Students appearing or appeared for NATA 2021 can check the List of popular colleges accepting NATA scores below.
By Sunitha Chandrasekharan
NATA is the qualifying entrance exam for candidates aspiring to secure admission in Architecture courses offered by different colleges/ institutes across the country.
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture ) is conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA) for admissions to five years BArch degree courses. The phase-1 NATA 2021 exam was conducted on April 10 and phase-2 is scheduled to be conducted on June 12, 2021. View NATA 2021 important dates here.
Various popular colleges offering B.Arch have managed to rank on top in the list of colleges accepting NATA score. Shiksha has compiled a list of popular government/private /Government aided colleges of architecture across the country that accepts NATA score. Have a look:
1. Sir J J College of Architecture, Mumbai
Established in 1910, affiliated to the University of Mumbai, Sir J J College of Architecture is one of the top three architecture colleges across the country. The college is well equipped in two buildings along with a small workshop for learning of its students. Prospect students are given admission on the basis of their performance in NATA/ JEE entrance exams.
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2. Department of Architecture, IIT Roorkee
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee introduced its five-year BArch programme in 1956. The course offers a wide range of learning from faculty & textbook guidance to other collaboration programmes. The programmes include students and faculty exchange, internship programme and joint research activities for its students.
The college is also known for its other architectural programmes which include Masters Degree in Architecture (MArch.) and Masters Degree in Urban and Rural Planning (MURP).
Established in 1961, the college is affiliated to Panjab University. The campus spread over a wide area of 20,000 square meters, provide various facilities to students like a hostel, gym, cricket ground and basketball court.
For the first three years, the students are encouraged to learn through tutorials, theoretical subjects, studio work and workshop practice to acquire basic knowledge & skills followed by six months of practical training and thesis.
4. Department of Architecture, NIT Tiruchirapalli
This public engineering and technology university has been ranked fourth amongst the top ten architectural colleges by Outlook in 2012. The college offers various undergraduate programmes of which B.Arch is the architecture course.
The course includes learning basic architectural skills and knowledge, along with learning computer software such as breeze, daylight, 3D Studio Max, AutoCAD (2007) etc. that help students to shape their career.
5. Department of Architecture, NIT Calicut
The National Institute of Technology Calicut which was set up in 1961 as Regional Engineering College Calicut (CREC) is known for its undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes offered to its students.
The Department of Architecture provides a strong foundation in terms of providing basic architectural knowledge that produces knowledgeable and successful engineers.
6. Department of Architecture, BIT, Mersa
Established in the year 1993 and ranked amongst the top ten architectural colleges across the country, the Department of Architecture in Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) offers Bachelors in Architecture.
In this programme, the students are exposed to theoretical knowledge along with application-based lab subjects mentioned in the curriculum. During the final year, students are expected to work upon the Practical Training.
7. R V School of Architecture, RVCE, Bangalore
Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering (RVCE) is affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum and was established in 1963. The college consists of eleven departments of engineering streams along with B.Arch as one of its disciplines.
The school of architecture in RVECE is spread over an area of around 4000 square meters providing students with five studios, computer labs and the latest architectural software.
8. Sinhgad College of Architecture
The Sinhgad College of Architecture (SCOA), affiliated to the University of Pune, offers B.Arch programmes to its students. Within twelve years, the college has step among the top ten colleges across the country.
The college aims to provide beyond the classroom studies which makes it unique from the rest of the colleges. It offers its students with guest lectures, extra classes and regular workshops to help them in learning the programme at their own pace.
9. Rizvi College of Architecture (RCA)
Affiliated to the University of Mumbai, the college is located in Bandra West, Bombay. The campus provides facilities including five studios, an exhibition hall, computer centres with the latest software, workshop, resource centre, library and climatological laboratory offered to its students.
10. School of Planning and Architecture
Located in Delhi, the school of planning and architecture is ranked amongst the top ten architectural colleges across the country. Affiliated to the University of Delhi, the institute was granted deemed university status.
The campus consists of two blocks completely dedicated to students’ learning. Besides the Bachelor programme in Architecture, the institute offers postgraduate and doctoral programmes.
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Yes, you can appear for NATA more than once in a year. In fact, candidates are allowed to take the NATA exam up to three times in a year.The option to appear multiple times allows candidates to improve their scores if they are not satisfied with their first attempt. The best score from the attempts
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, it can be observed that studying at top Architecture colleges can be expensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of more than INR 5 lakh:
| Fee Range | No. of Colleges |
|---|---|
| < INR 1 lakh | 2 colleges |
| INR 1-2 lakh | 1 college |
| INR 2-3 lakh | 3 colleges |
| INR 3-5 lakh | 4 colleges |
| > INR 5 lakh | 24 colleges |
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Beginner-Level 2
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The NATA result date for 2024 has been announced, and the scorecards are available online after each exam phase. The NATA exam is held in multiple phases, and the results are typically released soon after each exam. The official NATA website provides updates on specific result release dates. You can
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 weeks ago
For Tamil Nadu B.Arch admissions in 2024, both JEE Main and NATA exam dates are significant as they are among the entrance requirements. Here is a summary of the key dates:
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, it is not mandatory to appear for both NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 for eligibility in COMEDK B.Arch. counselling. Candidates need a valid score in either NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) or JEE Main Paper 2 (Architecture) to be eligible.
This flexibility allows students to choose eithe
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Yes, a NATA score is required for a BArch scholarship. Students seeking admission to the BArch course of Sharda University can get fee waivers through merit scholarships. Below is the criteria for the scholarship:
| Criteria | Fee after Gold Scholarship | Fee after Silver Scholarship | Fee after Bronze Scholarship |
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SSE % or equivalent: 95 & above NATA Score: 151 and above | INR 0 | INR 0 | |
SSE % or equivalent: 90- 94.99 NATA Score: 141-150 | (60%) INR 4.52 lakh | (50%) INR 5.65 lakh | (40%) INR 6.78 lakh |
SSE % or equivalent: 85- 89.99 NATA Score: 121-140 | (40%) INR 6.78 lakh7- | (30%) INR 7.91 lakh | (20%) INR 9.04 lakh |
SSE % or equivalent: 80- 84.99 NATA Score: 111-120 | (20%) INR 9.04 lakh | (10%) INR 10.17 lakh | (10%) INR 10.17 lakh |
SSE % or equivalent: 75- 79.99 NATA Score: 100 -110 | (10%) INR 10.17 lakh | (5%) INR 10.73 lakh | (5%) INR 10.73 lakh |
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You can contact NATA’s official support team via email at for inquiries related to the application process, eligibility, exam schedules, or any other general questions. Additionally, you can call their helpline, which is typically available during business hours from Monday to Friday (9:30 AM to 6:0
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The working hours for contacting NATA support are typically 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. During these hours, you can reach the NATA helpline or email support for assistance with any queries related to the exam.
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For any technical issues with registration, application, or payment, email the support team at the provided email addresses or call the helpline during working hours. Be sure to describe the issue clearly and include screenshots if possible.
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Can I appear for NATA more than once?