NATA 2022 – Architecture Entrance Exam
Announcement of NATA-2022 for admission to 1st year of 5-year B.Arch. degree course.
The Council of Architecture (COA) is had announced that National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2022 shall be conducted by Council thrice for the year 2022. The Test shall be on 12.06.2022, 03.07.2022 and 24.07.2022 respectively in two sessions each.
As per COA (Minimum Standard of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020, all candidates need to qualify an Aptitude Test conducted by the Council (i.e., NATA) for institutions in the country (except at CFTIs which admit students based on JEE Paper 2 through CSAB).
The NATA portal shall be opened shortly to facilitate the students to register for NATA 2022. The NATA-2022 Brochure with details of registration & other important dates shall be published on the website www.nata.in and www.coa.gov.in also by Papni School of Architecture in papniarch.ac.in
The candidates desirous to take admission into 1st year of 5-year B.Arch. degree course are advised to register themselves on NATA portal.
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.
The Council of Architecture (CoA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, conducts NATA.
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.
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.
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.
You can attempt NATA 2025 a maximum of three times within the academic year.
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
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.
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.
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.
ORPassed 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.
Reservation and relaxation in qualifying marks for reserved categories are determined by the Admission/Counselling Authority of the respective state/institution, not by NATA itself.
NATA 2025 has two parts:
Part A: Drawing and Composition Test (Offline): 90 minutes, 80 marks (3 questions).
Part B: MCQ and NCQ (Computer-Based Adaptive Test): 90 minutes, 120 marks (50 questions).
Total Marks: 200
Part A assesses your drawing and composition skills through:
Composition and Color: Creating compositions and coloring them.
Sketching & Composition (Black and White): Drawing scenarios involving buildings, people, environments, etc.
3D Composition: Creating 3D compositions using provided materials.
Part B assesses your aptitude through:
Visual Reasoning
Logical Derivation
G.K., Architecture & Design
Language Interpretation
Design Sensitivity and Thinking
Numerical Ability
The medium of the test will be English and Hindi.
NCQ stands for “No Choice Questions.” These are questions in Part B where you will likely need to type in a numerical answer or perform a specific task on the computer, rather than selecting from multiple-choice options.
The application process is entirely online. Visit the NATA website (www.nata.in), create an account, fill out the application form, upload documents, and pay the fee.
You need to upload:
A recent color passport-size photograph (with both ears visible).
Your signature.
Specific size and format requirements are provided in the application guidelines.
The application fee varies based on category (check Section 7.3 in the provided content for the exact fee structure). The fee is non-refundable.
Yes, there will be a designated correction window during which you can make one set of corrections to your personal details.
No, the entire application process is online. You do not need to send any documents by post.
The Appointment Card is your admit card. It will be generated after you register and will contain details of your allotted Test Centre, session, and appointment number. You must download and print it.
You must bring:
Printed Appointment Card.
Original valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, etc.).
Pencils, erasers, dry colors, and a scale (up to 15 cm).
Mobile phones, calculators, electronic watches with calculator facilities, any textual material (printed or written), and any other unauthorized items are strictly prohibited.
Results will be declared on the NATA website (www.nata.in).
To qualify, you need:
Minimum 20 marks in Part A.
Minimum 30 marks in Part B.
Overall qualifying marks: 70 out of 200.
The NATA 2025 score is valid for one academic year (2025-2026 admissions).
The schedule will be available on the official NATA website (www.nata.in).
You can contact the NATA Help Desk:
Email: stusupport@nata-app.online
Phone: 7385395400
