When should I start preparing my porfolio for NATA?

Begin your portfolio preparation well in advance of the application deadlines. Starting at least 6-12 months before the application deadlines is a good rule of thumb. This gives you ample time to create, revise, and refine your work.

First, research the specific requirements of the colleges you intend to apply to. Different colleges may have varying guidelines for portfolio submissions. Make note of their requirements, such as the number of pieces, size limitations, and content expectations.

Top 10 NATA colleges in India

• Sir J. J College of Architecture, Mumbai
• Department of Architecture, IIT Roorkee
• Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
• Department of Architecture, NIT Tiruchirappalli
• Department of Architecture, NIT Calicut
• Sushant School of Arts and Architecture, Gurgaon
• Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, JMI
• Department of Architecture, BIT, Mesra
• R-V School of Architecture, RVSE, Bangalore
• Faculty of Architecture, Manipal University

ABOUT NATA
NATA, or National aptitude test of architecture, is an admission exam administered by the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA), India's architectural commission. This admission test is at the national level. Students who want to pursue Bachelor of Architecture or other related architecture courses at any recognized university in India can take NATA after finishing their 12th grade.