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NATA 2023 Test 2 and 3 are going to be conducted on May 28 and July 9, 2023 respectively. The registration process for test 2 and 3 is ongoing at the official website – nata.in. Candidates who have qualified Class 12th or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a mandatory subjects are eligible to apply. Candidates must also have scored aggregate marks of 50% in Class 12th or equivalent. Check NATA 2023 Eligibility Criteria
- The exam will be a 3 hours long online exam comprising 3 sections namely General Aptitude, Mathematics, and Drawing. There are 125 questions carrying 200 marks in total. Check NATA Exam Pattern
- As per NATA 2023 marking scheme, two marks will be added for each correct answer and there will be no negative marking for the wrong answers.
- Candidates can prepare basic concepts from NCERT and can practice previous year questions for improving their score in NATA 2023 exam. Check NATA Preparation Tips
- To qualify NATA 2023, candidates must score 70 out of 200 marks. Check NATA Cut off 2023
What is NATA 2023?
NATA or the National Aptitude Test in Architecture is a national-level entrance exam conducted by COA (Council of Architecture) to provide admissions to 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programs in top-ranked government or private architecture colleges in India.
NATA 2023 Exam Dates
NATA 2023 Exam Date has been announced along with the information brochure on the official website, nata.in. Candidates can check NATA 2023 exam date for all three tests in the section below. COA is going to conduct NATA 2023 in two sessions on each of the given exam dates. Session 1 from 10 AM to 1 PM and Session 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
NATA 2023 Exam Date First Test (April)
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NATA 2023 Application Form Release Date | March 20, 2023 |
| NATA 2023 Application Form Last Date |
Extended till April 13, 2023 (08:00 PM) |
| Confirmation Printout window availability | April 14, 2023 (11:59 PM) |
| NATA 2023 Correction Window | April 8, 2023 (10:30 AM) to April 10, 2023 (11:59 PM) |
| NATA 2023 Admit Card Release Date | April 18, 2023 (Out) |
| NATA 2023 Exam Date | April 21, 2023 |
| NATA 2023 Result Declaration | April 30, 2023 |
NATA 2023 Exam Date Second Test (May)
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NATA 2023 Application Form Release Date | March 20, 2023 |
| NATA 2023 Application Form Last Date | May 13, 2023 (11:59 PM) |
| Confirmation Printout window availability | May 16, 2023 (11:59 PM) |
| NATA 2023 Correction Window | May 9, 2023 (10:30 AM) to May 13, 2023 (11:59 PM) |
| NATA 2023 Admit Card Release Date | May 21, 2023 |
| NATA 2023 Exam Date | May 28, 2023 |
| NATA 2023 Result Declaration | June 5, 2023 |
NATA 2023 Exam Date Third Test (July)
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NATA 2023 Application Form Release Date | March 20, 2023 |
| NATA 2023 Application Form Last Date | June 24, 2023 (11:59 PM) |
| Confirmation Printout window availability | June 27, 2023 (11:59 PM) |
| NATA 2023 Correction Window | june 20, 2023 (10:30 AM) to June 24, 2023 (11:59 PM) |
| NATA 2023 Admit Card Release Date | July 2, 2023 |
| NATA 2023 Exam Date | July 9, 2023 |
| NATA 2023 Result Declaration | july 17, 2023 |
NATA 2023 Exam Highlights
| Particulars | Important Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | NATA 2023 |
| NATA Official Website | www.nata.in |
| Frequency of NATA exam | Three times a year |
| NATA Registration Mode | Online |
| Duration of the Exam | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| NATA Exam Sections |
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| Number of Questions | 125 questions |
| Medium of NATA Exam | English |
| Courses Offered | A 5-year Bachelor of Architecture program in top government and private colleges. |
NATA 2023 Admit Card
NATA 2023 Admit card has been released for 1st NATA exam on April 18, 2023. Successfully registered candidates can now download their admit cards from the official portal.
- Candidates should log in via registered credentials and download the admit card once available.
- After downloading, check the details mentioned on the admit card like name, application number, exam date, time, and venue.
- If any errors are found in NATA Admit Card, contact the concerned authority.
- It is recommended to keep the printed copy of admit card till the admission process is over.
NATA 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria to apply for NATA 2023 exam are mentioned below:
- Age: No minimum age criteria are specified by the Council of Architecture.
- Educational Qualification: Candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM from a recognized board.
- Minimum Marks: Candidates must have scored 50% aggregate in PCM.
- Appearing candidates: Candidates currently appearing for 10+2 can also apply for NATA exam.
- Lateral entries are not allowed for NATA applications.
NATA 2023 Registration
NATA 2023 registration proess for April 21 exam has been extended till April 13, 2023 on the official website- https://www.nata.in/. Detailed process of NATA Registration is described below.
New Registration
- Go to the official website of NATA https://www.nata.in/
- Click on the NATA 2023 registration link and a new sign up form will appear.
- Enter your details like name, unique email ID, date of birth, and the security question.
- Set a strong password from your end. An OTP will be required for validation.
- Click the ‘sign-up’ button at the end.
- The unique application number will be generated. Keep it in the record for further usage.
Filling NATA 2023 Application Form
- Fill in all the personal information like Name, Parent’s Name, Nationality, Category, Date of Birth, Aadhar number, government ID proofs, permanent and temporary address.
- Fill your choice of examination i.e. one or two attempts.
- Choose the test center preference as per your choice and location.
- Fill in the other educational details like 10th and 12th marks, name of boards, pass out the year, and stream name.
Upload documents for NATA 2023 Registration
Following documents need to be uploaded in specified formats to fill NATA 2023 application forms.
| Documents to be uploaded | Required Format | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG or JPEG | 4kb to 100 kb |
| Signature | 1kb to 30 kb | |
| Category or disability certificate (if applicable) | Less the 200 kb |
Payment of NATA 2023 Application Fees
Payment for NATA 2023 application form is to be done in online mode only. Applicants may use net banking, UPI, debit card, credit card, or e-challan to make the payments. Being the last step of form filling, it is recommended to keep the printout of the form for further reference.
| Name of category | Fees for one attempt | Fees for two attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General/ UR | INR 2000 | INR 4000 |
| SC/ ST | INR 1500 | INR 3000 |
NATA 2023 Exam Pattern
NATA 2023 will be conducted in different slots throughout the country due to a large number of applicants applying every year. That is why multiple sets of paper are released based on the following NATA exam pattern:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Total Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Type of Questions | MCQs, Numerical questions, MSQ, and PCQ. |
| Number of MCQs and calculative sums | 80% |
| Number of Preferential choice Questions | 20% |
| Sectional Duration | 60 minutes |
| Sections | General Aptitude, Mathematics, Drawing |
| No. of Questions | 125 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Marks Awarded for Correct Answer | 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking for wrong answers |
| Medium of Exam | English |
NATA 2023 Syllabus
NATA 2023 syllabus is majorly divided into 3 sections namely: General Aptitude, Mathematics, and Drawing. NATA syllabus for each section is described below in detail.
| Name of the section | Important topics |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | Statement Problems, Tautology, Sets and Relations, De Morgan’s Laws and General Arithmetic like Profit and Loss, Mixture and Allegations, Time and Work, etc. |
| Mathematics | Matrices, Logarithms, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, trigonometry, calculus, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Statistics |
| Physics | Current Electricity, Electrostatics, Optics, Atoms and Nuclei, Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Induction. Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter, Electronic Devices, Magnetism and Matter |
| Chemistry | Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Atomic Structure, State of Matter, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Thermodynamics, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Bonding, Equilibrium |
| Drawing | Scale and Proportions of Objects, Building Forms and Elements, Pattern Drawing, Surfaces and Volumes, Urban Landscape, Aesthetics, 3D and 2D Transformation, Generating Plan, Geometric Composition, Shape, Day to Day Object Drawing, Color Harmony, Creating Shapes and Forms, Perspective Drawing, Conceptualization, and Visualization |
NATA 2023 Preparation
More than 3 lakh candidates apply for NATA exam every year, and there is a very tough fight among all the applicants to score high percentile in the exam. Hence, candidates must follow the below-mentioned tips while preparing for NATA exam:
- Identify the most asked sections in NATA exam and prepare them well.
- Cover all the basic concepts from NCERT to be clear with your basics.
- Solve as many practice sets and previous year's question papers.
- Work on your weak areas regularly.
- Try to refer to the study material available online on sites like Unacademy.
Some more preparation tips for each section are tabulated below:
| Name of the section | Preparation Tips |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude |
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| Mathematics |
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| Physics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Drawing |
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NATA 2023 Preparation Books
| Name of the Section | Book Name | Name of Author |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Book | RS Aggarwal |
| General Aptitude by RS Aggarwal | RS Aggarwal | |
| Mathematics | Elementary Mathematics | Dorfeev, Potapov |
| Mathematics class XI Vol. I | RD Sharma | |
| Mathematics class XI Vol. II | RD Sharma | |
| B. Arch. Exam guide | PK Mishra | |
| Higher Algebra | Hall and Knight | |
| Physics | Concepts of physics | HC Verma |
| Fundamental-Physics | Halliday, Resnick, and Walker | |
| Problems in Physics | A.A. Pinsky | |
| A Collection of questions and problems in Physics | LA Sena | |
| Advanced Level Physics: Examples and Exercises | Nelson, Michael, Parker, Philip | |
| Chemistry | Physical chemistry | O.P. Tandon and A.S. Singh |
| Numerical chemistry | P. Bahadur | |
| Physical chemistry | Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula | |
| Organic chemistry | O.P. Tandon | |
| Inorganic chemistry | O.P. Tandon | |
| Inorganic chemistry | JD Lee | |
| Drawing | Engineering Drawing | N.D.Bhatt |
| A Complete Self Study Guide for B. Arch Entrance Examinations | Arihant |
NATA Question Papers and Mock Tests
Candidates must solve a lot of previous year NATA question papers that are available online to get a better idea of the types of questions asked, major topics covered, time management, and question approaching strategies. NATA Question Papers are the best source to revise the syllabus and check the level of preparation. Check NATA Question Papers
NATA 2023 Mock Test
- NATA 2023 mock tests will be released by COA some days before the exam date.
- The mock tests will be released on the official website- https://www.nata.in/ and will be accessible by using the registered credentials.
- NATA mock tests will be similar to the actual paper pattern and syllabus.
NATA 2023 Exam Centres
NATA 2023 will be conducted in CBT mode across 164 test centers in the country.
- Candidates will be allowed to choose 3 test center preferences in NATA application form
- NATA exam center is allocated to the applicants depending upon their preferences filled in the application form.
- Test centers allocated to the candidates cannot be changed later.
NATA 2023 Cut-off (Expected)
Council of Architecture releases the scorecard with All India Rank and the percentile secured. Candidates need to apply individually for desired colleges. Depending upon the cut-off trends of NATA 2021, the expected qualifying cut-offs for top-ranked Architecture colleges are tabulated below.
| Name of the college | Expected NATA 2023 Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| CEPT University, Mumbai | Around 80 percentile |
| Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Institute of Technology | Around 70 percentile |
| Vadodara Design Academy | Around 76 percentile |
| Vidyamandir College of Architecture, Women | Around 55 percentile |
| Kalol Institute of Architecture & Design, Kalol | Around 55 percentile |
| LJ School of Architecture | Around 65 percentile |
| Parul Institute of Architecture and Research | Around 60 percentile |
| ITM School of Architecture Art and Design | Around 62 percentile |
| Bhagwan Mahavir College of Architecture | Around 60 percentile |
| Anant Institute of Architecture | Around 65 percentile |
| DC Patel School of Architecture (A.P.I.E.D) | Around 70 percentile |
| M.S University of Baroda | Around 75 percentile |
NATA 2023 FAQs
Ques: Can I apply for NATA 2023 in offline mode?
Ans: NATA 2023 will be conducted by the Council of Architecture in online mode only. NATA application forms will also be available only in online mode. Even the error correction window will be available for some time only in online mode on the official website.
Ques: Is there a negative marking in NATA 2023 exam?
Ans: Fortunately, there are no criteria for negative marking for wrong answers in NATA exam. Questions may be of 2 marks, 3 marks, or 4 marks depending on the section but no marks are deducted for wrong answers. It is recommended to attempt all questions in the NATA exam.
Ques: How can I avail the form correction facility in NATA exam?
Ans: The error correction window is available from April 8 – 10, 2023. Some details like Name, contact ID cannot be corrected, and all other details can be changed. Once the notification of form correction is released, you may log in via registered credentials and mark the required details correctly on the official portal.
Ques: Are there special preferences for domicile candidates in Architecture colleges?
Ans: Yes, there are special preferences for domicile candidates. Suppose you apply for a Gujrati Architecture college and you are from another state, then the cut-off percentile for a Gujrati candidate will be less than that of yours. Try to search for a good college in your state, if possible.
Ques: Is 120 out of 200 a good score in NATA?
Ans: Generally, scores near 150 are the maximum in NATA exam. So 120 out of 200 is a very good score that may bring you a good overall percentile.
Ques: Is there any importance of the marks obtained in the qualifying exam in NATA?
Ans: Yes, first of all, the marks in the qualifying exam (10+2) are an eligibility basis for NATA as you must have 40%+ to apply for NATA exam. Later on, suppose two students hold the same rank in the NATA exam, then their AIR will be prepared based on marks in the qualifying exam only.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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