NATA- National Aptitude Test In Architecture
It is conducted by the COA- council of architecture twice every year.The test measures the aptitude of applicants for a specific field of study in areas like drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking, qualities that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are related to architecture. The test is in two parts: The first part is a drawing based test and the second part is an online test with multiple choice questions on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and General Aptitude Test.
Candidates fulfilling the below criteria prescribed by the Council can appear for NATA 2024:
- Passed or appearing in 10+1 Examination with PCM Subjects;
- Passed or appearing in 10+2 Examination with PCM subjects:
- Passed or appearing in 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as subjects:
However, the admission to B.Arch., Course shall be made as per the eligibility prescribed in the Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020 and as stated in para 5.2 herein below
Candidates may note that NATA 2024 is the qualifier Aptitude Test for admission to B.Arch. program offered by Universities / Institutions in the country, subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Council.
QUALIFYING IN NATA 2024 DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A RIGHT / GUARANTEE IN FAVOUR OF THE CANDIDATE FOR ADMISSION TO ANY ARCHITECTURE COURSE UNLESS THE CANDIDATE HAS FULFILLED ALL THE PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED BY RESPECTIVE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ELIGIBILIY CRITERIA LAID DOWN BY THE COUNCIL
Admission to First year of B.Arch. Program
The eligibility for admission to 1st year of B.Arch. Degree program for the academic session 2024- 2025 shall be as per CoA (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020. The eligibility in terms of Regulations, 2020 is as under:
*No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50 per cent. Aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also at least 50 per cent. marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50 per cent. marks in aggregate.
(*proposal for amendment in above Eligibility Criteria has been submitted for approval of the Central Government. The revision in eligibility, if any, shall be notified upon approval).
Reservations under different categories
Reservation as well as relaxation in qualifying marks for the reserved category for the purpose of admission is a prerogative of the Admission / Counselling Authority and does not fall under the purview of this examination.
JEE - Joint Entrance Examination
Joint Entrance Exam for Bachelor in Architecture is conducted to measure the aptitude of the applicant for admission to Undergraduate Architecture Programs at IITs, NITs, SPAs and other centrally funded technical institutions, Institutions funded by several participating state Governments and other Institutions.
The exam tests the candidate’s aptitude, mathematics and drawing.
JEE Main is applicable for admission to NITs, IIITs and CFTIs participating though Central Seat Allocation Board subject to the condition that the candidate should have secured at least 75% marks in the 12th class examination, or be in the top 20 percentile in the 12th class examination conducted by the respective Boards. For SC/ST candidates the qualifying marks would be 65% in the 12th class examination.
Subject combinations required in the qualifying examination for admission to B.Arch./B. Planning Courses in NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs is as under:-
Course | Required Criteria based on Class 12th / Equivalent qualifying Examination |
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B.ARCH. | Passed qualifying examination with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. |
B.PLANNING | Passed qualifying examination with Mathematics |
Course Material Kit
Workbook 1
A complete workbook for students appearing for nata and jee-arch exams which will help you to start the sketching right from the beginning (drawing lines) to sketches in perspective.(which is focused on developing your sketching skills right from the basics of drawing a line to the higher levels of perspective sketch.
Workbook 2
This workbook includes a wide variety of assignments such as- mirror images of the objects, drawing complete and correct sketch of given half image, incomplete or distorted view, drawing similar sketch, drawing side and top views of the objects given etc.
Workbook 3
a comprehensively designed work book containing more than 200 questions on 2-d compositions, 3-d compositions, logo designing and memory drawings, with some(x) questions from past few year’s nata and jee-arch examinations, with space for key sketches and final sketches.
Workbook 4
very helpful workbook with more than 50 reference sketches of memory drawings for nata and jee-arch preparation. includes some colour images of memory drawings.students can refer these sketches and draw their own sketches in the space provided.this book also helps you to mark correct eye level and vanishing point in memory drawing sketches which is a key for perspective views.
Architectural Awareness
A book having terms related to Architecture, Construction and Design, Famous architects and their works, World's famous architectural creations, Interesting facts about some of the structures and History of architecture.
Design Theory
2-D, 3-D Compositions, Elements & Principles of Design, Colour Theory, Shading. Light effect and Shadows, Materials and Textures, Perspective Views, Human Figures, Logo Creations. Reasoning Verbal, Non-verbal & Analytical - 50 Practice Sets. Contains around 2500 questions from different categories for Aptitude Test.
JEE-Arch Question papers
This ideal practice material containing past 15 years question papers would help you to: 1. Evaluate yourself at each step of your preparation 2. Manage your weak areas 3. Polish up your strengths 4. Practice time management 5. Boost self-confidence 6.Acquaint yourself with frequently targeted questions & concepts.
Quantitative Aptitude
This book contains almost all the important topics of Quantitative Aptitude. Detailed and lucid explanation has been provided for each important topics covered in the chapters.