National Aptitude Test in Architecture

About

Schedule

Eligiblity

Syllabus

Fee

Procedure

Result

Dates

OVERVIEW

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is an Aptitude test conducted by Council of Architecture (CoA) for admission to the first year of 5-year B.Arch. Degree Course at recognized institutions across India. The test measures cognitive skills, visual perception, aesthetic sensitivity, logical reasoning, and critical thinking ability.

Exam NameNational Aptitude Test in Architecture
Also Known AsNATA
Exam CategoryUndergraduate
Exam LevelNational
Exam ModeOnline (Computer based test)
Conducted byCouncil of Architecture (CoA)

NATA examination is conducted thrice in a year. Candidates are not required to compulsorily take the test multiple times. If a candidate appears for 2 tests, the best of the 2 scores will be considered and if a candidate appears for 3 tests, the average of the 2 best scores shall be taken.

UPDATE (Jan 19, 2023): NATA Applications will be opening soon.

ABOUT

PATTERN

  • It is an Online Test of 3 hours duration.
  • There will be a total of 125 questions carrying 200 marks.
  • The question paper will consist of Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ), and Numerical Answer type (NAQ) questions.
  • Multiple-Choice type (MCQ) questions have 4 answer choices, out of which only one is the correct answer.
  • Multiple Select type (MSQ) questions have multiple correct answer choices, and all the correct answer choices are to be selected.
  • Preferential Choice type (PCQ) questions carry different marks for each answer choice.
  • Numerical Answer type (NAQ) questions don’t have any choices and a numerical answer is to provided.
  • All the Questions and instructions will be available in English medium only.

 

The no. of questions of each mark category is as follows:

Marks per QuestionNo. of QuestionsTotal Marks
17575
22550
32575
Total125200

Schedule

FIRST EXAM

Date of ExaminationTBA
Timings10.00 AM to 01.00 PM
Duration3 Hours
A 2nd session may be considered as per requirement with timings as 02.30 PM to 05.30 PM.

 

SECOND EXAM

Date of ExaminationTBA
Timings10.00 AM to 01.00 PM
Duration3 Hours
A 2nd session may be considered as per requirement with timings as 02.30 PM to 05.30 PM.

 

THIRD EXAM

Date of ExaminationTBA
Timings10.00 AM to 01.00 PM
Duration3 Hours
A 2nd session may be considered as per requirement with timings as 02.00 PM to 05.00 PM.

Eligiblity

TAKING NATA

 

QUALIFYING EXAMINATION

  • Candidates should have passed/ appearing in class 12th or any equivalent qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.
  • OR Candidates must have passed/ appearing 10+3 diploma examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject.

 

ADMISSION TO FIRST YEAR OF B.ARCH.

ARCHITECTURE EXAMINATION

Candidates must have qualified a recognized aptitude test in Architecture (NATA or equivalent) in 2023.

 

MARKS IN QUALIFYING EXAMINATION

  • Candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics along with a minimum aggregate of 50% in class 12th.
  • OR Candidates must have passed 10+3 diploma examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

Syllabus

 

For Syllabus – Click 

 

MOCK TEST

  • The official mock test is made available to the candidates appearing for NATA.
  • Candidates can take the Mock Test to understand the pattern of the computer-based test and make themselves familiar with the interface.
  • The mock test is for practice purpose only.

 

PAST QUESTION PAPERS

See previous year Question Papers and Answers here.

fees

NATA 2023 Application Fee is yet to be announced. Application Fee for previous year is as follows:

For examination centre opted in India

ONE TEST ONLY

General/OBC – Male₹2,000
General/OBC – Female₹1,500
General/OBC – Transgender₹1,500
SC/ST/PwD – All₹1,500

 

ANY TWO TESTS

General/OBC – Male₹4,000
General/OBC – Female₹3,000
General/OBC – Transgender₹3,000
SC/ST/PwD – All₹3,000

 

ALL THREE TESTS

General/OBC – Male₹5,400
General/OBC – Female₹4,050
General/OBC – Transgender₹4,050
SC/ST/PwD – All₹4,050

Procedure

REGISTRATION

  • The registrations for NATA 2023 will begin as per schedule.
  • The last date to apply for NATA 2023 examination is TBA for first test, TBA for second test, and TBA for third test.
  1. Candidates need to visit the NATA website and fill the prescribed application form.
  2. Upload the required documents including a recent colour photograph, scanned copy of candidate’s signature and community certificate (for SC/ST only).
  3. Pay the Registration Fee through online payment modes.
  4. Save the confirmation page for future reference.

APPLICATION CORRECTION

  • Candidates will be provided a facility to make corrections in their application form particulars.
  • It is a one-time facility and is extended to the candidates to avoid any hardship to them.
  • The correction window will open as per schedule.

 

ADMIT CARD

  • For each Applicant, an Admit Card will be generated indicating the allotted Examination Centre for NATA examination.
  • Candidates need to download the Admit Card from the NATA website.
  • Admit Cards of NATA exam will be available after it’s notified.
  • A printed copy of the downloaded admit card should be produced at the time of examination along with a photo identity card.
  • Candidates are advised to retain their admit cards carefully in a secured place in undamaged condition till the completion of admission procedure.

Result

ANSWER KEYS

  • The answer key for the exam will be made available to the candidates.
  • Review of answer paper can be provided on payment of Rs. 3,000 by any candidate desiring to do so for a single test.

 

QUALIFYING MARKS

In order to qualify NATA, a candidate must secure 70 marks out of 200 marks.

RESULT

The result of the NATA 2023 examination will be declared as per schedule.

It will be available as:

  • Marks obtained out of 200 and marks in each component
  • Whether Qualified/ Not Qualified (Check Qualifying Marks)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Candidates must bring the following things to the exam hall:

  • Downloaded Admit Card
  • Proof of Identity – Aadhar / Passport / Driving License / Voter ID.

 

Note: Instruments of any kind including scale are not permitted.

Dates

NATA First Test
DetailsDate
Start of online registrationsTBA
End of registrationsTBA
Image uploads allowed tillTBA
Fee payment allowed tillTBA
Application Correction windowTBA
Confirmation page printing available tillTBA
Publication of Admit CardTBA
NATA First TestTBA
Publication of resultsTBA
NATA Second Test
DetailsDate
Start of online registrationsTBA
End of registrationsTBA
Image uploads allowed tillTBA
Fee payment allowed tillTBA
Application Correction windowTBA
Confirmation page printing available tillTBA
Publication of Admit CardTBA
NATA Second TestTBA
Publication of resultsTBA
NATA Third Test
DetailsDate
Start of online registrationsTBA
End of registrationsTBA
Image uploads allowed tillTBA
Fee payment allowed tillTBA
Application Correction windowTBA
Confirmation page printing available tillTBA
Publication of Admit CardTBA
NATA Third TestTBA
Publication of resultsTBA

CONTACT INFORMATION

Candidates can contact NATA through written communication, phone or email.

NATA Contact Information
AddressCouncil of Architecture,
India Habitat Centre, Core 6A, 1st Floor,
Lodhi Road,
New Delhi-110003, Delhi (India)
Helpdesk08045549467
Email[email protected]

 

 

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