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National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA 2018)

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National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA) for admission to first year of 5 year B.Arch Degree course at all recognized institutions all over the country. NATA - 2018 National Aptitude Test in Architecture acronym as NATA is held for admission to first year 5 years Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree course for all Architectural Institutions of repute in the country that includes NITs, IITs Govt. Institutions, Government-aided Institutions, Universities, Deemed Universities and Private Universities, established by a Central or State Legislature and other private Institutions

 

What is NATA?


The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for Architecture. The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability, that have been acquired over a long period of time, and that are related to specific field of study (Architecture)

 

Courses Offered:

 

UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMME

B.Arch

 

Eligibility:

  • Any person having passed SSC (Std X) or equivalent examination and above can appear for NATA. However, only candidates who have qualified an aptitude test in Architecture and have secured 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects shall be eligible for admission to B.Arch Course. No direct lateral admission is allowed at any year/stage of B.Arch course based on any qualification
  • NATA score shall be valid for a period of two years from the year in which one appeared

 

Who should take NATA and Why?

  • Prospective applicants desirous of taking admission to First year of undergraduate course in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture) in India take NATA
  • NATA scores are used by admissions authorities of different Government, Govt. Aided & unaided schools / colleges of Architecture, to provide common measure for comparing the qualifications of applicants, for admission in addition to their scholastic performance in 10+2 or equivalent exam

Where to Appear for NATA?

 

NATA is offered over major part of admission season at designated Test Centers located at colleges/ schools of architecture in India. Updated list of Test centers is available at the website

 

Register for the NATA

  • Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register well in advance to get the candidate's preferred test date

Repeating NATA

  • NATA can be given as many number of times as desired by the candidate; for every attempt, however, a new NATA Registration form is to be submitted online by the candidate at the NATA website; the mark list will show the average of marks scored by the candidate in his last attempt and his previous valid score
  • Data on such Tests shows that repeaters on an average show a slight score gain; however, this finding is tempered by the observation that repeaters are typically a self-selected group who believe that repeating the test will increase their scores
  • Unless the scores seem unusually low compared to the other indicators of the candidate's ability, taking a NATA again is not likely to result in a substantial score increase. In fact, there is some chance that the candidate's scores may drop
  • Do not register for repeat attempt unless you receive score card for previous attempt

NATA Exam Pattern:

 

National Aptitude Test in Architecture is a two-part test including

  • a paper-based on drawing test of two hours of duration
  • a computer-based online aesthetic sensitivity test of one hour duration

Drawing Test

This is a two hour paper where candidate has to attempt three questions. The drawing aptitude is judged on the following aspects:

i. Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner

ii. Visualising and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings

iii. Sense of perspective drawing

iv. Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form

v. Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes and forms

vi. Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition

vii. Understanding of scale and proportions

viii. Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences

 

Aesthetic Sensitivity Test

This is computer based test where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions

The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of -

i. Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings

ii. Visualising different sides of three dimensional objects

iii. Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities

iv. Analytical reasoning

v. Mental Ability

vi. Imaginative comprehension and expression

vii. Architectural awareness

 

NATA Test Centres

NATA test is conducted at various CoA approved architectural institutions in the country.  However test centre keeps on changing thereby making it mandatory to confirm from its official website

 

Information for All Candidates:

The candidate must have an acceptable and valid Identification Document (ID) details of which are mentioned on the appointment voucher, with signature, and appointment voucher to be admitted to a Test Center. ID requirements are strictly enforced. It is the candidate's responsibility to read and understand the instructions and requirements

a) Report to the test center at least 1 hour before scheduled time of test

b) If the candidate arrives at the Test Center without the required identification documents

c) The Test Center in-charge will not admit the candidate and the candidate will not be allowed to take the test

d) In addition the candidate will forfeit the test fee

e) NAME CHANGES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. If the candidate's name has changed for any reason, including marriage, the candidate still must present primary identification in the name under which he / she made the appointment, otherwise the candidate will not be permitted to appear in test. Marriage certificates and divorce decrees cannot be used to confirm name differences

f) If the Test Center in-charge questions the ID proof the candidate presents, the candidate will be required to present additional proof of identity. If positive confirmation cannot be made, the candidate may be refused admission to the Test Center and the candidate will forfeit the test fee paid

g) Test Center personnel will check the candidate's identification before assigning the candidate a seat at the Test Center. The administrator will check to verify that the candidate is the person in his photo identification. The test center in-charge will repeat this procedure before and after all breaks

h) Admittance to the Test Center does not imply that the candidate's form of identification is valid or that the candidate's scores will be reported. All reported cases of questionable identification are subject to review and approval by the Competent Authority of Testing Integrity

 Schedule of Examination

Date and Time of Examination                           Subject & Marks of Examination

29/4/18(sunday)                                             First --- 90minutes for Part A  (Total 120 marks)

10:30a.m. to 1:30p.m.                                    Mathematics(MCQ)             20*2=40marks (ONLINE)

(Grand Total of 200marks)                            General Aptitude(MCQ)        40*2=80marks(ONLINE)

                                                                       Last--- 90minutes for Part B  (Total 80marks)

                                                                       Drawings(2 questions)  in A4 size paper 2*40=80marks

Application begin: 18/1/2018

Last Date for Apply Online: 2/3/2018

Last Date for fee payment: 2/3/2018

Exam Date: 29/4/2018

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