COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE
The President,
Council of Architecture,
India Habitat Centre,
Core 6-A, First Floor,
Lodhi Road,
New Delhi – 110003
Phone(s) – 011-2464-8415
011-2465-4172
Fax - 011-2464-7746
Website – www.coa.gov.in
Email: coa@ndf.vsnl.net.in
NATA FOR ADMISSION TO B.ARCH COURSE FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-09
NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE
(Aptitude test required for admissions to 1st year B.Arch. At all institutes / schools / colleges of Architecture in India (including Govt., Govt-aided, Private Unaided, University Depts.,Deemed Universities, etc.), offering courses, leading to Bachelor’s degree in Architecture)
ELIGIBILITY:
(1) 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University with mathematics as a subject of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks. OR
(2)10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognized by central/ State Governments with 50% aggregate marks. OR
(3) International Bachelor Diploma, after 10 years of schooling, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate and with mathematics as compulsory subject of examination
Test Fees:
NATA Fees are Rs.800, and are to be paid at the time of Registration and before collection of the appointment voucher from the Test Center. The test fees may be paid in cash or by demand draft in favour of the Test Center. Exact name in whose favour the draft has to be drawn may be obtained from respective Test Center.
Requesting a Refund Only if the candidate cancels the appointment for NATA no later than 3 full working days prior to the candidate’s test date, the candidate will receive Rs.400 as refund.
Register for the NATA:
NATA is offered as a paper based + computer based test.
• The NATA Pre-Registration form is available for download at website www.nata.in The same is also available at all the Test Centers.
• Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register well in advance to get the candidate’s preferred test date.
Registration Process:
Approach the Test Center located at college / school of Architecture at a location convenient to the candidate with the documents listed below and test fees.
• Fill up and submit the form
• Pay the fees
• Get the online registration form filled
• Get receipt cum appointment voucher with date and time from the Test Center
Documents required for Registration:
• Std. X or equivalent exam marklist – attested copy
• One recent passport size colour photograph
• Any valid document of identification bearing photograph and signature of the candidate – attested copy
• Test fees in cash or demand draft as prescribed by the Test Center
Important Things to Remember When Registering:
• Register well in advance. During the admission season Test Centers fill up quickly.
• Take the test as soon as possible so the candidate’s scores / Marklist will be received by the candidate in time to be submitted with the application.
• When registering, be sure that the spelling of the candidate’s name matches the name printed on the identification document(s) the candidate will present at the Test Center. If this information does not match, the candidate will not be permitted to test and his / her test fee will be forfeited. See Identification
Requirements.
• Information regarding Test Center availability is subject to change. The most current information regarding Test Centers and other registration information is available on the NATA website.
Repeating NATA:
NATA can be given as many number of times as desired by the candidate. For every attempt, however, test fees have to be paid afresh in full. The marklist will show the average of marks scored by the candidate in his last attempt and his previous valid score.
• Data on the such Tests shows that repeaters on average show a slight score gain. However, this finding is tempered by the observation that repeaters are typically a self-selected group who believe that repeating the test will increase their scores.
• Unless the scores seem unusually low compared with other indicators of the candidate’s ability, taking a NATA again is not likely to result in a substantial score increase. In fact, there is some chance that the candidate’s scores may drop.
NATA Dates
• NATA is given from 1st January till 30th September every year at designated Test Centers.
• Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The candidate may take NATA any number of times subject to availability of appointment at the Test Centers. However, full fees will have to be paid for every new attempt.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. Is giving NATA compulsory for taking admission to any Architectural College in India?
Ans: Yes it is; as prescribed by the Council of Architecture, a statutory body under MHRD created under the Architects Act of 1972, prescribed with the authority to regulate architectural education in India.
2. By giving NATA, do I get automatic admission into any Architectural College in India?
Ans: No. NATA is just an Aptitude Test. On receiving the Score Card, the candidate will have to contact various admission authorities with NATA Score Card and other details (as prescribed by the respective Admission Authorities). Admission in India lies with the State (usually under Directorate of Technical Education for that state). Usually around summer, Admission Authorities will bring out admission notices in National & Regional newspapers. The candidate may contact schools of architecture directly for information as to when the admission process is scheduled to begin.
3. What is the last date for giving NATA?
Ans: Technically, 30th September. NATA runs continuously from 1st January till 30th September, usually on working days. The dates on which NATA is available depends on the Test Centre. Candidates may request Test Centres for the preferred dates. If the candidate is available for NATA only on a particular date (or range of dates) that a particular Test Centre is not able to give, the candidate may register at any other Test Centre throughout India that is able to administer NATA on that date / time.
TEST CENTRE LOCATION HAS NO BEARING ON CHOICE OF ADMISSION AND APPEARING AT A PARTICULAR CENTER FOR THE TEST DOES NOT IMPLY THAT THE CANDIDATE COULD BE GIVEN ANY PRIORITY FOR ADMISSION TO THAT INSTITUTE. The logical last date for giving NATA for candidates seeking admission this year itself would be 5 days before the last date for submitting application for admission under a particular Admission Authority. This varies from authority to authority.
4. What is the meaning of Admission Authority?
Ans: Admission Authority is a body, authorised by the State Govt. / University to conduct and monitor admissions in that area. This may vary from the Directorate of Technical Education itself, a major University, a body created by an association of Architectural Schools in that State (eg. MASA), or any other Admission Authority recognised by the state. The candidate may be advised to check up in advance with Schools of Architecture where he / she is applying for the details of the admission authority and other information on the exact admission process.
5. How do I practice for NATA? Where can I take tuitions?
Ans: NATA is designed in such a manner that prior tutelage is not required. COA-NIASA is aware that 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 architecural 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 knowledgable persons. In all probability, this will not be required. There will be a model NATA interface available on the NATA website to help candidates get acquainted with the visual format of the test. There will be no model questions available as such. The language medium of the test will be English. Minimal computer skills are required (pointing and clicking Mouse buttons).
6. I am a foreign student / NRI. Can I take the test from my country of residence?
Ans: 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 layed down by it for students of such category.
7. If I belong to a particular quota (SC/ST/NT/etc.), do I get score waiver during admission?
Ans: This issue lies with the Admission Authority in the particular state of application for B.Arch.
Contact:
The Director
National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA),
CDSA, Survey no. 58 & 49/4, Bavdhan Khurd, Paud-Pirangut Road,
(Before Ambrosia Resort; Off Chandni Chowk)
Pune – 411021
Maharashtra, India
Tele: 020-6573-1088 (10am - 4pm)
Tele-fax: 020-2295-2262
Email : niasa_2005@yahoo.co.in, niasa@rediffmail.com
For More Details Please Visit: www.nata.in
The President,
Council of Architecture,
India Habitat Centre,
Core 6-A, First Floor,
Lodhi Road,
New Delhi – 110003
Phone(s) – 011-2464-8415
011-2465-4172
Fax - 011-2464-7746
Website – www.coa.gov.in
Email: coa@ndf.vsnl.net.in
NATA FOR ADMISSION TO B.ARCH COURSE FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-09
NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE
(Aptitude test required for admissions to 1st year B.Arch. At all institutes / schools / colleges of Architecture in India (including Govt., Govt-aided, Private Unaided, University Depts.,Deemed Universities, etc.), offering courses, leading to Bachelor’s degree in Architecture)
ELIGIBILITY:
(1) 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University with mathematics as a subject of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks. OR
(2)10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognized by central/ State Governments with 50% aggregate marks. OR
(3) International Bachelor Diploma, after 10 years of schooling, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate and with mathematics as compulsory subject of examination
Test Fees:
NATA Fees are Rs.800, and are to be paid at the time of Registration and before collection of the appointment voucher from the Test Center. The test fees may be paid in cash or by demand draft in favour of the Test Center. Exact name in whose favour the draft has to be drawn may be obtained from respective Test Center.
Requesting a Refund Only if the candidate cancels the appointment for NATA no later than 3 full working days prior to the candidate’s test date, the candidate will receive Rs.400 as refund.
Register for the NATA:
NATA is offered as a paper based + computer based test.
• The NATA Pre-Registration form is available for download at website www.nata.in The same is also available at all the Test Centers.
• Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register well in advance to get the candidate’s preferred test date.
Registration Process:
Approach the Test Center located at college / school of Architecture at a location convenient to the candidate with the documents listed below and test fees.
• Fill up and submit the form
• Pay the fees
• Get the online registration form filled
• Get receipt cum appointment voucher with date and time from the Test Center
Documents required for Registration:
• Std. X or equivalent exam marklist – attested copy
• One recent passport size colour photograph
• Any valid document of identification bearing photograph and signature of the candidate – attested copy
• Test fees in cash or demand draft as prescribed by the Test Center
Important Things to Remember When Registering:
• Register well in advance. During the admission season Test Centers fill up quickly.
• Take the test as soon as possible so the candidate’s scores / Marklist will be received by the candidate in time to be submitted with the application.
• When registering, be sure that the spelling of the candidate’s name matches the name printed on the identification document(s) the candidate will present at the Test Center. If this information does not match, the candidate will not be permitted to test and his / her test fee will be forfeited. See Identification
Requirements.
• Information regarding Test Center availability is subject to change. The most current information regarding Test Centers and other registration information is available on the NATA website.
Repeating NATA:
NATA can be given as many number of times as desired by the candidate. For every attempt, however, test fees have to be paid afresh in full. The marklist will show the average of marks scored by the candidate in his last attempt and his previous valid score.
• Data on the such Tests shows that repeaters on average show a slight score gain. However, this finding is tempered by the observation that repeaters are typically a self-selected group who believe that repeating the test will increase their scores.
• Unless the scores seem unusually low compared with other indicators of the candidate’s ability, taking a NATA again is not likely to result in a substantial score increase. In fact, there is some chance that the candidate’s scores may drop.
NATA Dates
• NATA is given from 1st January till 30th September every year at designated Test Centers.
• Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The candidate may take NATA any number of times subject to availability of appointment at the Test Centers. However, full fees will have to be paid for every new attempt.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. Is giving NATA compulsory for taking admission to any Architectural College in India?
Ans: Yes it is; as prescribed by the Council of Architecture, a statutory body under MHRD created under the Architects Act of 1972, prescribed with the authority to regulate architectural education in India.
2. By giving NATA, do I get automatic admission into any Architectural College in India?
Ans: No. NATA is just an Aptitude Test. On receiving the Score Card, the candidate will have to contact various admission authorities with NATA Score Card and other details (as prescribed by the respective Admission Authorities). Admission in India lies with the State (usually under Directorate of Technical Education for that state). Usually around summer, Admission Authorities will bring out admission notices in National & Regional newspapers. The candidate may contact schools of architecture directly for information as to when the admission process is scheduled to begin.
3. What is the last date for giving NATA?
Ans: Technically, 30th September. NATA runs continuously from 1st January till 30th September, usually on working days. The dates on which NATA is available depends on the Test Centre. Candidates may request Test Centres for the preferred dates. If the candidate is available for NATA only on a particular date (or range of dates) that a particular Test Centre is not able to give, the candidate may register at any other Test Centre throughout India that is able to administer NATA on that date / time.
TEST CENTRE LOCATION HAS NO BEARING ON CHOICE OF ADMISSION AND APPEARING AT A PARTICULAR CENTER FOR THE TEST DOES NOT IMPLY THAT THE CANDIDATE COULD BE GIVEN ANY PRIORITY FOR ADMISSION TO THAT INSTITUTE. The logical last date for giving NATA for candidates seeking admission this year itself would be 5 days before the last date for submitting application for admission under a particular Admission Authority. This varies from authority to authority.
4. What is the meaning of Admission Authority?
Ans: Admission Authority is a body, authorised by the State Govt. / University to conduct and monitor admissions in that area. This may vary from the Directorate of Technical Education itself, a major University, a body created by an association of Architectural Schools in that State (eg. MASA), or any other Admission Authority recognised by the state. The candidate may be advised to check up in advance with Schools of Architecture where he / she is applying for the details of the admission authority and other information on the exact admission process.
5. How do I practice for NATA? Where can I take tuitions?
Ans: NATA is designed in such a manner that prior tutelage is not required. COA-NIASA is aware that 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 architecural 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 knowledgable persons. In all probability, this will not be required. There will be a model NATA interface available on the NATA website to help candidates get acquainted with the visual format of the test. There will be no model questions available as such. The language medium of the test will be English. Minimal computer skills are required (pointing and clicking Mouse buttons).
6. I am a foreign student / NRI. Can I take the test from my country of residence?
Ans: 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 layed down by it for students of such category.
7. If I belong to a particular quota (SC/ST/NT/etc.), do I get score waiver during admission?
Ans: This issue lies with the Admission Authority in the particular state of application for B.Arch.
Contact:
The Director
National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA),
CDSA, Survey no. 58 & 49/4, Bavdhan Khurd, Paud-Pirangut Road,
(Before Ambrosia Resort; Off Chandni Chowk)
Pune – 411021
Maharashtra, India
Tele: 020-6573-1088 (10am - 4pm)
Tele-fax: 020-2295-2262
Email : niasa_2005@yahoo.co.in, niasa@rediffmail.com
For More Details Please Visit: www.nata.in