NATA 2017, National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2017

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The NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is a national level aptitude test organized by Council of Architecture. This exam is organized for those aspirants looking for admission in architecture courses like B.Arch offered by top institutions of the country. This test measures the aptitude of the candidate for the field of architecture. From 2017 onwards, NATA exam will be conducted once in a year on 16th April 2017 via offline mode. NATA score cards are considered by various government, government aided and private colleges or universities for admission in B.Arch programme. Here in this article, we are providing information regarding NATA 2017 including the eligibility criteria, important dates, registration, etc.

·         The minimum age limit for appearing in NATA 2017 has been wavied.

·         Candidates should have completed or appearing 12th or equivalent examination with Mathematics to apply for NATA.

·         10+2 (diploma) in any stream candidates are also eligible to apply.

·         International Baccalaureate diploma passed/appearing after 10th are also eligible to apply.

·         There is not any lateral admission criteria for admission in any stage/year of B.Arch.

NATA Exam Pattern

Type of Exam: The NATA exam pattern comprises of three parts, i.e. Mathematics, General Aptitude & Drawing.

Mode: The exam will be conducted through offline mode (pen and paper based).

Questions: Total 62 questions will be asked.

Marking Scheme: In Mathematics & General Aptitude section, 2 marks will be given for each correct response.

Duration: The exam duration will be three hours.

Negative Marking: There is not any provision of negative marking in this exam.

The exam pattern of Drawing Test is described below:

Subject                                                              Distribution of Marks                            Total Marks

Mathematics (20 questions)           20 x 2                              40

General Aptitude (40 questions)      40 x 2                              80

Drawing (2 questions)                   2 x 40                              80

Total                               200

NATA 2017 Registration

·         The NATA 2017 Registration has been started from 2nd January 2017 and will be opened till11th February 2017.

·         The registration form can be filled and submitted only through the website.

·         Candidates are advised to fill the registration form as per the given instructions.

·         Candidates have to upload the scanned images of photograph, signature and thumb impression.

·         There is no need to send the application by post.

Registration Fee:

The NATA registration fee is Rs. 1250/- for all the candidates. Fee payment can be done through online mode (debit/credit card, net banking) or e-challan. Candidates opting for exam city Dubai are needed to pay an additional examination fee of INR 7000 prior to issuance of admit card.

The official dates of NATA 2017 exam is mentioned below:

Events                                                 Dates

Registration start                                   2nd January 2017

Last date for registration                        11th February 2017 (Extended)

Image uploads allowed till                        12th February 2017 (Extended)

Fee payment allowed till                          13th February 2017 (Extended)

Confirmation page printing available till       28th February 2017 (11:59 PM)

Correction window (based on council feedback & self induced errors)

20th Feb (10:30 AM) to 24th Feb (11:59 PM)

Admit card download                              26th March 2017

Offline exam date                                  16th April 2017 (11 AM to 2 PM)

Result announce                                    By 10th June 2017

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