelaide and Rhode Island School of Design. These international universities also choose students from JSAA for their postgraduate programmes. The architecture school also has partnerships with different heritage sectors including International Summer School (Palermo, Italy) and International Conferences (Water & Heritage) 2019 with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (Vienna, ICOMOS). Students of Architecture major also get to participate in exchange studios and collaborative works with students from some of the best schools in architecture such as Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, DAAP (University of Cincinnati), Bartlett (University College of London), etc.
The three round selection to the institute’s courses are conducted on the basis of scores of NATA/JEE-2/JCAT scores and applicant’s personal statement. Students who apply for schaolarships are needed to appear for an interview. While students with 10+2 qualification in any stream can apply for B.Des and BA in Built Environment Science, the B.Arch Programme requires the applicants to have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in their board exams. JSAA is accepting applications for the academic year of 2022.
Spread across an area of 80 acres, the college provides various facilities to the students like Foundation Studio, Construction Lab, Digital Lab, Fabrication Lab, Sports Facilities, Foodcourt, Health Services, etc. Additionally, JSAA also offers Merit cum Means scholarships.
Table of Content
- Jindal School of Art and Architecture Highlights
- Jindal School of Art and Architecture Quick Facts
- Jindal School of Art and Architecture Courses
- Jindal School of Art and Architecture Admission
- Jindal School of Art and Architecture Scholarships
- Jindal School of Art and Architecture Facilities
- Jindal School of Art and Architecture Faculty
- Jindal School of Art and Architecture FAQs
Jindal School of Art and Architecture Highlights
| Established | Institute Type | 2018 | Private |
| Recognised by | UGC, NAAC ‘A Grade’, IOE, AIU |
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate (UG) |
| Accepted Exams | B.Arch: JEE Mains, NATA B.A (Hons) & B.Des: Jindal Creative Aptitude Test (JCAT) |
| Application Mode | Application Fee | Online | INR 3000 |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance based |
| Facilities | Digital Lab, Foundation Studio, Environment Research Lab, Constructions Lab, Fabrication Lab, Sports Facilities, Food Court, Health Services, etc |
| Official Website | https://jgu.edu.in/jsaa/ |
| Admission Helpdesk | +91 8930302097 |
| Address | Sonipat Narela Road, Near Jagdishpur Village, Sonipat, Haryana 131001, Delhi NCR, India |
Jindal School of Art and Architecture Quick Facts
- Student Exchange Programme in collaboration with Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, DAAP (University of Cincinnati) and Bartlett (University College of London).
- Partnerships with different heritage sectors including International Summer School (Palermo, Italy) and International Conferences (Water & Heritage) 2019 with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (Vienna, ICOMOS).
- Short-term study abroad trips of 1-3 weeks.
- International conferences for global exposure,
- Internship opportunities with organisations like WWF, IIT Delhi, Herman Miller, JLL, Observer Research Foundation, etc.
Jindal School of Art and Architecture Courses
JSAA offers undergraduate courses across Architecture, Design and Planning. Tabulated below are the details for the same:
| Courses | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | - | Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects or equivalent examination with minimum 50% marks + valid score in NATA/ JEE Main Paper 2 |
| B.A.(Hons.) Built Environment Studies | Architecture Studies | Successfully completed their XII standard + valid score in JCAT & Portfolio & Interview |
| B.Des | Interior Design, Community & Urban Design | Successfully completed their XII standard + valid score in JCAT & Portfolio & Interview |
Check: JSAA Sonepat Courses & Fees
Jindal School of Art and Architecture, Admissions
The college invites applications for admissions in undergraduate programs from students. Candidates can apply online mode.
- Visit the official website of the institute. https://jgu.edu.in/jsaa
- Click on the “Apply Now” tab.
- Fill in the required details in the application form such as name, mobile number, email, state, city, program level and specialization.
- Upload the scanned copies of 10+2 mark sheets (if applicable), qualifying examination scores along with a passport size photograph, SOP, essay, supplementary questions & answers.
- Pay an application fee of INR 3000 via online mode.
- Once the registration is completed, shortlisted candidates for B. Arch. will be invited for the admissions counseling
- Students seeking admission in B.A. (Hons) and B. Des. Programs have to register for Jindal Creative Aptitude Test (JCAT) through their application portal and select a preferred date to appear for the home proctored test and qualified candidates will be called for Portfolio & Interview.
JSAA Selection Criteria
- The final admissions are based on the candidate’s personal statement, supplemental questions, class 10 and 12 results, NATA/JEE score, JCAT & Portfolio & Interview performance.
| Course | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
| B.Arch | JEE Main / NATA |
| B.Des – Interior Design, Community & Urban Design | Jindal Creative Aptitude Test (JCAT) & Portfolio & Interview |
| B.A. Hons. (Built Environment Studies) |
Jindal School of Art and Architecture Scholarships
As per the guidelines of O.P. Jindal Global University, JSAA offers Merit-cum-Means Scholarships and Savitri Jindal (SJ) Scholarship to the students every year. The count of SJ Scholarships must be a minimum of 40% of the total intake per program. Candidates qualifying for this scholarship benefit are assessed on merit in the entrance exam, means (family income), and personal interview performance.
Jindal School of Art and Architecture Facilities
- Digital Centre: JSAA provides students with full time access to high end workstations, 3-d printer, printer-scanner, plotters, DSLR cameras, wide-angle and telephoto lenses for developing and producing their work. They also help them to learn to work on various software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk, Bentley Suite, ArcGIS and ENVI.
- Fabrication Lab: JSAA provides the students the opportunity to learn to work with various materials which helps them to give physical form to their ideas. The students are trained to work with both hand held and fixed fabrication equipment, along with 3D software.
- Environment Research Lab: The students are given the opportunity to learn about various materials, their strengths, usability and areas of application. This includes both natural and man-made resources such as soil, wood, sand, timber, concrete, brick, cement and many others.
- Construction Yard: The construction yard is provided by the college so that the students will learn about various typologies and techniques of construction and structural systems. They will work simultaneously with machine equipment and software for designing structural systems helping them to gain practical knowledge.
Jindal School of Art and Architecture Faculty
JSAA has highly experienced and well-trained professionals as faculty members. The faculty members are graduates/postgraduate and PhD from the best universities in the world. The faculty members work in unison providing a nuanced but rigorous grounding to students in order to widen their horizon of imagination. The teaching methods include project-based learning in order to develop the students as makers and builders and make them industry-ready.
Check: JSAA Sonepat Faculty
Jindal School of Art and Architecture FAQs
Ques. Does JSAA provide summer internships?
Ans. The internship initiative at the JSAA which starts after the foundation year at the college aims to further integrate the learnings of the field and the academia. Students are required to complete 4- 5 internships during their course of study. Each Internship is for a minimum of 4 weeks extendable to 8 weeks in each case.
Ques. Does JSAA allow lateral entry to the courses?
Ans. Yes, the college allows admission in lateral entry mode in the 2nd year of B.Arch. and B.Des in Interior Designing.
Ques. Does JSAA provide a Student Exchange Program?
Ans. Yes. JSAA has international linkages with many prestigious Universities and other places and organizes semester exchange programs and short-term study trips for the students.
Ques. Does JSGP provide hostels for its students?
Ans. Yes. JSGP offers separate hostel accommodation to boys and girls. The hostel has well furnished rooms, a separate reading room for students, and mess facilities. Hostel fees: INR 2,76,000.
Ques. What are the accepted cutoff marks for entrance tests?
Ans. The accepted cutoff marks for admission at JSAA is as follows:
For B. Arch-
- NATA: 70 marks min.
- JEE Main Paper 2: 90 percentile marks min.
For B. A. & B. Des-
- JCAT: 40 marks min.
- Portfolio & Interview: 50 marks min.
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