I will tell you dates to register for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) and further details of exam so that you can remember easily.

Important Dates
Registration Start 21st January, 2016

Exam Start 1st April, 2016

Last Date of Exam 20th August, 2016

Last Date of Registration 18th August, 2016


Eligibility
Any person having passed SSC (Std X) or equivalent examination and above can appear for NATA. However, only candidates who have qualified an aptitude test in Architecture and have secured 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects,

Exam pattern
NATA 2016 exam will be conducted in two main parts; the first one is paper-based Drawing test and the second is computer based Aesthetic sensitivity.

There will be no negative marking in the test.

For Drawing Test paper, two hours will be given and candidates will have to attempt three questions.

During Aesthetic Sensitivity Test, candidates will be given 40 multiple choice questions to solve.

Syllabus
Drawing Test
You will have to attempt 3 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.
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 colors 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 of one hour where you will have 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 –

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.