What is the syllabus and exam pattern of NATA?
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The Council of Architecture (COA) conducts NATA exam every year for admission into undergraduate architecture and planning courses in India. The syllabus of NATA includes the topics that are covered in mathematics, general aptitude and the drawing section. The exam pattern of NATA is as follows:
1.Mathematics:
No. Of questions - 20
Marks - 40
2. General Aptitude:
No. Of questions - 40
Marks - 80
3.Drawing:
No. Of questions - 2
Marks - 80
Total Marks - 200
Detailed syllabus:
1)Mathematics:
Algebra, logarithms, matrices, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, the theory of calculus, application of calculus, statistics and probability.
2)G...more -
EXAM PATTERN
The Council of Architecture determines the NATA exam pattern. NATA is conducted in an offline mode and it is a three-hour exam in which multiple choice questions are asked from maths and general aptitude. Candidates will have to undertake a drawing test which will be of 90 minutes.
2 marks are awarded for every correct answer and there is no negative marking.
Candidates have to select the correct answer by coloring the bubble in the OMR sheet by using a black and blue pen.
SYLLABUS
#) Drawing Test:
Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shape and forms. Understanding scale and proportion of objects, geometric composition...more -
Answered by
Sharath H Aithal B.Arch,M.Arch,AIIA,AIIID,AIIV,MIIE,MISTE,MISTD | Scholar-Level 17
7 years agoMost important topics to focus on while preparing for B.Arch exams. It has 2 parts.
Part 1 being Mathematics & General Aptitude
Part 2 being Drawing test
Part 1 Consists of - MATHEMATICS
Algebra: Definitions of A. P. and G.P.; General term; Summation of first n-terms of series. Arithmetic/Geometric series, A.M., G.M. and their relation; Infinite G.P. series and its sum.
Logarithms: Definition; General properties; Change of base.
Matrices: Concepts of m x n (m 3, n 3) real matrices, operations of addition, scalar multiplication and
multiplication of matrices. Transpose of a matrix. Determinant of a square matrix. Properties of determinants (st...more -
National Aptitude Test in Architecture is conducted by the council of architecture COA for admission in 5-years B.Arch programme in 423 colleges affiliated to the council. NATA score card is a base for admission by private & governments aided colleges or institutions for B.Arch. A candidate who has completed his/her class 12th with maths as a subject or Diploma with atleast 50% marks can apply for this exam. There is no age limit for appearing in this exam.
This is an offline exam of 3 hours. NATA exam question paper contains 62 question which comprises total marks of 200. There is no negative marking in the exam. The questions will be...more
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The MSU Baroda NATA Cutoff was released for admission to the BArch course. The NATA Cutoff 2024 was 31005 for the General category candidates under the All India quota. For the Gender candidates in the Home State quota, the BArch cutoff 2024 was 11076.
For the OBC AI candidates, students faced a last round cutoff of 31402, and for the OBC HS students, the last round cutoff was 11233. For more information, students can click here.
The Anant National University accepts the NATA cutoff ranks for admission to the BArch courses. The Anant National University NATA cutoff 2024 for the General AI category ranged from 21013 in the first round closing ranks and remained unchanged in the last round closing ranks. On the other hand, the NATA Cutoff 2024 for the OBC AI quota was 21085 in the last round closing ranks.
Nirma University NATA cutoff 2024 has been released for admissions to BArch programme. In the first round NATA Cutoff 2024 was 11086 for the General AI category, and the last round closing cutoff was also 11086. For the General HS quota, the closing cutoff was again 11086.
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Yes, candidates have to qualify AAT after qualifying JEE Advanced to be eligible for IIT BArch admissions.
In the NATA Drawing section, questions are designed to test your creativity, imagination, visualisation, and sketching ability. You won't be judged on artistic perfection, but on clarity, proportion, perspective, and originality.
Here are the common types of questions asked:
Sketching from Memory – Draw objects, scenes, or daily life situations (e.g., a park, a market scene, a classroom).
Perspective Drawing – Create 2D/3D views of buildings, interiors, or street views using correct perspective.
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Proportion & Scale – Draw human figures, fu
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