www.nata.in : National Aptitude Test in Architecture NATA 2012
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by the Council of Architecture, being the competent & final authority for the purpose of fixing norms and standards for architectural institutions and having the necessary expertise to hold a Common Aptitude Test in Architecture, at national level to provide a single window system for appearing in aptitude test and to facilitate institutions, students and public at large for admission to First year of 5 year B.Arch Degree Course at all recognized Institutions all over country.
ELIGIBILITY :
Any person having passed SSC (Std X) or equivalent examination can appear for NATA, however, candidates having 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with mathematics as one of the subject, only are eligible for admission to B.Arch.Course.
TEST FEES :
The NATA Information Brochure (including Registration Form) is available for sale at a price of Rs.1000.00, which includes Nata Test fees, at the designated branches of "Axis Bank" given in the brochure.
CANCELLATION, RESCHEDULING THE TEST APPOINTMENT & REFUND :
Appointment once scheduled cannot be cancelled or rescheduled. There will be no refund of NATA test fees under any conditions.
REGISTER FOR THE NATA :
The Registration Form duly filled in should be submitted to test center where you wish to take the test and seek registration and appointment.
Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register well in advance to get the candidate's preferred test date.
REGISTRATION PROCESS :
Approach the Test Center located at college / school of Architecture at a location convenient to the candidate with the filled up form and the documents listed below.
Documents required for Registration :
Std. X or equivalent exam marklist - attested copy
One recent passport size colour photograph, to be pasted on the registration form.
Any valid document of identification bearing photograph and signature of the candidate - attested copy Valid email address. (In case you do not possess one, we suggest you to open email account on one of the free service providers such as yahoo, hotmail, rediffmail, gmail, etc. PLEASE DO NOT REVEAL YOUR PASSWORD TO ANY ONE.)
NATA DATES :
Nata Test shall commence from 15th March, 2012 and can be given on any working day till 31st August, 2012 at designated Test Centers. However, some test centers may open late or stop conducting tests even before this date. Please check with the center before you go for registration.
Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To register, contact the appropriate Test Center. REGISTER WELL IN ADVANCE TO GET PREFERRED TEST DATE.
SCORE CARD / MARK LIST :
The score cards will be available on NATA website in e-format. Usually, the score cards will be posted on the website on the fourth working day after the test.
The candidate, after fourth day may check his score directly from website giving his / her candidate ID. However, print out taken by the candidate of such score card will be only for reference and information. Candidate, however, may use print out of this score card while applying for the admission if the admission authority calls for the same. Original score
card will be retrieved and verified by the admission authority directly from NATA server.
Only the score card stored on NATA server is valid and no print/ hard copy will be considered valid.
APPLYING TO INSTITUTIONS FOR ADMISSION :
As per Council of Architecture regulations, a candidate applying to any school / college of architecture in India should have 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with mathematics as one of the subject and have achieved 40% score in NATA, i.e. at least 80/ 200, for consideration of admission into first year of 5-year B.Arch. Degree Course.
How to Register for NATA :
The NATA Information Brochure (including Registration Form) is available for sale at a price of Rs.1000.00, which includes Nata Test fees, at the designated branches of “Axis Bank” from 15 March 2012.
The detailed procedure for registration is available in the Registration section on this website.
Last edited by mariammal; March 21st, 2012 at 01:30 PM.