NATA 2021

 

ആർക്കിടെക്ചർ കോഴ്സിന് ചേരുവാൻ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നവർ നിർബന്ധമായും NATA (നാഷണൽ ആപ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂഡ് ടെസ്റ്റ് ഇൻ ആർക്കിടെക്ചർ ) പരീക്ഷ യോഗ്യത നേടണം .

What is NATA

  • Any person desirous of carrying on the profession as 'Architect' must have registration with Council of Architecture.
  • As per the Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020, qualifying in an aptitude test in Architecture conducted by the Council is a mandatory requirement for admission to B.Arch. degree course. 
  • Candidates may note that NATA 2021 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- 2021 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.
  • NATA 2021 will be conducted as a comprehensive online aptitude test at the Council allotted centers in identified cities in the country.
  • Unlike any other entrance examination, NATA is an Aptitude test that assesses a candidate’s innate ability through a variety of testing formats and cannot be taught, learnt or induced. Therefore, attending coaching classes will not substantially improve the aptitude of a candidate.
  • With the objective of giving opportunities to a greater number of bright aspirants, Council will be conducting NATA- 2021 for admission to B.Arch. in the academic session 2021- 2022 twice this year. 
“No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless she/ he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject.”

 

Exam pattern

The test shall consist of two parts: Part A is on Drawing, which is paper based and Part B comprises of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and general aptitude which is to be answered online. 

Exam Dates

  • The First NATA 2021 test is scheduled to be held on April 10, 2021 while the second NATA 2021 test shall be held on June 12, 2021.
  • Appearing in second test is not mandatory and is purely at the discretion of the applicants. Candidates can register themselves either for first test or second test OR for both by filling in the application form appropriately.

Validity of NATA-2020 score 

  • NATA-2021score shall be valid only for admission in the session 2021-2022. 

List of Examination Cities 

  • Kannur,Kozhikode ,Ernakulam ,Kottayam ,Thrissur ,Trivandrum ,Etc...  

Important Dates

  • For First Test Scheduled to be held on 10/04/2021 (Saturday)
  • End of registration :01-04-2021 
  • Resuslt; 14th April 2021

  • For Second Test Scheduled to be held on12/06/2021 (Saturday) 
  • Start of Online form fill-up:5 th March 2021
  • End of registration :30th May 2021 (11:59 PM
  • Date and Time of Examination :12th June 2021
  • Publication of Results:16th June 2021

Application Fee Details  

  • Irrespective of his/her gender, a candidate applying for NATA– 2020, either first test or second test, has to pay INRRs.2,000/-(Rupees Two thousand only)as application fee, through ONLINE mode. In case the Candidate wishes to appear for both first and second test, he/she shall deposit Rss Rs 4000/- (Rupees Four thousand only). as application fees. 
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ST and PWD category need to deposit Rs 1,500/- for either first or second test and Rs 3,000/-  for appearing in both the tests through online mode.***

Eligibility Criteria for Candidates

  • Passed 10+2 level examination with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate, shall be eligible to appear for NATA-2020.
  • The candidates appearing for 10+2 examination with PCM or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics.

EXAM CENTRES

  • Kozhikode
  • Alappuzha
  • Ernakulam
  • Kannur
  • Kollam
  • Kottayam
  • Thrissur
  • Thiruvananathapuram
  • etc......