JEE Advanced AAT 2026 – Exam Dates, Application Form, Syllabus

The JEE Advanced AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test) 2026 is the mandatory entrance exam for candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) program at IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT (BHU) Varanasi. The JEE Advanced AAT 2026 serves as an entrance examination for architecture. This exam is conducted at a national level in India and is administered by IIT Kanpur. Its purpose is to facilitate admission to the B.Arch. programs at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee. If you wish to participate in the Architecture Aptitude Test, ensure that you complete the application form before the specified deadline.

Subsequently, download the AAT admit card and attend the examination. Following the exam, review the answer key, and then access the JEE Advanced AAT 2026 results.

JEE Advanced AAT 2026

AAT stands for Architecture Aptitude Test. It is conducted nationally by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and serves as an entrance examination for architecture. Successful performance in this exam enables admission to the B.Arch. programs at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee.

Quick Links

• Previous Year Question Papers
• Syllabus

Official Website of JEE Advanced AAT

JEE Advanced AAT 2026 Exam Date

⚖️ Eligibility & Admission Criteria

1. JEE Advanced Qualification: Only candidates who qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 (score above the cut-off and get a rank) can register for AAT.
2. Qualifying Nature: AAT is a pass/fail exam. No separate ranks are issued for AAT.
3. Final Admission: Seat allotment is based solely on your JEE Advanced All India Rank (AIR), provided you have “Passed” the AAT.
4. No Separate Admit Card: You must carry your original JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card to the AAT exam center.

📝 AAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Unlike the main JEE Advanced papers, AAT is an offline (pen-and-paper) test focused on creative and observational skills.

• Duration: 3 Hours.
• Language: English only.
• Sections: * Freehand Drawing: Sketching common objects (furniture, equipment) from memory with correct proportion and texture.
  • Geometrical Drawing: Exercises with angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles. Includes Plan (top view) and Elevation (front/side view) of solid objects.
  • 3D Perception: Understanding volume, orientation, and building elements.
  • Imagination & Aesthetic Sensitivity: Composition exercises using given elements and color grouping.
  • Architectural Awareness: General knowledge of famous architects, historical monuments, and architectural styles (National & International).

🎒 What to Carry to the Exam Center

Since this is a drawing-intensive paper, you are required to bring your own supplies:

• Admit Card: JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card.
• Drawing Tools: Soft lead pencils, erasers, and a geometry box (compass, scales, etc.).
• Coloring Tools: Crayons, color pencils, or sketch pens (watercolors are generally not recommended due to paper quality).

🏛️ Participating Institutes

What is the JEE Advanced AAT Cut Off?

The JEE Advanced AAT cut off refers to two things:

1. Minimum Qualifying Marks: The minimum marks required to qualify for JEE Advanced AAT. Please refer to the notification and brochure by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati for more information.
2. Last Rank for Admission: The last rank at which a student can get admission through JEE Advanced AAT.

Factors Affecting Cut Off

The JEE Advanced AAT cut off changes every year and depends on the following factors:

• Difficulty level of JEE Advanced AAT 2026 exam
• Average performance of students
• Number of students who appear in AAT in 2026

Past Year Cut Off

By looking at the past year cut off of JEE Advanced AAT, you can get an idea of the rank required to get admission in B.Arch. in IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee.

JEE Advanced AAT – Overview