Frequently Asked Questions

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA Test) measures aptitude of applicant for Architecture. The test measures aesthetic sensitivity, creative thinking, that have been developed over a long period of time and that are related to Architecture.

Prospective applicants desirous of taking admission to First year of undergraduate course in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture) in India take the NATA Test. NATA test scores are taken by admissions authorities of different schools/ colleges of Architecture to provide common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants.

  • Application Procedure
  • NATA 2018 Registration form can be filled and submitted ONLINE from this website: Application has to be filled up ONLINE at the NATA portal of NIC http://www.nata.nic.in
  • Application form
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  • Application Fee Details
  • Payment through Epg
  • Payment through ICICI Bank e-challan
  • Confirmation Page(A proof of Registration)
  • Filling up of Application Form
  • Discrepancy and Correction (By Candidates)
  • Issue of Admit Card
  • Allocation of Examination Centre
  • Declaration of Results
  • Rules for scrutiny/review of Answer Sheet
  • Validity of NATA 2017 score

The allocation of examination centre spread across all state capitals and other selected cities subject to availability of at least 250 students in general. Cities will be based on the choices given by the candidate during online form fill-up.

TAMILNADU – CHENNAI, COIMBATORE, MADURAI

There is NO lower age limit to apply for NATA 2017.

Candidates may come from the following backgrounds:

  • 10+2 or equivalent passed/appearing with Mathematics as one of the subjects of examination;
  • 10+3 years Diploma (any stream) passed/appearing recognized by Central/State Govts with Mathematics as one of the subjects of examination;
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma passed/appearing, after 10 years of Schooling with Mathematics as compulsory subject of examination.

NOTE: THE LOWER AGE LIMIT FOR APPEARING IN NATA-2017 HAS BEEN WAIVED. HOWEVER, THE CANDIDATE HAS TO COMPLY WITH ANY AGE CONSTRAINTS THAT MAY BE SPECIFIED BY RESPECTIVE COUNSELLING/ ADMISSION AUTHORITY.

NATA-2017 score shall be valid only for admission in the session 2017-18.

As per Council of Architecture regulations, a candidate applying to any school / college of architecture in India Qualifying marks for NATA-2017 would be based on the following rules:

  • At least 25% must be secured in MCQ portion (30 out of 120)
  • At least 25% must be secured in Drawing portion (20 out of 80)
  • Overall qualifying marks (70 out of 200)

“THE TEST IS IN TWO PARTS”

PART A:

TYPE OF TEST  :  Mathematics & General Aptitude

TIME DURATION  :  90 MINUTES

NO: OF QUESTIONS :

Mathematics     -    20 * 2 = 40 MARKS

General Aptitude    -   40*2 = 80 MARKS

MODE OF TEST  : MANNUAL

SYLLABUS OF PART A

MATHEMATICS:

Algebra: Definitions Of A. P. And G.P.; General Term; Summation Of First N-Terms Of Series ∑N, ∑N²,∑N3 ; Arithmetic/Geometric Series, A.M., G.M. and Their Relation; Infinite G.P. Series And Its Sum.

Logarithms: Definition; General Properties; Change Of Base.

Matrices: Concepts Of M X N (M ≤ 3, N ≤ 3) Real Matrices, Operations Of Addition, Scalar Multiplication And Multiplication Of Matrices. Transpose Of A Matrix. Determinant Of A Square Matrix. Properties Of Determinants (Statement Only). Minor, Cofactor And Adjoint Of A Matrix. Nonsingular Matrix. Inverse Of A Matrix. Finding Area Of A Triangle. Solutions Of System Of Linear Equations. (Not More Than 3 Variables).

Trigonometry: Trigonometric Functions, Addition and Subtraction Formulae, Formulae Involving Multiple And Submultiple Angles, General Solution Of Trigonometric Equations. Properties Of Triangles, Inverse Trigonometric Functions And Their Properties.

Coordinate Geometry: Distance Formula, Section Formula, Area Of A Triangle, Condition Of Collinearity Of Three Points In A Plane. Polar Coordinates, Transformation From Cartesian To Polar Coordinates And Vice Versa. Parallel Transformation Of Axes, Concept Of Locus, Elementary Locus Problems. Slope Of A Line. Equation Of Lines In Different Forms, Angle Between Two Lines. Condition Of Perpendicularity And Parallelism Of Two Lines. Distance Of A Point From A Line. Distance Between Two Parallel Lines. Lines Through The Point Of Intersection Of Two Lines. Equation Of A Circle With A Given Center And Radius. Condition That A General Equation Of Second Degree In X, Y May Represent A Circle. Equation Of A Circle In Terms Of Endpoints Of A Diameter . Equation Of Tangent, Normal And Chord. Parametric Equation Of A Circle. Intersection Of A Line With A Circle. Equation Of Common Chord Of Two Intersecting Circles.

3-Dimensional Co-Ordinate Geometry: Direction Cosines And Direction Ratios, Distance Between Two Points And Section Formula, Equation Of A Straight Line, Equation Of A Plane, Distance Of A Point From A Plane.

Theory Of Calculus: Functions, Composition Of Two Functions And Inverse Of A Function, Limit, Continuity, Derivative, Chain Rule, Derivative Of Implicit Functions and Functions Defined Parametrically. Integration As A Reverse Process Of Differentiation, Indefinite Integral Of Standard Functions. Integration By Parts. Integration By Substitution And Partial Fraction. Definite Integral As A Limit Of A Sum With Equal Subdivisions. Fundamental Theorem Of Integral Calculus And Its Applications. Properties Of Definite Integrals. Formation Of Ordinary Differential Equations, Solution Of Homogeneous Differential Equations, Separation Of Variables Method, Linear First Order Differential Equations.

Application Of Calculus: Tangents and Normals, Conditions Of Tangency. Determination Of Monotonicity, Maxima And Minima. Differential Coefficient As A Measure Of Rate. Motion In A Straight Line With Constant Acceleration. Geometric Interpretation Of Definite Integral As Area, Calculation Of Area Bounded By Elementary Curves And Straight Lines. Area Of The Region Included Between Two Elementary Curves.

Permutation And Combination: Permutation Of N Different Things Taken R At A Time (R ≤ N). Permutation Of N Things Not All Different. Permutation With Repetitions (Circular Permutation Excluded). Combinations Of N Different Things Taken R At A Time (R ≤ N). Combination Of N Things Not All Different. Basic Properties. Problems Involving Both Permutations And Combinations.

Statistics And Probability: Measure Of Dispersion, Mean, Variance And Standard Deviation, Frequency Distribution. Addition And Multiplication Rules Of Probability, Conditional Probability And Bayes’ Theorem, Independence Of Events, Repeated Independent Trails And Binomial Distribution.

GENERAL APTITUDE:

Objects, Texture Related To Architecture And Built Environment. Interpretation Of Pictorial Compositions, Visualizing Three-Dimensional Objects From Two-Dimensional Drawing. Visualizing Different Sides Of 3d Objects. Analytical Reasoning, Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical And Verbal), General Awareness Of National/ International Architects And Famous Architectural Creations.

Mathematical Reasoning: Statements, Logical Operations Like And, Or, If And Only If, Implies, Implied By. Understanding Of Tautology, Converse, Contradiction And Contrapositive.

Sets And Relations: Idea Of Sets, Subsets, Power Set, Complement, Union, Intersection And Difference Of Sets, Venn Diagram, De Morgan's Laws, Relation And Its Properties. Equivalence Relation — Definition And Elementary Examples.

PART B:

TYPE OF TEST              : Paper Based Drawing Test

TIME DURATION         : 90 MINUTES

NO: OF QUESTIONS    : 2 (40 marks +40 marks = Total 80 marks)

MODE OF TEST             : MANNUAL

SYLLABUS OF PART B

DRAWING TEST:

Understanding Of Scale And Proportion Of Objects, Geometric Composition, Shape, Building Forms And Elements, Aesthetics, Colour Texture, Harmony And Contrast. Conceptualization And Visualization Through Structuring Objects In Memory. Drawing Of Patterns - Both Geometrical And Abstract. Form Transformations In 2d And 3d Like Union, Subtraction, Rotation, Surfaces And Volumes. Generating Plan, Elevation And 3d Views Of Objects. Creating 2d And 3d Compositions Using Given Shape And Forms. Perspective Drawing, Sketching Of Urbanscape And Landscape, Common Day-To-Day Life Objects Like Furniture, Equipment Etc., From Memory

Schedule of Examination

NATA can be given on any working day except national holidays. The NATA shall be conducted in only one attempt on April 2017 at designated Test Centers...

Absolutely, the classes cover all the basics of Architecture and will enable you to score well on NATA. Those who want to have quality education for their productive career in Architecture through formal class room teaching & practical field exposure can join the I-Arch (NATA COACHING CENTER). @ Coimbatore, Trichy, Chennai, Madurai.

Special coaching classes according to the schedule are provided for developing sketching and perspective drawing skills. These classes are taken by well experienced panel of tutors. Architecture through formal class room teaching & practical field exposure can join the I-Arch (NATA COACHING CENTER). @ Coimbatore, Trichy, Chennai, Madurai.

The mock test is similar to NATA test and also time limiting. It also covers the syllabus of NATA /JEE and the test is from a large pool of questions.

NATA is designed in such a manner that prior tutelage is not required. COA 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. Those who want to have quality education for their productive career in Architecture through formal class room teaching & practical field exposure can join the I-Arch (NATA COACHING CENTER). @ Coimbatore, Trichy, Chennai, Madurai.

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.

  • Council of Architecture has brought about major changes in NATA 2017.
  • Registration time slot had been pre-poned from December to January unlike the previous years. Registration closed in January . Nearly 10,000 students failed to register for NATA 2017 DUE TO LACK OF AWARENESS and hence were not able to appear for NATA 2017
  • NATA exams were scheduled just after 15 days after the Board examinations and so the students absolutely had no time to prepare for NATA.
  • Registration of NATA had many changes and it was not clear and so the students were badly affected by confusions
  • Number of Students registered for NATA - 42,098
  • Number of Students Appeared for NATA - 37,246
  • Number of Students Qualified for NATA - 24,540
  • Number of Students who failed to register for NATA - 10,000 approx

From the above statistics we understand that nearly 50% of the students who wished to appear for NATA were not able to clear NATA 2017 & join Architecture.

  • These problems have affected the performance & future of students in many ways
  • Students whose dream was to join Architecture were not even able to appear for NATA 2017 since they had not registered before the last date.
  • Students whose dream was to get Top scores in NATA could not get Top scores due to lack of time & the number of attempt was only ONE.
  • Students whose dream was to get Top scores in NATA could not get Top scores since NATA requires exclusive preparation.
  • Students are normally busy preparing for the Board Examinations and miss the important dates of Registration of NATA exams.
  • Students were not given a second chance for registration even after various attempts were made.
  • Students were not able to understand & prepare for NATA after board exams as the time available was just 15 days.
  • To get rid of all these problems and to get Top Scores in NATA 2018, The BEST solution is I-Arch

Reason & Solution to all these problems

Let us find a solution to all these problems.  The main reason is lack of awareness. The best solution is to make them attend an Orientation. After they attend the orientation, they will be able to track the registration dates, understand the syllabus, how to prepare for the exams, when to prepare for the exams etc., The orientation completely educates them and they can plan well ahead and come out of all the pressures and problems in choosing their career.

Kindly give us a chance and we will do our best to help the students in preparing for their career

"The marks scored in the NATA Exam VS the 12th / Polytechnic Exams and the way of cut-off calculation procedure is shown in this section for your reference."

FOR MATRICULATION  OUT OF 1200:

For Eg:  If 12th Mark is 1100

How to Calculate Cut of B.Arch?

We have to convert Total 12th Mark for 200,

So  1100/6 = 183.3

Academic Average = 183.3/200

For Eg NATAMARK= 133/200

So Architecture Cut Of         = 12th Mark in 200+ NATA Marks  = 183.3+133=316

B.Arch Cut Off  = 316/400

FOR CBSE:

For Eg: If 12th Mark is 417

Then How to Calculate Cut of B.Arch?

We have to Convert Total 12th Mark in to 200,

So 417/5*2  = 166.8

Academic Average = 166.8/200

For Eg NATAMARK = 135/200

So Architecture Cut Of  = 12th Mark in 200+ NATA Marks = 166.8+ 135= 301.8

B.Arch Cut Off  = 301.8/400

FOR POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS:

For Eg: If Your Over All Percentage is 85%

Then How to Calculate Cut of B.Arch?

We have to convert Total Percentage Mark in to 200,

So  85*2 = 170

Academic Average  = 170/200

For Eg NATAMARK  = 120/200

So Architecture Cut Of  = Polytechnic Mark in 200+ NATA Marks = 170+ 120= 290

B.Arch Cut Off = 290/400

Criteria for Choosing Architecture Institute

  • Affiliation from a Recognized University
  • Approval by Council of Architecture
  • Faculty with Industry Experience
  • Infrastructure (Library, Studio, Labs etc.)
  • Placement Opportunities
  • Practical Training (Hands-on Experience)
  • Industry Exposure

College Details

  • Architecture : 86 colleges in Tamilnadu
  • Total No of seats : 2048 ( additional 820 Management seats) 2015
  • 14 Deemed University and 72 Private college affiliated to Anna  University ( 2014 – only 56 colleges in Tamilnadu) Trend is Increasing

I-Arch is the best NATA coaching centre in India.