The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is an entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) in India for admission to the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program. NATA measures the aptitude of the candidates for a career in architecture and assesses their drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, and critical thinking ability.
There are no different streams of NATA, and the exam is conducted for admission to the B.Arch program in general. However, the B.Arch program itself is a multi-disciplinary program that combines various subjects such as design, construction technology, history and theory of architecture, and environmental studies. The B.Arch program also includes practical training in areas such as building construction and site supervision.
Candidates who wish to pursue a career in architecture can appear for the NATA exam after completing their 10+2 education in any stream. The NATA exam is conducted twice a year, and the candidates can apply online through the official NATA website. The exam fee for NATA varies based on the mode of payment.
It is important to note that the NATA scores are considered along with other factors such as the candidate's academic performance and portfolio for admission to the B.Arch program offered by various universities and institutes in India.
