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	What is Nata (National Aptitude Test in Architechure)?

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Commonly Asked Questions.

1. What Is It?

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, that have been acquired over a long period of time, and that are related to specific field of study, i.e. Architecture.

2. Who Takes It and Why?

Prospective applicants desirous of taking admission to First year of undergraduate course in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture) in India take NATA. NATA scores are used by admissions authorities of different Government, Govt. Aided & unaided schools / colleges of Architecture, to provide common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants.

3. Where Do People Take It?

NATA is offered over major part of admission season at designated Test Centers located at colleges / schools of architecture in India.

4. Who Accepts It?

All schools / colleges of Architecture, Government, Government aided, University Departments, private unaided, including colleges affiliated to self-financed Deemed Universities and Private Universities, or any department of Architecture within a college, requires that its applicants take the NATA.

5. What is the Test Fees for NATA?

NATA Fees are Rs.800, and are to be paid at the time of Registration and before collection of the appointment voucher from the Test Center. The test fees are to be paid by Demand draft/ banker’s cheque drawn in favour of ‘Council of Architecture’, payable at New Delhi. Candidate has to carry filled registration form, support documents & D/D to the Test center for Registration & appointment.

6. What does our course structure contain?

Contents:

Ø What is NATA & Its Syllabus

Ø Some architecture colleges in India

Ø Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns / Grade in pencils.

Ø Architectural Awareness

Ø Architectural terminology

Ø Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities and colour

Ø Historical and contemporary buildings of Architectural importance

Ø Six set of Seven Wonders of the World

Ø Architects and their Works, Awareness of persons, places, buildings etc. of Architectural importance

Ø World’s Tallest Buildings

Ø Elements of Design

Ø Creating two dimensional compositions using different shapes & forms

Ø Creating three dimensional compositions using various shapes & forms

Ø Development of 3 dimensional objects from two-dimensional shapes or vice versa

Ø 3d views of objects (perspective views, isometric views & axonometric views / oblique view

Ø Visualizing different sides of 3-d objects

Ø Principles of design

Ø Theory of colors

Ø Analytical reasoning, mental ability

Ø Aesthetic, sensitivity and drawing skills – being inseparable with free hand sketching

Ø Quick review

Ø Sheet sizes

Ø Architectural Measurements & conversions

Ø Creative writing Aesthetics & Sensitivity - Emphasis - Balance - Space - Size - Repetition of Shape - Rhythm - Unity - Harmony - Texture - Line - Interrelationships of Elements & Principles - How to perceive & apply?

Ø Scale & Proportions

Ø Free Hand Sketching & Drawing skills

Ø Shading

Ø Mirror Image of Drawings / Objects

Ø Enlarging or Reducing a Drawings / Images / Objects

Ø Practice Exercises

Ø Free Hand Sketching

Ø Development of Surfaces

Ø Architecture Aptitude Test series ( Recommended for NATA & AIEEE )

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