nata exams 2019 F&Q

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NATA EXAMS 2019 FAQ
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What is NATA? What are the eligibility criteria
for NATA?

• NATA stands for National Aptitude Test in
  Architecture. It is a national level examination
  for admission to undergraduate courses in
  Architecture.
• Candidates satisfying below qualifications are
  only allowed to appear for NATA, 2019
• 1. who have scored a minimum of 50 aggregate
  marks at 102 level examination
• 2. as well as a minimum of 50 marks in Physics,
  Chemistry Mathematics each
• Those who are appearing in 102 exam with P.C.M.
  subjects in the current year may also
  provisionally appear in the exam. However, their
  result in NATA-2019 will be declared valid
  subject to fulfilling the above criteria

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How many tests can one candidate take?

• Each candidate has the feasibility to appear
  twice in the NATA test.
• In case a candidate appears in both tests, the
  highest marks obtained in either of the two
  examinations would be considered as final marks
  at the time of admission at various institutions.
• The first test will be conducted on 14th of April
  2019 and the Second test will be conducted on
  7th of July 2019 at the respected allotted
  centers.

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What is the payable fee for NATA test?

• Candidates appearing for the first/second test
  are supposed to pay Rs.1800/- (inclusive of bank
  charges).
• Candidates appearing for both the first second
  test are supposed to pay Rs.3500/- (inclusive of
  bank charges).
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST category
• For the first/second test is supposed to pay
  Rs.1500/- (inclusive of bank charges).
• For both the first second test is supposed to
  pay Rs.2800/- (inclusive of bank charges).
• Candidates opting to appear from test centers
  outside the territory of India
• For the first/second test is supposed to pay
  Rs.10,000/- (inclusive of bank charges).
• For both the first second test is supposed to
  pay Rs.18,000/- (inclusive of bank charges).

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Is NATA test fee refundable?

• No, once the fee is paid it cannot be adjusted or
  refunded under any circumstances.

What are the total marks for the exam?

• NATA test carries 200 marks, comprising of
• A) Part-A It consists of Mathematics section
  (MCQ) carrying 40 marks each and General
  Aptitude (MCQ) carrying 80 marks each.
• B) Part-B It consists of Drawing Paper carrying
  80 marks.

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Where can candidates take the test? Where are the
details about the Test Centre available?

• As per candidates feasibility, they are allowed
  to choose test center locations and cities during
  the filling of online application form. However,
  it is the discretion of the Council to allocate
  the examination center for smooth conduct of the
  test.
• Each candidate is provided with the Admit Card
  for the NATA test. Test center details are
  mentioned in the Admit Card itself.
• Admit card shall be downloaded from NATA website
  from 1st of April onwards for the first test and
  24th of June onwards for the second test.

Is it possible for the candidates to change their
Test Centre?

• No.  Once the Test Centre is allotted, candidates
  do not have the feasibility for any change in
  Test Centre.

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What all should candidate carry to the exam hall
for the drawing test?

• Candidates must carry with them the following
• Downloaded admit card of NATA 2019.
• Original proof of identity aadhar/ passport/
  driving license/ voter id.
• Pen, pencils, eraser, color pencils (no water/oil
  color or crayon). Instruments of any kind
  including scale are not permitted.
• Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators,
  slide rules, log tables, electronic watches with
  facilities of calculator are strictly prohibited
  in the examination hall. Possession of such items
  during the examinations may lead to cancellation
  of candidature.
• Any candidate found carrying any textual
  material, printed or written, bits of papers or
  any other material will be debarred from
  appearing the examination.

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What is the reporting time to the Test Center?

• Candidates must report to their respective Test
  Centre by 800 AM.
• None candidate will be allowed to enter the
  examination hall after the exam starts i.e. 1000
  AM.

At what time the candidate must report at the
examination center?

• At the Test Centre registration process involves
  verifying the identity of the candidate through
  taking the biometrics and a webcam photo before
  allotment of the seat. Hence candidates are
  suggested to report 2.5 hours before the
  examination.

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What is the syllabus for NATA Test?

• The NATA test (total 200 marks) comprises of
• 1. Mathematics 20 questions for 40 marks in MCQ
  format,
• 2. General Aptitude 40 questions for 80 marks
  in MCQ format and
• 3. Drawing Test 2 questions for 80 marks using
  pen pencil for sketching

Are candidates allowed to leave the examination
hall as soon as they finish the test?

• Once entering the examination hall candidates are
  supposed to be seated until the duration of exam
  ends i.e.  From 1000 AM to 115 PM.

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Documents required for NATA Test Registration?
1. Recent Passport size Photograph in Color 2.
Own Signature Documents have to be in jpg/jpeg
format.
Which tests score will be considered as final if
the candidate attempt both the first and second
test?
Candidates appearing in both first and second
tests, highest scored marks will be considered
for score generation. In other cases, only one
test score shall be considered.
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After submission of the application, can
candidate change their personal details?
A Candidate can correct the information only
once, such as spelling in names, any figures in
numerical data, i.e. day, month, year, etc.
Hence, the candidate is advised to check all
details thoroughly before submitting the
application form online.
Can the candidate choose one city for the first
test and another city for the second test?
The candidate has to select 3 different choices
of test centre for each test. It may be different
or the same for both the first and second test.
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Does PWD/ Divyang candidate get extra time for
the test?
Admit Card can be downloaded the desired number
of times as per the candidates.
Who does the allotment of seats to Architectural
Institutions? Is it NATA or Council of
Architecture?
Admissions in the institutions are held by the
administrative governing body i.e. University/
Director of Technical Education/ Campus
Counseling. No other organization is responsible
for making decisions regarding admissions. NATA
is only responsible for conducting aptitude test
and providing scorecards for admission purpose
while the Council of Architecture (COA) plays a
role only in governing the architectural/
architecture educational practices.
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How can a candidate get admission in B.Arch.
course post qualifying NATA?

• After qualifying NATA, candidates need to apply
  on the basis of their scorecards to various
  institutions. Further admissions in the
  respective institutions are held by the governing
  body/ bodies as per their councils.
• Each Institution has its own qualifying score
  range which varies every year.
• P.S. before applying to any Institution
  candidate/ guardian of the candidate must ensure
  whether its under the approval of Council of
  Architecture for imparting 5-year Bachelors in
  Architecture degree program.

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How much weightage is given to the marks obtained
in NATA Test and marks obtained in Qualifying
102 Examination?

• The institution may give 50 weightage to the
  marks obtained in NATA Test and 50 weightage to
  the marks obtained in qualifying 10 2, as per
  the Council Norms.

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What are the minimum prescribed marks for passing
in NATA?

• To qualify in NATA-2019 candidate must satisfy
  all three conditions mentioned below
• minimum of 25 in MCQ portion (30 out of 120) is
  mandatory for qualifying.
• minimum of 25 in Drawing portion (20 out of 80)
  is mandatory for qualifying.
• Overall qualifying marks (out of 200) would be
  based on the preference of the Council with
  respect to post exam statistics

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What is the Council of Architecture?

• The Council of Architecture is a body corporate
  by the Government of India under the Architects
  Act, 1972 (enacted by the Indian Parliament)
  which impart architectural education in India
  leading to recognized qualifications in the
  country.
• The Council registers qualified individuals as
  Architects and also monitors their professional
  conduct, etiquette.

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