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
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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
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Activity |
Date (with time) |
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1 |
Start of Online form fill-up |
8th April 2022 |
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2 |
End of registration |
23rd May 2022 (11:59 PM) |
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3 |
Fee payment allowed till |
23rd May 2022 (11:59 PM) |
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4 |
Publication of Downloadable Admit Card |
7th June 2022 |
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5 |
Date and Time of Examination |
12th June 2022 |
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6 |
Publication of Results |
20th June 2022 |
Second Test scheduled to be held on July 3, 2022
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Sr. No |
Activity |
Date (with time) |
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1 |
Start of Online form fill-up |
8th April 2022 |
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2 |
End of registration |
20th June 2022 (11:59 PM) |
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3 |
Fee payment allowed till |
20th June 2022 (11:59 PM) |
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4 |
Publication of Downloadable Admit Card |
30th June 2022 |
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5 |
Date and Time of Examination |
3rd July 2022 |
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6 |
Publication of Results |
13th July 2022 |
Third Test scheduled to be held on July 24, 2022
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Sr. No |
Activity |
Date (with time) |
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1 |
Start of Online form fill-up |
8th April 2022 |
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2 |
End of registration |
11th July 2022 (11:59 PM) |
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3 |
Fee payment allowed till |
11th July 2022 (11:59 PM) |
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4 |
Publication of Downloadable Admit Card |
21st July 2022 |
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5 |
Date and Time of Examination |
24th July 2022 |
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6 |
Publication of Results |
3rd August 2022 |
Note: All schedules are subject to change without notice and under unavoidable circumstances)
