Is the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) exam is important for admission in B arch course offered by reputed colleges in India

Yes you have to pass National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) exam for admission in B arch course offered by reputed colleges in India.
National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA) organizes National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) .

Eligibility for NATA
You have to passed Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) or its equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects from a well recognized board of education
You must have secured minimum 50% marks in the qualifying examination and also in Mathematics separately.

Age limit :
You should have at least 17 years of age to appear for this exam.
There is no upper limit specified yet.

Syllabus of NATA
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
TIME DURATION - 2 HRS
NO OF QUESTION-3 (50 marks +25 marks+25 marks = Total of 100 marks).
TYPE-Manual
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.

2. Aesthetic Sensitivity Test-60 MINUTES
TIME DURATION- 1 hr
NO OF QUESTION-40 multiple choice questions.
TYPE-computer based 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.

Total NATA Test marks - 200.
Minimum qualifying marks: 40% or 80/200.

STATIONARY REQUIRED
• Set of colours (Water/ Poster colours, crayons, pastels) with appropriate instruments (Brushes, dish, etc.)
• Geometry instrument box

NATA exam prospectus

Attached Files

NATA exam prospectus.pdf (570.7 KB, 65 views)