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 2024 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 2024 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.
Feature | Details |
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Exam Name | National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) |
Examining Body | Council of Architecture (CoA) |
Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics as a compulsory subject |
Exam Dates | To be announced |
Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Duration | 3 hours |
Paper Language | English |
Types of Questions | Multiple Choice (MCQ), Multiple Select (MSQ), Preferential Choice (PCQ), Numerical Answer (NAQ) |
Marking Scheme | 3 marks for each correct MCQ, 3 marks for each correct PCQ, 2 marks for each correct MSQ, 2 marks for each correct NAQ |
Number of Questions | 125 |
Application Fee | General Category: INR 2000 |
Application Start Date | 2nd week of March 2024 |
Application Correction Window | 3rd week of April 2024 |
Admit Card Release Date | 4th week of April 2024 |
Result Declaration | May 2024 |
Participating Institutes | To be announced |
Event | Tentative Date |
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Application Form | 2nd week of March 2024 |
Correction Window | 3rd week of April 2024 |
Admit card | 4th week of April 2024 |
Exam date | April 2024 |
Declaration of result | May 2024 |
The NATA Admit Card will be available for download from the official website of the Council of Architecture (CoA) in the 4th week of April 2024. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards by entering their registration number and date of birth.
Event | Date |
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Availability of confirmation printout | 3rd week of April 2024 |
Correction Window | 3rd week of April 2024 |
Admit card | 4th week of April 2024 |
Event | Date |
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Application Form | 2nd week of March 2024 |
Correction Window | 3rd week of April 2024 |
Admit Card | 4th week of April 2024 |
Exam Date | 29th April 2024 |
Declaration of Result | May 2024 |
- Please come to the test center 30 minutes before the reported time, to finish the required processing. In case you are using admit card, carry it and a valid ID proof.
- From the beginning, there is prohibiting to take electronic devices (mobile phones, smart watches etc.) books notes etc. into the exam hall.
- Note down attentively the supervisors C instructions about dealing with the details on the OMR sheet. I highly recommend that you put it on neatly and correctly.
- Arrange your schedule properly while taking the exams. You have a limited time to accomplish this paper, so allot your time wisely.
- Discipline is needed to remain focused on the exam instead of indulging in unfair means, as it can result in cancelling the whole exam.