Hey Buddy!!! Candidates can attempt NATA for a maximum of 5 (Five) times during the period when their latest scorecard is valid.

For every attempt, however, a new NATA Registration form is to be submitted online by the candidate at the NATA website.

The mark list will show the best marks scored by the candidate in his previous 5 attempts.

Documents Required For Registration

-Std. X or equivalent exam mark list – attested copy

-One recent passport size colour photograph, to be pasted on the registration form.

-Any valid document of identification bearing photograph and signature of the candidate – attested copy

-Test fees in the form of demand draft in favour of ‘Council of Architecture’ payable at New Delhi.

-Valid email address.


Test Pattern

The test is in two sections:

-Section 1 - Online computer aptitude test for 100 marks. Test duration 60 mins
-Section II - A paper based drawing test for total 100 marks. It has 3 questions ; 2 questions of 25 marks each and one of 50 marks. Test duration 120 mins
-Minimum qualifying marks required is 80/200


Syllabus

Section I: Online aptitude test – 40 questions

-Visualizing three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.

-Visualizing different sides of three dimensional objects.

-Indentifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities.

-Analytical reasoning. Mental Ability.

-Imaginative comprehension and expression.

-Architectural awareness

Section II: Drawing Test: - Total 3 questions; 2 of 25 mark each and one of 50 mark

The questions for drawing test is based on the following aspects –

-Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner.

-Visualizing 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 compositions 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.