NATA Exam 2024: Registration, Syllabus, Counseling, Result Updates Check at @nata.in

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Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - May 3, 2024

The National-Level Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is the aptitude examination of the Council of Architecture (CoA) that is undertaken to enable admission into 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree programs provided by the authenticated institutes in India. NATA has two modes of conducting the test – paper based or computer based, which have the ability to assess a candidate’s drawing and observational as well as aesthetic and logical reasoning abilities. There is a two parts test and part A involves the creative thinking and drawing.

On the other side, Part B focuses on the logical thinking and critical analysis. The majority of high-end architecture colleges which include SPA, CEPT, and NITs combine NATA scores with class 12 marks for admissions. Whether NATA 2023 is conducted in April or July is highly expected. From the official website, candidates can download the result and score card also to understand how they fared in the aptitude test. The minimum qualifying grading point at NATA 2023 competition may vary from college to college. It is highly probable that the exams for NATA 2024 will be declared by Council of Architecture in the last quarter of 2024.

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NATA 2024 Exam Date

Event	Date
Release of information bulletin	3rd week of January 2024
Commencement of online application form	4th week of January 2024
Last Date of registration	2nd week of March 2024
Last Date to Upload Image	3rd week of March 2024
Last Date for Payment Fee	3rd week of March 2024
Correction Window	2nd week to 3rd week of March 2024
Release of Admit Card	1st week of April 2024
Exam Day & Time	2nd week of April 2024
Announcement of Results	1st week of May 2024

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NATA 2024 Exam Highlights

Highlights	Details
Exam name	National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2024
Conducting body	National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA)
Exam level	National
Eligibility criteria	Passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. (Relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
Exam pattern	Computer-based test (CBT) consisting of 125 multiple-choice questions. The questions are divided into three sections: Visual Perception and Spatial Ability (VPSA), Quantitative Aptitude (QA), and Drawing Ability (DA).
Exam duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Exam date	May 14, 2024 (tentatively)
Application start date	March 8, 2024
Application end date	April 7, 2024
Admit card release date	April 2024
Result announcement date	June 2024

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Result Format of NATA 2024

Sr. No.	Details
1	Roll number
2	Name of the candidate
3	Category
4	Total marks obtained
5	Rank
6	Normalized scores for each section
7	Cut-off marks for each section
8	Status of candidature (Qualified/Not qualified)

NATA 2024 Qualifying Cutoff

Particular	Qualifying Marks	Total Marks
NATA 2023	70	200

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Top Colleges accepting NATA score

College	Location	NATA Cut-off (2023)
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)	Roorkee, Uttarakhand	180
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy)	Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu	175
National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT Calicut)	Kozhikode, Kerala	170
Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai	Mumbai, Maharashtra	165
Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA)	Chandigarh	160
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (SPA Delhi)	New Delhi	155
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani)	Pilani, Rajasthan	150
Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)	New Delhi	145
Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurgaon	Gurgaon, Haryana	140
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore	Vellore, Tamil Nadu	135

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NATA Overview 2024 FAQs

NATA stands for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture. It is a national-level entrance examination conducted in India for admission to undergraduate architecture programs.

The Council of Architecture (COA) conducts the NATA exam.

The eligibility criteria for NATA include: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects. Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate. There is no age limit to appear for the NATA exam.

Candidates can apply for the NATA exam online through the official website of the exam conducting authority. They need to fill out the application form, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee.

The NATA exam consists of two parts: Part A: Drawing Test (3 hours) Part B: Aptitude Test (1 hour) Mathematics & General Aptitude (Online Test)

NATA scores are calculated out of 200. The Drawing Test carries a total of 125 marks, while the Aptitude Test carries 75 marks. Both tests are conducted separately, and the scores are normalized to arrive at the final result.

The NATA syllabus includes topics such as: Drawing and sketching Perspective drawing Understanding of scale and proportion Geometrical and architectural awareness Mathematics General aptitude

Preparation for NATA involves practicing drawing and sketching regularly, familiarizing yourself with architectural concepts, and solving previous years' question papers. Additionally, coaching classes and study materials are available to help candidates prepare effectively.

No, there is no negative marking in the NATA exam.

The important dates for the NATA exam, including application start date, exam date, result declaration, etc., are usually announced by the Council of Architecture on their official website.

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