ABOUT NATA

NATA, National aptitude test of architecture, is an entrance exam which is conducted by National Institute of advanced studies in architecture (NIASA) the body of council of Architecture in India. This entrance exam is a national level examination. Students who are willing to study Bachelor of architecture or some other relevant architecture courses at all recognized institutions across India, can give NATA after their 12th examination.

Here is the tips about how to prepare for NATA! 

• Check out the eligibility criteria

The first and foremost thing candidates should do before starting preparation for NATA is to check the eligibility criteria. If candidates think that the are eligible, then only they should start preparing for the exam. 

• you need to complete your 10+2 examination with 50% marks in compulsory subjects of Maths, chemistry and physics. 
• you need to complete 10+3 diploma with 50% marks in compulsory subject Maths. 

Without score of PCM compulsory subjects in 10+2 or 10+3, your NATA score will be useless. 

• Know about exam pattern

Knowing exam pattern will help you to identify the marks division and will create a structure about how much to prepare within what time for the exam. 

NATA measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability by 2parted exams. The exam will be of 3hours and total marks will be 200.

• first part- paper based drawing test
• second part- online test with MCQs on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and General Aptitude Test.

• Know the syllabus

Drawing includes memory drawing, shades, shadows, 2D compositions, visualisation, perspective drawing etc. NATA drawing part is totally depend on your creativity and ability. You need to practice more and more to improve your skills and ideas. You need to be creative, because creativity is necessary in this field. 

 Aptitude test includes Diagrammatic Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Situational Judgment, Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning. 

Mathematics include algebra, logarithm, matrices, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, 3D coordination of geometry, theory of calculus, application of calculus, permutation and combination, statistics and probability.

NATA also includes questions from Physics and chemistry in which class 10-12 studies are important. As well as includes general aptitude test with mathematical reasoning, sets and relations.

• Find coaching classes

NATA examination is really hard to crack. For that you need to prepare under a guide. Here are some online offline coaching centres for candidates all over India. Check out for the best coaching classes. 

• Polish YOUR BASIC SKILLS-

You need to have basic knowledge about drawing and sketching, because without drawing the structure of building in paper with pen, you cant make a building just by assumptions. So you need to have basic skills of drawing combining with highly measurement knowledge. For that you need to get your maths strong. You need to know all these skills you have or not. How many months you should take to get prepare for NATA will depend on your basic skills. 

• You need to make a plan to revise the written part because all the questions from written part will come from 10-12 standard syllabus. So, I wont be difficult for you if your background had PCM combination. 
• You need to practice drawing everyday, because NATA is all about testing you creativity and aptitude. 

• get some good books

Select best books for guidance like R. S. Agarwal for quantitative aptitude, Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, P. K. Mishra for general practice and many more. Download previous year questions or books of questions banks which will give you knowledge about exam pattern and question types. 

• Keep an eye on official websites to check the dates. 

Good strategy will make you prepare for NATA within 1or 2 months. 

All the best for the exam Lavanya!