National Aptitude Test in Architecture(NATA): Syllabus, Application, Notification, Questions and More

National Aptitude Test in Architecture, 2025(NATA-2025) for admission into B.Arch. Degree course for the academic session 2025-26 shall be conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) as one-day online examination all over the country. 

Here is a quick overview of the details we’ll cover in this article.

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National Aptitude Test in Architecture(NATA)

The purpose of conducting NATA is to provide a single scheme of examination for holding aptitude test and to facilitate prospective students all over the country to apply for admissions in architecture seats in institutions spread across the country and to avoid appearing in multiple aptitude tests. 

NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. The test makes an assessment of drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and critical thinking ability that have been acquired over a long period of time and are related to the specific field of study.

Schedule of Examination 

NATA will be held thrice a year. The first test will be held from 01-03-2025. In case a candidate appears for 3 Tests, best of the 3 scores shall be the valid.

Pattern of Questions

The aptitude test of NATA may comprise questions of 

• Multiple-Choice type (MCQ)
• Multiple Select type (MSQ)
• Preferential Choice type (PCQ)
• Numerical Answer type (NAQ)
• Match the following type (MFQ) 

The questions will carry 1 mark, 2 marks or 3 marks and 125 questions have to be answered in 180 minutes. 

 

The medium of Aptitude test will be essentially English language. Some questions may be in regional languages also. 

 

Questions could be asked in various topics that assess candidates on basic concepts in mathematics, physics and geometry, language and interpretation, elements and principles of design, aesthetic sensitivity, colour theory, lateral thinking and logical reasoning, visual perception and cognition, graphics and imagery, building anatomy and architectural vocabulary, basic techniques of building construction and knowledge of material, general knowledge and current affairs, etc. and are may not be limited to those outlined

There is no separate entrance exam for admission to B.Arch courses in Kerala. According to the KEAM 2024 Prospectus, students must take the National Aptitude Test in Architecture(NATA) organized by the Council of Architecture (COA). This is mandatory and must be completed on or before ------ to be eligible.

Eligibility Criteria for Candidates

i) Passed or appearing in 10+1 Examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Subjects;

ii) Passed or appearing in 10+2 Examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects: 

iii) Passed or appearing in 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as subjects: 

can appear for NATA 2025. 

Application Procedure

Application has to be filled up ONLINE at the NATA portal.

Application Fee Details

A General/OBC/NCL(Male) candidate applying for NATA– 2024 has to pay Rs.1750 as application fee, through ONLINE mode. For Female students the application fee is 1250.

Result Format

Qualifying marks for NATA- 2025 is 70 marks out of 200 marks. NATA- 2025 score shall be valid for two academic years from the year in which appeared.

Syllabus for NATA 2025

The Syllabus for NATA 2025 available in the NATA 2025 Information Brochure. 

NATA 2024: Important Dates

Online application Submission begins	03.02.2025
End of online submission	-
Confirmation page printing available till	-
Downloading Admit Card	-
Date and Time of Examination	From 01.03.2025
Publication of Results	-

Click the below links for National Aptitude Test in Architecture NATA Previous Question Papers, NATA Syllabus, NATA Online Application form and Information Brochure.

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NATA 2025 - Information Brochure
NATA 2025 - Online Application Portal