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What is NATA?

The national aptitude test in architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture

Who is eligible for NATA?

Any person having passed 10th Standard or equivalent examination, for details Clause 2 “Eligibility” in the NATA Brochure.

Where to appear for NATA?

At designated Test Centers located at centers/colleges/ schools of architecture in India. Updated list of Test centers is available at the website http://www.nata.in

When to appear for NATA?

NATA can be given on any working day except national holidays from 1st April onwards. The NATA shall be conducted from 1.04.2016 to 20.08.2016 at designated Test Centres.

How to register for NATA?

1. Candidate can apply for registration for NATA 2014 online at website http://www.nata.in by paying fees of Rs.1250.00 either through credit cards / debit cards / netbanking or can generate the challan for depositing the fees by way of cash in any of the branch of the ICICI Bank Ltd. all over India (processing charges extra).

2. Identify a Test Center (from the website http://www.nata.in) at a location convenient to the candidate.

3. Approach the Test Center with the printout of the online form filled alongwith required documents and proof for the payment made.

4. Select convenient date for appearing for the NATA.

5. Request Test Center to register the candidate on the selected date.

6. Procure Receipt cum Appointment voucher

How to appear for NATA?

Report to the test center at least 30 minutes before scheduled time of test with Receipt cum Appointment voucher, valid photo ID and drawing material required for the test. Test Center personnel will guide you regarding the further process.

When and where is the Score card available?

The score cards will be available on NATA website in e-format, usually, on the fourth working day after the test.

What is the passing score at NATA?

As per Council of Architecture admission guidelines, a candidate applying to any school / college of architecture in India should have achieved 40% score in NATA, i.e. at least 80/200, for consideration of admission into first year B.Arch.

Where can a candidate seek admission on the basis of NATA?

A candidate may apply for admission to any of the participating institutions as per the time schedule specified by the respective appropriate admission authority, along with all the documents desired by it.

What is the last date for giving NATA?

The last date for NATA would be 21stAugust, 2016. 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 mayregister 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 BEGIVENANY 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

What is the meaning of Admission Authority?

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.

How do I practice for NATA? Where can I take Nata tuitions?

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 computerskills are required (pointing and clicking Mouse buttons).

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

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

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

No.

Are there any additional fees payable for training, etc?

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

Whether old question papers are available?

No. At NATA, question paper is unique of each candidate hence no old question papers can be made available. For any other questions please register at NATA website (http://www.nata.in) and get into 'Forum' section. You can post your queries here. Please search before you post the query. It may be already raised by some other candidate and already answered. Information Brochure Nata 2017

In case a student fails to book his session for online examination after paying the fees, how will he know about the date and session of the examination?

If a candidate does not make any selection, he/she shall be randomly assigned a slot/date as per the availability of the same as per information bulletin. Details of session and slot will be given on the admit card which can be downloaded from 1st April 2016.

There is no provision for students wishing to appear for both the exams at different centers for JEE i.e Paper -1 be Computer based and Paper -2 being Pen and Paper based?

Since Paper-2 is only in offline mode, a student who is appearing for both the papers , paper 1 being online mode and paper 2 being offline mode will only get such centers that have facility for both the modes of examination. For example: Test centers for this could be PATNA: PEN & PAPER BASED and COMPUTER BASED. Kindly refer to appendix 2 of information bulletin. Two different roll no and separate admit cards cannot be issued to a candidate to appear at different centres for paper 1 and 2 separately.

What is Eligibility for Diploma Students in JEE-Main 2016?

Yes, to appear in JEE (Advanced) a diploma holder can apply in JEE Main 2015 but his rank and score for JEE (Main) will not be declared as diploma holders cannot apply for admission in NITs and CFTIs through JEE (Main) channel.

How secure is the computer based examination?

It is very secure with zero error possibility as human intervention is minimal.

ACCEPTABLE PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

A government-issued identification document that has not expired (including but not limited to passport, permanent driver's license, state ID cards, national identification, UID card) in original. There are some exceptions: see Unacceptable Identification Documents

• Std XII exam admit card with photo and signature (in original) for candidates awaiting 10+2 or equivalent exam results
• Student ID card from the institute where he / she is currently enrolled AND Confirmation of identity letter from the candidate's educational institution (in original).

UNACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

• Any expired ID.
• Credit card of any kind.
• Learner's driving license or any temporary identification document.
• Notary-prepared letter or document.
• Employee identification card.
• Photocopies (Attested / unattested) of the acceptable identification documents.

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE TEST?

• Official identification document mentioned on the appointment voucher.
• The appointment voucher - The appointment voucher is issued to the candidate at the time of registration. The appointment voucher confirms the candidate's test date, time of test and Test Center. The voucher will also show Candidate ID and Appointment Number with Exam Key.
• Three or four sharpened soft-lead (2B & HB) pencils and a good eraser (Pencils and erasers will not be supplied at the Test Center). Mechanical pencils (Clutch pencils) are not permitted.
• Set of colours (Water/ Poster colours, crayons, pastels) with appropriate instruments (Brushes, dish,etc.).
• Geometry instrument box
• Blue ink pen / Blue ink ball point pen

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

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.