The test for a career in Architecture
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.
Who should take NATA and Why?
Prospective applicants desirous of taking admission to First year of undergraduate course in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture) in India take NATA. NATA scores are used by admissions authorities of different Government, Govt. Aided & unaided schools / colleges of Architecture, to provide common measure for comparing the qualifications of applicants for admission in addition to their scholastic performance in 10+2 or equivalent examination.
NATA Entrance Exam Pattern:
The test is in two parts. A paper based drawing test for two hours and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test for one hour.
Drawing Test
This is a two hour paper where candidate has to attempt two questions. One of the questions has two sub 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.
- Sense of perspective drawing.
- Creating interesting two dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
- Creating visual harmony using colors in given composition.
- Understanding of scale and proportions.
- Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.
- Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form.
Aesthetic Sensitivity Test
This is computer based adaptive test of one hour where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions. This means that each questions difficulty level and marks depend on whether the preceding question was answered right or wrong. The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of –
- Visualizing three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.
- Visualizing different sides of three dimensional objects.
- Indentifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities.
- Analytical reasoning.
- Mental Ability.
- Imaginative comprehension and expression.
- Architectural awareness.
Curriculum
- Drawing and Sketching
- Perspective Drawings
- 2D Compositions using Shapes and Forms
- Colour Theory and Visual harmony
- Scale and Proportions
- Memory Drawing
- 3D Structural Forms and Building
- 3 D objects from 2 D drawings
- Commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities
- Analytical reasoning.
- Mental Ability.
- Imaginative comprehension and expression.
- Architectural awareness.
Fees: For every 30 sessions (60 hours) - Rs.15,000/- + Registration Fee Rs.750 plus Service Tax as applicable.
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