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B.Arch Entrance Tests
About NATA (Architecture Entrance)
What Is NATA?
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. 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, i.e. Architecture.
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 examination.
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 http://www.nata.in
Test Fees ?
The NATA Information Brochure (including Registration Form) is available online at www.nata.in.
NATA Syllabus
LATEST NATA EXAMINATION SYLLABUS FROM WWW.NATA.IN
The medium of Aptitude test shall be in English and Hindi.
The aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using the following:
PART-A
Drawing and Composition Test
This is one and half hour (90 minutes) – 80 Marks Test where candidate has to attempt three questions.
The content of the PART A Test is as follows:
A1 - Composition and Color -25 Marks: Creating suitable compositions for various situations and coloring them appropriately. Re-arranging various shapes in visually appealing manner and coloring it suitably.
A2 -Sketching & Composition (Black and White)-25 Marks: Ability to draw, visualize, depict a situation, involving buildings / its components, people, environment, products with an understanding of scale, proportions, textures, shades and shadow etc.
A3 - 3D Composition-30 Marks: Creating interesting 3D composition for the given situation using the provided kit.
PART-B
This is one and half hour (90 minutes), 120 Marks Test where candidate has to appear for online test at the centre. It shall have two type of Questions viz..
B1 – 30 Questions of 2 Marks and
B2 – 15 Questions of 4 Marks from the following topics:
1. Visual Reasoning Ability to understand and reconstruct 2D and 3D composition, knowledge about its composition and technical concepts.
2. G.K., Architecture & Design General awareness of architecture and design, current issues, recent episodes etc., Knowledge about important buildings, historical progression, innovation in materials and construction technology.
3. Design Sensitivity Ability to observe record and analyze, people, space, product, environment. Critical thinking, reasoning and ability to identify the subtle communications.
4. Design Thinking Ability to understand semantics, metaphors, problem identification and definition, analysis of a given situation.
5. Logical Derivation Ability to decode a situation, composition, context and generate meaning. Understanding the minute information hidden in a particular situation and drawing conclusions.
6. Language Interpretation Ability to correctly & logically generate meaning of words, sentences, understanding about English grammar.
7. Numerical Ability, Basic Mathematics and its association with creative thinking. To unfold a space with use of geometry.
Candidates fulfilling the below criteria prescribed by the Council can appear for NATA ( National Aptitude Test For Architecture):
i) Passed or appearing in 10+1 Examination with PCM Subjects;
ii) Passed or appearing in 10+2 Examination with PCM subjects:
iii) Passed or appearing in 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a subject.
NATA Overview
What Is It?
It is an Architecture Entrance Exam.
The National Aptitude test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. 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, i.e. Architecture.
Who Takes It 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 measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants.
Where Do People Take It?
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 http://www.nata.in
Who Accepts It?
All schools / colleges of Architecture, Government, Government aided, University Departments, private unaided, including colleges affiliated to self-financed Deemed Universities and Private Universities, or any Department of Architecture within a college, requires that its applicants take the NATA (Architecture Entrance Exam).
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