National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA) for admission to first year of 5 year B.Arch Degree course at all recognized institutions all over the country. The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability. This is a complete and comprehensive assesement of candidates for undergraduate education in architecture. Admission to all architecture colleges (including government, government-aided, private unaided, university department, deemed universities) in India is done on the basis of NATA score.
NATA 2022 Eligibility:-
Candidates who have completed their 10 + 2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or 10+ 3 Diploma with Mathematics as subject of study can appear for NATA 2022. 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 2022.
Validity of NATA 2022 score -
NATA 2022 score shall be valid only for admission in the academic session 2022-23.
NATA Registration / Application Form
NATA 2022 Application Form/ Registration:-
Apply online at website - https://www.nata.in
Application Fee for NATA 2022 -
Fee for any Individual Test (Test 1 Or Test 2 Or Test 3) -
General/OBC (NCL) -
Male - Rs 2000
Female - Rs 1500
SC/ST/PwD -
Male - Rs 1500
Female - Rs 1500
Transgender - Rs 1500
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
Female - Rs 3000
SC/ST/PwD -
Male - Rs 3000
Female - Rs 3000
Transgender - Rs 3000
Combined Fee of Test 1, 2 and 3 -
General/OBC (NCL) -
Male - Rs 5400
Female - Rs 4050
SC/ST/PwD -
Male - Rs 4050
Female - Rs 4050
Transgender - Rs 4050
Mode of Payment - Debit card, Credit card or Net Banking
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NATA Exam Dates
NATA 2022 Date:-
First Test - 12th June 2022, Sunday
Session 1 - 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm
Session 2 - 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Second Test - 7th July 2022
Session 1 - 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Session 2 - 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Third Test - 7th August 2022
Session 1 - 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Session 2 - 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm.
NATA Syllabus
NATA 2022 Syllabus:-
The aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using some or all of the following techniques:
• Diagrammatic Reasoning – Tests the ability of logical reasoning, using diagrams and scenarios
• Numerical Reasoning – Tests mathematical ability through simple problems
• Verbal Reasoning – Assesses the ability to assess verbal logic.
• Inductive Reasoning – Tests the ability to see patterns and analyse given data
• Situational Judgment – Tests problem-solving ability.
• Logical Reasoning – Tests ability to recognise patterns, sequences or relationships between shapes and imagery.
• Abstract Reasoning – Will assess general knowledge, and ability to utilise knowledge in new situations.
Questions could be asked in various topics that assess candidates on basic concepts in mathematics, physics and geometry, language and interpretation, elements and principles of design, aesthetic sensitivity, colour theory, lateral thinking and logical reasoning, visual perception and cognition, graphics and imagery, building anatomy and architectural vocabulary, basic techniques of building construction and knowledge of material, general knowledge and current affairs, etc. and are may not be limited to those outlined.
NATA Preparation
NATA 2022 Preparation:-
There are no shortcuts to success. One has to strive a lot in order to achieve success in NATA exam. Aspirants who will be appearing for NATA must realize that it is high time they start preparing for the exam. Joining a good coaching class will surely get you a good result but, if you are not interested in it, then you can refer to some books of architecture and those specially designed for architectural entrance like the ones illustrated below:
• Architecture Entrance Book by P. K. Mishra
• NATA Examination ( Verbal / Non- Verbal / Reasoning ) by R.S. Agarwal
• NATA Entrance Examination by Arihant Book
Besides this, make a proper list that distinguishes famous national buildings and international buildings. The reason behind this; there is a probability that you might asked to spot the structures. You should also solve previous year’s NATA papers to have fair idea about the types of questions asked in the exam.