NATA stands for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture. It is a national-level examination conducted in India for admission to undergraduate programs in architecture. The exam tests candidates’ aptitude in areas such as drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity, and critical thinking ability.
NATA is conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA), which is the regulatory body for architecture education in India. The exam is typically held twice a year, in April and July.
The exam consists of two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is a computer-based test that assesses candidates’ knowledge of mathematics and general aptitude. Part B is a drawing test that assesses candidates’ drawing and sketching skills.
NATA scores are accepted by several universities and colleges across India for admission to their architecture programs. Candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in architecture in India can take the NATA exam to increase their chances of admission to a good college or university.
NATA 2023 DATES
| Event | Dates 2023 (Announced) |
| The registration process begins | 20th March 2023 |
| The last date for the registration process | 10th April 2023 |
| Last Date for Upload Image & Documents | 10th April 2023 |
| Last date to submit the Application Fee | 10th April 2023 |
| Availability of confirmation printout | 14th April 2023 |
| Correction in Application form (if any) | 8th – 10th April 2023 |
| Admit card release | 18th April 2023 |
| Exam date | 21st April 2023 |
| Announcement of the result | 30th April 2023 |
How to fill NATA application form 2023:
The application process for NATA 2023 will be announced by the Council of Architecture (COA) on their official website. Here are the general steps to fill the NATA application form:
Visit the official website of NATA 2023 and click on the “Registration” link.
Enter your basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, phone number, etc.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the prescribed format and size.
Choose your preferred exam center from the list of available centers.
Pay the application fee using any of the available modes of payment such as credit/debit card, net banking, UPI, etc.
Review the details entered in the application form and submit it.
Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Syllabus for NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) 2023
The syllabus for NATA 2023 includes two parts – Part A and Part B. Part A is a computer-based test, while Part B is a drawing test. Here is the detailed syllabus for NATA 2023:
Part A:
Mathematics: Algebra, Logarithms, Matrices, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, 3-Dimensional Co-ordinate geometry, Theory of Calculus, Application of Calculus, Permutation and combination, Statistics and Probability.
General Aptitude: Objects, textures related to architecture and built environment. Interpretation of pictorial compositions, visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualizing different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical reasoning, mental ability (visual, numerical and verbal), general awareness of national/international architects and famous architectural creations.
Part B:
Drawing and Sketching Skills: Understanding of scale and proportion of objects, geometric composition, shape, building forms, aesthetics, color texture, harmony, and contrast. Conceptualization and visualization through structuring objects in memory. Drawing of patterns- both geometrical and abstract. Form transformations in 2D and 3D like union, subtraction, rotation, surfaces and volumes. Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms. Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urban and rural life.
Exam Pattern of NATA 2023
The NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) exam pattern consists of two parts: Part A and Part B.
Part A is a computer-based test, which has Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and is conducted online. It tests the candidates’ aptitude in mathematics and general aptitude.
Part B is a drawing test, which is conducted offline. It tests the candidates’ drawing and sketching skills.
Here are the details of the NATA exam pattern:
The NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) exam pattern consists of two parts: Part A and Part B.
Part A is a computer-based test, which has Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and is conducted online. It tests the candidates’ aptitude in mathematics and general aptitude.
Part B is a drawing test, which is conducted offline. It tests the candidates’ drawing and sketching skills.
Here are the details of the NATA exam pattern:
Part A:
- Total duration: 90 minutes
- Total number of questions: 60
- Marking scheme: Each correct answer carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers
- Syllabus: Mathematics (20 questions) and General Aptitude (40 questions)
Part B:
- Total duration: 90 minutes
- Total number of questions: 2
- Marking scheme: Each question carries 40 marks, and the drawing test is evaluated out of a total of 80 marks
- Syllabus: Drawing and Sketching Skills
NATA 2023 accepting Collage
The list of colleges that will accept NATA 2023 scores for admission will be released by the Council of Architecture (COA) along with the official notification. However, here are some of the top colleges in India that accept NATA scores for admission to their undergraduate architecture programs:
- School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi
- Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai
- Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
- National Institute of Technology, Calicut
- Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal
- CEPT University, Ahmedabad
- Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai
- Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurugram
- Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies, Mumbai
- RV College of Architecture, Bengaluru.
