LATEST UPDATE FOR NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
NATA 2023 Phase 1 Result has been released on April 30, 2023. COA has revised NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date. NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date is June 3. NATA 2023 Application Forms for Phase 2 and Phase 3 are available. The last date to fill NATA 2023 application form for Phase 2 has been extended to May 22 (till 8 PM).
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NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
Syllabus & Its Conditions
The aptitude test will be composed of questions that could be of the Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ).
The aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using some or all of the following techniques:
Diagrammatic Reasoning – Tests the ability of logical reasoning, using diagrams and scenarios
Numerical Reasoning – Tests mathematical ability through simple problems
Verbal Reasoning – Assesses the ability to assess verbal logic.
Inductive Reasoning – Tests the ability to see patterns and analyse given data
Situational Judgment – Tests problem-solving ability.
Logical Reasoning – Tests ability to recognise patterns, sequences or relationships between shapes and imagery
Abstract Reasoning – Will assess general knowledge, and ability to utilise knowledge in new situations.
NATA Syllabus in Detail - Subject Wise
| Subjects (Topics) | Topics Explanation |
| Algebra | Definitions of A. P. and G.P.; General term; Summation of first n-terms of series; Arithmetic/Geometric series, A.M., G.M. and their relation; Infinite G.P. series and its sum |
| Logarithms | Definition; General properties; Change of base. |
| Matrices | Concepts of m x n, real matrices, operations of addition, scalar multiplication and multiplication of matrices. Transpose of a matrix. Determinant of a square matrix. Properties of determinants (statement only). Minor, cofactor and adjoint of a matrix. Nonsingular matrix. The inverse of a matrix. Finding the area of a triangle. Solutions of system of linear equations (Not more than 3 variables). |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometric functions, addition and subtraction formulae, formulae involving multiple and submultiple angles, general solution of trigonometric equations. Properties of triangles, inverse trigonometric functions, and their properties. |
| Coordinate geometry | Distance formula, section formula, area of a triangle, condition of collinearity of three points in a plane. Polar coordinates, the transformation from Cartesian to polar coordinates and vice versa. Parallel transformation of axes, the concept of locus, elementary locus problems. The slope of a line. Equation of lines in different forms, angle between two lines. Condition of perpendicularity and parallelism of two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Distance between two parallel lines. Lines through the point of intersection of two lines. Equation of a circle with a given centre and radius. A condition that a general equation of second degree in x, y may represent a circle. Equation of a circle in terms of endpoints of a diameter. Equation of tangent, normal and chord. Parametric equation of a circle. The intersection of a line with a circle. Equation of common chord of two intersecting circles. |
| 3-Dimensional Co-ordinate geometry | Direction cosines and direction ratios, the distance between two points and section formula, equation of a straight line, equation of a plane, a distance of a point from a plane. |
| Theory of Calculus | Functions, the composition of two functions and inverse of a function, limit, continuity, derivative, chain rule, derivatives of implicit functions and functions defined parametrically. Integration as a reverse process of differentiation, indefinite integral of standard functions. Integration by parts. Integration by substitution and partial fraction. Definite integral as a limit of a sum with equal subdivisions. The fundamental theorem of integral calculus and its applications. Properties of definite integrals. Formation of ordinary differential equations, solution of homogeneous differential equations, separation of variables method, linear first-order differential equations. |
| Application of Calculus | Tangents and normals, conditions of tangency. Determination of monotonicity, maxima, and minima. Differential coefficient as a measure of rate. Motion in a straight line with constant acceleration. Geometric interpretation of definite integral as area, calculation of area bounded by elementary curves and Straight lines. Area of the region included between two elementary curves. |
| Statistics and Probability | The measure of dispersion, mean, variance and standard deviation, frequency distribution. Addition and multiplication rules of probability, conditional probability and Bayes’ Theorem, independence of events, repeated independent trails and Binomial distribution. |
| Permutation and combination | Permutation of n different things taken r at a time. Permutation of n things not all different. Permutation with repetitions (circular permutation excluded). Combinations of n different things taken r at a time. Combination of n things not all different. Basic properties. Problems involving both permutations and combinations. |
General Aptitude Syllabus in Detail
| Subject (Topics) | Topic Explanation |
| Sets and Relations | The idea of sets, subsets, power set, complement, union, intersection and difference of sets, Venn diagram, De Morgan's Laws, Relation and its properties. Equivalence relation — definition and elementary examples. |
| Mathematical reasoning | Statements, logical operations like and, or, if an |
LATEST UPDATE FOR NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
NATA 2023 Phase 1 Result has been released on April 30, 2023. COA has revised NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date. NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date is June 3. NATA 2023 Application Forms for Phase 2 and Phase 3 are available. The last date to fill NATA 2023 application form for Phase 2 has been extended to May 22 (till 8 PM).
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NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by COA since 2006, in terms of the provisions of CoA (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983, published in the Gazette of India. NATA will be conducted as a comprehensive online aptitude test at the Council allotted centers in identified cities in the country.
NATA EXAM PATTERN
NATA 2022 is a 3 hour (180 minutes) test within which 125 questions have to be answered. There will be 1 mark, 2 marks and 3 marks questions. Candidates will have to answer 75 one mark questions, 25 two marks questions and 25 three marks questions as outlined in table below:
| Test Mode | Number of Questions | Marks for Each Questions | Total Marks |
| Computer-based test | 75 | 1 | 75 |
| 25 | 2 | 50 | |
| 25 | 3 | 75 | |
| Total | 125 | 200 |
Marking Scheme
The NATA is completely a computer-based test. The total marks for the test are 200.
125 questions have to be answered in 180 minutes (3 hours). Questions will carry either 1, 2 or 3 marks. Questions could be of the Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ).
Meaning of MCQ, MSQ, PAQ and NAQ
1. MCQ- "MCQ" is a Multiple Choice Question in which 4 answer choices are provided; of which one is the correct answer.
2. MSQ- "MSQ" is a Multiple Answer Select type question where 8 to 10 answer choices are provided and 4 or 5 answer choices is the correct answer. If a candidate gets all the 4 or 5 correct choices right as the case may be, the full mark is awarded.
3. PAQ- "PAQ" is the Preferential Answer type question where each answer choice has a mark awarded. The mark is awarded based on the candidate’s choice of answer.
4. NAQ- "NAQ" is the Numerical Answer type Question where no answer choices are given. The candidate has to provide a numerical answer. Alternatively, it could also be a fill in the blank question where the candidate has to fill in the blanks. The correct answer entered will be awarded the mark.
Medium of Exam - The medium of Aptitude test will be the English language.
Note :-
1. If a candidate appears for both tests, the best of the two test scores will be considered for score generation.
2. As per Council norms, the admission authority may give a maximum weightage of 50% to marks obtained in NATA and a maximum weightage of 50% to marks obtained in qualifying examination i.e. 10+2 examination or 10+ 3 Diploma.
3. Qualifying marks for NATA is 75 marks out of 200 marks.
4. No relaxation in the NATA qualifying mark is given for reserved categories.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For the Official website- click here
2. For Information Brochure- click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
NATA 2023 Phase 1 Result has been released on April 30, 2023. COA has revised NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date. NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date is June 3. NATA 2023 Application Forms for Phase 2 and Phase 3 are available. The last date to fill NATA 2023 application form for Phase 2 has been extended to May 22 (till 8 PM).
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NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
Educational Qualifications
1. Candidates who have completed their 10 + 2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or 10+ 3 Diploma with Mathematics as subject of study can appear for NATA.
2. Candidates appearing for 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects of study or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA.
Candidates may note that NATA is the qualifier for admission to B.Arch. program offered by Universities/ Institutions in the country, subject to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Council.
Note: No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless she/ he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject.
Admission Process
After passing NATA, candidates need to apply with their scorecards to various institutions approved by the Council for imparting 5-year B.Arch. degree course all over the country. The actual admissions shall be carried out only by the concerned competent admission/counselling authorities of the respective states/universities/institutions, as per the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Council.
As per Council norms, the admission authority may give a maximum weightage of 50% to marks obtained in NATA and a maximum weightage of 50% to marks obtained in qualifying examination i.e. 10+2 examination or 10+ 3 Diploma.
Qualifying marks for NATA is 75 marks out of 200 marks.
No relaxation in the NATA qualifying mark is given for reserved categories.
Reservations under different categories
Reservation as well as relaxation in qualifying marks for the reserved category for the purpose of admission is a prerogative of the Admission/ Counselling Authority and does not fall under the purview of this examination.
Candidates opting to appear in both the first and second test may note that they will be issued with the separate scorecard for each test. The scorecard for second test shall contain the marks secured in First & Second Test. The best marks secured in either of the Tests shall be taken as the valid score for admission to B.Arch. Course.
Note: Qualifying in NATA does not constitute a right/ guarantee in favour of the candidate for admission to any architecture course unless the candidate has fulfilled all the prescribed requirements as specified by respective competent authorities in compliance with the eligibility criteria laid down by the council.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For the Official website- click here
2. For Information Brochure- click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
NATA 2023 Phase 1 Result has been released on April 30, 2023. COA has revised NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date. NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date is June 3. NATA 2023 Application Forms for Phase 2 and Phase 3 are available. The last date to fill NATA 2023 application form for Phase 2 has been extended to May 22 (till 8 PM).
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NATA 2023 EXAM DATES
Candidates can check the exam dates of NATA from the tables given below.
NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) 2022 EXAM DATES
Candidates can check the exam dates of NATA 2022 from the tables given below.
| Events | Phase I | Phase Il | Phase Ill |
|---|---|---|---|
Start date to fill NATA application form | April 8, 2022 | ||
Last date to apply for NATA 2022 | May 28, 2022 | June 24, 2022 | July 24, 2022 |
Last date to pay the application fee | May 23, 2022 | June 24, 2022 | July 24, 2022 |
| Application Form Correction Window | May 19- May 23, 2022 | June 22- June 24, 2022 | July 22- July 24, 2022 |
| NATA 2022 Admit Card | June 7, 2022 | July 4, 2022 | August 4, 2022 |
NATA 2022 Exam Date | June 12, 2022 | July 7, 2022 | August 7, 2022 |
| NATA 2022 Result | June 20, 2022 | July 15, 2022 | August 16, 2022 |
For Examination Schedule official - click here
Test Timing
Session 1 - 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm (180 mins/3.0 hours)
Session 2 - 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm (180 mins/ 3.0 hours)
NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) 2021 EXAM DATES
The NATA 2021 is completely a computer-based test. The total marks for the test are 200. 125 questions have to be answered in 180 minutes (3 hours).
Examination shall be conducted in one session on the date of the first test and on the second date of the test. Second session for examination may be considered in the event of any restrictions imposed by the Government on the number of candidates appearing in a single session due to social distancing norms owing to pandemic Covid-19. The session during which the candidate will take the test will be allotted by the Council and Centre allotment will be done on the basis of choice provided by the candidate in the application form for preferred city for taking examination. The candidates need to indicate their preference for city of examination at their respective login accounts at NATA portal (http://www.nata.in)
| Date & Time of Examination | Questions & Marks of Examination |
| First NATA Exam | 125 Questions of 200 Marks |
| 10 April 2021 Saturday | |
| Session 1 - 10 am - 1 pm (3 hours) | |
| Session 2 - 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm (3 hours) - If required | |
| Second NATA Exam | 125 Questions of 200 Marks |
| 11 July 2021 Sunday | |
| Session 1 - 10 am - 1 pm (3 hours) | |
| Session 2 - 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm (3 hours) - If required |
Test Timing
Session 1 - 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm (180 mins/3.0 hours)
Session 2 (if required) - 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm (180 mins/ 3.0 hours)
Report to the center
The candidates will have to follow the time schedule as follows:
(a) Report to the Examination Center by 9.00 am.
(b) Opening gate to the examination hall at 9.15 am.
(c) Registration of candidate to be completed by 9.45 am.
(d) Closing gate to the examination hall at 10.00 am.
(e) Commencement of examination at 10.00 am.
(f) Duration of examination: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
LATEST UPDATE FOR NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
NATA 2023 Phase 1 Result has been released on April 30, 2023. COA has revised NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date. NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date is June 3. NATA 2023 Application Forms for Phase 2 and Phase 3 are available. The last date to fill NATA 2023 application form for Phase 2 has been extended to May 22 (till 8 PM).
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NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) 2022
The Council of Architecture is conducting the NATA 2022 exam in three Phases this year,. Phase 1 exam has been conducted on June 12 and Phase 2 and 3 exams will be conducted on July 7, August 7, 2022 respectively. All the respective analyses will be updated shortly.
The examination for NATA 2021 was conducted on 10th April 2021. Let us have a look at the individual sections and the type of questions asked in the exam. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the NATA Exam in the future.
NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) 2021
The Council of Architecture has conducted the first phase of the NATA exam on 10th April 2021. The exam was primarily divided into two sections: Section 1 and Section 2. The first section had 115 questions and the second one had 20 questions. All of them were aptitude-based only.
2021 Phase 1 April Exam Facts
1. The changed pattern seemed easy to students this time. The questions were randomly ordered covering all the topics enlisted in the syllabus.
2. There were no questions from Physics, Chemistry or Maths of Class XI/XII.
3. There were no specific drawing based questions, however, memory drawing was tested by posing questions from an image shown for 30 secs on the screen.
4. There were questions to check and find differences between two images.
5. There were basic aptitude questions. Architectural aptitude was also asked. It involved an architectural plan and students had to locate what is emphasized design-wise.
6. Questions based on Area, distance and time were also asked.
7. Students were asked a bit of tricky questions involving situations and their understanding of the same.
Conclusion: The difficulty Level of Paper was Easy to Moderate
NATA 2021 Analysis
1. Maths was easy. Questions based on the triangle and their angles, area calculation, etc. were mostly asked.
2. GK was prominent in the exam & Not to much complex, simple questions were asked moslty.
3. Section 2 was probably the drawing section, since it has all questions based on Images shown for 30 seconds. It tested the observation skills of the students along with the memory.
4. There were total of 5 pictures and there were 2 questions asked from each picture.
5. The marking scheme followed for the image-based questions was 3 marks for 1 questions which means 1 image held a weightage of 6 marks in this section.
6. From English Section, 3-4 Passages were asked with different-different themes & 3-5 Question were asked from each passage.
Major Highlights - Analysis
| Section | Section - Topics | No. of Question Asked |
| English | Reading Comprehension | 25-30 Q |
| Non - Verbal reasoning | Orthographic projections- Plan elevations | 15 Q |
| Maths | Geometry - Area, Volume, Angle | 10 Q |
| G.K and AAT | Geography, Architectural awareness, Paintings | 15 Q |
| Aptitude | Ratio, Percentage, Logic-based questions, Riddles, Puzzles | 10 Q |
| Design and Drawing | Principles of design, Elements | 35 Q |
| Section B | Observation Based questions | 20 Q |
Major Highlights - 2021
1. It was not an difficult exam as it was expected due to change in Pattern.
2. First time Exam Pattern was Changed.
3. Mathematics, Among all the sections were most easy section.
4. Questions were very easy to solve - especially Math
5. Candidates have cooperated with authoroties to conduct this exam in COVID time, all the Covid SOP's were equally followed by all the candidates.
NATA - 2020 Analysis
Based on Review of 2020 Exam, The overall difficulty level of the exam was Moderate. There were 20 questions from Maths, 40 questions from Aptitude, and 2 questions to test the drawing skills of the candidates.
1. There were no unexpected questions in the maths section. So, attempting the section was easy.
2. In the general aptitude section, there were some confusing statements and that was tricky to answer.
3. The drawing questions asked in the exam had confusing figures which many students found difficult to answer.
Section & their difficulty level
Math - Easy
Aptitude - Moderate
Drawing - Moderate to Difficult
Conclusion - The Overall Level of the paper was Moderate.
Major Highlights of 2019 Exam
| Section | Easy | Moderate | Difficult | Good Attempts |
LATEST UPDATE FOR NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
NATA 2023 Phase 1 Result has been released on April 30, 2023. COA has revised NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date. NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date is June 3. NATA 2023 Application Forms for Phase 2 and Phase 3 are available. The last date to fill NATA 2023 application form for Phase 2 has been extended to May 22 (till 8 PM).
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NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a national level entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate programmes in Architecture (5-year BArch). Candidates will have the choice of appearing in one or all exams.
NATA EXAM SELECTION PROCESS
The selection procedure and seat allotment process will start as soon as the merit list gets released. NATA counselling will not be conducted as a common process by the Council of Architecture (CoA). For admissions through the NATA scores, the qualified candidates will have to individually apply to the institute of their choice. Along with private institutes, many state counselling processes also accept NATA scores for BArch admissions.
NATA EXAM TIPS & TRICKS
The question paper comprises two parts: Part A comprises Maths and Aptitude, while Part B comprises drawing.
1- Divide the topics from most important to least important as per the weightage from each subject.
2- Make sure to distribute all the subjects in your daily plan.
3- Try to review your weak areas and allocate more time to topics that you feel are difficult.
4- Ensure to devote at least 1.5-2 hours to each subject daily to score good marks in the exam.
5- Also, make sure to give time for revision at the end of the day.
NATA EXAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO NATA EXAM BACKGROUND
| QUERIES | RESPONSE |
| What is NATA? | NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study |
| If I have not studied Mathematics in my qualifying examination, can I apply for NATA? | No, it is mandatory to have Mathematics as a compulsory subject in the 12th or Diploma program. Without this subject, candidates will not be allowed to fill in the NATA Application Form. |
| Is there any provision to reschedule the exam? | No. The exam is conducted only on the already decided date all over the country. Rescheduling the examination is not possible. |
| Is it possible to appear in the exam in some other city or centre than the one assigned by the Council? | Once the exam centre is allotted to a candidate, no changes will be entertained. |
| Will the test fee be refunded for any valid reason? | No, the fee paid cannot be adjusted or refunded for any reason. |
| After submission of the application, can I change my personal detail? | A candidate will be allowed to correct the information only once, such as spelling in names, etc. any figures in numerical data, i.e. day, month, year, etc. Hence, candidates are advised to check all details thoroughly before submission of the application |
| I am an NRI candidate and I do not have Aadhaar Card. What should I do? | In this case, you are required to provide your Passport Number. |
| Do candidates need to send hard copies of their filled-in application form? | No, candidates need not send any hard copies of their filled-in application forms. The entire application process will be online. |
FAQ RELATED TO NATA EXAM DURATION AND PATTERN
| QUERIES | RESPONSE |
| How much time before I need to report to the exam centre? | Candidates are required to report at least two and a half hours before the examination starts. It is because of the procedure to verify candidates' identity and taking the biometrics before the final allocation of the seat in the examination centre. Usually, the entire verification process takes a minimum of 2 hours. |
| Is a calculator allowed during the examination? | No, all electronic devices including calculators, mobile phones, etc are prohibited inside the examination hall. |
| Are candidates allowed to leave early if they have completed the test? | No candidates are not allowed to leave the exam hall early. Candidates have to stay inside the examination hall until the examination gets over. |
| What will be the duration of NATA? | The test will be conducted for three hours. |
| Will, there be any negative marking for incorrect answers? | No, there will be no negative marking for unanswered or incorrect answers. |
FAQ RELATED TO NATA EXAM RESULT
| QUERIES | RESPONSE |
| Is there any relaxation in the qualifying marks for reserved category candidates? | There is no relaxation in the qualifying NATA cut off for any of the categories applying for BArch admissions. |
LATEST UPDATE FOR NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
NATA 2023 Phase 1 Result has been released on April 30, 2023. COA has revised NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date. NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date is June 3. NATA 2023 Application Forms for Phase 2 and Phase 3 are available. The last date to fill NATA 2023 application form for Phase 2 has been extended to May 22 (till 8 PM).
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NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) EXAM
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a national level entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate programmes in Architecture (5-year BArch). Candidates will have the choice of appearing in one or all exams.
NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study.
NATA EXAM SALIENT FEATURE
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | National Aptitude Test for Architecture or NATA |
| Conducting Body | Council of Architecture |
| Exam level | Undergraduate |
| Exam frequency | Thrice |
| Mode of the examination | Computer-Based Test |
| Courses offered | BArch |
| Exam Fees | For One Attempt: General Category - INR 2000 SC/ST - INR 1500 For All Attempts: General Category - INR 4000 SC/ST - INR 3000 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Total questions | 125 |
| Language/Medium | English |
| Official website | nataregistration.in |
NATA EXAM DATES
Candidates can check the exam dates of NATA from the tables given below.
For Examination Schedule official- click here
NATA EXAM APPLICATION PROCESS
While filling out the application form, the candidates provide their personal, academic and contact details. The candidates will also have to pay the required fee online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card.
STEPS TO FILL NATA EXAM APPLICATION FORM
1: Register: To begin with, candidates need to click on the NATA - Registration tab given on the right of the official website as given in the image below. After this candidates will have to first create a login ID and password. To be able to do the same, they will have to fill a form that requires the following details about the candidate:
1- Name
2- Gender
3- Date of birth
4- Mobile number
5- Email id
6- Unique password
7- Security question
Once the above details and filled and submitted, candidates will receive an email on their registered ID containing the application number and password. This has to be preserved for future logins on the website.
2: Login and fill NATA application form: To fill the NATA application form, candidates will have to first log into the official website of NATA using the registered credentials. Once successfully logged in, candidates can begin filling the application form for NATA.
3: Upload scanned copies of required documents: After successfully submitting the duly filled NATA application form, candidates will be asked to upload the scanned copies of the following documents:
1- Candidate's recent passport size photograph
2- Candidate's signature
The above documents have to be in black/ blue ink only in jpg/jpeg format. The page size of the document is to be in A4 format. Following are the details regarding the size and dimension of the documents:
| Document | Image dimension | |||
| Minimum | Maximum | Height | Width | |
Photograph | 4 KB | 100 KB | ||
NATA Examination 2023: Latest Update
NATA 2023 Phase 1 Result has been released at nata.in on April 30, 2023. COA has revised NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date. NATA 2023 Phase 2 exam date is June 3. NATA 2023 Application Forms for Phase 2 and Phase 3 are available. The last date to fill NATA 2023 application form for Phase 2 has been extended to May 22 (till 8 PM).
NATA or the National Aptitude Test in Architecture is a national-level entrance exam conducted by COA (Council of Architecture) to provide admissions to 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programs in top-ranked government or private architecture colleges in India.
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NATA 2023: Important Dates
The authorities released the revised NATA 2023 answer key on April 29. The authorities have also revised the NATA 2023 phase 2 dates. The exam for NATA Phase 2 will be held on June 3. The candidates can apply for the NATA phase 2 registration till May 22. Candidates should visit NATA official website to download the NATA hall ticket
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NATA 2023: Who can apply
Educational Requirements
a. Candidates who have completed their 10 + 2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or 10+ 3 Diploma with Mathematics as subject of study can appear for NATA.
b. Candidates appearing for 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects of study or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA.
c. No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50 percent aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also at least 50 percent marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate.
d. Candidates may note that no direct lateral admission is allowed at any year/ semester/stage of B.Arch. course based on any qualification.
Reservations under different categories - Reservation as well as relaxation in qualifying marks for the reserved category for the purpose of admission is a prerogative of the Admission/ Counselling Authority and does not fall under the purview of this examination.
For Official Website: Click here
CMAT 2023: How can I apply
The First NATA test is scheduled to be held on 21.04.2023, Second NATA test shall be held on 28.05.2023 and Third Test shall be conducted on 09.07.2023.
Appearing in the second or third test is not mandatory and is purely at the discretion of the applicants. Candidates can register themselves for either of the Tests OR for all Tests by filling in the application form appropriately.
Registration and Application Process
Instructions for filling online Application Form
1. Application is to be filled up ONLINE at the NATA portal of www.nata.in. Candidates need to visit the portal, generate a username & password by entering basic details, and then CLICK the requisite link ONLINE APPLICATION NATA. Thereafter, the candidate will be directed to the actual application form.
2. The application form is broadly categorized into three steps:
a. Filling of PERSONAL DETAILS
b. DOCUMENT UPLOADING
c. FEE PAYMENT
3. Candidates need to fill in the first part i.e. PERSONAL DETAILS and will thereafter be directed to DOCUMENT UPLOADING. Once the documents are successfully uploaded, the system enters into the FEE PAYMENT.
4. Finally, the candidate must take a printout of the CONFIRMATION PAGE generated upon successful fee payment for their own record. There is no need to send any document by post.
DOCUMENT UPLOADING - SIZE & DIMENSIONS
For Official Website: Click here
NATA 2023: Application Fees
Payment for the NATA application form is to be done in online mode only. Applicants may use net banking, UPI, debit card, credit card, or e-challan to make the payments.
For more about Registration & Fees: Click here
NATA 2023: Exam Centres
NATA would be conducted across India in the following cities:
SL.NO | STATE | CITY |
1 | Andaman and Nicobar | Port Blair |
2 | Andhra Pradesh | Guntur |
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Students who want to appear in the NATA 2023 exams, which are scheduled for April 21, 2023, should go to the National Aptitude Test in Architecture's official website and complete the registration and application process...
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According to the official schedule, the first NATA exam will be held on April 21, 2023. The second and third exams, on the other hand, will be held on May 28 and July 9, 2023, respectively...
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Once released, candidates appearing in the NATA exams will be able to download their respective admit card from the official website...
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To obtain an admit card for the test 1, which will be held on April 21, 2023, candidates should go to the NATA website...
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Candidates who have not yet registered for the NATA second examination 2023 can do so by filling out the registration form on the official website...
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Candidates who appeared in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture for admission to the first year of a 5-year BArch degree course can view and download their results from the official website...
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The NATA answer key 2023 for Paper 2 has been issued by the Council of Architecture. Candidates who appeared in the exam can find the answer key on the official website...
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Candidates who appeared in the NATA Test 2 examinations can view and get their scorecards on the official website once they are released...
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Students who appeared in the NATA Test 2 exams can check their results on the official website...
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According to the official timetable, the NATA 2023 exam for test 3 will be held on July 9, 2023. Candidates must bring their admit card to the exam. Otherwise, they will not be permitted to enter the side...
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The NATA 2023 exam will be held on September 17, 2023, offering students one more chance to appear for the entrance exam...
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Candidates who have not yet registered for the NATA exam 4 can do so by visiting the official website...
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Candidates who have been waiting for the release of the exam admit card can now download it from the NATA's official website...
| Posted On: 15 Sep, 2023 | |
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Candidates who appeared in the exam can check and download the answer key by entering their login information on the official website...
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Candidates who appeared in the exam can see their results by entering their login credentials on the official website...
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On the official website, candidates can view and download the response sheet. To get the response sheet, candidates must pay Rupees 3000...
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Candidates can appear for NATA 2024 a maximum of three times in one academic year...
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NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study. To get full information about NATA exam, you can go to the general information button above.
No, it is mandatory to have Mathematics as a compulsory subject in the 12th or Diploma program. Without this subject, candidates will not be allowed to fill in the NATA Application Form. For access full information of NATA exam click on General information button above.
No. The NATA exam is conducted only on the already decided date all over the country. Rescheduling the examination is not possible. For complete details of NATA exam date, click on the schedule button above.
Once the NATA exam centre is allotted to a candidate, no changes will be entertained. To check the complete list of exam centers for NATA exam, you can go to the general information button above.
No, the fee paid cannot be adjusted or refunded for any reason in NATA exam. For any information related to the refund process of NATA exam fee, go through the general information section above.
A candidate will be allowed to correct the information only in NATA exam once, such as spelling in names, etc. any figures in numerical data, i.e. day, month, year, etc. Hence, candidates are advised to check all details thoroughly before submission. By clicking on the general information button above, you can see the complete information about NATA form correction.
No, candidates need not send any hard copies of their filled-in NATA exam application forms. The entire application process will be online. To view all the information related to NATA Exam Application Form and process to fill the application form, go to the General Information tab above.
If you clear the NATA exam, you will become eligible to apply for admission into undergraduate architecture courses offered by various colleges across India.
Candidates who qualify the NATA exam by securing the minimum qualifying marks become eligible for participating in the counselling procedure of NATA.
More than 21,000 seats are offered on the basis of NATA scores across its participating colleges.
No, all electronic devices including calculators, mobile phones, etc are prohibited inside the NATA examination hall. Complete details about NATA Exam is available on the general information section above.
No candidates are not allowed to leave the exam hall early. Candidates have to stay inside the examination hall until the NATA examination gets over.
The NATA test will be conducted for three hours. You can check all the detailed information about number of questions, time limit, negative marking, language asked in NATA exam by clicking on the format button given above.
No, there will be no negative marking in NATA exam for unanswered or incorrect answers. By clicking on the format button above, you can see the marking scheme of NATA exam, which shows how many marks are assigned to each question and how many marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
The NATA scorecard will comprise the following details: Overall Marks, Passed/ Fail. For full schedule of NATA exam result click on schedule tab above.
In case, two candidates secure similar marks in NATA exam and appear for counselling, preference will be given to the candidates having higher marks in the qualifying academic exam. For detailed information about tie breaking criteria of NATA exam, click on the general information button above.
NATA scorecard is valid for one year only. Click on general information tab above for step by step process to check NATA Exam scorecard.
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