Nata Entrance Exam
The Futuirst brings to you the comprehensive platform to help you gear up to NATA. NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is a test that targets a candidate's architectural awareness, his aesthetic sensitivity and general aptitude. Our platform is specifically designed to help you get accustomed to NATA's adaptive format, so that you feel at home when you take the final test.
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) tests the aptitude of the applicant for study of Architecture. 10+2 or PUC students who want are 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. NATA is conducted by COA - Council of Architecture. Official site for NATA is www.nata.in
NATA can be given from 1st march till 30th September every year at designated test centers.
NATA can be taken any number of times in a year. This means if a student gets less score he can retake the test to improve his score by re-registering for the NATA by paying fees again. However NOT the best score, but the average of the scores is taken into consideration. For example a student scores 80/200 marks in the first attempt and 110/200 marks in the second attempt his over all score is (80+110)/2 = 95 marks. If in the second attempt he managed to score only 50/200 then his over all score would get reduced to (80+50)/2 = 65. So it is always better to prepare well for the exam and get good scores in the first attempt itself. NATA scores are valid for 2 years.
How to register for the test?
You need to carry the following documents when you go for the registration for NATA.
Std X or equivalent exam mark list - attested copy
One recent passport size color photograph
Any valid document of identification bearing photograph and signature of the candidate - attested copy
Test fees of Rs 800/- in the form of demand draft in favor of "council of Architecture" payable at New Delhi
Valid email address
Go to a nearest test centre.
Fill up and submit the NATA Pre-Registration form
Pay the fees
Get the online registration form filled
Get receipt cum appointment voucher with date and time from the Test Center
Note: Incase you feel you are not ready for taking NATA you have the option of Postponing/Rescheduling of the exam by paying Rs 200/
Admission process
Students have to submit their NATA scores along with HSC/12th Class/PUC mark lists to the respective state CET cells on or before the dead lines set by them.
Nata Syllabus & Paper Pattern
The test is in two parts
A paper based drawing test for two hours and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test for one hour
The test measures aptitude of the candidate through two sections - a paper based section for drawing and computer based section for aesthetic sensitivity
Drawing Test
This is a two hour paper where candidate has to attempt two questions. One of the Aesthetic Sensitivity Test. This is computer based test of one hour where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions. The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness.
The Scoring Process
The drawing paper will be examined by the designated examiners over the internet in absence of the candidate and marks will be uploaded to NATA server. The drawing papers are scanned and uploaded to NATA server for the purpose, within four hours of printing the question paper. Usually three different examiners, from different parts of India, independently examine each question and their marks are averaged.
NATA administrator reserves the rights to moderate the marks given by the examiners to achieve parity.
During the computer based test, with adaptive testing, an examinee is administered a set of questions with a difficulty level that is specifically designed to match the examinee's ability level. The mathematical process for calculating a score in this situation incorporates the statistical properties of the questions, the examinee's performance on the questions, and the number of questions that are answered.
How the Sections of the Test Are Scored
Drawing Section
The primary emphasis in scoring the drawing section is on the candidate's drawing, imagination and observation skills. The candidate's sense of proportion & perspective is also evaluated together with sense for colour composition
Aesthetic Sensitivity Section
The candidate's score will depend on his / her performance on the questions given and on the number of questions answered in the time allotted
This section is computer adaptive, meaning that the computer selects questions based on the candidate's performance on preceding questions (When correct answer is given, next question will be of higher difficulty level whereas, if wrong answer is given next question is of lower difficulty level) and on the requirements of the test design. Test design factors that influence which questions are presented to the candidate include:
The statistical characteristics (Including difficulty level) of the questions already answered
The required variety of question types
The appropriate coverage of content
The final score depends on average difficulty level of all questions and of those questions answered correctly. E.g. person with correct answer for less number of questions of higher difficulty level may score higher marks than someone who answers more number of questions correctly but of lower difficulty level
Average time allotted to answer the question is 90 seconds and the countdown begins 30 seconds before the time ends, however, for certain questions depending upon their difficulty level, time allotted to provide the answer may be reduced to 60 seconds or may be extended to 120 seconds
There is no Negative marking in this test
No Revaluation is Possible with Either of the tests.
NATA Exam 2012 Eligibity
Candidates should have qualified 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University with Mathematics as a subject of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks
or
Candidates should have qualified 10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognized by Central/ State Governments with 50% aggregate marks
NATA 2012 Syllabus, Test Structure:- The exam will be of 3 hrs. One has to clear the NATA eligibility criteria before applying. The test is divided into 2 sections.
1. Drawing Test :- It is paper based & is of 2 hrs. duration. It is judged on the aspects like sense of perspective drawing, ability to sketch a given object proportionately, creating interesting 2-D composition using given shapes & forms, understanding of scales & proportions, visualizing & drawing the effects of light on the object & shadows cast on surroundings, combining & composing given 3-D elements to form a building or structural form, creating visual harmony using colors in given composition and drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.
2. Aesthetic Sensitivity Test :- It is a computer based online test of 1 hr. duration. It is judged on aspects like visualizing different sides of 3-D dimensional objects, analytical reasoning, imaginative comprehension & expression, visualizing 3-D objects from 2-D drawings, identifying commonly used materials & objects based on their textual qualities, mental ability and architectural awareness.
Nata Syllabus & Paper Pattern
Structure of NATA Exam
NATA paper covers of two papers. There is a two-part examination. It covers a paper-related on drawing examination of two hours of duration including of two questions with one-question covers two sub questions and a computer-related online aesthetic sensitivity examination lasts one hour including of 40 Multiple Choice Questions. There is no negative marking.
Syllabus
NATA Syllabus or main contents of NATA tests are as follows:-
Section-A
Architects and their Works
Architectural Awareness
Architectural terminology
Awareness of persons, places, buildings
Design and drawing of geometrical/abstract shapes
Historical and contemporary buildings of Architectural importance
Identifying commonly used materials and objects
Section- B
Aesthetic
Analytical reasoning mental ability
Creating dimensional compositions
Development of 3 Dimensional objects
Elements of Design
Elevations and 3D views of objects
Generation of plan
Principle of Design, Harmony, Balance
Sensitivity and Drawing Skills
Theory of colors
Visualizing different sides of Three Dimensional objects
Section- C
Freehand sketching of objects and Activities commonly seen in the rural or urban/suburban context
Scale and proportion
Eligibility Criteria
The educational qualification needed for admission through NATA is a pass in 10+2 or its equivalent. Students appearing for +2 exams can also attend NATA. For B. Arch or B. Planning aspirants need to have mathematics as mandatory subject with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate at +2. Aspirants with International Baccalaureate Diploma with 50% total marks and Mathematics as a topic can also apply. The applicants must be a resident of India. They must have attained minimum 17 years as on July 1st of the ensuring year of the test. Mental and physical fitness of the aspirant needed while the admission is taking place.
