What is NATA?
National Aptitude Test In Architecture is a nationwide test
that is conducted in order to measure an applicant’s aptitude for a specified field
of study namely Architecture. NATA is conducted by council of Architecture. It
is essential that a student clears NATA in order to secure admission into Bachelor of Architecture course.
Important Dates
Start date of NATA: 20th March 2013
Last date for NATA: 31st August 2013
Start Date for
disbursal of application forms: 15th March 2013
**** It is advisable that students appear for their National
aptitude test for architecture at least six working days prior to last date of
examination. Students can appear for NATA only on working days.
Eligibility Criteria
Students who have secured aggregate score of 50% and above
in their higher secondary certificate examination along with mathematics as one
of the subjects can appear for NATA.
How To Apply for NATA?
Eligible students can walk into the branches of ICICI bank
to purchase the application form. List of branches where application forms is
available is on the official website. They will need to make a payment of Rs 1000 to
purchase the application form. This amount also includes the examination fees.
Candidates will need to select their test centre by visiting www.nata.in. They will need to walk in to the
test centre to submit the application and to choose the examination date. They
would need to register themselves and collect the receipt. They should report
to the examination centre on the prescribed date for completing their test.
Examination Pattern
Examination consists of two different papers. First paper is
a paper based test for drawing and the second test is an online test to assess the
aesthetic sensitivity of the candidate. Candidates need to answer three
questions in drawing test in Two hours.
Aesthetic sensitivity test will have 40 multiple choice questions that
assess perception, imagination, creativity, observation and communication of
the candidate in conjunction with
architectural awareness.
Syllabus of NATA
Drawing Test syllabus includes ability to combine elements
to form a building, ability to perceive light effects in drawing, ability to
draw a given object as shown. Candidate should be able to create visually
appealing picture from given color harmony. He or she should be able to draw
sketches from their memory. Candidates should be able to create two dimensional
objects from shapes and forms given to them.
Aesthetic sensitivity Test syllabus includes ability to
visualize three dimensional objects from the two dimensional images given.
Questions related to architectural reasoning, analytical ability, mental
ability etc are part of this test. Candidates should be able to comprehend and
visualize imaginatively. Candidates will also be assessed on their knowledge
about commonly used material and objects based on their textual qualities. Candidates
will also be tested on their knowledge about understanding different sides of a
three dimensional object.
Other Details
Passing percentage for NATA is 40%. In other words,
candidate must secure at least 80 marks out of 200 to clear NATA test. They can
download their scorecard on fourth working day from the date of the test. Scorecard
is available online.
