“No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate.”
Candidates can register themselves either for first test or second test OR for both by filling in the application form appropriately.
6. Will the test fee be refunded for any valid reason?
No. The fee paid cannot be adjusted or refunded.
Session 1 – 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm (180 mins/3.0 hours)
Session 2 (if required) – 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm (180 mins/ 3.0 hours)
125 questions have to be answered in 180 minutes (3 hours). Questions will carry either 1, 2 or 3 marks. Questions could be of the Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ).
Cities / test centre location will be based, as far as possible, on the choices given by the candidate during filling up the form online. However, it is the discretion of the Council to allocate the examination centre for smooth conduct of the test.
Mobile Phones, Bluetooth devices, Calculators, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Electronic Watches or any other electronic gadget with facilities of Calculator are not allowed in the Examination
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Hall. Possession of such items during the Examinations may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Candidates found carrying any textual material, printed or written, bits of papers or any other material will be debarred from appearing the examination.
(a) Report to the Examination Center by 9.00 am
(b) Opening gate to the examination hall at 9.15 am
(c) Registration of candidate to be completed by 9.45 am (d) Closing gate to the examination hall at 10.00 am
(e) Commencement of examination at 10.00 am
(f) Duration of examination: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
EMAIL: [email protected]
NATA HELP DESK NO.: 9560707764, 9319275557
Please see brochure for further specifications at www.nata.in.
If a candidate appears for both tests, the best of the two test scores will be considered for score generation.
However, a candidate may provide different centre preferences if he/she is opting for Test 2 at a later date separately.
The general knowledge and conceptual knowledge in the subjects such as mathematics, physics and geometry gained by the candidate over the years of schooling culminating with the 10+ 2 /
27. 10+ 3 Diploma examination as well as General aptitude and Logical Reasoning as relevant to Architecture as a field of study are tested as one comprehensive examination.
28. What is the pattern of NATA examination?
NATA 2021 is a 3 hour (180 minutes) test within which 125 questions have to be answered. There will be 1 mark, 2 marks and 3 marks questions. Candidates will have to answer 75 one mark questions, 25 two marks questions and 25 three marks questions as outlined in table below:
No. of Questions
75 25 25
TOTAL 125
Marks for Total each Marks question
1 75
2 50 3 75
200
28.The questions will be of the MCQ (Multiple Choice Question type), MSQ (Multiple Answer Select Question type), PAQ (Preferential Answer type Question) and NAQ (Numerical Answer type Question) and they could be either 1 mark, 2 marks or 3 marks questions.
What is meant by MCQ, MSQ, PAQ and NAQ?
1. MCQ- MCQ is a Multiple Choice Question in which 4 answer choices are provided; of which one is the correct answer.
2. MSQ- MSQ is a Multiple Answer Select type question where 8 to 10 answer choices are provided and 4 or 5 answer choices is the correct answer. If a candidate gets all the 4 or 5 correct choices right as the case may be, the full mark is awarded.
3. PAQ- PAQ is the Preferential Answer type question where each answer choice has a mark awarded. The mark is awarded based on the candidate’s choice of answer.
4. NAQ- NAQ is the Numerical Answer type Question where no answer choices are given. The candidate has to provide a numerical answer. Alternatively, it could also be a fill in the blank question where the candidate has to fill in the blanks. The correct answer entered will be awarded the mark.
Will instructions be provided before the commencement of test?
Yes. The candidates will have a ten minute portal to read the instructions before the commencement of the test. Candidates are required to read the instructions very carefully before commencing the test.
The candidates are therefore advised to reach the test center in good time and take their seat in the examination hall at least 15 minutes ahead of the commencement of the examination.
My 10+2/10+3 Board/authority Name is not available in the list? What process should I follow to get my board name added in the list?
In case any board/authority name conducting 10+2 or 10+3 examination is not appearing in the NATA application form of the NATA portal, the candidate may forward a scanned copy of the same to NATA Helpdesk, which upon verification, will be added in the portal.
Is the allotment of seats to architectural institutions done through NATA OR by the Council of Architecture?
Qualifying in NATA is a mandatory requirement to gain admission into any Institution/ University offering a B.Arch. degree program in the country.
A qualifying score will help a candidate to seek admission into any institution/ University offering a B.Arch. degree program. These admissions are done by competent authorities of the State/ Central governments such as Directorates of Technical Education/ Admission authorities, Universities, etc.
The Council of Architecture does not allot seats in architectural institutions for qualifying candidates.
How can a candidate get admission in to a B.Arch. degree program once qualified for NATA?
After passing NATA, candidates need to apply with their score cards to various institutions approved by the Council for imparting 5-year B.Arch. degree course all over the country. The actual admissions shall be carried out only by the concerned competent admission/counselling authorities of the respective states/universities/institutions, as per the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Council.
How much weightage will be given to marks obtained in NATA and marks obtained in Qualifying Board Examination in the admission process?
As per Council norms, the admission authority may give a maximum weightage of 50% to marks obtained in NATA and a maximum weightage of 50% to marks obtained in qualifying examination i.e. 10+2 examination or 10+ 3 Diploma.
Is there any minimum passing mark prescribed for passing NATA? Qualifying marks for NATA- 2021 is 75 marks out of 200 marks.
Is there any relaxation/ concession for Reserved Category candidates to qualify NATA? No relaxation in the NATA qualifying mark is given for reserved categories.
Can other test centers apart from Dubai be identified for candidates residing abroad?
Presently, the Council is only able to provide Test centres at Dubai only. However, the Council is exploring options/feasibility for having centres in other gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Muscat etc. and will depend on the number of candidates.
Is there a list of institutions recognized by the Council of Architecture all over India for imparting recognized B Arch degree program?
The list of approved/ recognized institutions by the Council of Architecture is available on Council’s website www.coa.gov.in.
What is Council of Architecture?
The Council of Architecture is a statutory authority established under the Architects Act, 1972 (enacted by the Indian Parliament) to lay down and monitor the standards required to be maintained by the Architectural Institutions for imparting recognized architectural qualifications in the country.
The Council registers qualified individuals as Architects and also monitors their professional conduct, etiquette. For further details please visit Council’s website www.coa.gov.in
39. My Fees are deducted twice while making online payment. When will my fees be refunded and what is the process?
In case NATA fee is deducted twice during online payment, the candidate is advised to take up the issue with the bank and wait for at least 4-5 working days. If no refund is issued after that, the candidate may approach the NATA Helpdesk with request for refund and the same shall be processed by the Council within 7 working days.
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