What is NATA?

What is NATA?

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission into B.Arch courses are offered by various institutes in the country. The Council of Architecture conducts the National Aptitude Test in Architecture every year in multiple phases. NATA is conducted to measure the aptitude of the candidates to check their eligibility for admission into the undergraduate architecture courses. The exam aims to assess the drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at 10+2 level and critical thinking ability of the candidates. The entrance exam is conducted in multiple phases.

What eligibility criteria has to be met for NATA?

To be eligible for NATA, there are a few eligibility criteria that have to be met by the candidates. These eligibility criteria of NATA are prescribed by COA and it has to be fulfilled otherwise it can lead to the disqualification of the candidate. The following criteria have to be checked beforehand by the candidate before registering for NATA:

• Should be a minimum of 17 years old as of July 31 of the admission year.

• Candidates should have passed the 10+2 (or equivalent) qualifying exam from a recognised board.

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks should have been scored in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.

• For B.Arch admissions into the preferred institute, a valid NATA score has to be secured along with meeting the above-mentioned criteria.

How to apply for NATA?

COA releases the application form of NATA online at the official website at nata.in. No other mode is used by the authorities to release the application form. For all the attempts, the application form will be released at the same time; however, the final date to submit the form will be different. Candidates who wish to attempt both sessions will be able to apply at the same time. During the application process, all of the fields related to personal, academic and communication details have to be filled mandatorily. Scanned images of the candidate’s photograph and signature also have to be uploaded, and the application fee has to be paid.

What after the NATA application process?

After completing the NATA registration process, the authority will issue the admit card online. The registered candidates have to download the NATA admit card online at the official website. To download the hall ticket of NATA candidates have to provide the login credentials. Candidates have to carry a print copy of the NATA admit card along with a valid photo id to the allotted exam centre. If the admit card along with a valid proof of identity is not presented at the exam centres of NATA, then the candidates will not be allowed to attempt the exam.

NATA Exam Pattern

NATA is conducted in both online and offline modes, and the entire exam is held in English. The exam pattern of NATA can be checked from the table below for a more detailed understanding.

NATA Exam Pattern 2023

Exam Schedule of NATA

(a) Report to the Examination Center by 9.00 am

(b) Opening gate to the examination hall at 9.15 am

(c) Registration of candidate to be completed by 9.45 am

(d) Closing gate to the examination hall at 10.00 am

(e) Commencement of examination at 10.00 am

(f) Duration of examination: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

What is the admission process of NATA?

There is no common admission process of NATA. COA just conducts NATA, which is the entrance exam to provide the eligibility to the candidates for B.Arch admissions. After the conclusion of NATA, the candidates will have to individually apply for admission into the institutes of their preference. Regarding the admissions, the candidates will have to individually visit the websites of the institutes. Usually, the application process for most of the institutes starts after the result of NATA is announced. It should be noted that the validity of the NATA score is only one year.

State-wise Seat Matrix of NATA

List of Some Institutes Accepting NATA Score

• School of Architecture, CSI Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh

• Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai

• Guwahati College of Architecture, Assam

• Angel Valley School of Architecture, Chhattisgarh

• Faculty of Architecture, College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesh

• Institute of Architecture, Gujarat

• Dignity College of Architecture, Chhattisgarh

• S.A.R. College of Architecture, Andhra Pradesh

• College of Architecture, Vastu Kala Academy, New Delhi

• College of Architecture, Holy Mary Institute of Technology & Sciences, Andhra Pradesh

• Sri Venkateswara College of Architecture, Hyderabad

Contact Details

Council Of Architecture

India Habitat Centre, Core 6A, 1st Floor,

Lodhi Road,

New Delhi-110003 India