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Organisation : Council of Architecture, New Delhi
Announcement : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Aptitude Test : National Aptitude Test in Architecture NATA 2015

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NATA 2015 :
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
1. 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.

2. What is the last date for giving NATA?
Ans: The last date for NATA would be 21st August, 2015 subject to availability. 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.

3. What is the meaning of Admission Authority?

Ans: Admission Authority is a body, authorised by the Central/State Govt. / University to conduct and monitor admissions in that area. This may vary from the Directorate of Technical Education itself, a major University, Institution(s), 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.

4. 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 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. 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).

5. 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 laid down by it for students of such category.

6. If I belong to a particular quota (SC/ST/NT/etc.), do I get score waiver for NATA during admission?

Ans: No.

7. Are there any additional fees payable for training, etc?
Ans: No training/coaching is allowed in Test Centres and no other fees payable for this exam. If any centre indulges is such practice or insists on additional fees or participation in training program, please report such incident to Council of Architecture or NIASA.

8. Do I have to appear for NATA at the college where I aspire to take admission?
Ans: No. You may appear for NATA at any Test center convenient to you. Based on the score you may seek admission to any college where you are eligible to seek admission.

9. Whether old question papers are available?

Ans: No. At NATA, question paper is unique of each candidate hence no old question papers can be made available.

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  1. I am a CBSE student and we get our 10th marks as CGPRS as points. But for NATA registration we need marks, When I entered this CGPRS points they said it is an invalid mark. Now what will i do to register for NATA?

  2. Can I upload my score card on dte site after the date of registration?

  3. I belong to OBC category. My score in NATA is 127. My intermediate percentage is 88.2%.Where do I stand. Can I get admission in any reputed college.

  4. What is the last year cut off marks in NATA?

  5. I appeared nata 2 years ago, and the validity of my score card is over. Now if I reappear for nata, would my previous scores still be averaged with the latest marks?

  6. If I am passed only in the computer based test am I passed in the nata exam?

  7. I was absent for my nata exam due to some reasons. I want to appear for the exam again. Now will my mark be averaged?

  8. If I fail in nata for first chance to attempt for next chance I should pay money or it will be free?

    1. For every attempt, however, a new NATA Registration form is to be submitted online by the candidate at the NATA website. The mark list will show the average of marks scored by the candidate in his last attempt and his previous valid score.

  9. Last year by mistake I registered for nata but I was not knowing that I was not eligible for it because I was in 11th grade and I didn’t gave exam that time and I again registered this time. So my average marks will be counted or what ever marks i will score this time will be counted?

    1. The NATA score shall be valid for a period of two years from the year in which the applicant appeared for the NATA Test.

  10. What is the meaning of VALID SCORE given in NATA score card? I also see that there is a difference between “Marks scored in this attempt” and VALID score.

    For example I have seen that if the score in this attempt is 79 but the VALID score is mentioned as 80/200 (1) what is mean. Also there is a note that says the admitting authority to check the Valid Score which is given in BOLD

  11. I have scored 90% in my hsc. Whether I am able to get SAP?

  12. I had given nata exam last year. Now I am going to give nata exam this year also. So whether average of scores will happen or not?

  13. pratheush jayaprakash

    What would be the last date for submitting my nata score card? I wrote my keam on 20th april 2015

    1. NATA is facing some issue with the mailing system due to which NATA Registrations have been temporarily suspended. We will enable registration shortly.

  14. Is a CEC student eligible for B Arch? Please reply me. I am a CEC student, but want to do B Arch.

    1. ELIGIBILITY :
      Any person having passed SSC (Std X) or equivalent examination and above can appear for NATA. However, only candidates who have qualified an aptitude test in Architecture and have secured 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects, shall be eligible for admission to B.Arch. Course. No direct lateral admission is allowed at any year/stage of B.Arch. course based on any qualification. NATA score shall be valid for a period of two years from the year in which one appeared.

  15. KCET 2015 exam is rescheduled on 12th May 2015. My Nata exam date clashing with KCET. Can I re-apply for Nata and take another date?

    1. NATA can be given as many number of times as desired by the candidate. For every attempt, however, a new NATA Registration form is to be submitted online by the candidate at the NATA website. The mark list will show the average of marks scored by the candidate in his last attempt and his previous valid score.

  16. Can I register in NATA in april and give exam in may? can we do this?

    1. NATA Registration Starts on 30th March 2015 till 19 August 2015

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