NATA 2020 Entrance Exam: Exam Info, Paper Pattern Syllabus, and Tips

NATA refers to the National Aptitude Test in Architecture which is conducted by the Council of Architecture. In this article, we will cover about the complete NATA Entrance Exam info that needs to know.

The NATA is a national level entrance that seeks admission in an undergraduate program in Architecture. This exam is conducted twice a year and candidates have the choice of appearing in both exams.

According to NATA 2020, Part A and B exams of NATA are going to be held online. The first exam is going to be held on August 1 and the second NATA Entrance Exam date is August 29, 2020.

The duration of this examination is for 3 hours and there are 341 colleges that accept the NATA score.

NATA Entrance Exam Eligibility:

1. The candidates should at least complete 12th from a recognized board or university with a science background.

1. The candidate should have taken Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in 12th.

1. Candidates should score 50% aggregate marks in 12th examination.

NATA Entrance Exam Paper Pattern:

Let's discuss the complete NATA Entrance Exam paper pattern below.

1. There are two parts in NATA examination, Part A consists of the Drawing section and Part B consists of PCM, General Aptitude and Logical Reasoning section.

1. The mode of the test is a computer-based test for 3 hours.

1. There is no negative marking and each correct answer will give you 1.5 marks.

1. The total marks of this paper are 200 marks.

1. Part A is for 120 marks and Part B is for 80 marks.

NATA Entrance Exam Syllabus:

We have shared the complete NATA Entrance Exam Syllabus below.

Part A- Drawing Section:

1. The syllabus for part A section that is Drawing section are as follows
2. Balance, Rhythm, Direction, Hierarchy
3. Understanding geometry and the ability to visualize the shape and solve geometrical puzzles to test spatial intelligence;
4. Understanding color theory and the various terminologies to test color scheme awareness and knowledge,
5. Visual system interpretation and perception to test graphical similarities and other properties;
6. Ability to understand the spatial relationship between objects, and to visualize images and scenarios
7. Tests for cognitive ability: perception, attention, recognition, memory, etc.

Part B - PCM and General Aptitude:

1. The syllabus for part B section consists of two more subsections that are in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Aptitude and Logical Reasoning section.

1. The syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Maths is as follows:

Physics:

1. Electrostatics
2.  Electromagnetic Induction
3. Alternating Current
4.  Atoms and Nuclei
5. Electronic devices
6. Current Electricity;
7.  Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
8. Moving Charges and magnetism
9.  Magnetism and Matter.

Chemistry:

1. Structure of Atom; 
2. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties; Chemical Bonding and Molecular; 
3. States of Matter: 
4. Gases and Liquids;
5.  Chemical Thermodynamics; 
6. Equilibrium; Redox Reactions; 
7. Hydrogen; s- Block Elements p -Block Elements and Organic Chemistry

Maths:

1. Algebra 
2. Logarithms
3.  Matrices
4. Trigonometry 
5. Coordinate geometry
6.  3-Dimensional Co-ordinate Geometry.
7. Theory of Calculus,
8. Application of Calculus
9. Permutation and Combination
10. Statistics and Probability

General Aptitude:

1. The syllabus for General aptitude ate as follows:
2. Interpretation of Pictorial Compositions
3. General Awareness of National International Architects and Famous Architectural Creations
4.  Analytical Reasoning
5. Mental Ability 
6. Mathematical Reasoning
7. Sets and Relation, etc.

NATA Entrance Exam Examtips:

Candidates must follow a good NATA Entrance Exam preparation strategy to clear the exam in their first attempt.

1. Don't be afraid to try new things

 Explore areas that you may not have thought of. Think of activities that enhance your creativity and you might come up with newer ideas.

2. Practice a lot of past papers

The more you practice the better you are going to be in your creative skills. By practicing past papers you can get the hold of time and also get confidence.

3. Understand the syllabus

First, go through all the syllabus of part A and part B. Using both these sources make a list of topics that you need to study or understand because this will increase your understanding skill for the topic.

4. Cover each topic

Try to cover each and every topic of this exam as there is no similar pattern of this exam.

5. Note making

This exam is all about visual intelligence, if you want to improve your visual intelligence skills then start preparing notes. So whatever you read should be in visual form. For eg let's say read about a dancer, take a screenshot or make a note of it. This will help you revise and revisit those topics again and again and slowly you will see a rise in confidence. 

6. Upgrade your observational and visualization skills

This entrance test assesses your creative and imaginative skills, in addition, the questions are framed in such a way that they test your general awareness, observational, and visualization skills. Besides being good at sketching you need to be good at these skills.

This complete NATA Entrance Exam Info will help you to prepare the exam with ease. Good luck to all the aspirants!