The Council of Architecture (CoA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, conducts NATA.

NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for admission to the 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree program in recognized institutions across India.

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Q: What are the eligibility criteria for admission to a B.Arch. program?

You must have: Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with either Chemistry, Biology, Technical Vocational subject, Computer Science, IT, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics, or Business Studies, with at least 45% marks in aggregate. OR Passed a 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject, with at least 45% marks in aggregate. And you must have a valid NATA score.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for appearing in NATA 2025?

You must have passed or be appearing in one of the following: 10+1 Examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM). 10+2 Examination with PCM. 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a subject.

Q: I appeared for NATA 2024 and am appearing for NATA 2025. Which score will be considered?

It depends on how many attempts you make in NATA 2025: One Attempt: The better of your NATA 2024 and NATA 2025 scores will be used. Two Attempts: The best of the three scores (NATA 2024 and two NATA 2025 attempts) will be used. Three Attempts: Only your NATA 2025 scores will be considered (the best of the three), and your NATA 2024 score will become invalid.

Q: I appeared for NATA 2024. Can I use that score for 2025 admissions?

No, NATA scores are valid only for the academic year in which the test is taken. If you appeared in NATA 2024 and wish to apply for admissions in 2025, you must take NATA 2025. However, if you take NATA 2025, your 2024 score may be considered

Q: How many times can I attempt NATA 2025?

You can attempt NATA 2025 a maximum of three times within the academic year.

Q: Can NATA be taught or learned?

NATA assesses innate aptitude, which cannot be taught or learned in the traditional sense. However, familiarizing yourself with the exam pattern and practicing relevant skills (like drawing, spatial reasoning, and logical deduction) can improve your performance.

Q: What does NATA assess?

NATA assesses a candidate's aptitude for architecture, focusing on cognitive skills, visual perception, aesthetic sensitivity, logical reasoning, and general awareness related to architecture. It's designed to evaluate inherent abilities rather than learned knowledge.

Q: Is NATA required for all architecture colleges in India?

Yes, qualifying in NATA (or JEE Paper 2 for Architecture) is mandatory for admission to B.Arch. programs in institutions recognized by the CoA. However, fulfilling NATA requirements alone doesn't guarantee admission; you must also meet the specific eligibility criteria of the institution you're applying to.

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