The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), is conducted by National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA), which is a body of Council of Architecture, New Delhi in India. The National Aptitude Test in Architecture[1] is a national level examination for admission to undergraduate courses in architecture. The test measures the aptitude of applicants for a specific field of study in areas like drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking, qualities that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are related to architecture.
NATA or the JEE Mains Paper 2 exam are prescribed by the Council of Architecture as a compulsory criterion for taking admission to any Architectural College or course in India.
Scheme of examination
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by the Council of Architecture at national level for admission to 5 year B.Arch Degree Course at all recognized institutions across India.[2]
NATA scores are used by admissions authorities of different Government, Govt. Aided & Unaided schools / colleges of Architecture.
The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability.
The test is in two parts: The first part is a paper based drawing test and the second part is an online test with multiple choice questions on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and General Aptitude Test.
Nata is held as a one day examination, twice a year, across the country.
The Duration of Nata exam is of 3 hours and total marks for the exam is out of 200.
Aspiring candidates can register themselves on http://nata.in/ by filling in the Nata online application forms.
Eligibility required for NATA
Candidates who have passed 10+2 or appearing in 10+2, with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Maths and also 50% marks in aggregate or passed/appearing 10+3 Diploma exam with Maths as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate. For SC/ST, OBC-NCL and PwD category, a 5% relaxation in marks is provides in 10+2 level/10+3 diploma level and also in PCM.
NATA participating colleges in India
NATA is the qualifying exam for admission to Architecture courses across India. Some NATA Participating Colleges or Institutions are: [3]
