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    NATA 2023 Admit Card (Out), Application Form Out, Date, Pattern, Question Papers, Result & Cutoff

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    NATA 2023 Test 2 and 3 are going to be conducted on May 28 and July 9, 2023 respectively. The registration process for test 2 and 3 is ongoing at the official website – nata.in. Candidates who have qualified Class 12th or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a mandatory subjects are eligible to apply. Candidates must also have scored aggregate marks of 50% in Class 12th or equivalent. Check NATA 2023 Eligibility Criteria

    • The exam will be a 3 hours long online exam comprising 3 sections namely General Aptitude, Mathematics, and Drawing. There are 125 questions carrying 200 marks in total. Check NATA Exam Pattern
    • As per NATA 2023 marking scheme, two marks will be added for each correct answer and there will be no negative marking for the wrong answers.
    • Candidates can prepare basic concepts from NCERT and can practice previous year questions for improving their score in NATA 2023 exam. Check NATA Preparation Tips
    • To qualify NATA 2023, candidates must score 70 out of 200 marks. Check NATA Cut off 2023

    What is NATA 2023? 

    NATA or the National Aptitude Test in Architecture is a national-level entrance exam conducted by COA (Council of Architecture) to provide admissions to 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programs in top-ranked government or private architecture colleges in India.

    NATA 2023 Official Website- nata.in(LIVE)NATA 2023 Information Brochure PDF(OUT)

    Table of Contents

    1. NATA 2023 Exam Dates
    2. NATA 2023 Exam Highlights
    3. NATA 2023 Eligibility Criteria
    4. NATA 2023 Registration
    5. NATA 2023 Exam Pattern
    6. NATA 2023 Syllabus
    7. NATA 2023 Preparation
    8. NATA 2023 Preparation Books
    9. NATA Question Papers and Mock Tests
    10. NATA 2023 Admit Card
    11. NATA 2023 Exam Centres
    12. NATA 2023 Cut-off (Expected)
    13. NATA 2023 FAQs
    NATA Exam Dates

    NATA 2023 Exam Dates

    NATA 2023 Exam Date has been announced along with the information brochure on the official website, nata.in. Candidates can check NATA 2023 exam date for all three tests in the section below. COA is going to conduct NATA 2023 in two sessions on each of the given exam dates. Session 1 from 10 AM to 1 PM and Session 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

    NATA 2023 Exam Date First Test (April)

    EventsDates
    NATA 2023 Application Form Release DateMarch 20, 2023
    NATA 2023 Application Form Last Date

    April 10, 2023 (11:59 PM)

    Extended till April 13, 2023 (08:00 PM)

    Confirmation Printout window availabilityApril 14, 2023 (11:59 PM)
    NATA 2023 Correction WindowApril 8, 2023 (10:30 AM) to April 10, 2023 (11:59 PM)
    NATA 2023 Admit Card Release DateApril 18, 2023 (Out)
    NATA 2023 Exam DateApril 21, 2023
    NATA 2023 Result DeclarationApril 30, 2023

    NATA 2023 Exam Date Second Test (May)

    EventsDates
    NATA 2023 Application Form Release DateMarch 20, 2023
    NATA 2023 Application Form Last DateMay 13, 2023 (11:59 PM)
    Confirmation Printout window availabilityMay 16, 2023 (11:59 PM)
    NATA 2023 Correction WindowMay 9, 2023 (10:30 AM) to May 13, 2023 (11:59 PM)
    NATA 2023 Admit Card Release DateMay 21, 2023
    NATA 2023 Exam DateMay 28, 2023
    NATA 2023 Result DeclarationJune 5, 2023

    NATA 2023 Exam Date Third Test (July)

    EventsDates
    NATA 2023 Application Form Release DateMarch 20, 2023
    NATA 2023 Application Form Last DateJune 24, 2023 (11:59 PM)
    Confirmation Printout window availabilityJune 27, 2023 (11:59 PM)
    NATA 2023 Correction Windowjune 20, 2023 (10:30 AM) to June 24, 2023 (11:59 PM)
    NATA 2023 Admit Card Release DateJuly 2, 2023
    NATA 2023 Exam DateJuly 9, 2023
    NATA 2023 Result Declarationjuly 17, 2023
    NATA Highlights

    NATA 2023 Exam Highlights

    ParticularsImportant Details
    Name of ExamNATA 2023
    NATA Official Websitewww.nata.in
    Frequency of NATA examThree times a year
    NATA Registration ModeOnline
    Duration of the Exam180 minutes (3 hours)
    NATA Exam Sections
    • General Aptitude
    • Mathematics
    • Drawing
    Number of Questions125 questions
    Medium of NATA ExamEnglish
    Courses OfferedA 5-year Bachelor of Architecture program in top government and private colleges.
    NATA Admit Card

    NATA 2023 Admit Card

    NATA 2023 Admit card has been released for 1st NATA exam on April 18, 2023. Successfully registered candidates can now download their admit cards from the official portal.

    • Candidates should log in via registered credentials and download the admit card once available.
    • After downloading, check the details mentioned on the admit card like name, application number, exam date, time, and venue.
    • If any errors are found in NATA Admit Card, contact the concerned authority.
    • It is recommended to keep the printed copy of admit card till the admission process is over.
    NATA Eligibility

    NATA 2023 Eligibility Criteria

    Eligibility Criteria to apply for NATA 2023 exam are mentioned below:

    • Age: No minimum age criteria are specified by the Council of Architecture.
    • Educational Qualification: Candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM from a recognized board.
    • Minimum Marks: Candidates must have scored 50% aggregate in PCM.
    • Appearing candidates: Candidates currently appearing for 10+2 can also apply for NATA exam.
    • Lateral entries are not allowed for NATA applications.
    NATA Registration

    NATA 2023 Registration

    NATA 2023 registration proess for April 21 exam has been extended till April 13, 2023 on the official website- https://www.nata.in/. Detailed process of NATA Registration is described below.

    New Registration

    • Go to the official website of NATA https://www.nata.in/
    • Click on the NATA 2023 registration link and a new sign up form will appear.
    • Enter your details like name, unique email ID, date of birth, and the security question.
    • Set a strong password from your end. An OTP will be required for validation.
    • Click the ‘sign-up’ button at the end.
    • The unique application number will be generated. Keep it in the record for further usage.

    Filling NATA 2023 Application Form

    • Fill in all the personal information like Name, Parent’s Name, Nationality, Category, Date of Birth, Aadhar number, government ID proofs, permanent and temporary address.
    • Fill your choice of examination i.e. one or two attempts.
    • Choose the test center preference as per your choice and location.
    • Fill in the other educational details like 10th and 12th marks, name of boards, pass out the year, and stream name.

    Upload documents for NATA 2023 Registration

    Following documents need to be uploaded in specified formats to fill NATA 2023 application forms.

    Documents to be uploadedRequired FormatFile size
    PhotographJPG or JPEG4kb to 100 kb
    SignaturePDF1kb to 30 kb
    Category or disability certificate (if applicable)PDFLess the 200 kb

    Payment of NATA 2023 Application Fees

    Payment for NATA 2023 application form is to be done in online mode only. Applicants may use net banking, UPI, debit card, credit card, or e-challan to make the payments. Being the last step of form filling, it is recommended to keep the printout of the form for further reference.

    Name of categoryFees for one attemptFees for two attempts
    General/ URINR 2000INR 4000
    SC/ STINR 1500INR 3000
    NATA Exam Pattern

    NATA 2023 Exam Pattern

    NATA 2023 will be conducted in different slots throughout the country due to a large number of applicants applying every year. That is why multiple sets of paper are released based on the following NATA exam pattern:

    ParticularsDetails
    Mode of ExaminationOnline
    Total Duration180 minutes (3 hours)
    Type of QuestionsMCQs, Numerical questions, MSQ, and PCQ.
    Number of MCQs and calculative sums80%
    Number of Preferential choice Questions20%
    Sectional Duration60 minutes
    SectionsGeneral Aptitude, Mathematics, Drawing
    No. of Questions125
    Total Marks200
    Marks Awarded for Correct Answer2 marks
    Negative MarkingNo negative marking for wrong answers
    Medium of ExamEnglish
    NATA Syllabus

    NATA 2023 Syllabus

    NATA 2023 syllabus is majorly divided into 3 sections namely: General Aptitude, Mathematics, and Drawing. NATA syllabus for each section is described below in detail.

    Name of the sectionImportant topics
    General AptitudeStatement Problems, Tautology, Sets and Relations, De Morgan’s Laws and General Arithmetic like Profit and Loss, Mixture and Allegations, Time and Work, etc.
    MathematicsMatrices, Logarithms, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, trigonometry, calculus, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Statistics
    PhysicsCurrent Electricity, Electrostatics, Optics, Atoms and Nuclei, Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Induction. Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter, Electronic Devices, Magnetism and Matter
    ChemistryBasic Concepts of Chemistry, Atomic Structure, State of Matter, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Thermodynamics, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Bonding, Equilibrium
    DrawingScale and Proportions of Objects, Building Forms and Elements, Pattern Drawing, Surfaces and Volumes, Urban Landscape, Aesthetics, 3D and 2D Transformation, Generating Plan, Geometric Composition, Shape, Day to Day Object Drawing, Color Harmony, Creating Shapes and Forms, Perspective Drawing, Conceptualization, and Visualization
    NATA Preparation

    NATA 2023 Preparation

    More than 3 lakh candidates apply for NATA exam every year, and there is a very tough fight among all the applicants to score high percentile in the exam. Hence, candidates must follow the below-mentioned tips while preparing for NATA exam:

    • Identify the most asked sections in NATA exam and prepare them well.
    • Cover all the basic concepts from NCERT to be clear with your basics.
    • Solve as many practice sets and previous year's question papers.
    • Work on your weak areas regularly.
    • Try to refer to the study material available online on sites like Unacademy.

    Some more preparation tips for each section are tabulated below:

    Name of the sectionPreparation Tips
    General Aptitude
    • The main mantra for Aptitude is always practice. Practice one set each day for the aptitude section.
    • Prepare from RS Aggarwal to get a large number of questions.
    • Do not use a calculator. This will help to enhance your calculation speed.
    • Attempt 1-2 sectional mock tests every week.
    Mathematics
    • Cover basics from NCERT
    • Revise the questions prepared for board exams.
    • Prepare Higher Algebra, Calculus, and trigonometry well.
    • Join certain tutorials available online for competitive exam preparations.
    • Refer to books by PK Mishra, Hall and Knight, Maron, RS Aggarwal
    Physics
    • Cover basic concepts from NCERT textbooks
    • Join online study courses for competitive exam preparations
    • Refer to NATA question sets.
    • Refer to books by HC Verma, D.C. Pandey, A.A. Pinsky
    Chemistry
    • Cover basics from NCERT
    • Revise the Chemistry syllabus prepared for board exams.
    • Solve NATA mock tests
    • Refer to books by O.P. Tandon and A.S. Singh, P. Bahadur, Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula, Morrison, Boyd, Bhattacharjee
    Drawing
    • Prepare from Engineering Drawing by N.D.Bhatt and try to have a grasp over the concepts
    • Refer to NATA question sets

    Check NATA Preparation Strategy and Books

    NATA 2023 Preparation Books

    Name of the SectionBook NameName of Author
    General AptitudeVerbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning BookRS Aggarwal
    General Aptitude by RS AggarwalRS Aggarwal
    MathematicsElementary MathematicsDorfeev, Potapov
    Mathematics class XI Vol. IRD Sharma
    Mathematics class XI Vol. IIRD Sharma
    B. Arch. Exam guidePK Mishra
    Higher AlgebraHall and Knight
    PhysicsConcepts of physicsHC Verma
    Fundamental-PhysicsHalliday, Resnick, and Walker
    Problems in PhysicsA.A. Pinsky
    A Collection of questions and problems in PhysicsLA Sena
    Advanced Level Physics: Examples and ExercisesNelson, Michael, Parker, Philip
    ChemistryPhysical chemistryO.P. Tandon and A.S. Singh
    Numerical chemistryP. Bahadur
    Physical chemistryPeter Atkins, Julio De Paula
    Organic chemistryO.P. Tandon
    Inorganic chemistryO.P. Tandon
    Inorganic chemistryJD Lee
    DrawingEngineering DrawingN.D.Bhatt
    A Complete Self Study Guide for B. Arch Entrance ExaminationsArihant
    NATA Question Papers

    NATA Question Papers and Mock Tests

    Candidates must solve a lot of previous year NATA question papers that are available online to get a better idea of the types of questions asked, major topics covered, time management, and question approaching strategies. NATA Question Papers are the best source to revise the syllabus and check the level of preparation. Check NATA Question Papers

    NATA 2023 Mock Test

    • NATA 2023 mock tests will be released by COA some days before the exam date.
    • The mock tests will be released on the official website- https://www.nata.in/ and will be accessible by using the registered credentials.
    • NATA mock tests will be similar to the actual paper pattern and syllabus.
    NATA Exam Centres

    NATA 2023 Exam Centres

    NATA 2023 will be conducted in CBT mode across 164 test centers in the country.

    • Candidates will be allowed to choose 3 test center preferences in NATA application form
    • NATA exam center is allocated to the applicants depending upon their preferences filled in the application form.
    • Test centers allocated to the candidates cannot be changed later.
    NATA 2023 Cut-off

    NATA 2023 Cut-off (Expected)

    Council of Architecture releases the scorecard with All India Rank and the percentile secured. Candidates need to apply individually for desired colleges. Depending upon the cut-off trends of NATA 2021, the expected qualifying cut-offs for top-ranked Architecture colleges are tabulated below.

    Name of the collegeExpected NATA 2023 Cutoff Percentile
    CEPT University, MumbaiAround 80 percentile
    Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Institute of TechnologyAround 70 percentile
    Vadodara Design AcademyAround 76 percentile
    Vidyamandir College of Architecture, WomenAround 55 percentile
    Kalol Institute of Architecture & Design, KalolAround 55 percentile
    LJ School of ArchitectureAround 65 percentile
    Parul Institute of Architecture and ResearchAround 60 percentile
    ITM School of Architecture Art and DesignAround 62 percentile
    Bhagwan Mahavir College of ArchitectureAround 60 percentile
    Anant Institute of ArchitectureAround 65 percentile
    DC Patel School of Architecture (A.P.I.E.D)Around 70 percentile
    M.S University of BarodaAround 75 percentile

    Read more about NATA Cut off trends

    Frequently Asked Questions

    NATA 2023 FAQs

    Ques: Can I apply for NATA 2023 in offline mode?

    Ans: NATA 2023 will be conducted by the Council of Architecture in online mode only. NATA application forms will also be available only in online mode. Even the error correction window will be available for some time only in online mode on the official website.

    Ques: Is there a negative marking in NATA 2023 exam?

    Ans: Fortunately, there are no criteria for negative marking for wrong answers in NATA exam. Questions may be of 2 marks, 3 marks, or 4 marks depending on the section but no marks are deducted for wrong answers. It is recommended to attempt all questions in the NATA exam.

    Ques: How can I avail the form correction facility in NATA exam?

    Ans: The error correction window is available from April 8 – 10, 2023. Some details like Name, contact ID cannot be corrected, and all other details can be changed. Once the notification of form correction is released, you may log in via registered credentials and mark the required details correctly on the official portal.

    Ques: Are there special preferences for domicile candidates in Architecture colleges?

    Ans: Yes, there are special preferences for domicile candidates. Suppose you apply for a Gujrati Architecture college and you are from another state, then the cut-off percentile for a Gujrati candidate will be less than that of yours. Try to search for a good college in your state, if possible.

    Ques: Is 120 out of 200 a good score in NATA?

    Ans: Generally, scores near 150 are the maximum in NATA exam. So 120 out of 200 is a very good score that may bring you a good overall percentile.

    Ques: Is there any importance of the marks obtained in the qualifying exam in NATA?

    Ans: Yes, first of all, the marks in the qualifying exam (10+2) are an eligibility basis for NATA as you must have 40%+ to apply for NATA exam. Later on, suppose two students hold the same rank in the NATA exam, then their AIR will be prepared based on marks in the qualifying exam only.


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