NATA 2025 Latest News and Updates: Application Form (Mar 1), Revised Exam Pattern & Syllabus
National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2025 ( NATA )
Exam On - 1 Mar '25
NATA 2024 exam dates have been announced online at nata.in. The authorities will conduct NATA 2024 as a computer-based and pen-and-paper-based test every weekend from April 6, 2024. The candidates will be eligible for a maximum of three attempts. If the candidates attempt more than one NATA 2024 session, then the best score will be considered for admission. NATA 2024 application form will be released online on March 1, 2024. Other important NATA 2024 dates are expected to be announced soon. Candidates who qualify NATA 2024 will be eligible for BArch admissions in most of the colleges across the nation. CoA conducts no common counselling process for NATA 2024. Qualified candidates will have to individually apply for admission into their preferred institutes. Read to know the latest news and updates of NATA 2024.
Q: When will NATA 2025 application form be available?
NATA 2025 registration will start in February 3, 2025. Candidates can fill out the NATA application form 2025 online at nata.in. The authorities do not accept offline applications for NATA 2025. All of the details submitted in the application form has to be valid and as per the documents possessed by the candidates. The required fee has to be paid online.
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Q: What do I have to study for NATA 2025?
The official NATA 2025 syllabus will consist of the units and topics that need to be studied for the entrance examination. The candidates will have to study Composition and Colour, Sketching and Composition (Black and White), 3D Composition, Visual Reasoning, Logical Derivation, GK Architecture and Design, Language Interpretation, Design Sensitivity, Design Thinking and Numerical Ability. Candidates are advised to go over the syllabus of NATA carefully to understand what needs to be studied for the examination. This will allow the candidates to boost their preparation for the entrance examination.
Upvote Q: When will NATA 2025 be conducted?
NATA 2025 will be held from March 1, 2025 till June 2025. The candidates will be able to attempt maximum three tests of NATA 2025 and the best score will be considered for admission. The authorities will conduct the entrance examination as a computer-based test and offline test for all eligible candidates.
| Date & Time of Examination | |
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| NATA 2025 commencing | 01-03-2025 onwards till June 2025 |
| FRIDAYS No Morning Session | Afternoon Session: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (180 mins / 3.0 hours) |
| SATURDAYS Morning Session: 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm (180 mins /3.0 hours) | Afternoon Session: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (180 mins / 3.0 hours) |
Upvote - NATA 2024 Latest News and Updates
- NATA 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NATA 2024 Latest News and Updates
- NATA 2024 result for April 13 and 14 exam available now; download scorecard at nata.in
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NATA 2024 Result for April 6 and 7 Exam Released at nata.in; Check Steps to Download Score Card
- NATA 2024 exam to start tomorrow; know exam timings, guidelines
- NATA 2024 admit card to be available at nata.in 2-3 days before the exam date: CoA
- NATA 2024 application form to be released on March 1 at nata.in; check details here
- NATA 2024 exam pattern revised by CoA; check latest pattern and syllabus here
- NATA 2024 brochure released at nata.in; Check details here
NATA 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Listed below are the NATA 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Commonly asked questions
Q: How are the sections divided in the NATA 2025 question paper?
NATA 2025 will consist of two sections. The first section will be held as an offline test and will consist of drawing and composition questions. The second section will have multiple choice questions. The questions will be prepared to assess the candidate's basic conceptual knowledge in the various subjects that are important in the architectural field. A total of 48 questions will be present in the NATA question paper.
Upvote Q: Will NATA be held online?
NATA will be conducted by the authorities as an online i.e., computer-based and offline test. The MCQ section will be held as a computer-based test, while the drawing and composition test will be held as an offline test. CoA will conduct NATA at various centres. All registered candidates will have to report to their allotted centres and attempt the examination through the systems provided there. The detailed information regarding NATA exam pattern has been announced online.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
Firstly, check the NATA official website for their exam pattern. Understand their exam patterna and syllabus.
Prepare for the syllabus and match the common subject with your academics so that you can work more hard on them.
Check the eligibility for 10+2 for NATA so that you not get problem after 12
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 6 days ago
After completing the application submission process, candidates will have to make the payment of the prescribed NATA application fee for enrollment in BArch course at JNTUK. The application fee can be paid using Netbanking / Credit Cards / ICICI Isure Bank Challan.
Particulars | Fee of one test | Fee for two tests | Fee for three tests |
|---|---|---|---|
General/OBC Male Candidates | INR 1,750 | INR 3,250 | INR 4,500 |
General/OBC Female Candidates | INR 1,250 | INR 2,250 | INR 3,000 |
SC/ST/EWS/PwD Male Candidates | INR 1,250 | INR 2,250 | INR 3,000 |
SC/ST/EWS/PwD Female Candidates | INR 1,000 | INR 1,750 | INR 2,500 |
Transgender Candidates | INR 1,000 | INR 1,500 | INR 2,000 |
Outside India | INR 10,000 | INR 18,000 | INR 25,000 |
Note: Candidates need to download t
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 days ago
The authorities have not yet announced the NATA 2025 application form last date for the additional exam dates. The candidates will be required to fill out and submit the NATA application form on or before the final date. The authorities will not entertain any requests of application after the final
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 days ago
The material on the various pages of the JNTUK official website suggests that the institution may accept the NATA/EAMCET score for admission to BArch programmes. It is a given that the institution will accept the entrance exam results for admission to BArch programmes. Although the official website
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
Yes, candidates without a valid NATA score are also eligible to apply for BArch course of NICMAR University. These aspirants can apply with a valid score of JEE Main paper - 2 score. Apart from this, the student should have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board with at le
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Qualifying NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is mandatory to be eligible for B.Arch. Also students must have a minimum aggregate of 50% in their class 10+2 with subjects physics, chemistry and mathematics.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Candidates seeking admission to the BArch course at Pillai HOC College of Architecture can gain entry without a NATA score. If they do not have a valid NATA score, they must have a valid score from JEE - Paper 2 instead to be eligible for admission. Apart from this, candidates must meet the last eli
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The table below shows the top Architecture colleges accepting NATA scores in India along with their tuition fees:
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| IIT Roorkee | INR 10 lakh |
| IIEST Shibpur | INR 6 lakh |
| CEPT University | INR 17 lakh |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | INR 81,000 |
| VNIT Nagpur | INR 6 lakh |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates may take the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) up to three times in a single academic year because it is administered several times a year. For the final outcome, the best score from these efforts is taken into account.
Maximum Age:
The age limit to take the NATA exam is not sp
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Yes, NATA is one of the accepting exams for admission to Sister Nivedita University BArch programme. Aspirants can also apply with SNUET scores for BArch. SNUET is an online multiple choice test conducted by the university. Aspirants have to fill out the university application form to appear for SNU
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526 Institutes accepting NATA
University Area, Ahmedabad • Private
4.9IIEST Shibpur - Indian Institute of Engineering Scie...
Howrah • Public
Jamia Nagar, Delhi • Public
- ₹ 80,750
- 5 years
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- Full Time
VNIT Nagpur - Visvesvaraya National Institute of Tec...
Nagpur • Public
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