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.
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
