NATA Notifications

I am interested in the field of architecture and for this I have decided to give the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) looking for notification. Will you tell what the eligibility required to apply for this exam and also provide NATA Notifications and exam dates?

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The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture.

The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability.

Eligibility:-

Any person having passed SSC (Std X) or equivalent examination and above can appear for NATA.

However, only candidates who have qualified an aptitude test in Architecture and have secured 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects, shall be eligible for admission to B.Arch. Course

NATA Notification dates:

Registration Start - 21st January, 2016

Last Date of Registration - 18th August, 2016

Exam Start - 1st April, 2016
Last Date of Exam - 20th August, 2016

NATA 2016 Pattern:-
The test is in two parts. A paper based drawing test and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test.

Drawing Test

This is a two hour paper where candidate has to attempt three questions. The drawing aptitude is judged on the following aspects-

Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner.
Visualising 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 composition using given shapes and forms.
Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition.
Understanding of scale and proportions.
Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.

Aesthetic Sensitivity Test

This is computer based test where you have to answer 40 multiple choice questions.

The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of
Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.
Visualising 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