NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is India’s national-level entrance exam for admission to B.Arch programs. It tests drawing skills, aesthetic sensitivity, and logical reasoning through two parts: Drawing Test and Aptitude Test. Conducted by COA (Council of Architecture), it’s mandatory for architecture admissions in most Indian colleges.

NATA & JEE both are exam conducted in India for admitting students into architecture colleges, Difference between both the exams are JEE mains paper 2 is conducted by MHRD ( Ministry of Human resource and Development ) while NATA is conducted by COA ( Council of Architecture – India ). NATA syllabus and JEE syllabus varies by 30%. NATA has 3 drawing questions to be answered and the syllabus contains PCM ( Physics, Chemistry & Math ) apart from Architectural aptitude & Logical Reasoning. While JEE Mains paper 2 has Two Drawing questions with 25 Math Questions, Architectural Aptitude & Reasoning visualization Questions.

With dedicated effort, NATA preparation typically takes 3-6 months. For focused students, our 150-hour crash course condenses preparation into 4-8 weeks. Daily 2-3 hours of smart study with quality material can ensure success.

JEE Main Paper 2 and NATA are both architecture entrance exams, but cater to different institutions. JEE Main Paper 2 scores are used for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs offering B.Arch programs. NATA scores are primarily used by private and some government architecture colleges across India. While both assess drawing, aptitude, and sometimes math, their weightage and focus may vary. JEE Main Paper 2 often includes a broader range of math and aptitude questions, while NATA emphasizes visual perception and design sensitivity. Therefore, your choice of exam depends on the specific architecture colleges you’re targeting.

Qualifying marks for NATA would be based on the following rules:

1. A minimum of 20 marks in Part A
2. A minimum of 30 marks in Part A
3. Overall qualifying marks for NATA is 70 marks out of 200 marks.

Candidate will not qualify in NATA unless he/she satisfies all three conditions mentioned above.

Part A – Drawing and Composition Test – Offline mode ( 1.5 hrs., 80 marks)

A1 – 1 Question – Composition & Color – 25 marks

A2 –  1 Question – Sketching & Composition (Black & White) – 25 marks

A3 – 1 Question – 3D composition – 30 marks

Total 3 Question – 80 marks

Part B- MCQ and NCQ – Computer Based Adaptive Test 90 minutes (108 second for each question)  120 marks)

B1 – 42 Questions – MCQ

B2 – 08 Questions – NCQ

Total 50 questions – 120 marks

Grand Total Marks (Part A + Part B) = 200

1. Download Latest Syllabus: Ensure you’re studying the correct topics.
2. Study Resources: Use books, online resources, and past papers.
3. Practice Drawing: Focus on perspective, still life, and composition.
4. Architectural Awareness: Learn about famous architects, styles, and buildings.
5. Mock Tests: Practice with mock tests to manage time and get familiar with the exam format.

All over India there are many good institutions which are good in a variety of factors & Infrastructure but based on competitiveness of students we can list some of the colleges in India. SPA Delhi JJ School of Architecture, Mumbai CEPT, Ahmedabad NIT, Trichy IIT, Roorkee IIT, Bombay NIT, Calicut In Tamilnadu SAP,Chennai MEASI,Chennai TCE, Madurai.