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NATA 2023 Exam Overview
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a national exam conducted by the Council of Architecture to provide admission to undergraduate architecture programmes. The authorities will conduct the examination thrice a year in online mode. Candidates can expect the session 1 exam to be conducted in June 2023, followed by the second and third sessions likely to be conducted in July and August 2023, respectively.
The authorities will tentatively release the application form by April 2023. Hence candidates willing to appear for the exam must fill out the application form before the last submission date to avoid disqualification. Continue reading the article to know complete details regarding the NATA 2023 events.
Exam Summary
The Council of Architecture conducts the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), which is a national-level exam for admission to undergraduate architecture programmes. The exam will be conducted thrice a year in an online mode. The first session of the exam is expected to take place in June 2023, with the second and third sessions tentatively scheduled for July and August 2023, respectively.
The application form for NATA 2023 is expected to be released tentatively by April 2023. Candidates who wish to take the exam should fill out the application form before the last submission date to avoid disqualification. Read on to learn more about the important events related to NATA 2023.
NATA 2023 Overview
Candidates can check the NATA exam overview in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Aptitude Test in Architecture |
| Conducting Authority | Council of Architecture |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate |
| Frequency | Thrice |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Course Offered | B.Arch |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Official Website | nata.in |
| Contact Details | NATA Email ID: [email protected] NATA Helpline: 9560707764, 9319275557 |
NATA Exam Brochure
As the 2023 exam brochure is yet to be released, candidates can click on the below-mentioned link to access the NATA 2022 exam brochure: NATA Exam Brochure
NATA 2023 Latest Updates
- NATA Phase 2 admit card is released on May 30, 2023.
- NATA Phase 2 application form was available till May 24, 2023.
- NATA Phase 3 application form is available till June 27, 2023.
NATA Important Dates 2023
Candidates can go through the below table to keep track of the tentative upcoming dates to avoid deadlines:
| Events | Session 1 Dates | Session 2 Dates | Session 3 Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release of NATA Application Form | March 20, 2023 | March 20, 2023 | March 20, 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit the Applications Form | April 13, 2023 | May 24, 2023 | June 27, 2023 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | April 10, 2023 | May 24, 2023 | June 27, 2023 |
| Application Correction | April 8 to 10, 2023 | May 20 to 22, 2023 | June 25 to 27, 2023 |
| Release of Admit Card | April 18, 2023 | May 30 to June 3, 2023 | July 5, 2023 |
| Exam Date | April 21, 2023 | June 3, 2023 | July 9, 2023 |
| Declaration of Result | April 30, 2023 | June 13, 2023 | July 17, 2023 |
NATA Eligibility Criteria 2023
To avoid rejection of the application form, candidates must be well aware of the NATA eligibility criteria and only fill the application form if they fulfil all the eligibility requirements. Go through the below-mentioned information to know the NATA 2023 eligibility criteria:
NATA Age Criteria 2023
There are no age barriers for candidates participating in NATA 2023. However, candidates must adhere to any age restrictions imposed by the counselling/ admission authority.
NATA Education Qualification 2023
- Candidates must have cleared the 10+2 level examination in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Candidates who have cleared any 10+3 diploma exam with Mathematics as a subject of the exam are also eligible to apply.
To know the complete details of the eligibility criteria, click on the following link: NATA Eligibility Criteria
NATA 2023 Registration
To register for NATA 2023, candidates must click on the NATA 2023 – Registration tab on the official website. Following that, candidates must first create a login ID and password. To create login credentials, candidates must provide the below-mentioned details:
- Candidate’s name
- Candidate’s gender
- Date of birth
- Mobile number
- Email id
- Unique password
- Security question
Once the above details are submitted, candidates will receive an email on their registered ID providing the application number and password.
NATA Application Form 2023
The authorities released the application form likely on March 20, 2023. Submitting the application form is mandatory as it confirms a candidate’s appearance for the exam. Also, the NATA admit card is released based on the information provided in the application form.
How to Fill Out the NATA 2023 Application Form?
Follow the below steps to submit the application form for NATA 2023:
- 1st Step: NATA Registration 2023
- 2nd Step: Fill out the Application Form
- 3rd Step: Uploading required documents
- 4th Step: Generation of the Application Number
- 5th Step: Submission of the Form
- 6th Step: Application Fee Payment
NATA Fee Submission 2023
The following table provides the category-wise fee amount for NATA 2023
| Category | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Online | Male | ₹ 2000 |
| OBC, General | Online | Female, Transgender | ₹ 2000 |
| ST, SC | Online | Male, Female, Transgender | ₹ 1500 |
To know detailed steps and required documents click on the below-mentioned link:
NATA Application Form 2023.
NATA Exam Pattern 2023
Candidates must know the NATA exam pattern as it provides the marking scheme, exam duration and other important information. Go through the below table to know the exam pattern highlights:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Medium | English |
| Section | Aptitude |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-Choice type (MCQ) Multiple Select type (MSQ) Preferential Choice type (PCQ) Numerical Answer type (NAQ) |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | 1 or 2 or 3 marks |
| Negative Marking | No |
Click on the below-mentioned link to access the detailed exam pattern:
NATA Exam Pattern 2023
NATA Syllabus 2023
Candidates appearing for the NATA exam must know the exam syllabus that will help them prepare a study plan and work on it religiously. The following is the list of topics mentioned in the NATA syllabus:
| Topics |
|---|
| Physics and Geometry |
| Mathematics |
| Aesthetic Sensitivity |
| Colour Theory |
| Language and Interpretation |
| Visual Perception and Cognition |
| Lateral Thinking and Logical Reasoning |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
| Building Anatomy and Architectural Vocabulary |
| Basic Techniques of Building Construction and Knowledge of Material |
| Graphics and Imagery |
To access the detailed syllabus, click on the below link:
NATA Syllabus 2023
NATA Important Books 2023
The following are the list of best books candidates can refer to prepare for NATA 2023 exam:
| Books |
|---|
| B.Arch Entrance Examination Guide by Surendra Kavimandan |
| NATA & B.Arch Question Bank by Ar. Shadan Usmani |
| A Complete Self Study Guide for B.Arch by P. K. Mishra |
| NATA & B.Arch Complete Self-Study Material: Entrance Examination by Ar. Shadan Usmani |
To access the best study material, click on the below-mentioned link:
NATA Important Books 2023
NATA Previous Years Question Papers
Previous year question papers are great to help candidates improve their preparations for the NATA 2023 exam. The papers help candidates understand the previous year’s trends, like the marking scheme, question weightage, frequently asked questions, high-weightage topics and more.
To know more details, click on the below link:
NATA Previous Years Question Papers
NATA Mock Test 2023
NATA Mock tests are a great source to improve preparations. The tests are created per the latest updates, i.e. exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates can attempt NATA mock tests regularly as they help them improve time-management and problem-solving skills.
Candidates can click on the below-mentioned link to access the tests:
NATA Mock Tests
NATA Exam Guidelines: Do’s and Don’ts
The following is the list of dos and don’ts candidates must follow during the exam:
Dos
- Reach the examination hall on time.
- Stick to the timetable outlined in the booklet and on the Admit Card.
- Candidates should only carry their admit card and ID proof like Aadhar/ Passport/ Driving Licence/ Voter ID to the exam centre.
- Maintain silence during the examination.
Don’ts
- Do not bring textual material, printed or written, bits of paper or any other material.
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, slide rules, log tables, and electronic watches with calculator capabilities are strictly prohibited. Possessing such materials during the examinations may result in the cancellation of the candidature.
- Do not leave the examination hall without the permission of the invigilator.
NATA Preparation Tips
The following are preparation tips and tricks candidates can implement into their study plan to improve their preparations:
- Know the exam pattern and syllabus
- Create a timetable
- Refer to books that are as per the syllabus
- Prepare notes
- Solve previous years questions papers
- Attempt mock tests regularly
- Prepare a separate timetable for revision
To know more and effective preparation tips, click on the below-mentioned link:
NATA Admit Card 2023
The authorities released the session 1 admit card on April 18, 2023, followed by sessions 2 and 3. Admit card for session 2 was released on May 30, and session 3 on July 5, 2023. Admit card is one of the most crucial documents for candidates appearing for NATA 2023. If candidates fail to carry their admit card to the exam centre, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
The following link provides complete details regarding the admit card:
NATA 2023 Admit Card
NATA Exam Centres 2023
The following table provides the list of NATA 2023 exam centres:
| State | City |
|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar | Port Blair |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar |
| Assam | Dibrugarh |
| Bihar | Gaya |
| Chattisgarh | Bhilai |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| Haryana | Ambala |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| Kerala | Kottayam |
To access the complete list, click on the link mentioned below:
NATA Exam Centres 2023
NATA Result 2023
NATA 2023 Results will be available on the official website. Candidates can access the NATA results by following the processes below:
- Step 1: First, NATA’s official website is to be visited.
- Step 2: Click on the NATA 2023 Result link.
- Step 3: Fill in the roll number and date of birth.
- Step 4: The result will reflect on the screen.
- Step 5: Candidates’ scores will be displayed on a scorecard, along with whether or not they have qualified.
To know more about the results, click on the below link:
NATA Cut-off 2023
The NATA cut-off 2023 is the minimum qualifying mark candidates must achieve to get admission to the NATA colleges of their choice. Candidates must obtain a minimum score of 70 out of 200 to pass the exam, with a score of 120-150 being deemed satisfactory. Candidates who meet the cut-off will be eligible for NATA 2023 Counselling, allowing them to apply to architectural schools in India.
Click on the following link to learn more details about the cut-off:
NATA Cut-off 2023
NATA Toppers List 2023
The NATA 2023 exam is yet to be conducted. Once the authorities release the toppers list, we will update the same here. Till then, candidates can check the previous year’s topper list from the table below.
| Name of the Topper | Marks (Out of 200) |
|---|---|
| Aarushi Himalian | 177 |
| George Vadakekara | 158.5 |
| Kriti Agrekar | 159.5 |
| Pratham Thakur | 152.5 |
| Nivid Sablok | 153 |
NATA Merit List 2023
The authorities will publish the NATA merit list that will aid in the counselling process. If any two candidates secure the same marks, the authorities will bring the tie-breaking criteria into the process to break the tie. After the release of the NATA merit list, the counselling process will take place.
Go through the below-mentioned link to access the merit list:
NATA Merit List 2023
NATA Counselling 2023
The Council of Architecture will not be the conducting authority for NATA Counselling. The participating universities will conduct the counselling. Candidates who clear the exam will be eligible to participate in NATA 2023 counselling. To participate in the counselling, candidates must apply to each participating university independently for admission.
To know the complete counselling process, click on the following link: NATA Counselling 2023
List of Participating Institutes
The following is the list of participating institutions in NATA 2023:
| Sl. No. | College Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East West School of Architecture | Bangalore |
| 2 | SRM University | Chennai |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology | Shibpur |
| 4 | Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology | Murthal |
| 5 | AU College of Engineering | Visakhapatnam |
| 6 | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | Delhi |
| 7 | ITM University | Gwalior |
| 8 | Ansal University | Gurgaon |
| 9 | Piloo Mody College of Architecture | Cuttack |
| 10 | KIIT University | Bhubaneswar |
| 11 | Bharath University | Chennai |
| 12 | Sir J J College of Architecture | Mumbai |
| 13 | Department of Architecture | IIT Roorkee |
| 14 | School of Architecture and Planning, VMRF | Chennai |
| 15 | Chandigarh College of Architecture | Chandigarh |
| 16 | Department of Architecture | NIT Tiruchirappalli |
| 17 | Department of Architecture | NIT Calicut |
| 18 | Sushant School of Art and Architecture | Gurgaon |
| 19 | Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics, JMI | New Delhi |
| 20 | Department of Architecture, BIT, | Mesra, Ranchi |
| 21 | R V School of Architecture, RVCE | Bangalore |
| 22 | Hindustan University | Kelambakkam |
| 23 | Sharda University | Greater Noida |
| 24 | CEPT University | Ahmedabad |
| 25 | BS Abdur Rahman University | Chennai |
FAQs on NATA 2023
The following are the most frequently asked questions on NATA 2023:
Q.1: Does NATA 2023 has drawings?
Ans: Yes, NATA 2023 has a drawing test, which will be offline.
Q.2: Do we have Physics in NATA 2023?
Ans: In NATA, candidates will have Mathematics, Physics, English, General Awareness, Architectural Design and Aptitude Test.
Q.3: Does NATA 2023 have a negative marking scheme?
Ans: No, there is no negative marking in the NATA 2023 exam.
Q.4: When can I apply for NATA 2023?
Ans: Candidates can apply for all three sessions of NATA 2023 from March 20, 2023.
Q.5: Why is the NATA exam conducted?
Ans: The Council of Architecture (COA) administers the NATA Exam, a national undergraduate exam for admission to five-year B.Arch programmes at participating universities.
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