The dates would be out soon, so kindly check it on the official website.

Eligibility :-
Candidates who have passed or will be appearing for 10+2 (Class 12)/HSC or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects are eligible to apply for NATA 2015. More details about NATA 2015 available on its official site from 27th march, 2015

The test is in two parts.

• PART 01: Paper based drawing test and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test.
• PART 02: Drawing Test This is a two hour paper where candidate has to attempt three questions.


Syllabus:-
Drawing aptitude is judged on the following aspects-
• Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner.
• Visualising and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings.
• Sense of perspective drawing.
• Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form.
• Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes and forms.
• Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition.
• Understanding of scale and proportions.
• Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.

Aesthetic Sensitivity Test
This is computer based test where candidates have to answer multiple choice questions. The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination, observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of-

• Visualizing three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.
• Visualizing different sides of three dimensional objects.
• Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities.
• Analytical reasoning.
• Mental Ability.
• Imaginative comprehension and expression.
• Architectural awareness.

You can use the following reference books for your studies.
Architecture Entrance Book by P. K. Mishra




NATA Examination ( Verbal / Non- Verbal / Reasoning ) by R.S. Agarwal



NATA Entrance Examination by Arihant Book