About Nata
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) tests the aptitude of the applicant for study of Architecture. 10+2 or PUC students who want are desirous of taking admission to first year of undergraduate course in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture) in India take NATA. NATA scores are used by admissions authorities of different Government, Govt aided & unaided Schools/Colleges of architecture. NATA is conducted by COA - Council of Architecture. Official site for NATA is www.nata.in
NATA can be given from 1st march till 30th September every year at designated test centers.
NATA can be taken any number of times in a year. This means if a student gets less score he can retake the test to improve his score by re-registering for the NATA by paying fees again. However NOT the best score, but the average of the scores is taken into consideration. For example a student scores 80/200 marks in the first attempt and 110/200 marks in the second attempt his over all score is (80+110)/2 = 95 marks. If in the second attempt he managed to score only 50/200 then his over all score would get reduced to (80+50)/2 = 65. So it is always better to prepare well for the exam and get good scores in the first attempt itself. NATA scores are valid for 2 years.
How to register for the test?
You need to carry the following documents when you go for the registration for NATA.
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Std X or equivalent exam mark list - attested copy |
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One recent passport size color photograph |
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Any valid document of identification bearing photograph and signature of the candidate - attested copy |
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Test fees of Rs 800/- in the form of demand draft in favor of “council of Architecture” payable at New Delhi |
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Valid email address |
Go to a nearest test centre please check the site www.niasa.org or www.nata.in
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Fill up and submit the NATA Pre-Registration form |
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Pay the fees |
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Get the online registration form filled |
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Get receipt cum appointment voucher with date and time from the Test Center |
Note: Incase you feel you are not ready for taking NATA you have the option of Postponing/Rescheduling of the exam by paying Rs 200/
Admission process
Students have to submit their NATA scores along with HSC/12th Class/PUC mark lists to the respective state CET cells on or before the dead lines set by them.
NATA Important Web links
