NATA 2015

Compiled below is information regarding NATA 2015 complete with exam notification containing  syllabus, paper pattern, important dates and results.
National Institute of Advanced Architecture based in New Delhi conducts this distinctive aptitude test for Architecture in the country.  This aptitude test is conducted at the national level for admission to various undergraduate courses for architecture in the country. The qualification is class 12th with stipulated aggregate marks. The test probes the candidate on knowledge of various discipline of architecture. These include Observation skills the ability to observe and discern various concepts of engineering and to draw out a plan for the same. Secondly, a good base of discerning proportions coupled with keen aesthetic sense and most important critical learning. These concepts form the base and the parameters that an architect works on through his tenure of work.  This examination is the only accepted means of admission for an post graduate program in Architecture.

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. 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.
NATA 2015 Dates / Notification:- will be announced soon.

NATA Exam 2015 Eligibility:-

Candidates should have qualified 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University with Mathematics as a subject of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks
or
Candidates should have qualified 10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognised by Central/ State Governments with 50% aggregate marks

NATA 2015 Syllabus, Test Structure:- The exam will be of 3 hrs. One has to clear the NATA eligibility criteria before applying. The test is divided into 2 sections.

1. Drawing Test :- It is paper based & is of 2 hrs. duration. It is judged on the aspects like sense of perspective drawing, ability to sketch a given object proportionately, creating interesting 2-D composition using given shapes & forms, understanding of scales & proportions, visualizing & drawing the effects of light on the object & shadows cast on surroundings, combining &  composing given 3-D elements to form a building or structural form, creating visual harmony using colors in given composition and drawing  from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.
  
2. Aesthetic Sensitivity Test :-  It is a computer based online test of 1 hr. duration. It is judged on aspects like visualizing different sides of 3-D dimensional objects, analytical reasoning, imaginative comprehension & expression, visualizing 3-D objects from 2-D drawings, identifying commonly used materials & objects based on their textual qualities, mental ability and architectural awareness.