NATA - All You Need to Know (2024)
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is an entrance examination conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for admission to undergraduate Bachelor of Architecture courses. NATA scores are a primary criterion for admission to various architectural colleges across India, supplementing academic qualifications.
Exam Structure
- Mode of Exam: NATA consists of two sections:
- Part A, Drawing and Visual Composition: Offline Test, out of 80 Marks.
- Part B, Mathematics and General Aptitude: CBT and MCQ format, out of 120 Marks.
- Total Score: Part A + Part B = 200 Marks.
- Duration: The test is 3 hours (180 minutes) long.
Syllabus
- Mathematics: Algebra, Logarithms, Matrices, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, etc.
- General Aptitude: Analytical reasoning, Architectural awareness, Mental ability, etc.
- Drawing: Sketching, Perspectives, and Visual Compositions.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 Examination: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
- Compulsory Subjects: Physics and Mathematics.
- Optional Subjects: One of Chemistry, Biology, Technical Vocational subject, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics, or Business Studies.
- Diploma Holders: Candidates must have passed a 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and at least 45% marks in aggregate.
Application
To register for the NATA, please follow the link.
Additional Information
- Frequency: NATA is conducted on all weekends from April to July.
- Max. Attempts: Students can only appear for a maximum of 3 times in one academic year.
- Validity: The scores are valid for two years.
- CoA Approved Institution Codes: https://www.nata.in/List_of_COA_Approved_Institutions_making_admissions_based_on_NATA.pdf
- For more information: https://www.nata.in/
- The medium of the Aptitude test is English and Hindi
Last Updated on July 19, 2024