Architecture Entrance Exam

The eligibility for admission to 1st year of 5-year B.Arch. Degree program forthe academic session 2023- 2024 shall be as per CoA (Minimum Standards ofArchitectural Education) Regulations, 2020. The eligibility in terms of Regulations,2020 is as under:No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless he has passed anexamination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50 percent. aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also at least 50per cent. marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 DiplomaExamination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50 per cent.marks in aggregate.

The aptitude test of NATA may comprise questions of Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ) and Match the following type (MFQ)The questions will carry 1 mark, 2 marks or 3 marks and 125 questions have to beanswered in 180 minutes. The medium of Aptitude test will be essentially Englishlanguage. Some questions may be in regional languages also.The aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using some or all of the followingtechniques:• Diagrammatic Reasoning – Tests the ability of logical reasoning, using diagrams andscenarios• Numerical Reasoning – Tests mathematical ability through simple problems• Verbal Reasoning – Assesses the ability to assess verbal logic.• Inductive Reasoning – Tests the ability to see patterns and analyse given data• Situational Judgment – Tests problem-solving ability.• Logical Reasoning – Tests ability to recognise patterns, sequences or relationshipsbetween shapes and imagery.• Abstract Reasoning – Will assess general knowledge, and ability to utilise knowledge innew situations.Questions could be asked in various topics that assess candidates on basic conceptsin mathematics, physics and geometry, language and interpretation, elements andprinciples of design, aesthetic sensitivity, colour theory, lateral thinking and logicalreasoning, visual perception and cognition, graphics and imagery, building anatomyand architectural vocabulary, basic techniques of building construction and knowledgeof material, general knowledge and current affairs, etc. and are may not be limited tothose outlined.