- National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by COA since 2006, in terms of the provisions of CoA (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983, published in the Gazette of India.
- The Regulations prescribe that the candidate needs to qualify an Aptitude Test in Architecture conducted by the Council for admission to the Architecture degree course.
- The NATA ensures that the eligibility criteria for admission to five-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree course, as prescribed by CoA and duly approved by the Central Government.
- NATA 2023 will be conducted as a comprehensive computer-based aptitude test at the Council allotted centers in identified cities in the country.
- NATA is an Aptitude test that assesses a candidate’s innate ability through a variety of testing formats and cannot be taught, learnt or induced.
- NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA to write NATA test
- Those who completed 10+2 exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- Those who completed 10+ 3 Diploma with Mathematics.
- Those appearing for the above said exams in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA 2023.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for ADMISSION to B.Arch Program
- 5-year B.Arch. Degree program for the academic session 2023- 2024 shall be as per CoA (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020
- Candidate must have passed an examination at the end of the 10+2
scheme of examination.
- with at least 50 percent aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- at least 50 percent. marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination.
- or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination
- No direct lateral admission is allowed at any year/semester/stage of B.Arch. course based on any qualification.
- Reservation as well as relaxation in qualifying marks for the reserved category for the purpose of admission is a prerogative of the Admission/ Counselling Authority and does not fall under the purview of this examination.
- with Mathematics as compulsory subject.
- with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate.
How to Apply?
- Apply ONLINE at the NATA portal of www.nata.in
- Visit the portal, generate username & password by entering basic details.
- CLICK the requisite link ONLINE APPLICATION NATA– 2023. Thereafter, candidate 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, that unfolds in sequence:
- Documents have to be in black/ blue ink only in jpg / jpeg format. The page size of document is to be in A4 format.
- Finally, the candidate must take a printout of CONFIRMATION PAGE generated upon successful fee payment for their own record.
- There is no need to send any document by post.
| DOCUMENT | STORAGE SIZE | IMAGE SIZE |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 4 kb(Min), 100 kb(Max) | 4.5 Cm(Min), 3.5 Cm(Max) |
| Signature | 1 kb(Min), 30 kb(Max) | 1.5 Cm(Min), 3.5 Cm(Max) |
Admit Card
- Admit Card will be generated according to the schedule notified indicating the allotted Examination Centre for NATA 2023
- Downloadable version of the admit card will be published on the respective webpage of the candidate. An Examination Roll Number will also be generated for each candidate.
- Candidate is required to download the soft copy of the Admit Card from the website and must appear in the examination with a printed hard copy at the concerned Examination Centre indicated in the downloaded Admit Card along with one original photo identity card- Voter Card/ Pan Card/ Aadhar Card/ Driving License.
- All Candidates are advised to retain their admit cards carefully in secured place in undamaged condition in all respects as stated above till the completion of admission procedure.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
| Test Number | Test Date |
|---|---|
| First NATA test | 21st April 2023, Friday |
| Second NATA test | 28th May 2023, Sunday |
| Third NATA test | 09th July 2023, Sunday |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| First NATA Test - Date and Time of Examination |
21st April 2023 Session 1: 10 AM - 1 PM Session 2: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| End of Registration | 13th April 2023, 8 PM |
| Confirmation of Page Printing Available | 14th April 2023, 11:59 PM |
| Candidate Correction Window | 8th April 2023, 10:30 AM to 10th April 2023, 11:59 AM |
| Publication of Downloadable Admit Card | 18th April 2023 onwards |
| Publication of Results | 30th April 2023 |
| Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Second NATA Test - Date and Time of Examination |
28th May 2023 Session 1: 10 AM - 1 PM Session 2: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Start of Online Form Fill-Up | 20th March 2023 |
| End of Registration | 13th May 2023, 11:59 PM |
| Confirmation of Page Printing Available | 16th May 2023, 11:59 PM |
| Candidate Correction Window | 9th May 2023, 10:30 AM to 13th May 2023, 11:59 AM |
| Publication of Downloadable Admit Card | 21st May 2023 onwards |
| Publication of Results | 5th June 2023 |
| Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Third NATA Test - Date and Time of Examination |
9th July 2023 Session 1: 10 AM - 1 PM Session 2: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Start of Online Form Fill-Up | 20th March 2023 |
| End of Registration | 24th June 2023, 11:59 PM |
| Confirmation of Page Printing Available | 27th June 2023, 11:59 PM |
| Candidate Correction Window | 20th June 2023, 10:30 AM to 24th June 2023, 11:59 AM |
| Publication of Downloadable Admit Card | 2nd July 2023 onwards |
| Publication of Results | 17th July 2023 |
NATA 2023
- The test will be conducted as a comprehensive computer-based aptitude test at the Council allotted centers in identified cities of the country.
- TOTAL MARKS = 200 | TOTAL QUESTIONS = 125 | TOTAL DURATION = 180 minutes
- TYPE OF QUESTIONS : MCQs / MSQs / PCQs / NAQs / MFQs
- Each question may carry 1, 2 or 3 marks.
- Aptitude Test medium is essentially English, some may be in regional languages also.
| Diagrammatic Reasoning | To test the ability of logical reasoning, using diagrams and scenarios |
| Numerical Reasoning | To test the mathematical ability through simple problems |
| Verbal Reasoning | To test the ability to assess verbal logic. |
| Inductive Reasoning | To test the ability to see patterns and analyse given data |
| Situational Judgment | To test problem-solving ability. |
| Logical Reasoning | To test the 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 from various topics such as 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.
- Qualifying marks for NATA- 2023 is 70 marks out of 200 marks.
- Candidates are allowed to appear for up to 3 NATA tests.
- Candidates appearing in more than one test: all scores will be displayed; average of 2 best scores will be valid
- NATA- 2023 score shall be valid only for admission in the academic session 2023- 2024.
EXAMINATION DAY- SCHEDULE
| Report to the Examination Center | 9.00 am (1st Session) | 1.30 pm (2nd Session) |
| Opening gate to the examination hall | 9.15 am (1st Session) | 1.45 pm (2nd Session) |
| Registration of candidate to be completed | 9.45 am (1st Session) | 2.15 pm (2nd Session) |
| Closing gate to the examination hall | 10.00 am (1st Session) | 2.30 pm (2nd Session) |
| Commencement of examination | 10.00 am (1st Session) | 2.30 pm (2nd Session) |
| Duration of examination | 10.00 am to1.00 pm (1st Session) | 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm (2nd Session) |
For More Details
More Details: https://www.nata.in/Nata_Dossier4.pdf
Email ID : nata2023.helpdesk@gmail.com
Help Desk Number: +91- 7406692922
