NATA Admission 2019

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by COA since 2006, in terms of the provisions of CoA (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983, published in the Gazette of India. It is implied that a separate aptitude test in Architecture should be conducted and such test should not be combined with the tests for admissions to Engineering, Pharmacy, Medicine and other disciplines. Being the competent authority for fixing norms and standards for architectural institutions, COA has the necessary expertise to hold a Common Aptitude Test in Architecture, at national level to provide a single window system for appearing in aptitude test and to facilitate institutions, students and public at large for admission to First year of 5 year B.Arch. Degree Course at all recognized Institutions all over the country. 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. However, the actual admissions shall be carried out only by the concerned competent authorities of the respective states/institutions based on NATA. The NATA also ensures that the eligibility criteria for admission to five years Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree course, as prescribed by CoA and duly approved by the Central Government, are strictly adhered to and followed all over the country in Architectural Institutions.

NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for a specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. The test makes an assessment of drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity, Mathematics at 10+2 level and critical thinking ability that have been acquired by the candidate over the past few years and are related to the specific field of study.

With the objective of attracting a greater number of bright aspirants for studying Architecture and practising the same as a profession in future, CoA like every year will be conducting NATA-2019 for admission to B.Arch. in the academic session 2019-20. CoA has further decided to conduct the test twice a year, thus giving an opportunity to those students who miss out the first test due to some reason or other and to improve upon their NATA score in the first test by re-appearing the second test. Both the first and second test will be conducted on a different date as a one-day online examination all over the country. The test shall consist of two parts: Part A comprising Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Mathematics and general aptitude which is to be answered online and Part B is on drawing, which is paper-based. This has been devised as a step towards producing competent architects to serve the society and to build the nation in coming decades, especially in view of the Govt. of India mission of Smart Cities.

Irrespective of his/her gender, a candidate applying for NATA– 2019, either first test or second test, have to pay INR 1,800/- (Rupees One thousand and eight hundred only) as application fee, through ONLINE mode. This is inclusive of the service fee charged by the bank.

In case the Candidate wishes to appear for both first and second test, he/she shall deposit INR 3,500/- (Rupees Three thousand and five hundred only) as application fees.

Candidates belonging to SC/ST category need to deposit INR 1,500/- for either first or second test and INR 2,800/- for appearing in both the tests through online mode.

Candidates opting to appear from test centres outside the territory of India have to deposit INR 10,000/- for either first or second test and INR 18,000/- for appearing in both the tests through online mode.

The candidate, on successfully uploading the PERSONAL DETAILS and DOCUMENTS; will be directed to the webpage containing process of payment of application fee as per the following options.

Payment through EPG:

The candidate has to click “Payment of fee using EPG services”, the system will automatically redirect to the available payment gateway page, displayed at the web site. As per the candidate’s convenience, he/she may select any of the options to pay the application fee through electronic payment gateway via debit card, credit card or net banking and follow the online instructions to complete the payment process. After successful payment, the payment gateway will redirect the candidate to the home page that will show the status of fee payment. Upon successful payment, the candidate will be able to print the final “Confirmation Page”.

Taking NATA- 2019

Candidates may come from the following backgrounds:

(a) Passed 10+2 scheme of examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level examination; (those appearing the 10+2 exam with PCM subjects in the current year may also provisionally appear in the exam, however, their result in NATA-2019 will be declared valid subject to fulfilling the above criteria).

Admission to First year of B.Arch. course

QUALIFYING IN NATA-2019 DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A RIGHT/ GUARANTEE IN FAVOUR OF THE CANDIDATE FOR HIS/HER ADMISSION TO ANY ARCHITECTURE COURSE UNLESS HE/SHE HAS FULFILLED ALL THE PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED BY RESPECTIVE COUNSELLING AND ADMISSION AUTHORITIES

Only candidates who have the following credentials shall be eligible for admission to B.Arch. Course.

• Qualified through the recognized aptitude test in Architecture (NATA or equivalent) in 2019
• Have gone through any of the following curriculum with marks as prescribed below:
  (a) Secured 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level examination;

Candidates may note that no direct lateral admission is allowed at any other year/stage of B.Arch. course based on any qualification.

Reservations under different categories

NATA 2019 is a qualifying examination for admission into the B. Arch degree program. Reservation is a prerogative of the admission/ counselling authority and does not fall under the purview of this examination

For First Test Scheduled to be held on 14th April 2019

For First Test Scheduled to be held on 7th July 2019