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NATA Scoring Process National Aptitude Test in Architecture

NATA Scoring Process

Schedule of Examination

Examination shall be conducted in two sessions on the date of the Test, subject to number of candidates registered for the session. The candidates need to indicate their preference for session & city of examination while registering at NATA portal www.nata.in. The session during which the candidate will take the test as well as the Test Centre shall be allotted by the Council, as far as possible, on the basis of preferences provided by the candidate in the application form. The decision of the Council in allotting Test Centre and session to candidates shall be final.

The three Tests shall be held on June 12, 2022, July 3, 2022 and July 24, 2022 respectively. The schedule of all tests is given below:

Date & Time of Examination Questions & Marks of Examination
First NATA Examination  
June 12, 2022 (Sunday)

Session 1
10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm
(180 mins/3.0 hours)

Session 2
2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
(180 mins/ 3.0 hours)
Questions 125  Marks 200
Second NATA Examination  
July 3, 2022 (Sunday)

Session 1
10.00 am to 1.00 pm
(180 mins/ 3.0 hours)
Session 2
2.30 pm – 5.30 pm
(180 mins/ 3.0 hours)
Questions 125  Marks 200
Third NATA Examination  
July 24, 2022 (Sunday)

Session 1
10.00 am to 1.00 pm
(180 mins/ 3.0 hours)
Session 2
2.30 pm – 5.30 pm
(180 mins/ 3.0 hours)
Questions 125  Marks 200

Outline of Aptitude Test

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 be answered in 180 minutes. The medium of Aptitude test will be essentially English language. Some questions may be in regional languages also.

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.

Questions could be asked in various topics that assess candidates on basic concepts in mathematics, physics and geometry, language and interpretation, elements and principles of design, aesthetic sensitivity, colour theory, lateral thinking and logical reasoning, visual perception and cognition, graphics and imagery, building


anatomy and architectural vocabulary, basic techniques of building construction and knowledge of material, general knowledge and current affairs, etc. and are may not be limited to those outlined.