The exam is scheduled in two phases—January and April—offering morning and afternoon time slots each day to provide maximum flexibility for candidates.
Shift-wise Timings
Morning Shift
Afternoon Shift
Reporting & Entry at centre
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Last entry allowed
8:30 AM
2:30 PM
Instructions by invigilator
8:30 AM – 8:50 AM
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Candidates login to read instructions
8:50 AM
2:50 PM
Test starts
9:00 AM
3:00 PM
Test ends
12:00 PM
6:00 PM

For Paper 2 (B.Arch / B.Planning) the exam duration is 30 minutes longer, so the end time is 12:30 PM in morning and 6:30 PM in afternoon.

Exam Dates (Session 1)
The January session runs on these dates:
January
21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech),
and January
29 for Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning).

Duration of the Exam
Paper 1 (B.Tech/B.E.) — 3 hours
Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) — 3 hours
Combined Paper 2 (if B.Arch + B.Planning) — 3 hours 30 minutes
PwD candidates get extra compensatory time (approx. 4 hours total).

Guidelines on Exam Day
Reach the centre well before reporting time to complete biometric and security checks.
Carry your valid photo ID and your printed admit card
No calculators, electronic gadgets, mobile phones, or smartwatches are allowed.
Wear simple clothing; avoid heavy jackets, lots of jewelry, or caps.