NATA B.Arch. Exam
NATA B.Arch. Exam

NATA 2024 will be held on 06 April 2024. The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is an essential examination you need to be familiar with. NATA is a national-level entrance exam conducted in India for admission into undergraduate architecture programs. NATA, the National Aptitude Test in Architecture, is a national-level examination conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA) in India. The test evaluates the aptitude of candidates in the field of architecture. NATA scores are accepted by various government and private institutions offering undergraduate architecture courses across the country.

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National Aptitude Test Architecture (NATA), New Delhi invites applications for admission to B.Arch. Exam for the academic session at its New Delhi Campus. NATA is conducted by COA. Now you can learn all about the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) exam date, application form, and syllabus from here. To start with, NATA is a National-level Architecture entrance exam that is held by the Council of Architecture. Moreover, the purpose of this exam is to be admitted to Architecture colleges in India in B.Arch.

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NATA Important Dates

EventsDates
Release of NATA Application Form01 Mar 2024
Application Form Last DateAs per COA
Admit Card Release DateAs per COA
NATA 2024 Exam Date06 April 2024
Session 1 : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm
Session 2 : 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Publication of Answer KeyAs per COA
NATA Result Announcement DateAs per COA

NATA Overview

AspectsDetails
Name of ExamNATA
Full Form of NATANational Aptitude Test in Architecture
Organizing BodyCOA
Full Form of COACouncil of Architecture
Type of ExamArchitecture Entrance Exam
Level of ExamNational
RegionIndia
Official Websitenata.in
Courses Where Admission is Through NATAB.Arch
Colleges Where Admission is Through NATAArchitecture colleges in India
Minimum Educational Qualification Class 12th
Mode of ExamComputer Based Test
Type of QuestionsMultiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ) and Match the following type (MFQ)
Number of Questions125
Marking SchemeQuestions are of 1 mark, 2 marks or 3 marks
Exam Duration3 hours
NATA Overview

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject can apply for NATA. Candidates who have passed a 10+3 Diploma in any stream recognized by the Central/State Governments with Mathematics as a compulsory subject can also apply. Candidates appearing for the 10+2 exam with Mathematics as a compulsory subject are also eligible to apply.

Taking NATA-2024:

  • Candidates who have completed their 10 + 2 examinations with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or 10+ 3 Diploma with Mathematics as the subject of study can appear for NATA 2024
  • Candidates appearing for 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects of study or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA-2024
  • Candidates may note that NATA 2024 is the qualifier for admission to B.Arch. program offered by Universities/ Institutions in the country, subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Council.
  • Qualifying in NATA-2024 does not Constitute a Right/ Guarantee in favour of the candidate for admission to any Architecture course unless the candidate has fulfilled all the prescribed requirements as specified by respective competent authorities in compliance with the eligibility criteria laid down by the council.

Admission to First year of B.Arch. Program

The eligibility for admission to 1st year of 5-year B.Arch. Degree program for the academic session 20242025 shall be as per CoA (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations may be amended by the Central Government.

Application Process 

  • Application is to be filled up Online at the NATA portal of www.nata.in
  • Candidates need to visit the portal, generate username & password by entering basic details and then CLICK the requisite link ONLINE APPLICATION NATA– 2024.
  • Thereafter, candidates will be directed to the actual application form.
  • The form is interactive in nature and the fields required to be filled up are categorized in different sub-sections.
  • The fields super-scribed with * MUST be filled up as they are MANDATORY, otherwise the application will NOT get submitted. 

The application form is broadly categorized into three steps:

  • Step 1 – Personal Details
  • Step 2 – Document Uploading
  • Step 3 – Fee Payment

Application Fee

  • Fee for any Individual Test (Test 1 Or Test 2 Or Test 3)
    • General/OBC (NCL) – Male : Rs. 2000/-
    • General/OBC (NCL) – Female : Rs. 1500/-
    • SC/ST/PwD – Male & Female : Rs. 1500/-
    • Transgender : Rs. 1500/-
    • Outside India : Rs. 10000/-
  • Fee for any Two Tests (Test 1 & Test 2 Or Test 2 & Test 3 Or Test 1 & Test 3)
    • General/OBC (NCL) – Male : Rs. 4000/-
    • General/OBC (NCL) – Female : Rs. 3000/-
    • SC/ST/PwD – Male & Female : Rs. 3000/-
    • Transgender : Rs. 3000/-
    • Outside India : Rs. 20000/-
  • Combined Fee of Test 1, 2 and 3
    • General/OBC (NCL) – Male : Rs. 5400/-
    • General/OBC (NCL) – Female : Rs. 4050/-
    • SC/ST/PwD – Male & Female : Rs. 4050/-
    • Transgender : Rs. 4050/-
    • Outside India: Rs. 27000/-
  • Mode of Payment: Through Electronic Payment Gateway (EPG) on NATA Porta

Exam Pattern

  • Duration: The duration of the test is 3 hours
  • Type of Questions: There test will have multiple-choice questions, multiple-select questions, preferential choice type questions, and numerical answer type questions
  • No. of Questions: There are total 125 questions in the test
  • Maximum Marks: The test is of total 200 marks
  • Medium of Test: The question paper will be available in English language
  • Marking Scheme: The questions will be of either 01 mark / 2 marks / 3 marks
  • Distribution of Questions
No. of questionsMarks for each questionTotal marks
75175
25250
25375
Total = 125200

List of Examination Cities

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 given below.

VijayawadaGunturBhimavaram
VisakhapatnamGuwahatiRaipur
DurgNoidaFaridabad
DelhiGurgaonSonepat
PanajiVadodaraAhmedabad
SuratRajkotMehsana
Vapi-SarigamHimatnagarShimla
BaddiAmbalaKarnal
RohtakHassangarhJhajjar
HissarRanchiJamshedpur
BangaloreHubliGulbarga
BijapurMysoreMangalore
BelgaviTumakuruThiruvanthapuram
ThrissurKozhikodeKottayam
KolkattaDurgapurKochi
ErnakulamPalakkadKollam
MalappuramNagpurKolhapur
MumbaiPuneAurangabad
NashikAkolaSolapur
JalgaonGondiaWardha
Pravara LoniRamtekAmravati
SataraGwaliorIndore
JabalpurBhopalBhubaneshwar
AmritsarBhatindaChandigarh
PhagwaraFerozepurJaipur
UdaipurNewaiHyderabad
ChennaiHosurRamnathapuram
ThanjavurSalemCoimbatore
MaduraiKarurTiruchirappalli
VillupuramNagapattinamOoty
DindigulKanyakumariThirupathur
KaraikudiErodeSrivilliputtur
DehradunRudrapurLucknow
MoradabadMathuraAgra
MuzzafarnagarGorakhpurKanpur
GaziabadMeerutBulandshahr

NATA Tips and Strategies

  • Plan Your Study Schedule
  • Time Management for Each Section
  • Strengthen Your Basics
  • Enhancing General Aptitude Skills
  • Nurture Your Creative Side
  • Exploring Different Artistic Styles
  • Solve Previous Year’s Papers
  • Identifying Weak Areas for Improvement
  • Practice Mock Tests
  • Improving Time Management and Accuracy
  • Develop Observation Skills
  • Translating Observations to Drawings
  • Enhance Your Time Management
  • Avoiding Overthinking or Stalling
  • Stay Calm and Confident
  • Practicing Relaxation Techniques
  • Positive Affirmations for Exam Day
  • Review and Learn from Mistakes
  • Adjusting Your Study Plan Accordingly
  • Seek Guidance from Experts
  • Receiving Feedback from Teachers
  • Stay Consistent and Positive
  • Embracing Challenges with Optimism
  • Exam Day Essentials
  • Reach the Exam Center Early

Contact Details

Address: National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
Council of Architecture, India Habitat Centre
Core 6A, 1st Floor, Lodhi Road
New Delhi -110003, India

[email protected]
+91- 7406692922

State-wise admissions

Andhra Pradesh B.Arch Admissions

FAQs

What is the mode of the NATA exam?

Part A of the exam is computer-based, and Part B is a pen-and-paper-based drawing test.

What is the duration of the NATA exam?

The total duration of the exam is 3 hours.

What is the eligibility criteria for NATA?

Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject can apply for NATA. Candidates who have passed a 10+3 Diploma in any stream recognized by the Central/State Governments with Mathematics as a compulsory subject can also apply.

How many times is NATA conducted in a year?

NATA is conducted twice a year, in April and July.

Can I apply for NATA if I am appearing for my 10+2 exam?

Yes, candidates appearing for the 10+2 exam with Mathematics as a compulsory subject are also eligible to apply.

Is NATA mandatory for admission to undergraduate courses in Architecture?

Yes, NATA is mandatory for admission to undergraduate courses in Architecture in all recognized institutions across India.

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