National Aptitude Test in Architecture : Introduction
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is an aptitude test
that measures the talent of the applicant. i.e the drawing and observation
skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity, critical thinking
ability, that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are
related to specific field of study, i.e. Architecture
NATA is required for admissions to 1st year B.Arch. at all institutes
/ schools / colleges of Architecture in India (including Govt., Govt-aided,
Private Unaided, University Depts., Deemed Universities, etc.), offering
courses, leading to Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
National Aptitude Test in Architecture is conducted by the National Institute
of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA), Pune, an Academic Unit of
the Council of Architecture (CoA). The CoA is the final authority in India
as far as regulating architectural education and architectural profession
is concerned. Candidates, who are not admitted on the basis of valid NATA
marks, will not be considered for registration as an Architect.
It is a mandatory for every architectural Institution imparting 5-year
B.Arch degree course in the country to join the NATA and to admit students
on the basis of valid NATA score. After the conduct of NATA, all architectural
institutions in the country are required to submit a list of students
admitted in the B.Arch degree course, mentioning the total NATA score
and total marks in qualifying examination, to the Council.
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