NATA Mock Test 2021 - Practice Here
NATA Mock Test 2021 - The Council of Architecture (CoA) releases NATA online mock test on the official website at nata.in. on its official website. Candidates going to appear for NATA seeking admission to B.Arch and B.Planning courses should practice more with the help of NATA mock test 2021 pdf. NATA 2021 is conducted twice a year thus practising the mock test for NATA makes the candidates understand the exam better. Candidates who are still confused over how to give the NATA mock test 2021 or other related aspects, should read the article below.

NATA 2021 Mock Test Dates
Events | Dates |
Last date to apply for NATA 2021 | To be notified |
NATA mock test date 2021 | To be notified |
NATA 2021 exam date | To be notified |
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NATA Mock Test 2021
The Council of Architecture (CoA) is soon expected to release the NATA online mock test 2021 for the upcoming session. Candidates will get a chance to know the type of questions expected in NATA 2021 and also get to analyze their preparation. Given below are the steps to use the NATA mock test by CoA.
How to take NATA Mock Test 2021?
Step 1- Candidates have to visit the official website and click on the NATA 2021 mock test link. They will be redirected to a new window where they will find their username or password in the window for practising the NATA online mock test 2021.
Step 2- After signing in, candidates will see a new window containing a set of instructions for NATA 2021 mock test. They are supposed to check all the instructions carefully before taking the NATA mock test 2021.
General Instructions
Total duration of NATA mock test is 2 hours 15 minutes. A clock shall reflect time left for the test provided at top of the computer screen. When the timer ticks at zero, the examination will automatically end and candidates do not need to click anywhere to end the NATA mock test 2021.
A question palette will be displayed on the right side of screen reflecting the status of each question as explained below:
Gray- Not visited the question yet.
Red- Not answered the question.
Green- Answered the question.
Purple- Not answered the question, but marked for review.
Purple with Green Circle- The question(s) "Answered and Marked for Review" to be considered for evaluation.
Purple with a Tick Mark- The question(s) "Marked for Review" not to be considered for evaluation. (No marks will be awarded for the same)
Navigation to a Question
For navigating to a question, candidates have to follow the steps below:
Click on the number of question in the palette at the right side of screen for opening the said question directly. It may be noted that using this option does not save the answer to the current question.
Click on “Save & Next” to save the answer for the current question to flip over to the next question.
Click on “Mark for Review & Next” to save the answer for the current question and mark it for a review later.
Answering a Question
Procedure for answering a multiple choice type question:
To select an answer, click on the button of suitable option
To deselect the chosen answer, click on the button of that option again or click on the ‘Clear Response’ button
To change the selected option, click on the button of another option
To save the answer, click on the “Save & Next” button
To mark the question for review, select “Mark for Review & Next” button.
To change the answer for a question already answered, first select that question for answering and then follow the procedure for answering that question.
Also check NATA Syllabus
Navigating through sections
Sections in NATA mock test 2021 will be displayed on the top bar of the screen. Questions for a particular section can be seen with a click on the section name. The current section will be highlighted.
Clicking the “Save & Next” button on the last question for one section will automatically take the candidate to the first question of the next section.
Candidates can shuffle between various sections and questions randomly during the NATA 2021 mock test as per convenience during the stipulated time.
Step 3- After understanding all the instructions, candidates have to click on “Next” button to start the NATA online mock test 2021. They will see the window explaining the NATA 2021 exam pattern and other details about the exam. Candidates are advised to read the exam pattern, marking scheme and all other aspects clearly before starting the NATA mock test 2021.
Step 4- Click on the “I am Ready to begin” button to start the mock test of NATA 2021. Candidates have to follow the instructions explained earlier to take the NATA online mock test.
After the completion of time, the NATA mock test 2021 will automatically close. Candidates will see their score after completion of the NATA 2021 mock test.
NATA 2021 Exam Pattern
Students who would be appearing in the exam must have a clear idea about the NATA exam pattern 2021. The exam is conducted in online mode except the drawing part and thus, knowing the details of the exam is important for candidates.
NATA Exam Pattern
Particulars | Details |
Mode of Exam | Both Online and Offline |
Medium of Exam | English |
Exam Duration | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Number of Sections | The exam will have two parts- Part A- Drawing Test Part B- PCM, General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning |
Section-wise time duration | Part A- Drawing Test: 135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes) Part B- PCM, General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning: 45 minutes |
Number of Questions | Part A- Drawing Test- 3 Drawing Questions Part B- PCM- 15 Questions General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning - 35 Questions |
Total Marks | 200 Marks |
Marking Scheme | Candidates will be awarded 1.5 marks for each correct answer in Part B. There will be no negative marking. |
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - NATA Mock Test 2021 - Practice Here
Question: Who is responsible for the official NATA online mock test?
Answer:
The NATA mock test by CoA (Council of Architecture) is official and should be taken by aspiring candidates.
Question: Can I give NATA mock test at home?
Answer:
Yes, NATA online mock test is available on the official website only. Candidates can appear for the test from anywhere.
Question: Will NATA mock test be the same as question paper?
Answer:
NATA 2021 mock test is just for candidate reference so that they get an idea of what the actual question paper will look like.
Question: Is NATA mock test compulsory?
Answer:
Whether NATA 2021 mock test is compulsory or not will depend upon the specific instructions from the authorities. In the previous session, the exam was proctored from home so it was made mandatory to give a mock test.
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Questions related to NATA
what is the maximum score in nata?
Hi Pavitra!
The Paper Pattern of NATA 2021 comprises of two parts namely A and B! Part A is Drawing Test which is in Offline Mode for 2 hours and 15 minutes. Part B is through Online Mode which a test based on basic PCM and General Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. It is for 45 minutes. So, the total duration of the exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes! The total marks for this exam is 200 Marks. You'll be given 1.5 marks for every correct answer of Part B and there is no negative marking!
Hope this is helpful!
All the best!
NATA exam is accept for which architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu?,and also for jee main also?
Hi Dhanuja!
Below are the Colleges which accept both NATA and JEE Main for the Admission Process for B.Arch. Course in Tamil Nadu:
- NIT Trichy
- Crescent School of Architecture, Chennai.
- MIDAS Kanchipuram
- TIPS School of Architecture, Coimbatore.
- Chettinad Academy of Reasearch and Education, Chennai.
- Saveetha College of Architecture, Chennai.
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
- CAAD, Chennai.
- Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman College of Engineering, Kanchipuram.
Hope this is helpful!
All the best!
nata exam 2021 will online? same like 2020
Yes nata 2021 will be conducted in online mode. Two tests will be conducted and you will have a choice to attempt any one or both of them as per their preferences. The application process for the same is expected to start in first week of February. Students are advised to keep an eye on the official website: http://www.nata.in
For more info visit the following link:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/nata/amp
when is NATA exam 2021? with dtae
Hello dear student
- The examination schedule of NATA examination will be release soon.
- NATA is most likely to be conducted in July & August. Dec 21.
For more information about NATA examination and updates please visit the link.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/nata-exam-dates/amp
Still have any queries than please post your queries or comment on comments section our experts definitely help you.
Hope that's helpful
Best of luck
Books for preparation of nata exam
Dear Aspirant,
given below are some of the best books you can take help from while preparing for NATA Examination,
- Quantitative Aptitude - R.S. Agarwal
- Mathematical Problems - Books by V Govorov, P.Dybov, N.Miroshin and S.Smirnova
- Reasoning - A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
- Higher algebra - Hall and Knight
- Problems in Calculus of one variable - I. A. Maron
- NATA & B.Arch Question Bank by Ar. Shadan Usmani
- A Complete Self Study Guide for B.Arch by P. K. Mishra