Description

Add as a preferred source on Google

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a new exam, the National Aptitude Test, to assist students in acquiring knowledge and skills beyond academics. According to the NTA, students should learn future skills such as technical skills, creativity, emotional intelligence (EQ), analytical thinking, growth mindset, decision making, interpersonal communication, and adaptability in addition to academic knowledge and skills.

To apply for NTA- NAT 2021 Exam online: Click here

The National Aptitude Test (NAT) is a "ability profiler exam" for students aged 13 to 25, designed to direct them to the appropriate institutions and skill training. The exam will be divided into four age groups and will test students in nine domains. Here are ten facts about the new exam that students and parents should be aware of.

1. The examination is free of charge and the registration period began on October 11 and will end on October 18. The exam will be given as an internet-based test on October 23 and 24 and students can apply online at the official website.

2. Critical Reading Ability, Numerical Ability, Abstract Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Spatial Eligibility, Finding Irregularities, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability, Physical and Mechanical Analysis are the nine domains that will be tested.

3. Each domain has ten one-point questions. The test lasts 2 hours and has a total score of 90.

4. The exam will be divided into four levels:

5. A Network Address Translation (NAT) test is an Internet-based test. This means that do not need to travel to an exam centre to take the exam. They can appear in it from wherever they want, using desktops, mobile phones, laptops, and so on.

6. The NTA said “aptitude test scores are only suggestive of a student’s potential. Parents should not use these scores to choose subjects for their students.”

7. “Many students may not score high on any of the nine domains. This does not mean that they lack the ability to pursue education or training in courses to choose a career. Such students need assistance/opportunities to understand themselves through self exploration and encouraging participation in various school activities of their interest, in addition to subjects of study,” the NTA said.

8. “Accordingly, s/he needs assistance in knowing future courses and occupations to make the best suitable career choices. To help such students, educational and career planning sessions may be organized and they may also be referred to school/ college counsellor for career counselling,” the agency said.

9. On October 19, the NTA will host webinars to provide students with information about the National Aptitude Test.

10. For more information on the National Aptitude Test, email nat@nta.ac.in or call 01140759000.

For more Updates and Information - Click here       

For access to more than 10,000 Colleges - Click here

For Latest Sarkari Jobs - Click here

For Comprehensive Preparation of Competitive Exams - Click here

For School Studies and Exams Preparation across Eight Boards - Click here