NATA 2013
B.ARCH ENTRANCE TESTS
About NATA 2013 (Architecture
Entrance)
Where to appear for NATA?
NATA is offered
over major part of admission season at designated Test Centers located at
colleges / schools of architecture in India. Updated list of Test centers is
available at the website http://www.nata.in
NATA Dates
What Is
NATA?
The National
Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for
specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. The test measures drawing and
observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical
thinking ability, that have been acquired over a long period of time, and that
are related to specific field of study, i.e. Architecture.
Who should
take NATA and Why?
Prospective
applicants 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, to provide common measure for comparing the
qualifications of applicants for admission in addition to their scholastic
performance in 10+2 or equivalent examination.
Where to appear for NATA?
Test Fees
?
The NATA
Information Brochure (including Registration Form) is available for sale at
aprice of Rs.1000.00, which includes Nata Test fees, at the designated branches
of "ICICI Bank". The list of ICICI Banks is available on
www.nata.in.
NATA
Overview
What Is
It?
It is an
Architecture Entrance Exam.
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures
the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e.
Architecture. The test measures drawing and
observation skills, sense of proportion,
aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking
ability, that have been acquired over a long period of time, and that
are related to specific field of study, i.e. Architecture.
Who Takes It and
Why?
Prospective applicants 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, to provide common
measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants.
Where Do People Take
It?
NATA is offered over major part of admission
season at designated Test Centers located at colleges / schools of architecture
in India. Updated list of Test centers is available at the website : http://www.nata.in
Who Accepts It?
All schools / colleges of Architecture,
Government, Government aided, University Departments, private unaided, including
colleges affiliated to self-financed Deemed Universities and Private
Universities, or any department of Architecture within a college,
requires that its applicants take the NATA (Architecture Entrance
Exam).
NATA Syllabus
The Aptitude Test
in Architecture shall consist of 2 papers: (3hours duration)
PART A : ONLINE
TEST
Test –
I
Aesthetic
Sensitivity – 100 marks
Duration of test:-
1 Hour
PART B : PAPER BASED
TEST
Test –
II
Drawing - 100
marks
Duration of test –
Two hours.
Test-
I
Aesthetic
Sensitivity is to evaluate candidate’s perception, imagination and observation;
creativity and communication; and Architectural awareness. The test shall be of
objective type and comprise of topics related to,
(i) Visualising
three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.
(ii) Visualising
different sides of three dimensional object.
(iii) Analytical
Reasoning.
(iv) Mental
Ability.
(v) Imaginative
comprehension and expression.
(vi) Architectural
awareness.
Test-
II
The Drawing
aptitude of the candidate shall be judged on the following
aspects:
(i) Ability to
sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually
appealing manner.
(ii) Visualising
and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on the
surroundings.
(iii) Sense of
perspective drawing.
(iv) Creating
interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes or
forms.
(v) Creating visual
harmony using colours in given composition.
(vi) Understanding
of scale and sense of proportion
(vii) Drawing from
memory through pencil sketch on theme from day to day experiences.
NATA Dates
Detailed
Information and forms about NATA 2013 is available on www.nata.in . The Forms
will be available from 15 February 2013. Visitors are advised to get the updated
information about NATA 2013 by visiting back to this website around 15 February
2013.
• NATA can be given on any working day till 31st May 2013 at designated
Test Centers. However, some test centers may stop conducting tests even before
this date. Please check with the center before you go for
registration.
• Appointments are
scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, contact the
appropriate Test Center.
REGISTER
WELL IN ADVANCE TO GET PREFERRED TEST DATE FOR ARCHITECTURE ENTRANCE
EXAM
website links"
- www.nata.in ( National Aptitude Test for Architecture)
- http://www.niasa.org/new2/default.aspx (National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture)
- http://www.coa.gov.in/STATUS.pdf (status of architectural colleges as on 31.12.12)
- www.cept.in
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