NATA Exam Pattern

Can you provide me the Exam Pattern and Syllabus of National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA)?

[Rajkumar Agarwal]

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 India.

NATA Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The test is divided into two parts:
1. Drawing Test
2. Aesthetic Sensitivity Test

Drawing Test
One has to attempt three questions and the duration of the test is 120 minutes.
The drawing aptitude of judged on the following aspects:
• Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner.
• Visualizing and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings
• Sense of perspective drawing.
• Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form.
• Creating interesting two dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
• Creating visual harmony using colors in given composition.
• Understanding of scale and proportions.
• Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.

Aesthetic Sensitivity Test
The test consists of 40 multiple choice objective type questions.
It is a computer based test and the duration of the exam is one hour.
No marks will be deducted for any wrong answer.
The test is conducted to check applicant’s perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and it comprises of –
• Visualizing three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.
• Visualizing different sides of three dimensional objects.
• Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities.
• Analytical reasoning.
• Mental Ability.
• Imaginative comprehension and expression.
• Architectural awareness.

NATA 2017 Notification:-

Apply online at website from 24.12.2016 to 29.01.2017.
Image Upload allowed till - 30.01.2017
Fee Payment allowed till - 31.01.2017
Confirmation page printing available till - 28.02.2017
Publication of Downloadable Admit Card - 26.03.2017 (10.30 am)
NATA 2017 Date: - 16.04.2017, Sunday
Time - 11.00 am to 2.00 pm
NATA 2017 Result - By 10th June 2017