Official Guide & Assessment Pattern for NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)
Exam Significance & Admission Purpose
Mandatory national aptitude test administered by the Council of Architecture for admission into the 5-Year B.Arch degree across all accredited architecture colleges in India (excluding NITs/IITs which use JEE Paper 2).
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Cognitive & Visual MCQs | Visual Perception, Geometry, Architectural History, Physics & Math | 120 Marks | 90 Minutes |
| Part B: Drawing & Sketching | Perspective Drawing, 2D/3D Composition, Color Harmony on Paper | 80 Marks | 90 Minutes |
Recommended Preparation Timeline & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Analysis
Top private and state university architecture colleges require NATA scores of 130-155+ out of 200 combined with 85%+ in Class 12 boards.
Premier Colleges & Universities Accepting Scores
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