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    NATA Counselling 2023: Dates, Schedule, Admission Procedure

     NATA Counselling 2023 will be done for shortlisted candidates based on their score in the entrance exam to offer admission in B.Arch program of architectural institutes. Council of Architecture, conducting body for NATA  will not hold any common counselling process. Candidates who want to get admission in B.Arch courses have to apply separately offered based on NATA scores. CoA will announce NATA Result 2023 tentatively in the 1st week of May 2023.

    • Candidates who score minimum aggregate qualifying marks and section wise minimum marks will qualify for counselling.
    • Also, it is advised that candidates must bring all required documents and their photocopies for the verification process. 
    • There are more than 470 NATA Participating Colleges that offer admission to Undergraduate Architecture program. 

    Table of Contents

    1. NATA 2023 Counselling 
    2. NATA 2023 Admission Criteria
    3. NATA 2023 Seat Matrix
    4. Documents Required for NATA 2023 Admission
    5. NATA 2023 Admission Reservation
    6. NATA 2023 Participating Colleges
    7. Top B.Arch Colleges accepting NATA 2023 Scores
      7.1 Top Govt. Colleges accepting NATA 2023 Scores
      7.2 Top B.Arch Colleges in West Bengal via NATA 2023
      7.3 Top B.Arch Colleges in Karnataka via NATA 2023
      7.4 Top B.Arch Colleges in Mumbai via NATA 2023
      7.5 Private Colleges accepting NATA 2023 Scores
    8. Frequently Asked Questions
    NATA 2023 Counselling Procedure

    NATA Counselling Procedure 2023

    Candidate needs to undergo Counselling Process for the institute in which he/she wishes to apply. During the Counselling, a candidate needs to register and fill the choice of seats. Once the choice filling is over, the document verification process will start. Candidates must carry class 10th and 12th mark sheets along with NATA 2023 scorecard for verification.

    Additional documents like reservation certificate and date of birth certificate must also be carried to the counselling center. A candidate is required to report to their allocated institute with the necessary documents.

    Admissions to Institutions through NATA 2023

    • It must be noted that appearing for the entrance test and obtaining a valid Score Card doesn’t entitle to admissions in various Architecture colleges. NATA is just a centralized aptitude test for admission to Architecture course.
    • Any institute that is recognized by AICTE must obtain approval of CoA (Council of Architecture). Thus, NATA 2023 is the compulsory exam as per the guidelines given by CoA.
    • Appear for the state university exam or the exam conducted by the particular university along with the National Aptitude Test for admissions.
    • Candidate must obtain a valid score card in both. The total score of the candidate will be calculated by considering 50% marks from the State Board/ any other qualifying examination with Mathematics as one subject and 50% marks obtained in the Architecture Entrance Exam.
    • Candidate is required to contact the institutes personally for admissions in case no other qualifying examination is required apart from National Aptitude Test in Architecture.
    • Candidate must carry Class 10th and 12th Mark sheets separately along with the printout of the NATA 2023 scorecard to the Institute for admission to the architecture program.
    • NATA 2023 Score Card is considered valid only if the candidate scores a minimum of 25% marks i.e. 50/200 in exam.

    NATA Seat Matrix 2023

    StateArchitecture Seat Intake (Aprox.)
    Karnataka896
    Maharashtra5167
    Kerela707
    Gujarat1710
    West Bengal88
    Punjab70
    Uttar Pradesh1560
    Madhya Pradesh330
    Chhattisgarh138
    Goa140
    Haryana610
    Himachal Pradesh40
    Rajasthan270
    Tamil Nadu3010

    Document Required during NATA Counselling 2023

    Document Required for NATA Counselling 2023

    There is a certain set of documents that a candidate has to carry at the time of NATA Counselling. The list is general and it is suggested to check with the respective institutes or counselling authorities before attending the counselling process. Listed below are the important documents to be carried at the time of counselling:

    • NATA Admit Card 2023
    • Class 12th Marks Sheet and Certificate
    • Class 10th Certificate
    • NATA Score Card 2023
    • Category Certificate (if applicable)
    • Medical Certificate for PwD Certificate
    • Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/Special category candidates)
    • Residence Certificate
    • Domicile for the state University exam
    • 3- 4 passport size photographs in light background without goggles or as per the guidelines of the State University or College
    • Category reservation certificate for the students who are applying under the Reserved category guidelines
    • Certificate for ex-servicemen quota is different and must be supplied in the format asked by the University/College
    • Transfer certificate from the last institute/ school you studied in.

    Reservation in Admission Through NATA 2023

    Admissions through NATA 2023 are carried out by the competent authority i.e. Government or University, or such Authorities/Institutions Concerned (School/College of Architecture)/ Association or federation of Institutions (Schools/College of Architecture) as approved by the Government/University.

    No reservation policy based on categories is followed. Central and State government reservations are given to the candidate on the basis of the exam conducted by the State Government Agencies/Universities which offer the program reservation during NATA 2023 Admission are pure as per the Central/State government agencies.

    How to Download NATA Score Card?

    NATA 2023 Score is available on the official website in e-format. Candidate must note that the scorecard obtained is valid for the same academic session. Following are the four simple steps to be followed to download Results:

    Step 1: Visit the official website of NATA i.e. nata.nic.in

    Step 2: Mention the detail asked i.e. Candidate ID created during Registration (Application Number and Password)

    Step 3: Enter the captcha code in the provided blank field.

    Step 4: Click on the Download button to download the NATA 2023 scorecard.

    NATA Participating Colleges

    NATA 2023 Participating Colleges

    There is a total of 477 institutions across India which provide admissions to candidates in 5 years B.Arch. program. The valid NATA 2023 scorecard form the basis of admissions in these institutions. The candidate is required to produce a valid Score Card along with few necessary documents to secure their seats in their desired colleges.

    Top Architecture Colleges for NATA 2023

     The list given below mentions the list of top architecture colleges in India:

    1. Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai
    2. School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
    3. Department of Architecture, IIT Roorkee
    4. IIT Kharagpur
    5. Department of Architecture, NIT Tiruchuppali
    6. Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University  
    7. CCA- Chandigarh College of Architecture
    8. Department of Architecture, NIT Trichy
    9. National Institute of Technology, Calicut
    10. Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics, JMI, New Delhi
    11. Department of Architecture, BIT Mesra
    12. Faculty of Architecture, Manipal University
    13. Jadavpur University

    Top Government Colleges

    Top Government Colleges for NATA 2023

    The table below mentions the government colleges of architecture across India along with the examination considered for admissions:

    Government CollegesExam Considered
    Department of Architecture & Planning, IIT Roorkee AAT
    Faculty of Architecture & Regional Planning, IIT Kharagpur
    School of Planning & Architecture, HyderabadJEE Main paper 2
    School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi
    School of Planning & Architecture, Tamil Nadu
    Faculty of Architecture, National Institute of Technology, Chhattisgarh
    Faculty of Architecture, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
    Faculty of Architecture, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
    Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
    BKPS College of Architecture, MaharashtraNATA
    Goa College of Architecture, Panaji
    Faculty of Architecture, CEPT University, Ahmedabad
    School of Architecture, Bangalore University, Bangalore
    School of Architecture, College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram
    School of Architecture, Kollam
    Faculty of Architecture, Town & Regional Planning, HowrahWBJEE and NATA
    Faculty of Architecture, Jadavpur University, Kolkata

    Architecture Colleges

    NATA 2023 Architecture Colleges in Delhi

    The table given below provides the number of seats offered in various architecture colleges in Delhi:

    Name of InstituteSeats
    University School of Architecture & Planning65
    MBS School of Planning and Architecture120
    Delhi Technical Campus40
    Vastu Kala Academy60
    K.R. Mangalam School of Architecture and PlanningN/A
    Faculty of Architecture & EkisticsN/A

    Architecture Colleges in West Bengal for NATA 2023

    The list of colleges and number of seats offered in West Bengal which consider the scores obtained in NATA 2023 is given in the table below:

    Name of InstitutionNumber of Seats
    Jadavpur University35
    Om Dayal Group of Institutions80
    Sanaka Education Trusts Group of Institutions40

    Architecture Colleges in Karnataka for NATA 2023

    The various colleges which offer admissions in Karnataka through NATA 2023 are mentioned in the table below along with the number of seats:

    Name of InstituteSeats Offered
    Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Pampady40
    Govt. Engineering college40
    College of Engineering40
    T.K.M. college of Engineering80
    Alsalama Institute of Architecture, Malaparamba40
    Devaki Amma’s Guruvayurappan college of Architecture40
    Eranad Knowledge City College40
    Global Institute of Architecture, Peradikunnu40
    Holy Crescent of Architecture40
    IES College of Architecture40
    KMEA College of Architecture40
    KMCT College of Architecture40
    MES College of Architecture40
    School of Architecture40
    Mangalam School of Architecture40
    Nizar Rahim and Mark School of Architecture40
    College of Architecture120
    Sneha College of Architecture40
    Vedavyasa College of Architecture40
    TKM School of Architecture40

    Architecture Colleges in Mumbai for NATA 2023

    The table given below provides the number of seats offered in various architecture colleges in Mumbai:

    Name of InstituteSeats Offered
    Sir JJ College of Architecture82
    Rachana Sansad’s Academy of Architecture100
    Balwant Sheth School of Architecture40
    Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture and Environmental Studies80
    IES College of Architecture60

    Other Architecture Colleges for NATA 2023

    The other institutes that offer admissions through NATA 2023 are mentioned in the table below:

    Name of InstituteSeat Intake
    Satyabahama University, Tamil NaduN/A
    KIIT University, OdishaN/A
    Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh20
    B.S. Abdur Rehman University, Tamil NaduN/A
    Integral University, U.P.70
    Goa College of Architecture, Goa33
    BVDU College of Architecture, PuneN/A
    Amity University, ManesarN/A
    DIT University, DehradunN/A
    Amity School of Engineering, GwaliorN/A
    Amity School of Engineering, JaipurN/A
    Dr. K N Modi University, NewaiN/A
    Jagannath University, JaipurN/A
    Mizoram University, AizwalN/A
    Pearl AcademyN/A
    Frequently Asked Questions

    NATA Counselling FAQs

    Ques. Is the eligibility criteria any different for candidates of a reserved category?

    Ans. No. And no score waiver for NATA during admission if you belong to a certain quota. However, candidates applying for NATA 2023 have to pay INR 2000 (inclusive of the service fee charged by the bank)  and for SC/ ST candidates the application fee is INR 1700.

    Ques. Can foreign students take the test from their country of residence?

    Ans. No. Candidates are required to select test centers in close proximity to their residence or as per their convenience in India. However, a candidate who will opt for Dubai as their test center will have to pay an additional fee of INR 8000. NATA 2023 will be held across 135 cities in India and 1 abroad.

    Ques. Does Council of Architecture conducts Common Counselling Process for NATA?

    Ans. NATA is only an aptitude test. A candidate may apply for admission to any of the participating institutions, on receiving the scorecard (will be available on NATA website in e-format by July 2023) as per the time scheduled by the respective authorities.

    Ques. What is the passing score at NATA 2023 as per COA admission guidelines?

    Ans. As per COA admission guidelines, a candidate seeking admission into an architecture college in India must clear the NATA test by securing a minimum of 40% or 80/200.

    Ques. Can I reappear for NATA 2023?

    Ans. Yes, a candidate can appear in any one or both the sessions of NATA 2023. Given they fulfill the eligibility criteria. Candidates are allowed to submit best of the two scores for final consideration. 

    *The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

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