National Aptitude Test In Architecture (NATA)

1. B.Arch/B.Planning B.Arch/B.Planning B.Arch/B.Planning B.Arch/B.Planning
(Bachelor (Bachelor (Bachelor (Bachelor of of of of Architecture) Architecture) Architecture) Architecture)

2. Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction
� Bachelor of Architecture IB.Arch./B.Planning) is an undergraduate
academic degree
� Course duration : 5 years including practical training
� Institutions in India for B.Arch course :
a) IITs (Indian Institute of Technology),
b) NITs (National Institute of Technology) & SPAs (School of Planning &
Architecture),
c) Other Institution.

3. Type of Examination Type of Examination Type of Examination Type of Examination
PAPER PAPER PAPER PAPER SUBJECTS SUBJECTS SUBJECTS SUBJECTS TYPE OF TYPE OF TYPE OF TYPE OF
QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS
MODE OF EXAM MODE OF EXAM MODE OF EXAM MODE OF EXAM
Paper 2
(B.Arch./ B.Planning) *
Mathematics - Part I
Aptitude Test - Part II &
Drawing Test - Part III
Objective Type
Objective Type
Questions to test
drawing aptitude
Only Pen & paper
based
**** B.Arch/ B.Planning (At institutions other than IITs - Paper 2 B.Arch/ B.Planning (At institutions other than IITs - Paper 2 B.Arch/ B.Planning (At institutions other than IITs - Paper 2 B.Arch/ B.Planning (At institutions other than IITs - Paper 2
Choice of Medium of Question Papers Choice of Medium of Question Papers Choice of Medium of Question Papers Choice of Medium of Question Papers
1) All Examination Centre Cities : English and Hindi Medium
2) Examination Centre Cities in Gujrat, Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar
Haveli : English, Hindi & Gujrati
1) Examination Centre Cities in Maharashtra : English,Hindi, Marathi and Urdu

4. Schedule of Examination Schedule of Examination Schedule of Examination Schedule of Examination
Month of Exam Month of Exam Month of Exam Month of Exam
conduction conduction conduction conduction
Paper Paper Paper Paper Subjects Subjects Subjects Subjects Timings Timings Timings Timings Duration Duration Duration Duration
April Month *
Paper 2
(B.Arch. /
B.Planning)
Mathematics - Part I
Aptitude Test - Part II &
Drawing Test - Part III
1400-1700
Hours (IST)
3 Hours
**** This year B.Arch paper shall be condcuted on 06.04.2014. This year B.Arch paper shall be condcuted on 06.04.2014. This year B.Arch paper shall be condcuted on 06.04.2014. This year B.Arch paper shall be condcuted on 06.04.2014.

5. Eligibility Eligibility Eligibility Eligibility
� IITs : +2 pass with Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry subjects scoring top
20 percentile in the board Exam
� NITs & SPAs : +2 pass with Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry subjects
� Other institutions : +2 pass with 50% (min) marks with Mathematics as one of the
Subject
OR
� 3 years Diploma with 50%(min) marks

6. But now, the council of Architecture (COA) has made it mandatory for But now, the council of Architecture (COA) has made it mandatory for But now, the council of Architecture (COA) has made it mandatory for But now, the council of Architecture (COA) has made it mandatory for
B.Arch B.Arch B.Arch B.Arch Aspirants to Aspirants to Aspirants to Aspirants to obtain valid NATA score for admission to 1st year of 5- obtain valid NATA score for admission to 1st year of 5- obtain valid NATA score for admission to 1st year of 5- obtain valid NATA score for admission to 1st year of 5-
years B.Arch. Degree Course at years B.Arch. Degree Course at years B.Arch. Degree Course at years B.Arch. Degree Course at alalalalllll COA-approved architectural institutes, COA-approved architectural institutes, COA-approved architectural institutes, COA-approved architectural institutes,
including the IITs. including the IITs. including the IITs. including the IITs.
Selection Procedure Selection Procedure Selection Procedure Selection Procedure
� IITs : A score with in the top 1.5 lakhs in JEE(Main) + JEE(Advanced) +
Aptitude test for Architecture (60% weightage for entrance and 40% on
+2 marks)
� NITs & SPAs : JEE(Main) Paper II (Aptitude test for Architecture) (60%
weightage for entrance and 40% on +2marks)
� Other institutions : NATA score + marks of qualifying examination.

7. NATA NATA NATA NATA
(National Aptitude Test in Architecture) (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)

8. The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant
for specific field of study i.e. Architecture.
About NATA About NATA About NATA About NATA
Council of Architecture (COA) through its academic unit-National Institute of Advanced
Studies in Architecture (NIASA) at Pune, has been conducting National Aptitude Test in
Architecture (NATA). NATA is an online examination for admission to B.Arch. Degree Course
at all COA approved architectural institutions in the country (including NITs, IITs,
Government Institutions, Government aided Institutions, Deemed Universities and Private
Universities established by a Central or State legislature and other private institutions),
since academic session 2006-2007.

9. Eligibility Eligibility Eligibility Eligibility
• The general eligibility for taking admission to B.Arch (as well as for taking NATA
Test) is 10 + 2 (Science stream) from a recognized University/Board with
Mathematics as a subject.
• Some Institute required a minimum percentage of marks (50%-60% depending on
the Institute) in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics at the qualifying exam (10+2).
• Some Institutes, like School of Planning and Architecture, require physical fitness
certificate of candidates from a registered medical practitioner during the time of
admission.

10. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions
What is NATA ? What is NATA ? What is NATA ? What is NATA ?
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a mandatory test for the study of
Architecture in India. The test measures aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking; in other
words, aptitude of an aspirant required for being an Architecture.
Who takes it ? Who takes it ? Who takes it ? Who takes it ?
Prospective applicants / students desirous of taking admission to First year of undergraduate
course in Architecture (Bechelor of Architecture) in India take the NATA Test.
Is giving NATA compulsory for taking admission to any Architectural College in India ? Is giving NATA compulsory for taking admission to any Architectural College in India ? Is giving NATA compulsory for taking admission to any Architectural College in India ? Is giving NATA compulsory for taking admission to any Architectural College in India ?
Yes it is; as prescribed by the Council of Architecture, a statutory body under MHRD created
under the Architects Act of 1972. The council has been entrusted with the authority to regulate
architectural education in India.
Who accepts it ? Who accepts it ? Who accepts it ? Who accepts it ?
NATA test scores are used by admissions authorities of all schools / colleges of Architecture,
Government, and Government aided, University Departments, including colleges affiliated to
self-financed Deemed Universities and Private Universities, or any department of Architecture
withing a college, as common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants.
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11. Where do people take it ? Where do people take it ? Where do people take it ? Where do people take it ?
NATA is offered at designated Test Centers located at colleges /schools of architecture in
India. Updated list of Test centers is available at the website http://www.nata.in
What is the last date for giving NATA ? What is the last date for giving NATA ? What is the last date for giving NATA ? What is the last date for giving NATA ?
Technically, 30th September. NATA runs continuously from 1st January till 30th September,
usually on working days.
By taking NATA, do i get automatic admission into any Architectural College in India ? By taking NATA, do i get automatic admission into any Architectural College in India ? By taking NATA, do i get automatic admission into any Architectural College in India ? By taking NATA, do i get automatic admission into any Architectural College in India ?
No. NATA is just an Aptitude Test. On receiving the Score Card, the candidate will have to
contact various admission authorities with NATA Score Card and other details (as prescribed
by the respective Admission Authorities). Admission in India lies with the State (usually under
Directorate of Technical Education for that state).
Do I have to appear fo NATA at the college where I aspire to take admission ? Do I have to appear fo NATA at the college where I aspire to take admission ? Do I have to appear fo NATA at the college where I aspire to take admission ? Do I have to appear fo NATA at the college where I aspire to take admission ?
No. You may appear for NATA at any Test center convenient to you. Based on the score, you
may seek admission to any college where you are eligible to seek admission.
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions

12. How to Register for NATA How to Register for NATA How to Register for NATA How to Register for NATA
• NATA Pre-Registration Form can be downloaded from their website:
http://www.nata.in http://www.nata.in http://www.nata.in http://www.nata.in
• The same is also available at all the NATA Test Centers.
• NATA Fees are to be paid at the time of Registration and before collection of the
appointment voucher from the Test Center.
• The test fees are to be paid by Demand draft / Postal order/banker's cheque drawn
in favour of 'Council of Architecture', payable at New Delhi.

13. Contact @ NATA Contact @ NATA Contact @ NATA Contact @ NATA
National Aptitude Test in Architecture ,
CDSA, Survey no: 58 & 49/4, Bavdhan Khurd, Paud Road,
(Before Ambrosia Resort; Off Chandni Chowk),
Pune - 411021, Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected], Website : www.nata.in