NATA 2017: Registration

NATA 2017: Registration

NATA 2017: Registration, Exam Dates, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

The NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is a national level aptitude test organized by Council of Architecture. This exam is organized for those aspirants looking for admission in architecture courses like B.Arch offered by top institutions of the country. This test measures the aptitude of the candidate for the field of architecture. From 2017 onwards, NATA exam will be conducted once in a year on 16th April 2017 via offline mode. NATA score cards are considered by various government, government aided and private colleges or universities for admission in B.Arch programme. Here in this article, we are providing information regarding NATA 2017 including the eligibility criteria, important dates, registration, etc.

NATA 2017 Registration

NATA 2017 Registration Form will be filled & submitted only through online mode. The registration will be started from the last week of December 2016. Last date for online registration will be 02th February 2017. No other mode will be entertained for registration. Candidates can keep the printout copy of the filled NATA Application Form 2017 for further reference.

Registration Fee:

The NATA registration fee is Rs. 1250/- for all the candidates. Fee payment can be done through online mode (debit/credit card, net banking) or offline mode (by cash payment in any branch of ICICI Bank).

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have completed or appearing 12th or equivalent examination with Mathematics to apply for NATA.
• 10+2 (diploma) in any stream candidates are also eligible to apply.
• International Baccalaureate diploma passed/appearing after 10th are also eligible to apply.
• There is not any lateral admission criteria for admission in any stage/year of B.Arch.
• The minimum age limit is 17 years as on 31st July 2017.

NATA Exam Pattern

• Type of Exam: The NATA exam pattern comprises of three parts, i.e. Mathematics, General Aptitude & Drawing.
• Mode: The exam will be conducted through offline mode (pen and paper based).
• Questions: Total 62 questions will be asked.
• Marking Scheme: In Mathematics & General Aptitude section, 2 marks will be given for each correct response.
  
• Duration: The exam duration will be three hours.
• Negative Marking: There is not any provision of negative marking in this exam.

NATA Registration Dates

Here, we are updating the official date schedule for NATA Registration:

• Online Registration Starts: Last week of December 2016
• Last Date for Online Registration: 02th February 2017
• Image uploads allowed till: 30th January 2017
• Fee payment allowed till: 31st January 2017
• Confirmation page printing available till: 28th February 2017
• Correction window: 15th Feb (10:30 AM) to 21st Feb (11:59 PM)
• Exam date:  16th April 2017

How to Apply

Candidates can register for the NATA 2017 only through online process. Here, we mentioned step wise step procedure how to apply:

• Visit to the official site of NATA (link will be given above).
• Click on the link “Click here to register for NATA 2017”.
• If you are a new user then click on “Register as a New User”.
• Enter your Email ID, Password, confirm Password & captcha verification & Click on “Register” Button. Candidates User Account has been successfully registered.
• Candidates have to check their email ID & verify their email ID for further procedure.
• Now, candidates have to re-login again by entering their Email ID, Password & captcha verification & Click on “Login” Button.
• Read the instruction carefully.
• Click on “NATA Profile”.
• Candidates have to fill their basic information & upload their scanned photograph and click on save button.
• Now, candidates have to pay the NATA registration fee. By clicking on “Pay NATA Fees”.
• Candidates have to click on “Purchase New Form”.
• After the fee payment, click on the submit button.
• Candidates have to select the exam date and exam center, according to their preference.
• Take the printout of the filled NATA application form 2017 for future use.

How to register for NATA 2017

Before registering for the NATA Exam, candidates have to ready with the given documents & details that are given below:

http://www.nata.in/

NATA Syllabus

The NATA syllabus has been divided into three parts, i.e. drawing, Mathematics & General Aptitude. The drawing test will measure the ability to sketch a given object, sense of perspective drawing, understanding of proportion and scale, etc. The detailed syllabus is mentioned below:

Mathematics:

Algebra, Logarithms, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Matrices, Binomial Theorem (positive integral index), Trigonometry, Coordinate geometry of two dimensions, Coordinate geometry of three dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Application of Calculus, Vectors, Sets, Relations & Mapping, Permutation & combination and Statistics & probability.

General Aptitude:

Objects, textures related to architecture & built environment. Interpretation of pictorial compositions, visualizing three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawing. Analytical reasoning, mental ability (visual, numerical and verbal) awareness of national/international architects and their creations. Visualizing different sides of 3D objects.

Drawing Test:

Understanding scale and proportion of objects, geometric composition, shape, building forms and elements, aesthetics, colour texture, harmony and contrast. Drawing of patterns – both geometrical and abstract. Conceptualization and visualization. Form transformations in 2D and 3D like union, subtraction, rotation, surfaces and volumes. Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shape and forms. Generating plan, elevation, and 3D views of objects. Perspective drawing, sketching of urban scape and landscape.

NATA 2017 Result Date

Students can appear for the NATA exam on 16th April 2017. The NATA Result 2017 will be declared by 10th June 2017. On the basis of the NATA score card, candidates can apply for admission in the respective college. For admissions, candidates have to participate in the counselling procedure and other admission rounds organized by the respective university or college.