NATA 2020 First Test postponed, to be conducted on August 29

The Council of Architecture (CoA) has postponed the NATA 2020 First Test. Now, it will be conducted on August 29. Read on to know the details.

NATA 2020 exam: The Council of Architecture (CoA) has postponed the first test of the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA). It will now be conducted on August 29. The NATA 2020 second test has also been postponed and it is expected to be conducted in the second or third week of September.

Earlier, NATA 2020 first test was scheduled on August 1 but due to the prevalent situation in the country arising out of pandemic Corona Virus (COVID-19), it has been postponed.

Further, the CoA, considering the threat of COVID-19, has decided to conduct both Parts A (Drawing test) and B (Test on Scientific Ability & General Aptitude) of NATA 2020 as an online aptitude test. The decision has taken by the council keeping in mind the concerns about the health and safety of the students and the Advisories & Guidelines issued by various Central/State Governments.

Now, the Part-A Test (Drawing Test) will not be an offline paper-based drawing test rather it will be a preferential choice type test which is to be answered on computer/laptop. The CoA has also revised the NATA 2020 syllabus for Part-A Drawing Test as given below under:

“Understanding the important visual principles in a composition (2D OR 3D) such as balance, rhythm, direction, hierarchy, etc. Understanding geometry and the ability to visualize the shape and solve geometrical puzzles to test spatial intelligence; Understanding color theory and the various terminologies to test color scheme awareness and knowledge; Visual system interpretation and perception to test graphical similarities and other properties; Ability to understand the spatial relationship between objects, and to visualize images and scenarios; Tests for cognitive ability: perception, attention, recognition, memory, etc.”

The council has allowed the candidates to appear for NATA 2020 from their respective places of residence/stay. The CoA has directed students to visit the allotted test centre in case they do not have net connectivity or technical/hardware resources such as PC, laptop, webcam, etc. The option to opt for a home or test centre as the preference for examination for NATA 2020 was provided to candidates while filling the NATA 2020 application form.

The candidates and parents are advised to keep visiting the said sites for the latest updates. For any further clarification, candidates may contact NATA Helpdesk at Email:helpdesk.nata2020@gmail.com and NATA Help Desk No.: 9319275557, 7303487773.