Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    NATA Syllabus 2027 - Complete PDFs for Mathematics, General Aptitude, Drawing Test

    NATA Syllabus 2027 - Complete PDFs for Mathematics, General Aptitude, Drawing Test

    Switch toEnglish IconHindi Icon
    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 17 Oct 2026, 05:32 PM IST
    Switch toEnglish IconHindi Icon

    NATA Syllabus 2027 - The Council of Architecture will release the NATA 2027 syllabus along with the notification. Until then, candidates can check this page for the NATA syllabus based on last year brochure. The syllabus comprises topics from Composition and Color, Sketching and Composition, 3D Composition. Knowing the syllabus of NATA will help candidates prepare for the exam. Aspirants must follow the NATA paper pattern and syllabus to plan their preparation strategy. The authority will conduct the NATA exam from April, tentatively. Read the full article for NATA syllabus 2027.

    NATA Syllabus 2027 - Complete PDFs for Mathematics, General Aptitude, Drawing Test
    NATA 2027 Syllabus

    NATA Syllabus 2027

    COA will release the NATA 2027 syllabus on the official website. The NATA syllabus PDF download will be provided on this page. Aspirants must check the NATA syllabus 2027 for effective preparation.

    NATA Part A Drawing and Composition Test

    Topics

    Details

    Composition and Color

    Creating suitable compositions for various situations and coloring them appropriately. Re-arranging various shapes in visually appealing manner and coloring it suitably

    Sketching & Composition (Black and White)

    Ability to draw, visualize, depict a situation, involving buildings / its components, people, environment, products with an understanding of scale, proportions, textures, shades and shadow etc

    3D Composition

    Creating interesting 3D composition for the given situation using the provided kit

    Related links:

    NATA Part B Syllabus

    Topics

    Details

    Visual Reasoning

    Ability to understand and reconstruct 2D and 3D composition, knowledge about its composition and technical concepts.

    Logical Derivation

    Ability to decode a situation, composition, context and generate meaning. Understanding the minute information hidden in a particular situation and drawing

    conclusions

    General Knowledge, Architecture & Design

    General awareness of architecture and design,

    current issues, recent episodes etc., Knowledge about important buildings, historical progression, innovation in materials and construction technology

    Language Interpretation

    Ability to correctly & logically generate meaning of words, sentences, understanding about English grammar.

    Design Sensitivity and Thinking

    Ability to observe record and analyse, people, space, product, environment. Critical thinking, reasoning and ability to identify the subtle communications. Ability to understand semantics, metaphors, problem identification and definition, analysis of a given situation

    Numerical Ability

    Basic Mathematics and its association with creative thinking. To unfold a space with use of geometry.

    Confused About College Admissions?

    Get expert advice on college selection, admission chances, and career path in a personalized counselling session.

    Book a Counselling Slot
    Select Date
    Pick a Slot

    NATA 2027- Important Pointers

    The authorities test the candidates these topics for assessing the understanding of basic concepts of candidates:

    • 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

    University Institute of Engineering, Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

    Among top 1% Universities in India (QS World University Rankings 2027)

    School of Computer Science, UPES, Dehradun

    Ranked #43 among Engineering colleges in India by NIRF | Get Upto 100% Scholarships

    NATA Exam Pattern 2027

    The COA will release the NATA 2027 exam pattern on the official website, nata.in. The exam pattern of NATA is available below for reference.

    NATA 2027 Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Mode of Examination

    Online + Offline

    Medium of Examination

    English and Hindi

    Duration of the Exam

    3 hours

    Number of Sections

    The exam will have two parts-

    Part A- Drawing and Composition Test (offline)

    Part B- Computer-Based Adaptive Test

    Number of Questions

    53 Questions

    Type of questions

    Part A- Sketching & Composition (Black and White) (1), Composition and Color (1), 3D Composition (1)

    Part B- Multiple Choice Question (42) and No Choice Questions (8)

    Total Marks

    200 Marks

    Marking Scheme

    Part A- 80 marks

    Part B- 120 marks

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who releases the NATA syllabus?
    A:

    The Council of Architecture (COA) releases the NATA exam syllabus.

    Q: Is the NATA 2027 syllabus released?
    A:

    The authority will release the NATA 2027 exam syllabus along with the information brochure.

    Articles
    |
    Certifications By Top Providers
    Basic Programming using Python
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
    Basic Electronics
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
    Data Analytics with Python
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
    Bioengineering An Interface with Biology and Medicine
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
    City and Metropolitan Planning
    Via School of Planning and Architecture Delhi
    Online MCA
    Via Graphic Era University Online
    Explore Top Universities Across Globe

    Questions related to NATA

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to NATA ?

    Hello Student,

    With your rank of 32,000 (Especially if it is AIR), the chances of you getting a B.Arch . seat in NITs , IIITs or GFTIs through CSAB rounds are close to none.

    Things that you need to remember - B.Arch seats across all NITs and central institutes are

    Hello Dear Student,

    Can you get a good B.Arch college?

    Yes, you still have good options , especially through NATA and state-level counselling .

    JoSAA Eligibility

    Since you have 68% in Class 12 , you are not eligible for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs through JoSAA if

    Hello,

    Based on your JEE Main Paper 2 percentile (96.3), CRL 2566, NATA percentile (88.69), and Class 12 score (88.8%), you have a good academic profile for B.Arch admissions.

    Since COMEDK has its own merit preparation for B.Arch admissions, your exact rank cannot be predicted before the merit list is

    Hello Dear Student,
    With your profile, securing a seat at CEPT University, Ahmedabad is possible but will be highly competitive. Your Gujarat domicile provides a distinct advantage through the 50% state quota seats, though your NATA score of 108 is slightly on the borderline compared to historical competitive cutoffs.

    You

    Hello Aspirant,

    Based on your profile—108 marks in NATA, 96.52 percentile in JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch), 84% in Class 12 and Gujarat domicile—you have a competitive profile for Architecture admissions through ACPC counselling. Admission to CEPT University, Ahmedabad is highly competitive and depends on the final merit list, seat