National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures aptitude of the candidate in his / her aesthetic sensibilities (3D visualisation, logical understanding, etc.) and drawing skills that are in-built in every candidate and developed right from childhood to the present day.

NATA Hindi

The language medium of the test will be English.

As per Council of Architecture admission guidelines, a candidate applying to any school / college of architecture in India should have achieved 40% score in NATA, i.e. at least 80/200, for consideration of admission into first year B.Arch.

Eligibility
Any person having passed SSC (Std X) or equivalent exam and above can appear for NATA.

However, only one who has qualified an aptitude test in Architecture and have secured 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent exam with Mathematics as one of the subjects, is eligible for admission to B.Arch. course.

No direct lateral admission is allowed at any year/stage of B.Arch. course based on any qualification.

NATA score is valid for a period of 2 years from the year in which one appeared.
Test Content
The test is in two parts. A paper based drawing test and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test.

The test measures aptitude of the candidate through two sections - a paper based section for drawing and computer based section for aesthetic sensitivity.

Drawing Test
This is a two hour paper where candidate has to attempt three questions. The 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 candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions.
The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of -
• Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.
• Visualising 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.