National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA 2016)
measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e.
Architecture. The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense
of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability that
have been acquired over a long period of time, and that are related to
specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. Careers in architecture
offer young professionals a life of discovery, growth and personal
development. An architectural education sets in motion a life-long
learning process! Architecture is a career for people who love their
work and a “job” is not their goal. This is so because as a follower in
the studio young architects become leaders on site where drawings are
transformed into reality and in society where they have a special lean
on eternity.
The NATA 2016 test is in two parts – a paper based drawing test and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test. The test measures aptitude of the applicant through two sections - a paper based section for drawing and computer based section for aesthetic sensitivity.
The DRAWING TEST is a two hour paper where the applicant has to attempt three questions. The drawing aptitude is judged on the following aspects -
Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner, Visualizing and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings, Sense of perspective drawing, Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form, Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes and forms, Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition, Understanding of scale and proportions, and Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.
The AESTHETIC SENSITIVITY TEST is a computer based test where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions. The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of - Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings, Visualizing different sides of three dimensional objects, Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities, Analytical reasoning, Mental Ability, Imaginative comprehension and expression and Architectural awareness.
The Answer to each question in the 'drawing' paper will be examined by a panel of three examiners independently and the marks are averaged. It may be further subject to moderation. During the computer based test, with adaptive testing, an applicant is administered a set of questions with a difficulty level that is specifically designed to match the examinees ability level. The mathematical process for calculating a score in this situation incorporates the statistical properties of the questions, the applicant’s performance on the questions, and the number of questions that are answered.
NATA 2016 Eligibility Criteria
- A Candidate who wishes to appear for NATA 2016 must have passed SSC or its equivalent exam to be eligible for NATA 2016 but that doesn't make them eligible for admission in B.Arch courses.
- A Candidate must have passed SSC and HSC, or equivalent exam with minimum of 50% marks.
- Mathematics must be the main subject in SSC and HSC.
- Candidates who have passed 10+3 diploma (any stream) from Central/State Government with an aggregate of 50% can also apply for NATA 2016.
Important Dates
All the important dates of NATA 2016 has been announced by the Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi.- Registration Start Date: 21st January, 2016
- Exam Start Date: 1st April, 2016
- Exam Last Date: 20th August, 2016
- Registration End Date: 18th August, 2016
NATA 2016 Exam Pattern
The NATA 2016 test is in two parts – a paper based drawing test and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test. The test measures aptitude of the applicant through two sections - a paper based section for drawing and computer based section for aesthetic sensitivity.
The DRAWING TEST is a two hour paper where the applicant has to attempt three questions. The drawing aptitude is judged on the following aspects -
Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner, Visualizing and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings, Sense of perspective drawing, Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form, Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes and forms, Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition, Understanding of scale and proportions, and Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.
The AESTHETIC SENSITIVITY TEST is a computer based test where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions. The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of - Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings, Visualizing different sides of three dimensional objects, Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities, Analytical reasoning, Mental Ability, Imaginative comprehension and expression and Architectural awareness.
The Answer to each question in the 'drawing' paper will be examined by a panel of three examiners independently and the marks are averaged. It may be further subject to moderation. During the computer based test, with adaptive testing, an applicant is administered a set of questions with a difficulty level that is specifically designed to match the examinees ability level. The mathematical process for calculating a score in this situation incorporates the statistical properties of the questions, the applicant’s performance on the questions, and the number of questions that are answered.
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