| NATIONAL
APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA) |
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| Welcome to NATA Exam Section. Here
you will find NATA Entrance Exam 2013 Syllabus, Dates, Notification, Results,
Paper Pattern and Preparation. |
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| 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. |
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| Eligibility:- Candidates having 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent
examination with mathematics as one of the subject, only are eligible for
admission to B.Arch.Course. |
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| NATA
2013 Dates:- |
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| Nata Test shall commence from 20th
March, 2013 and can be given on any working day until further communication
at the designated Test Centres. However, some test centres may open late or
stop conducting tests even before thisdate. Please check with the centre
before you go for registration. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come,
first-serve basis. |
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| NATA 2013 Application Forms will be
available at the DESIGNATED BRANCHES of ICICI Bank from 15 March 2013 for
sale at a price of Rs.1000.00 |
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| Registration
for NATA 2013 will commence at Activated Test Centers from 20 March 2013 |
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| NATA
2013 Pattern:- |
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| The test is in two parts. A paper
based drawing test and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test. |
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| The test measures aptitude of the
candidate through two sections - a paper based section for drawing and
computer based section for aesthetic sensitivity |
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| Drawing
Test |
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| This is a two hour paper where
candidate has to attempt three questions. The drawing aptitude is judged on
the following aspects - Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and
rendering the same in visually appealing manner. |
| Visualising
and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on
surroundings. |
| Sense
of perspective drawing. |
| Combining
and composing given three dimensional elements to form abuilding or
structural form. |
| Creating
visual harmony using colours in given composition. |
| Understanding
of scale and proportions. |
| Drawing
from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day today experiences. |
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| Aesthetic
Sensitivity Test |
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| This
is computer based test where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice
questions. |
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| The
aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation,
creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises
of - |
| Visualising
three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings. |
| Visualising
different sides of three dimensional objects. |
| Identifying
commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities. |
| Analytical
reasoning. |
| Mental
Ability. |
| Imaginative
comprehension and expression. |
| Architectural
awareness. |
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