About NATA

What is NATA?

NATA stands for “National aptitude test in Architecture”.

Why is NATA conducted and by whom?

It is a national level examination conducted by the National Council of Architecture through which students can take admission in a 5-year B. Arch Degree Course at all recognized institutions across India.

What is the application fees for NATA?

NATA application fees are as follows-

  • For General Category students: ₹ 2000
  • For ST/SC/OBC students: ₹ 1700

What is the eligibility criteria for NATA?

NATA has no age limit, but the candidate must have completed his/her 10+2 with 50% qualifying marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

What kind of an exam is NATA?

The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability.

When is NATA conducted?

NATA is conducted twice a year tentatively mid-year within a gap of 2 months.

How many students sit for NATA yearly?

Around 30,000 to 40,000 candidates appear in each of the two chances conducted annually.

What happens if we appear for NATA twice?

In case a candidate appears for NATA twice in the same year, best of the two marks are credited to the student.

What is the exam structure of NATA?

The exam paper consists of two-parts A and B carrying total 200 marks and one needs to score 25% on both the MCQ and Drawing portion to qualify for the further admission procedures in any architectural college.

Is NATA for Governmental or Non-Governmental colleges?

Yes, NATA’s score is considered across Governmental and Non-Governmental universities and colleges that offer Architectural based courses.

For how long is NATA score valid score?

NATA Score is valid for one year.

What is the level of difficulty of NATA?

The following statistics portray the level of difficulty of NATA:

  • Minimum Qualifying marks for Maths and Aptitude: 20 marks
  • The minimum qualifying score in the Drawing test: 30 Marks
  • Highest NATA Cut off: 79.33 marks

For First Test

Events  Dates
Availability of NATA 2021 Application Form February 2021 First Week
Last Date to Submit the NATA 2021 Application Form August 2021 Last Week
NATA 2021 Entrance Exam August 2021 Last Week

For Second Test

Events Dates
Availability of NATA 2021 Application Form February 2021 First Week
Last Date to Submit the NATA 2021 Application Form September 2021 First Week
NATA 2021 Entrance Exam September 2021 Second Week