NATA 2024 Exam: Application Form (Out), Exam Date (Starts April 6), Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Latest Updates

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NATA 2024 Exam

NATA 2024 application form has been released on March 1, 2024. Candidates can access the NATA Application Form 2024 from the official website - nata.in. The direct link to complete the NATA 2024 registration process has been given on this page also. The last date to apply for the NATA exam 2024 is yet to be released by the authorities. Candidates are advised to go through the NATA Eligibility Criteria 2024 before applying for the entrance exam. NATA exam 2024 will be held every weekend, starting from April 6 till July 2024. CoA will conduct the examination in two sessions - Session 1 from 10 am to 1 pm and Session 2 from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm. 

The Council of Architecture as mentioned in the official brochure has introduced new changes in the NATA 2024 exam. Candidates can also check the list of new changes in NATA 2024.   

Direct Link to Apply for NATA 2024

NATA exam pattern 2024 has been modified with the introduction of the drawing section this year. NATA paper will have two parts: PART A will be of Drawing and Composition test and PART B will include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Candidates can appear in NATA for a maximum of 3 attempts. The best score from all attempts will be used to determine the NATA Result 2024. The validity of the NATA result is two years. 

NATA is an aptitude test that evaluates a candidate's abilities in Architecture by assessing their cognitive skills, logical reasoning, visual perception aesthetic sensitivity etc. 

Read the full post to check the NATA exam dates, registration process, syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility, and more.

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NATA 2024 Highlights

The highlights of the NATA exam 2024 have been given in the table below.

Particulars

Details

Conducting Body

Council of Architecture (CoA)

Purpose of Test

For admission to 5 years B Arch Course

Maximum Marks

200

Maximum Duration

3 Hours

Question Type

Drawing Questions & Objective Types Questions

Mode of Exam

  • Drawing and Composition Test will be held in offline mode.
  • MCQ - Computer based online Test will be held in online mode. 

What is NATA exam?

The Council of Architecture conducts the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), a national-level entrance exam for the purpose of granting admission to deserving candidates into the 5-year B.Arch degree course offered by various renowned Institutions across the country. National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by COA since 2006. Check out the latest details regarding the upcoming NATA examination from this page.


Under the CoA guidelines of 1983, a decision was taken to conduct a separate national-level entrance test for Architecture which will be completely independent of the admission entrance tests conducted for Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, and other disciplines. 


The decision to conduct NATA, a separate national-level architecture entrance test, came into effect in the year 2005 when the Supreme Court of India delivered its final verdict regarding the same.  Through NATA, the aspirants can only apply for the vacant Architecture seats in the top Architecture colleges in India but the actual admission will be granted to the eligible candidates by the respective colleges and their designated authorities. NATA is conducted with an aim to assess the aptitude of the applicants to study Architecture where various skills of the applicants, such as observation & drawing skills, aesthetic sensitivity, critical thinking ability and sense of proportion will also be measured.

NATA 2024 Important Dates

The NATA 2024 exam will be held in three phases. As per the official brochure released by the Council of Architecture, the examination will be conducted every weekend starting from April 6 till July 2024. Candidates can check the NATA 2024 exam dates in the table below. 

Events

 Tentative Dates

Release of NATA application form 2024

March 1, 2024 (Announced)

Last Date to Apply for NATA 2024

April 2024

Facility to make corrections in NATA application form 2024

April 2024

Availability of NATA admit card 2024

April 2024

NATA exam 2024

Starting April 6 till July 2024 (Every weekend)

Session 1 - 10 AM to 1 PM

Session 2 - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Release of NATA answer key 2024

July 2024

Declaration of NATA result 2024

July or August 2024

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NATA 2024 Exam Timings

The table below features the upcoming NATA 2024 exam dates and timings:

NATA 2024 Exam Dates

Session 1 Timings

Session 2 Timings

April 6, 2024 onwards on every weekend  (Saturday & Sunday) till July 2024

10 am to 1 pm

1.30 pm to 4.30 pm

Stages Involved in NATA Exam 2024

  1. Release of Online Notification

  2. NATA 2024 Application Process

  3. Correction/s in Application Form

  4. Availability of NATA 2024 Admit Card

  5. NATA Exam 2024

  6. Declaration of Result

  7. Counselling Process and Allotment of Seats

NATA Eligibility Criteria 2024

The eligibility criteria of NATA 2024 entail the academic qualifications of the candidates along with the age limit. The aspiring candidates of the NATA 2024 exam must go through the NATA eligibility criteria 2024 carefully before beginning the NATA application process 2024. Candidates must comply with the guidelines mentioned below to be eligible for the NATA exam 2024.

  • Qualifying Examination: Candidates who have completed their 10 + 2 examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or 10+ 3 Diploma with Mathematics as a subject of study can appear for the NATA exam 2024

  • Qualifying Marks: Candidate must have secured 50% aggregate in PCM

  • Age limit: No minimum age criteria are specified by the Council of Architecture

Note - Lateral entries are not allowed for NATA

NATA Application Form 2024

NATA application form 2024 has been released on March 1, 2024 in online mode. The NATA application process 2024 comprises online registration, filling of required details, uploading of necessary documents, fee payment, and submission. Candidates can register for a maximum of three attempts in one academic year by filling out the registration form. It is crucial for the candidates to carefully evaluate the NATA eligibility criteria for 2024 before proceeding with the NATA 2024 application process.

Steps to fill out the NATA 2024 application form

The steps to check the NATA application form 2024 have been mentioned below. 

  • Visit the NATA 2024 official website at www.nata.in.
  • Click on the NATA registration link and generate a username & password by entering relevant details.
  • Following that, click on the NATA online application form 2024 link
  • Candidates must then complete the first section of the application form by filling in the personal details
  • Then, candidates need to upload the required documents as per the specified dimensions. 
  • Pay the application fees.
  • Print the confirmation page after successful fee payment. 

NATA Admit Card 2024

The admit card for NATA 2024 will be released on the official website. Candidates will be able to access the NATA Admit Card 2024 using their NATA 2024 application number, password and security code. The NATA 2024 admit card will comprise important information including the personal details of the candidate, the date and time of the exam, NATA Exam Centres 2024, and exam day instructions amongst others. It is mandatory for the candidates to carry the NATA 2024 admit card along with valid ID proof such as a Voter Card / PAN card / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence / Passport, as filled in by the candidate in the application form.

How to Download the NATA Admit Card 2024?

Candidates can follow the steps below to download the admit card for NATA 2024 without any discrepancies:

  • Go to the official website of NATA 2024 - nata.in.
  • Click on the direct link to download the NATA 2024 admit card.
  • Enter the login information in the required fields.
  • Review all the components mentioned in the admit card of NATA 2024.
  • Download the NATA 2024 admit card and print it out for future reference.

NATA Syllabus 2024

COA has revised the NATA 2024 syllabus for the academic year 2024-25. The NATA Syllabus 2024 is divided into two parts. The first part of the NATA 2024 exam syllabus is the Drawing and Composition Test which includes 3 sections namely Composition and Color, Sketching & Composition (Black and White), and 3D Composition. The Second part will consist of MCQ questions from Visual Reasoning, Logical Derivation, G.K., Architecture and Design, Language Interpretation, Design Sensitivity, Design Thinking, and Numerical Ability.

In the NATA 2024 exam questions will be asked from topics like mathematics, physics, geometry, language and interpretation, elements and principles of design, aesthetic sensitivity, colour theory, lateral thinking and logical reasoning, visual perception, and cognition, graphics, and imagery, building anatomy and architectural vocabulary, basic techniques of building construction and material knowledge, general knowledge and current affairs etc.

NATA Exam Pattern 2024

The NATA 2024 exam pattern has been updated by the Council of Architecture. Candidates should refer to the latest NATA Exam Pattern 2024 to prepare for the exam. The exam will be held for 3 hours. The paper will be administered in Hindi and English language. The Drawing and Composition test will be held in offline mode and the MCQ section will be held in online mode. 

Go through the exam pattern of NATA mentioned below. 

Part A Drawing and Composition Test

Section No.No. of QuestionsSection NameMarks
A11 Question Composition and Color 25 Marks
A21 QuestionSketching & Composition (Black and White)25 Marks
A31 Question 3D Composition30 Marks
Total3 Questions-80 Marks

Part B MCQ - Computer Based Online Test 

Section No.No. of QuestionsMarks
B130 questions x 2 Marks60 Marks
B215 questions x 4 Marks60 Marks
Total45 Questions120 Marks

How to Prepare for NATA 2024?

NATA is a national-level examination, hence aspirants can expect a high level of competition. There are approximately 300+ institutes that accept NATA 2024 scores for admissions into BArch courses. To secure a good score, candidates need to have the best NATA 2024 preparation strategy. The following tips and tricks will help candidates figure out how to prepare for NATA 2024 -

  • Go through the NATA information brochure to examine the latest exam pattern and syllabus
  • Create a schedule
  • Select the right study material
  • Solve multiple practice papers
  • Revise, retain and keep calm

NATA Best Books 2024

The aspirants of NATA 2024 must select the proper study materials for their preparations. Referring to the best books for NATA preparation 2024 is crucial for the candidates to secure a good rank in the NATA 2024 exam. Candidates should choose books which cover all the topics coming under the NATA syllabus 2024.

NATA 2024 Mock Test

The official mock test of NATA 2024 will be released on the COA website before the commencement of the exam. Candidates will be able to access the mock tests in online mode. Candidates will be able to download the mock tests using their registered credentials. NATA Mock Test 2024 will be similar to the actual paper pattern and syllabus.

How to access the NATA 2024 Mock Test?

  1. Go to the official website of NATA - nata.in
  2. Click on the NATA mock test link from the homepage
  3. Click on the "Sign In" button
  4. After reading all the instructions, candidates have to click on the “Next” button
  5. Click on the “I am ready to Begin” button to start the mock test of NATA 2024

NATA Sample Papers 2024

The sample papers of NATA play a key role in the preparation of the candidates for the NATA 2024 exam. The NATA Sample Papers familiarize candidates with the type of questions frequently asked in the NATA exam and the overall exam pattern. Candidates can identify their areas of strength and weakness after practising the NATA sample papers and make changes in their preparation strategy accordingly. Additionally, they should also solve NATA Previous Year Question Papers to get a good grip on the topics that have previously appeared in the exam paper. 


NATA Result 2024

The Council of Architecture will release the results of NATA 2024 exam on the official website. Candidates will be able to access the NATA Result 2024 by logging into the candidate portal using their NATA 2024 application number and password. 

How to check the NATA 2024 results?

Candidates will have to refer to the steps given below to check the NATA result 2024.

  • Candidates are advised to visit the NATA 2024 official website.
  • Click on the direct link to check the NATA result.
  • Enter the login credentials in the required fields.
  • Check all details mentioned in the scorecard of NATA 2024.
  • Download the NATA 2024 result and scorecard and print it out for future reference.

NATA 2024 Qualifying Criteria

To pass the NATA exam 2024, the candidate must meet the qualifying criteria set by the Council of Architecture.  The best score attained across all attempts will be considered the valid score for NATA 2024. The NATA 2024 Qualifying Marks will be determined by the following rules.

  1.  A minimum of 20 marks must be obtained in PART A.
  2. A minimum of 30 marks must be obtained in PART B.
  3. The total qualifying marks for the NATA 2024 exam should be 70 out of 200 as the sum of Part A and Part B.

Important Dates

NATA 2024 Important EventsDates
Registration Date 01 Mar to 01 Apr, 2024 (*Tentative)
Admit Card Date 04 Apr, 2024 (*Tentative)
Exam Date 06 Apr, 2024

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FAQs about NATA

Is NATA score acceptable for B.Arch admission in all states across the country?

All states in India accept NATA score for B.Arch admission. 

Can I appear for both NATA and JEE Main Paper 2?

Yes. You can appear for both JEE Main Paper 2 & NATA. You can use the best score among the two exams for B.Arch admission.

What are the factors to be eligible for NATA 2024 entrance exam?

According to the eligibility criteria of NATA 2024, candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) subjects or have passed the 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics as a mandatory subject.
 

What is the duration of the NATA 2024 exam?

The duration of the NATA 2024 exam is 3 hours.
 

Is there a drawing section in the NATA 2024 entrance exam?

Yes, as per the exam pattern of NATA 2024, the drawing will be there in the paper.

How to prepare for NATA 2024 entrance exam?

In order to prepare well for the NATA exam, candidates have to know the exam syllabus. Candidates should understand the exam pattern of NATA. Candidates should select the right books that cover the full syllabus and are written by authorized authors. Solve mock tests and previous year’s question papers of NATA. Apart from all the preparation, candidates are advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly
 

How can I make my preparation of NATA 2024 better?

In order to prepare for the NATA, candidates need to determine the most asked sections in the exam and prepare them well followed by covering all the basic concepts from NCERT to be clear with the basic topics. They are advised to solve as many practice sets and NATA previous year's question papers and work on their weak areas on a regular basis. Candidates should try to refer to the study material available online on sites. It is very helpful
 

Where can I get the NATA 2024 exam syllabus PDF?

You can get the NATA 2024 exam syllabus PDF from the official website nata.in.
 

Which are the best NATA books?

Some of the best NATA books are Test and Assess Your IQ by Philip Carter & Ken Russell, Problems in Calculus of one variable by IA Maron, and Engineering Drawing by N.D. Bhatt, etc. 

Are the NATA 2024 exam dates out?

Yes, the Council of Architecture has released the NATA exam dates 2024 on its website. The NATA 2024 exam will be held from April 6, 2024 onwards till July 2024 on every weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

When will the NATA application form 2024 be released?

NATA 2024 application form will be released on March 1, 2024.

What is the maximum number of attempts a candidate can sit for NATA 2024?

The candidate can take 3 attempts of the NATA 2024 exam in one academic year.

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