1. By giving NATA, do I get automatic admission into any Architectural College in India?

Ans: No. NATA is just an Aptitude Test. On receiving the Score Card, the candidate will have to contact
various admission authorities with NATA Score Card and other details (as prescribed by the
respective Admission Authorities). Admission in India lies with the State (usually under
Directorate of Technical Education for that state). Usually around summer, Admission Authorities
will bring out admission notices in National & Regional newspapers. The candidate may
contact schools of architecture directly for information as to when the admission process is
scheduled to begin.

2. What is the last date for giving NATA? 

Ans: The last date for NATA would be 31st August, 2014. 

The dates on which NATA is available depends on the Test Centre. Candidates may request Test 

Centres for the preferred dates. If the candidate is available for NATA only on a particular 

date (or range of dates) that a particular Test Centre is not able to give, the candidate may 

register at any other Test Centre throughout India that is able to administer NATA on that date /

time. TEST CENTRE LOCATION HAS NO BEARING ON CHOICE OF ADMISSION AND APPEARING AT A PARTICULAR CENTER FOR THE TEST DOES NOT IMPLY THAT THE CANDIDATE COULD BE GIVEN ANY PRIORITY FOR ADMISSION TO THAT INSTITUTE. The logical last date for giving NATA for candidates seeking admission this year itself would be 5 days before the last date for submitting application for admission under a particular Admission Authority. This varies from 

authority to authority. 

3. What is the meaning of Admission Authority? 

Ans: Admission Authority is a body, authorised by the Central/State Govt. / University to conduct 

and monitor admissions in that area. This may vary from the Directorate of Technical Education 

itself, a major University, Institution(s), a body created by an association of Architectural Schools 

in that State (eg. MASA), or any other Admission Authority recognised by the state. The candidate 

may be advised to check up in advance with Schools of Architecture where he / she is 

applying for the details of the admission authority and other information on the exact 

admission process. 

4. How do I practice for NATA? Where can I take tuitions? 

Ans: NATA is designed in such a manner that prior tutelage is not required. COA/NIASA is aware 

that the candidates will have no or minimal knowledge of architecture. NATA measures 

aptitude of the candidate in his / her aesthetic sensibilities (3D visualisation, logical 

understanding, etc.) and drawing skills that are in-built in every candidate and developed 

right from childhood to the present day. There will be certain questions on architectural 

awareness wherein candidates may be required to identify building of national or international 

importance. The candidate is expected to know about these structures through General 

Knowledge. The candidate may also prefer to update his knowledge on this by some reading, 

internet browsing or even by talking to architectural students, architects and other knowledgeable 

persons. In all probability, this will not be required. There will be a model NATA interface 

available on the NATA website to help candidates get acquainted with the visual format of the 

test. There will be no model questions available as such. The language medium of the test will be 

English. Minimal computer skills are required (pointing and clicking Mouse buttons). 

5. I am a foreign student / NRI. Can I take the test from my country of residence? 

Ans: No. The candidate will have to register in India and give the test from any of the designated Test centres of his / her choice in India. The qualification process for giving NATA stands the

same. Admission will be given by the respective admission authorities according to the rules laid

down by it for students of such category. 

6. If I belong to a particular quota (SC/ST/NT/etc.), do I get score waiver for NATA during admission? 

Ans: No. 

7. Are there any additional fees payable for training, etc? 

Ans: No training/coaching is allowed in Test Centres and no other fees payable for this exam. If any 

centre indulges is such practice or insists on additional fees or participation in training program, 

please report such incident to Council of Architecture or NIASA. 

8. Do I have to appear for NATA at the college where I aspire to take admission? 

Ans: No. You may appear for NATA at any Test center convenient to you. Based on the score you may 

seek admission to any college where you are eligible to seek admission. 

THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR THE NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA)  FOR THE YEAR 2016 COMMENCES FROM APRIL 1ST ONWARDS...

WHAT IS NATA The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) tests the aptitude of the applicant for  study of Architecture. 10+2 or PUC students who want are desirous of taking admission  to first year of undergraduate course in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture) in India  take NATA. NATA scores are used by admissions authorities of different Government,  Govt aided & unaided Schools/Colleges of architecture. NATA is conducted by  COA - Council of Architecture. Official site for NATA is www.nata.in NATA can be given from 1st march till 30th September every year at designated test centers.   NATA can be taken any number of times in a year. This means if a student gets less  score he can retake the test to improve his score by re-registering for the NATA by  paying fees again. However NOT the best score, but the average of the scores is taken  into consideration. For example a student scores 80/200 marks in the first attempt  and 110/200 marks in the second attempt his over all score is (80+110)/2 = 95 marks.  If in the second attempt he managed to score only 50/200 then his over all score would  get reduced to (80+50)/2 = 65. So it is always better to prepare well for the exam and  get good scores in the first attempt itself. NATA scores are valid for 2 years. ELIGIBILITY Candidates having 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with mathematics  as one of the subject, only are eligible for admission to B.Arch.Course. WHO  SHOULD TAKE NATA & WHY? Prospective applicants desirous of taking admission to First year of undergraduate course  in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture) in India take NATA. NATA scores are used by  admissions authorities of different Government, Govt. Aided & unaided schools / colleges  of Architecture, to provide common measure for comparing the qualifications of  applicants for admission in addition to their scholastic performance in 10+2 or equivalent  examination. WHERE TO APPEAR FOR NATA? NATA is offered over major part of admission season at designated Test Centers located  at colleges / schools of architecture in India. HOW TO REGISTER FOR NATA TEST? Please follow the process given below to obtain the Information Brochure cum Application  form for NATA 2016 IMPORTANT NOTE: It is compulsory to bring the stamped copy of the bank challan along with the  application form. If copy of bank challan is not submitted to the Test Center  Coordinator, your form will not be accepted. NATA 2014 registration forms can be filled online by making a payment of NATA fees of Rs 1000 (plus processing  fees) using Netbanking / Credit Cards / ICICI Isure Bank Challan from 1st  March 2014 onwards.  This document gives a detailed procedure of filling up the NATA 2014 form online at www.nata.in.  Step 1: Register Yourself on NATA Student Portal  To fill the NATA Registration form online, you need to generate a username and password at  www.nata.in/register. If you have already generated your username and password for NATA Student Portal, you  may skip this step.  1. In your browser, open www.nata.in/register  2. Click on the “Click here to register” button  3. You will be presented with a form to fill. Enter your desired username, password and your VALID email  address.  4. While choosing a password, please note that it should be atleast 8 characters long and MUST have  atleast 1 non alphanumeric character.  5. After filling the form, click “Create User” Button.  6. You will receive an email on the email address given by you at the time of registration. Follow the  instructions in the email to activate your account.  Step 2: Login to NATA Student Portal  After you have activated your account, click on the “Login” link at the top right corner of your page in the  browser.  Enter your Username, Password and Email address to login to the portal.  Step 3: Complete your profile on NATA Student Portal  After you login to the Student Portal, you need to complete your profile before you can pay the fees to get NATA  Registration form. In order to complete your profile, you will need following things ready:  a. Your SSC (Std X) Marksheet  b. A jpg file of your Photograph cum Signature. Please refer to Annexure A of this document to understand  the how to create a jpg file of your Photo cum Signature.  To complete your profile, follow the steps given below:  1. Click on “Candidate Profile” link in the header menu.  2. You will be presented with a form. Fill up all the information in the form by referring to your SSC (Std X)  Marksheet.  3. Click on the “Browse” button and select the jpg file of your Photo cum Signature on your computer.  4. Click on “Upload” button. You will see your photo cum signature on the form.  5. Click on “Save” Button.  If everything is okay, you will see a “Purchase Form” button at the bottom right corner of your screen.  If the information entered is correct, you can click on the “Purchase form” button.  Step 4: Choosing a Payment Method  Once you click on the “purchase form” button, you will be presented with the payment method options. There  are two methods by which you can make a payment, namely Netbanking/Credit Cards and ICICI Bank Isure Pay  Challan.  Netbanking and Credit Card  When you choose this method, you will be taken to our payment gateway where you can make the payment for  NATA Registration fee. Once the payment is successful, you can go to “My NATA Forms” section and download  your Registration form.  ICICI Bank ISURE Pay  When you choose this method, you will be asked to download a prefilled ICICI Bank Challan. You will have to  approach the nearest ICICI Bank with the printed copies of this challan and pay the fees mentioned in it. Once  the fees are paid, you will be able to download your form from “My NATA Forms” section.  Step 5: Taking Appointment for NATA Exam  After downloading and printing the form, you shall approach any activated test center convenient to you. The  Test Center shall give you an appointment for exam based on the schedule and availability at the Test Center.  They will issue to you the Appointment Voucher for the given appointment.  The list of test centers is available at www.nata.in  Downloading your Scorecard  After you give the exam, your scorecard is normally generated at the end of 4th working day. You can login to the  NATA Student Portal and go to the “Scorecard” Section and download your scorecard from there.  Helpdesk  At any given point in time, if you have any query, you can raise a support ticket by visiting http://support.nata.in.  Please remember, you will have to generate a separate username and password at http://support.nata.in.  Your NATA Student Portal password will not work for Help Desk.  ADMISSION PROCESS Students have to submit their NATA scores along with HSC/12th Class/PUC mark lists to  the respective state CET cells on or before the dead lines set by them. NATAHELPER NATA HELPER WISHES ALL THE STUDENTS WHO WISH TO JOIN IN ARCHITECTURE A BRIGHT  FUTURE....... THIS WEBSITE PROVIDES YOU WITH FREQUENT DRAWING QUESTIONS ASKED IN NATA.. NATAHELPER PROVIDES YOU ALL THE MATERIALS LIKE PREVIOUS YEARS QUESTION PAPERS ,  DRAWINGS , ONLINE MOCK TEST ETC COMPLETELY FOR FREE... LIKE & SHARE THIS WEBSITE IN ALL WAY YOU CAN...