NATA 2021 Phase 1 was held by CoA as a computer-based test. Read to know exam analysis, answer key details and more.
Council of Architecture conducted NATA 2021 Phase 1 examination today i.e., April 10. The entrance examination was conducted in two sessions – Session 1 (10 AM to 1 PM) and Session 2 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM). NATA 2021 Phase 1 session 2 was conducted only if required. NATA 2021 exam analysis is now available here based on the students who attempted the examination. Various coaching institutes are also expected to release the unofficial NATA 2021 answer key.
For candidates who wish to pursue BArch, NATA is an important entrance examination since the scores are used for admissions into most of the Architecture colleges in India. Phase 2 of NATA 2021 will be held on June 12.
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NATA 2021 result for Phase 1 will be released on April 14 on the official website nata.in.
- NATA 2021 Phase 1 Timings
- NATA 2021 Exam Analysis Phase 1
- NATA 2021 Live Updates: April 10, 2021
NATA 2021 Phase 1 Timings
| Report to the Exam Centre |
By 9 AM |
| Opening of Exam Hall Gate |
9:15 AM |
| Completion of Candidate Registration |
By 9:45 AM |
| Closing of Exam Hall Gate |
10 AM |
| Start of Exam |
10 AM |
| End of Exam |
1 PM |
NATA 2021 Exam Analysis Phase 1
According to the students who appeared for the entrance examination, the paper was of moderate difficulty. Section A had questions on general aptitude, decision making and general knowledge while Section B had questions based on images and figures. Most of the students found Section B more difficult than Section A, since the students had to solve each question in under 30 seconds. The given image had to be memorized within 30 sections and the question had to be answered, which the candidates found difficult. Comparitively, Section A was easier as it had questions that tested the aptitude of the students.
NATA 2021 Live Updates: April 10, 2021
01:00 PM - NATA 2021 Phase 1 examination has concluded
10:00 AM - NATA 2021 Phase 1 examination has commenced.
09:52 AM - Gates are now closed.
09:35 AM - Guards are making an announcement that the gates will be closed soon.
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09:15 AM - Temperature checks are being done and students are having security checks.
09:00 AM - Gates are open and entry has started.
08:30 AM – More students are reaching the centre and checking their roll number and allotted room for the entrance examination.
08:15 AM – Security guards are giving out instructions to the students and manage the crowd.
08:00 AM – Students have started reaching the exam centre for NATA 2021.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
Not exactly, though it's the most common route by far. Besides NATA, JEE Main Paper 2 conducted by NTA is another accepted option for many architecture programs. Some states also run their own separate entrance exams for local colleges. So depending on your target college, you might need to prepare
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, NATA scores do not influence the category structure of tuition fees for BArch programme at VIT Bhopal University. The tuition fee remains the same regardless of entrance exam marks.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, students can get admission in Sri University BArch with NATA scores. BArch admission is entrance-based. The final selection is based on academic scores and SSU CET/ NATA/ JEE Main Paper-2.
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