NATA Exam Pattern 2023: The Council of Architecture (CoA) releases NATA 2023 exam pattern on its official website nata.in along with the official notification. The authorities conducted the third session of NATA 2022 on August 7, 2022. As per NATA Exam Pattern, the exam will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours in online mode. The medium of NATA 2023 will be English. The questions asked are designed to assess the candidate’s knowledge of basic concepts of mathematics, physics, geometry, language and interpretation, elements and principles of design, aesthetic sensitivity, colour theory, etc. 

The NATA paper pattern will give the candidates an idea about the exam difficulty level and the topics from which questions are commonly asked. As per NATA marking scheme, candidates must answer questions of 1, 2, and 3 marks. There will not be any negative marking for answers mismarked. Read on to learn more about the NATA exam pattern 2023.

Latest Updates:
– NATA result 2022 for phase 3 was released.
– CoA released the NATA admit card for phase 3 on August 5, 2022. Candidates who had registered for this phase until July 27, 2022 (until 8 p.m.) could download their hall tickets from the official website for their exams on August 7, 2022.
– CoA declared NATA phase 2 exam results on July 21, 2022. Candidates could check their NATA 2022 phase 2 results using the direct link.
– NATA 2022 admit card for Phase 3 was released by the exam conducting body on August 5, 2022.

NATA Exam Pattern: Overview

Before delving into the specifics of the exam such as the NATA exam pattern and syllabus, let us first have an overview of the exam.

Exam Name	National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
Controlling Body	The Council of Architecture (COA)
Exam Level	Undergraduate
Exam Mode	Online
Subjects	MCQs on Diagrammatic Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Situational Judgment, Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning
NATA Exam Date	April 2023
Official Website	nata.in

NATA Paper Pattern and Marks Distribution

NATA 2022 exam pattern is mentioned below.

Mode of the Exam	Online
Maximum Marks	Total – 200 marks Total Number of Questions: 125
Duration of the Exam	3 hours
Total Number of Questions	125
Types of Questions	Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), Preferential Choice Questions (PCQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAQ)
Marking Scheme	Correct Answer: Each question carries 1, 2, or 3 marks Negative Marking: No negative marking in the exam
Qualifying Marks	As per the cut-off scores of the previous year, candidates are expected to obtain a minimum of 75 marks out of 200 marks to qualify for the exam.

NATA Exam Syllabus 2023

In order to crack the exams with good scores, candidates must also have a thorough understanding of the NATA exam syllabus. Having an understanding of the NATA syllabus will help candidates understand how the question paper is structured and how marks are distributed. Candidates can find the detailed NATA exam syllabus 2023 in the section given below.

NATA Exam Sample Paper

Practising NATA Sample papers will give candidates an idea of the type of questions and the difficulty level of the exam. The drawing paper is removed from the syllabus, but candidates can check the sample paper for reference.

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NATA Sample Paper Drawing 1
NATA Sample Paper Drawing 2
NATA Paper – 1
NATA Paper – 2
NATA Paper – 3

NATA Mock Test 2023

Practice is the key to performing well in the examination. So, it is crucial for candidates to take the NATA mock test before they appear for the exam. This will help candidates to get an exam-like experience and relieve them of the initial fear of taking an exam.

NATA mock test is also useful for candidates to realise the stage of their exam preparation. It will help them identify their areas of strength and topics that need extra focus. Candidates can go through the detailed article on NATA mock test to know how to attempt the exam.

FAQs on NATA Exam Pattern 2023

Let us look at some of the frequently asked questions about the NATA exam pattern 2023.

Q: How many questions will be asked in the NATA 2023 exam?
Ans: A total of 125 questions were asked in the NATA exam.

Q: For how many marks will the NATA exam be conducted?
Ans: NATA 2023 exam will be conducted for 200 marks.

Q: What are the qualifying marks for NATA 20223
Ans: NATA cut-off 2023 will be released by the authority. In the previous year, candidates had to score a minimum of 75 marks to qualify for NATA.

Q: What type of questions will be asked in NATA 2023?
Ans: NATA 2023 comprises Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select types (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAQ).

Q: What is the mode of examination of NATA 2023?
Ans: NATA 2023 will be conducted as a computer-based online examination. 

Q: What is the duration of the NATA examination in 2023?
Ans: The duration of the NATA exam is 3 hours.

Candidates can also attempt NATA mock tests at Embibe, which are specially designed to provide them with the best NATA preparation experience. In addition, these mock tests will help them understand the NATA paper pattern and improve their performance. It will also help them in enhancing their problem-solving speed.

Related Links:

NATA Previous Year Question Papers	Detailed NATA Exam Pattern
NATA Exam Preparation Tips & Tricks	NATA Exam Mock Test
Check List of Colleges Accepting NATA Scores	NATA Syllabus PDF

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