Council of Architecture is Going to Conduct a National Aptitude Test in Architecture for the admissions to Under Graduate Degree Courses in Architecture. Candidates may NATA Syllabus from this page for those who are going to appear in NATA Entrance Exam .

National Aptitude Test in Architecture Exam Conducted in Two Sections:

Drawing Test
Aesthetic Sensitivity Test

NATA Exam Pattern :

Computer Based Aesthetic Sensitivity Test
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40 Multiple Choice Questions

Drawing Test
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Consists Two Questions With Each Question Containing Two Sub Questions

Drawing Test

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 :

The aesthetic sensitivity test evaluates perception, thoughts 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
Indentifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities.
Analytical reasoning
Mental Ability
Imaginative comprehension and expression
Architectural Awareness

Here I m Suggested you Good Books for Preparation of NATA Exam :

NATA & B. ARCH Complete Self Study Material: Entrance Examination Paperback – 2016
by Ar. Shadan Usmani (Author)

Nata 2016 Study Material Paperback – 2016
by Nata360 (Author)

NATA & B.ARCH Question Bank: Entrance Examination Paperback – 2016
by Ar. Shadan Usmani (Author)