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National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2022

11
Apr

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by COA since 2006, in terms of the provisions of CoA (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983, published in the Gazette of India. Further, the Council has prescribed the Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020, with the approval of the Central Government in terms of Sections 21 & 45 of the Architects Act, 1972. The Regulations were published in the Gazette of India on 11.08.2020 and came into force w.e.f. 01.11.2020. These Regulations prescribe that the candidate needs to qualify an Aptitude Test in Architecture conducted by the Council for admission to the Architecture degree course.

 

NATA 2022 will be conducted as a comprehensive computer-based aptitude test at the Council allotted centers in identified cities in the country.

NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study

 

Eligibility

 

Candidates who have completed their 10 + 2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or 10+ 3 Diploma with Mathematics as subject of study can appear for NATA 2022. Candidates appearing for 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects of study or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA-2022. Candidates may note that NATA 2022 is the qualifier 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 2022 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

 

How to Apply

 

  • Step 1 Filling of Personal Details
  • Step 2 Document Uploading
  • Step 3 : Fee Payment

 

Register Here      Prospectus

 

Application Fee

 

Male 2000

Female 1500

 

Paper Format

 

The aptitude test of NATA may comprise questions of Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ) and Match the following type (MFQ) The questions will carry 1 mark, 2 marks or 3 marks and 125 questions have to be answered in 180 minutes. The medium of Aptitude test will be essentially English language. Some questions may be in regional languages also.

 The aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using some or all of the following techniques:

Diagrammatic Reasoning – Tests the ability of logical reasoning, using diagrams and scenarios

Numerical Reasoning – Tests mathematical ability through simple problems

Verbal Reasoning – Assesses the ability to assess verbal logic.

 • Inductive Reasoning – Tests the ability to see patterns and analyse given data

Situational Judgment – Tests problem-solving ability.

 • Logical Reasoning – Tests ability to recognise patterns, sequences or relationships between shapes and imagery.

Abstract Reasoning – Will assess general knowledge, and ability to utilise knowledge in new situations.

 

Result Format

 

The score card will display the following:

1. Marks obtained in the exam out of 200

(a) In case the candidate appears for more than one test all scores received in the attempts will be displayed

(b) In case a candidate appears for 2 Tests, best of the 2 scores shall be taken as the valid score and in the case of 3 attempts, valid score shall be taken as the average of the 2 best scores.

2. Qualified/ Not Qualified Qualifying marks for NATA- 2022 is 70 marks out of 200 marks.

 

 

Important Dates

 

First Test scheduled to be held on June 12, 2022

 

Sr No

Activity

Date (with time)

1

Start of Online form fill-up

8th April 2022

2

End of registration

23rd May 2022 (11:59 PM)

3

Fee payment allowed till

23rd May 2022 (11:59 PM)

4

Publication of Downloadable Admit Card

7th June 2022

5

Date and Time of Examination

12th June 2022

6

Publication of Results

20th June 2022

 

Second Test scheduled to be held on July 3, 2022

 

Sr. No

Activity

Date (with time)

1

Start of Online form fill-up

8th April 2022

2

End of registration

20th June 2022 (11:59 PM)

3

Fee payment allowed till

20th June 2022 (11:59 PM)

4

Publication of Downloadable Admit Card

30th June 2022

5

Date and Time of Examination

3rd July 2022

6

Publication of Results

13th July 2022

 

Third Test scheduled to be held on July 24, 2022

 

Sr. No

Activity

Date (with time)

1

Start of Online form fill-up

8th April 2022

2

End of registration

11th July 2022 (11:59 PM)

3

Fee payment allowed till

11th July 2022 (11:59 PM)

4

Publication of Downloadable Admit Card

21st July 2022

5

Date and Time of Examination

24th July 2022

6

Publication of Results

3rd August 2022

 

Note: All schedules are subject to change without notice and under unavoidable circumstances)