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The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability that have been acquired over a long period of time, and that are related to specific field of study, i.e. Architecture.
NATA Exam Syllabus 2025
NATA 2025 Syllabus
Questions & Marks of Examination
Part A – Drawing and Composition Test – Offline Test – 90 Minutes
A1 – 1 Question – Composition and Color -25 Marks
A2 – 1 Question – Sketching & Composition (Black and White)- 25 Marks
A3 – 1 Question – 3D Composition – 30 Marks
Total 3 Questions – 80 Marks
Part B – MCQ – Computer based online Test – 90 Minutes
B1- 42 questions – MCQ
B2- 08 questions – NCQ
Total 50 Questions – 120 Marks
TOTAL MARKS: PART – A & PART – B = 200.
Nata Exam PART-A
Drawing and Composition Test
This is one and half hour (90 minutes) – 80 Marks Test where candidate has to attempt three
questions. The content of the PART A Test is as follows:
• A1 – Composition and Color -25 Marks: Creating suitable compositions for various situations
and coloring them appropriately. Re-arranging various shapes in visually appealing manner
and coloring it suitably.
• A2 -Sketching & Composition (Black and White)-25 Marks: Ability to draw, visualize, depict
a situation, involving buildings / its components, people, environment, products with an
understanding of scale, proportions, textures, shades and shadow etc.
• A3 – 3D Composition-30 Marks: Creating interesting 3D composition for the given situation
using the provided kit.
Nata Exam PART-B
This is one and half hour (90 minutes), 120 Marks Test where candidate has to appear for online test. It shall have two type of
Questions viz., B1 – 30 Questions of 2 Marks and
B2 – 15 Questions of 4 Marks from the following topics:
• Visual Reasoning Ability to understand and reconstruct 2D and 3D composition, knowledge about its composition and technical concepts.
• Logical Derivation Ability to decode a situation, composition, context and generate meaning. Understanding the minute information hidden in a particular situation and drawing conclusions.
• G.K., Architecture & Design General awareness of architecture and design, current issues, recent episodes etc., Knowledge about important buildings, historical progression, innovation in materials and construction technology.
• Language Interpretation Ability to correctly & logically generate meaning of words,
sentences, understanding about English grammar.
• Design Sensitivity Ability to observe record and analyze, people, space, product, environment. Critical thinking, reasoning and ability to identify the subtle communications.
• Design Thinking Ability to understand semantics, metaphors, problem identification and
definition, analysis of a given situation.
• Numerical Ability Basic Mathematics and its association with creative thinking. To unfold a space with use of geometry.
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NATA Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Candidates
- Taking NATA-2025
Candidates fulfilling the below criteria prescribed by the Council can appear for NATA 2025:
i) Passed or appearing in 10+1 Examination with PCM Subjects;
ii) Passed or appearing in 10+2 Examination with PCM subjects:
iii) Passed or appearing in 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as subjects: - However, the admission to B.Arch., Course shall be made as per the eligibility prescribed in the Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020 and as stated in para 5.2 herein below
- Candidates may note that NATA 2025 is the qualifier Aptitude Test for admission to B.Arch. program offered by Universities / Institutions in the country, subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Council.
- QUALIFYING IN NATA 2025 DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A RIGHT / GUARANTEE IN FAVOUR OF THE CANDIDATE FOR ADMISSION TO ANY ARCHITECTURE COURSE UNLESS THE CANDIDATE HAS FULFILLED ALL THE PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED BY RESPECTIVE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ELIGIBILIY CRITERIA LAID DOWN BY THE COUNCIL.
NATA 2025 Important Dates
Online Registration Start Date : 2 Feb 2025
Last Day of Filling Application Form: June 2025
Date of NATA Entrance Exam: 05-04-2025 onwards
Examination shall be conducted on all weekends starting from April to July, 2025 in two sessions, subject to number of candidates registered for the session. The candidates need to indicate their preference for session & city of examination while registering at NATA portal www.nata.in. The session during which the candidate will take the test as well as the Test Centres, shall be allotted by the Council, as far as possible, on the basis of cities and sessions preferred by the candidate in the application form. However, the decision of the Council in allotting Test Centre and session to candidates shall be final.
Date of Result: May 2025
Date of Previous NATA 2024: 06.04.2024
The ACADEMY was founded in the year 2011, with a small batch for 4 students and has been growing since.
Lead by the founder Ar.Nitin Markad who is passionate about mentoring and counseling young minds.
Over a 1000 students have cleared NATA till date from RDA.
RDA prepares 11th and 12th appearing and 12th cleared students for various Architecture
entrance examinations which entitles admission to the five year B. Arch. Degree Program in various Govt. and private colleges across India.
Our Faculty and Advisers are qualified and Practicing
Architects and Artists.
NATA 2025 Exam Pattern
Nata Exam Schedule of Examination
The candidates can appear for maximum of 3 attempts in NATA 2024 in one academic year. The best score out of all the attempts shall be considered for declaration of results. The score of NATA Test would be valid for a period of 2 academic years. Examination shall be conducted on all weekends starting from April to July, 2024 in two sessions, subject to number of candidates registered for the session. The candidates need to indicate their preference for session & city of examination while registering at NATA portal www.nata.
in. The session during which the candidate will take the test as well as the Test Centres, shall be allotted by the Council, as far as possible, on the basis of cities and sessions preferred by the candidate in the application form. However, the decision of the Council in allotting Test Centre and session to candidates shall be final. The Tests shall be conducted as per the schedule as given below:
| Date & Time of Examination | |
|---|---|
| NATA 2024 Examination commencing from: | 06-04-2024 onwards |
| Session 1 : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm (180 mins/3.0 hours) | Session 2 : 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (180 mins/ 3.0 hours) |
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FAQ on NATA
What is nata ?
It stands for National Aptitude Test in Architecture. An entrance exam for architecture.(NATA)
What does it test?
The test measures the aptitude of applicants for a specific field. Of study architecture in areas like drawing & observation skills sense of proportion aesthetic sensitivity & critical thinking.
Who uses the nata score?
Nata scores are used by admissions authorities of different government, government aided , Unaided school / colleges in architecture.
How is the test taken ?
The test is in two parts. A paper based drawing test for 2 hours & computer based consist of mcq has mathematics & General aptitude answered online.
How is the time process of nata Exam.
The nata exam is of total 3hrs.
Out of which 1st 1 hour (60min) os Part – A (online) counts of total 120 marks.
Segregated as
Mathematics (mcq) 20 ques. X 2 marks = 40 Marks
General Aptitude (mcq) 40Ques. X 2 marks = 80 marks
Last 120 mins ( 2hrs) Part – B
Drawing in A4 size paper 2 Ques. x 40 Marks = 80 marks
The grand total is 200 marks
What is the eligibility criteria for candidate ?
The candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks in pcm and also at least 50% marks. 10+3 Diploma examination with maths as a compulsory subject as approved by the central government. (Must have given NATA exam)
What is Nata exam all about?
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by the Council of Architecture at national level for admission to 5 year B.Arch Degree Course at all recognized institutions across India.
2. NATA scores are used by admissions authorities of different Government, Govt.
What is the eligibility for Nata exam?
NATA Eligibility Criteria 2019
Candidates must have obtained 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and also overall 50% aggregate score at 10+2 level. Candidates who have passed any 10+3 diploma exam with Mathematics as a subject and scored at least 50% marks are also eligible to apply for the exam.
Is Nata exam difficult?
How easy or difficult is NATA, the entrance exam for Architecture? … So overally passing the exam is not difficult at all. As for scoring something above 120 to get a chance in a very top notch government college, yes youll have to work hard.