Hey Ayush!!! The national aptitude test in architecture (NATA) is an Entrance Exam that measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture

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 Criteria for NATA:
Any person having passed 10th Standard or equivalent examination, for details Clause 2 “Eligibility” in the NATA Brochure


Test Content
The test is in two parts. A paper based drawing test and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test.


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.