TANATA 2025 exam dates are expected to be announced soon. The candidates will have to fill out and submit the TANATA application form 2025 to be registered for the entrance exam. The TANATA 2025 application form last date will be announced by the authorities. Before TANATA 2025 registration, the candidates are advised to check the official eligibility criteria. The authorities will conduct TANATA 2025 as a pen-and-paper-based test for BArch admissions into the participating institutes. The scores obtained in the entrance exam will be released through the TANATA 2025 result. Qualified candidates will have to participate in the TANATA 2025 counselling process. Read to know more about the TANATA 2025 Counselling.
Q: Â When will TANATA 2025 be held?
The official TANATA 2025 exam date is yet to be announced. Candidates will soon be able to access the TANATA 2025 exam date online. The authorities will conduct TANATA 2025 as a pen-and-paper-based test at various centres. All candidates will have to attempt and qualify the entrance exam to be eligible for the counselling and admission process. After the dates are updated, the candidates will be able to check the official TANATA 2025 schedule here.
Q: Â What is the TANATA 2025 application form date?
TANATA 2025 application form dates have not been released yet. The authorities are expected to release the TANATA 2025 application form online soon. All candidates will have to fill out and submit the TANATA application form online before the final date, otherwise the application will not be accepted. No other mode of application will be accepted. Invalid and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Q: Â What is the TANATA eligibility criteria?
Before TANATA registration, the candidates are advised to check the official eligibility criteria. Only the eligible candidates will be able to participate in the admission process. Some of the basic criteria that the candidates have to meet to be eligible for TANATA are:
- Should have passed 12th standard (or equivalent) qualifying examination from a recognised board with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
- Candidates should have secured minimum 50% marks in the 12th standard (or equivalent) examination.
- OR, the candidates should have acquired a 10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognised by Central/State Government with 50% aggregate marks in Mathematics.
- OR, the candidates should have an International Baccalaureate Diploma passed after 10 years of Schooling with 50% marks in aggregate and with Mathematics as a compulsory subject of examination.
What is TANATA?
Tamil Nadu Aptitude Test in Architecture (TANATA) will be held only for the vacant/lapsed seats of BArch degree programmes that fall under the Management and Government Quota. Government Quota seats at Anna University are filled based on the marks obtained in the 12th standard exam and NATA. Further, the management and government quota lapsed seats are filled based on the marks obtained in the 12th standard exam and NATA. The remaining vacant seats will then be filled based on the marks acquired in the 12th standard exam and the JEE Main Paper 2 exam. After this round, if any seats go vacant, they will be filled based on the marks obtained in the 12th standard exam and marks acquired in TANATA.
TANATA 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TANATA 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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May '25 | TANATA 2025 application form TENTATIVE |
Jun '25 | TANATA 2025 admit card TENTATIVE |
Jul '25 | TANATA 2025 result TENTATIVE |
Jul '25 | TANATA 2025 Exam Date TENTATIVE |
TANATA 2025 Highlights
Candidates can check the highlights of TANATA 2025 from the table given below.Â
Particulars | Details |
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Name of the Exam | Tamil Nadu Test in Architecture or TANATA |
Conducted By | Anna University |
Exam Level | Undergraduate |
Exam Frequency | Annual |
Mode of Exam | Pen-and-Paper-Based Test |
Total Registrations | N/A |
Course offered through the exam | B.Arch admission in vacant/lapsed Management and Government Quota seats |
Exam Fees |
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Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Number of Sections | Part A - Mathematics and General Aptitude Part B - Drawing |
Total Questions | Part A - 60 Questions Part B - 40 Questions |
Marking Scheme | 2 marks will be given for each correct answer |
Medium of Exam | English |
No. of Test Cities | 6 |
Official Website | annauniv.edu |
Contact Details | TANATA Email ID: dsa@annauniv.edu / dsaannauniv@gmail.com TANATA Helpline: 044 2235 7080 / 044 2235 7081 |
TANATA 2025 Application Form
TANATA 2025 application form will be released online. To participate in the admission process, the candidates will have to fill out and submit the TANATA application form 2025 before the final date, which will be announced soon. Before TANATA 2025 registration, the candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria. While filling out the application form, the candidates will have to provide their personal, academic and contact details. The application fee has to be paid online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card.Â
TANATA 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates will be required to meet the following eligibility criteria for TANATA 2025.
- Candidates should have secured 50% marks in the 12th standard or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
- Should have acquired a 10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognized by the Central/State Government with 50% aggregate marks in Mathematics.
- Should have an International Baccalaureate Diploma passed after 10 years of Schooling with 50% marks in aggregate and with Mathematics as a compulsory subject of examination.
- TANATA 2025 scores will be valid for the period of the academic session 2025-26 only.
Q: Â What is the TANATA application form fee?
While filling out the TANATA application form, the candidates will have to pay the required fee. SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu will have to pay INR 10000 as the TANATA application fee, while other category candidates will have to pay INR 2000. If the candidates are unable to pay the fee before the final date, then they will be disqualified from the admission process.
Q: Â Will TANATA application form be available online?
Yes. TANATA application form will be released online. Candidates will have to fill out and submit the TANATA application form before the final date. No other mode of application will be accepted by the authorities. All candidates are advised to check the application form guidelines carefully before registration. Only the registered candidates will be able to participate in the entrance exam and admission process.
Q: Â Which documents have to be uploaded in the TANATA application form?
Candidates will have to upload the required documents in the TANATA application form. The list of documents to be uploaded are -scanned passport-size photograph and signature. The uploaded documents should be scanned as per the official specifications. The documents which do not meet the specifications will not be accepted. Candidates are advised to carefully check the guidelines which will be released online by the authorities.
TANATA 2025 Syllabus
The official TANATA syllabus 2025 will be released soon online. Through the syllabus of TANATA 2025, the candidates will be able to check the subjects and topics that they will have to study for the entrance examination. TANATA syllabus consists of topics from Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing. Having prior knowledge of the TANATA syllabus will allow the candidates to know which topics to expect in the question paper and accordingly prepare for it so that they will have higher chances of securing good marks.
Q: Â Where can I check the TANATA syllabus?
TANATA syllabus will be released online. Candidates will be able to access the list of topics that they will have to study through the TANATA syllabus. The authorities will not use any other mode to release the syllabus of TANATA. Using the syllabus, the candidates can prepare for the upcoming entrance exam by studying from the topics mentioned in the syllabus.
Q: Â Which subjects have to be studied for TANATA?
As per the official syllabus of TANATA, the candidates will have to study topics from Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing. The level of the Mathematics syllabus will be similar to the 12th standard (or equivalent) examination. The examination is conducted to assess the candidate's aptitude in the subject, therefore they are advised to check the TANATA syllabus carefully during their preparation progress.
Q: Â Which topics have to be studied for the TANATA General Aptitude section?
For the General Aptitude section of TANATA, the candidates will have to prepare the following topics:
- Objects, texture related to architecture and the built environment. Interpretation of pictorial compositions
- Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawing
- Visualizing different sides of 3D objects
- Analytical reasoning, mental ability (visual, numerical and verbal), General awareness of national/ international architects and famous architectural creations.
- Mathematical reasoning
- Sets and Relations
TANATA 2025 Exam Pattern
TANATA 2025 exam pattern will be prepared and released online. Through the exam pattern of TANATA 2025, the candidates will be able to know the details regarding how the authorities will set the paper and other important examination-related details. All candidates are advised to check the TANATA exam pattern carefully during the preparation process so that they can become familiar with how the examination will be conducted.Â
Q: Â Will TANATA be held online?
As per the TANATA exam pattern, the entrance examination will be held offline i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test. The authorities will use no other mode to conduct TANATA. All candidates will have to mark their correct answers in the OMR sheets and submit it at the exam centres. To be prepared for the exam, the candidates are advised to check and attempt previous years' papers.
Q: Â What is the marking scheme of TANATA?
Candidates are advised to check the official marking scheme of TANATA. As per the marking scheme, the candidates will be allotted 2 marks for every correct answer. No marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. Since there is no negative marking, the candidates are advised to attempt as many question as they can so that they have a higher chance of securing the marks required for admission.
Q: Â What is the division of questions in the TANATA paper?
The TANATA paper is divided into two sections - Part A consists of the Mathematics and General Aptitude section while Part B consists of the Drawing questions. The candidates will have to attempt 20 Mathematics and 40 General Aptitude questions within the initial 90 minutes. During the final 90 minutes, the candidates will have to attempt the 40 Drawing questions. All questions have to be completed within the allotted duration.
TANATA 2025 Preparation Tips
Candidates can check some of the important preparation tips of TANATA 2025 given below.Â
- The official TANATA 2025 exam pattern and syllabus should be checked carefully by the candidates to be well-prepared for the examination. By having prior knowledge of the exam pattern and syllabus, the candidates will be ready for what to expect on the TANATA question paper and exam centre.
- Next, the candidates are advised to prepare a timetable so that they cover the entire TANATA syllabus well before the examination.Â
- Candidates are advised to solve previous year's papers and mock tests regularly so that they can identify their weak points and fix them before the examination. This will also help them boost their time management skills.Â
- Candidates are advised to prepare small notes while studying so that they can study difficult topics anytime and anywhere.Â
- Revision is to be done daily so that the candidates do not forget what they have earlier studied.Â
Q: Â How can I prepare the timetable to study for TANATA?
While preparing for TANATA, the candidates are advised to prepare a timetable that will allow the candidates to boost their studies. First, the candidates will have to divide the syllabus carefully so that they topics are covered before the entrance exam. The topics should be divided carefully so that the daily study routine is not monotonous. Candidates should also include revision and mock tests in their daily routine. A separate slot should be kept empty for extra curricular activities.
Q: Â Do I have to study the entire TANATA syllabus?
Yes. Candidates are advised to study the entire TANATA syllabus to be well prepared for the entrance examination. Since the question paper will be prepared by referring to the topics included in the TANATA syllabus, the candidates are advised to prepare the entire syllabus so that they have a higher scope of performing well in the exam. However, the candidates can identify important topics with higher weightage and give them more importance.
Q: Â Are mock tests important for TANATA preparation?
Yes. Mock tests are considered an important preparation tool. While preparing for TANATA, the candidates are advised to attempt mock tests regulary. Through the TANATA mock tests, the candidates will be able to understand how the examination will be conducted and according prepare for it. The mock tests will also help the candidates to identify their commonly made mistakes so that the same is not done in the examination. Candidates will also be able to boost their time management skills by attempting the mock test within the allotted duration.
TANATA 2025 Admit Card
TANATA 2025 admit card date has not been announced yet. Registered candidates will be able to access and download the TANATA admit card 2025 by logging in using the required credentials. Through the admit card of TANATA 2025, the candidates will be able to check important information such as the examination date, timings, centre address, guidelines and more. While reporting at the exam centre, the candidates will have to produce their TANATA admit card and identity proof. Without these documents, the candidates will not be allowed to attempt the entrance examination.
Q: Â Can I receive the TANATA admit card through post or email?
No. The candidates will not receive the TANATA admit card through post or email. The authorities will release the TANATA admit card online at the official website. To download the admit card, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. No other mode will be use to release the admit card. Once the admit card is generated, the candidates will have to download it and print it out for future use.
Q: Â Which documents have to be presented at the centre along with the TANATA admit card?
While reporting at the TANATA exam centre, the candidates will have to present their admit card. Along with their TANATA admit card, the candidates will also have to produce their original valid identity proof. Any one of the following valid identity proofs can be presented at the centre - Aadhaar card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, Drivers License, any Govt. approved photo identity proof. If the candidates are unable to present their TANATA hall ticket and identity proof, then they will not be allowed to attempt the exam.
Q: Â Which log in credentials are required to access the TANATA admit card?
TANATA admit card will be released online. No other mode will be used to release the TANATA admit card. To access the admit card, the candidates will have to log in using their application form number and date of birth. After the credentials are provided, the candidates will be able to access and download their TANATA admit card. A print out of the admit card has to be taken for future use.
TANATA 2025 Answer Key
The authorities will prepare and release the TANATA 2025 answer key, tentatively a few days after the examination concludes. Through the TANATA answer key 2025, the candidates will be able to check the correct answers to the question paper. Using the answer key, the candidates will be able to calculate the probable scores secured in the entrance examination before the results are declared. To make the calculation, the candidates will have to follow the official marking scheme.
Q: Â Will the TANATA answer key be released?
The authorities are expected to release the TANATA answer key. If released, the candidates will be able to access the answer key of TANATA online. No login credentials will be required since the answer key will be released as PDFs. If the authorities make the answer key available, the candidates will be able to calculate their probable secured scores before the TANATA results are declared.
Q: Â Can I calculate my scores using the TANATA answer key?
Yes. Candidates can use the TANATA answer key to calculate their probable secured scores in the examination. To make the calculation, the candidates will have to compare their personal responses to the correct answers. Next, the candidates will have to calculate the total using the offical TANATA marking scheme. The total will be the final probable scores secured in the examination.
Q: Â When will the final TANATA answer key be available?
The authorities are expected to prepare and release the final TANATA answer key after all of the submitted objections are checked. Through the objections, the authorities will be able to identify any discrepancies and make the required corrections. It is to be noted that the authorities will not accept any objections against the final answer key. While preparing the TANATA result, the final answer key will be referred to.
TANATA 2025 Result
TANATA result 2025 date will be announced soon. The candidates will be able to access the scores and ranks obtained in the exam through the result of TANATA 2025. After the result is published, the candidates will be able to access the TANATA 2025 merit list. Only qualified candidates will be able to participate in the counselling process.Â
Also Read: TANATA 2025 Counselling
Q: Â What is the TANATA qualifying marks?
All candidates will have to meet the TANATA qualifying marks to be considered eligible for the counselling and admission process. To qualify the examination, the candidates will have to secure a minimum of 25% marks in both the MCQ and Drawing sections. If the candidates fail to secure the minimum qualifying marks, then they will not be able to participate in the TANATA counselling process.
Q: Â How can I access the TANATA result?
The official TANATA result link will be released online. To access the result of TANATA, the candidates will have to log in using their application number/roll number and date of birth. The authorities will not use any other mode to release the TANATA result. Through the result of TANATA, the candidates will be able to check their scores and ranks obtained in the entrance examination.
Q: Â There is a mistake in my TANATA result. What should I do?
Before downloading the TANATA result, the candidates are advised to check the present details carefully. In case of any mistakes in the result, the candidates will have to report to the authorities immediately. All mistakes should be corrected before the counselling process to avoid any problems. However, the authorities will not accept any requests to review the scores allotted in the examination.
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