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    May 13, 2021 /  Category Architecture Entrance, B Arch Exam, CEPT, JEE ARCH, NATA, Online Coaching /   Posted by /   4 Comments.

    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:

    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 Drawing test be conducted in NATA 2021? Is Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry included in examination?

    No. Drawing test does not form a component in NATA 2021. Knowledge gained in the required subjects of study such as mathematics, physics and geometry over the years of schooling as well as in the areas of logical reasoning and general aptitude will be tested as relevant to Architecture as a field of study.

    What is the syllabus for Mathematics and Physics in NATA? Is Chemistry included in examination?

    Knowledge gained in the required subjects of study such as Mathematics, Geometry and Physics over the years of schooling will be tested as relevant to the field of Architecture. The candidates will be tested on their overall knowledge of concepts only.

    Will there be a Part A and a Part B in the NATA 2021?

    As NATA 2021 is completely a computer-based test, there will not be a Part A and Part B.

    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 /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.

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