National Aptitude Test in Architecture
The NATA ensures that the eligibility criteria for admission to five-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree course, as prescribed by the Council of Architecture (CoA) and duly approved by the Central Government.
The NATA will be conducted as a comprehensive computer-based aptitude test. The aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using some or all of the following techniques:
The NATA will be conducted as a comprehensive computer-based aptitude test. The aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using some or all of the following techniques:
- Diagrammatic Reasoning – Tests the ability of logical reasoning, using diagrams and scenarios
- Numerical Reasoning – Tests mathematical ability through simple problems
- Verbal Reasoning – Assesses the ability to assess verbal logic.
- Inductive Reasoning – Tests the ability to see patterns and analyse given data
- Situational Judgment – Tests problem-solving ability.
- Logical Reasoning – Tests ability to recognize patterns, sequences or relationships between shapes and imagery.
- Abstract Reasoning – Will assess general knowledge, and ability to utilise knowledge
- Drawing and visual composition (Marks: 125)
- Physics (Marks: 22)
- Chemistry (Marks: 22)
- Mathematics (Marks: 22)
- General Aptitude (Marks: 52)
- Total Marks: 200
- Batches commence from first week of May 2024
- Duration: May 2024 to December 2025
- Timings: Daily 3/4 Hours
- Duration: 2 hrs/Lecture
- Weekly test: 1
- Comprehensive tests: 20+
- Prelim Exam: 2
Subjects : Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Drawing and Visual Composition