NATA 2021 Exam Pattern: Attention Aspirants, NATA 2021 is conducted by the COA (Council of Architecture). Through this examination, the Assistant will get admission into 5 years of Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Course. The Council of Architecture has released the NATA 2021 exam pattern along with the official brochure. As per the exam pattern of NATA, the exam will be conducted in online mode. The examination conducted authorities have changed the NATA exam pattern 2021 this year; the online test will have an indivisible section having 125 questions.
Aspirants are advised to read the full article carefully to get every bit of information about related to this examination. Let see the complete information about the Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Marking Scheme, Answer key, etc.
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| [PAGE INDEX] 1. NATA 2021 Useful Resources 2. Quick Facts 3. Important Dates 4. Exam Pattern 5. Sample Paper 6. Cutoff 7. Contact Details 8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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NATA 2021 Useful Resources
Aspirants should check the NATA 2021 Useful Resources before applying for the NATA exam. The Useful Resources for appearing NATA exam is given below:
| NATA 2021 Major Notification | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 Eligibility Criteria | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 College Predictor | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 Rank Predictor | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 Syllabus | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 Books | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 Previous Year Paper | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 Sample Paper | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 Admit Card | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 Test Series | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 Cut-Off | Click Here |
| NATA 2021 Counseling | Click Here |
Quick Facts
The exam pattern of NATA 2021 gives detailed information about the exam’s duration, the number of questions asked, the medium of question paper and more. By checking the NATA 2021, the candidate will process the information and prepare well beforehand. The detailed information about NATA 2021 exam pattern is listed below:
| Full Exam Name | National Aptitude Test in Architecture |
| Short Exam Name | NATA |
| Conducting Body | Council of Architecture |
| Frequency of Conduct | Twice in Year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | 2000 Rs [Online] |
| Mode of Exam | Offline for Drawing, Online for PCM and Aptitude Test |
| Participating Colleges | 319 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours 15 Minutes |
Important Dates
Candidates can check the NATA Exam Dates for both sessions from below:
For First Session:
| Events | Dates |
| Starting of online application | 05 March 2021 |
| Last date of application submission | 01 April 2021 |
| Image upload and fee payment last date | 01 April 2021 |
| Confirmation page printing available till | 01 April 2021 |
| Correction window open | 01 April 2021 |
| Admit card release | 06 April 2021 |
| Exam dates | 10 April 2021 (Announced) |
| Release of NATA answer key 2021 | April 16, 2021 |
| NATA result 2021 date | April 20, 2021 |
| NATA response sheet 2021 | April 22, 2021 |
For Second Session:
| Events | Important Dates |
| Release of NATA 2021 application form | March 5, 2021 |
| Final date to submit NATA application form 2021 | June 30, 2021 |
| Last date to upload image | June 30, 2021 |
| Last date for fee payment | June 30, 2021 |
| Last date to print confirmation page | June 30, 2021 |
| NATA 2021 Correction facility | June 20 to 30, 2021 |
| Availability of NATA 2021 admits card. | July 7, 2021 |
| NATA 2021 exam dates (second attempt) | July 11, 2021 |
| Availability of NATA 2021 answer key | To be notified |
| NATA 2021 second test result date | July 15, 2021 |
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Exam Pattern
NATA Exam Pattern is divided into two parts, Part A comprises Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) to be answered online, and Part B will be answered on A4 size drawing sheets.
| Particulars | Descrtopm |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| No. of Sections | The exam will have only one part- Aptitude Test |
| No. of Questions | 125 Questions |
| Questions Types | Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ) |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | The questions will carry 1 mark, 2 marks, or 3 marks. |
Important Points (Basic Guidelines)
- NATA 2021 will be conducted as an online exam of 3 hours.
- The online Aptitude exam will have MCQ, Multiple Select types (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAQ) questions.
- The questions will be 1 mark, 2 marks or 3 marks and the total marks of NATA 2021 will be 200 marks.
- Medium of Examination: The medium of the exam is English.
- Mode of Examination: The Mode of Examination is Online.
How Aptitude of candidates will be accessed?
The aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using some or all of the following techniques:
- Diagrammatic Reasoning – Tests the ability of logical reasoning using diagrams and scenarios.
- 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 relationships between shapes and imagery.
- Abstract Reasoning: Will assess general knowledge and ability to utilise knowledge in new situations.
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Contact Details
| Details | Contact |
| Head Office | Council Of Architecture India Habitat Centre, Core 6A, 1st Floor, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 India |
| Contact No | +91 8296744296 |
| nata2020helpdesk@gmail.com |
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
A. Following are the test timings:
Session 1 – 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm (180 mins/3.0 hours)
Session 2 (if required) – 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm (180 mins/ 3.0 hours)
A. The NATA 2021 is completely a computer-based test.
The total marks for the test are 200.
125 questions have to be answered in 180 minutes (3 hours).
Questions will carry either 1, 2 or
3 marks. Questions could be of the Multiple-Choice type (MCQ),
Multiple Select types (MSQ),
Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAQ).
A. No. The request for change of test center once allotted will not be entertained.
A. The candidates will have to follow the schedule as follows:
(a) Report to the Examination Center by 9.00 am
(b) Opening gate to the examination hall at 9.15 am
(c) Registration of candidate to be completed by 9.45 am
(d) Closing gate to the examination hall at 10.00 am
(e) Commencement of examination at 10.00 am
(f) Duration of examination: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
A. The total time duration of NATA is 3 hours.
