NATA 2023: Answer Key (Test 4 OUT), Result (Test 4 Sep 27), Exam Date (OUT), Eligibility Criteria (Revised)

NATA 2023 application form dates for the fourth round was announced online. The candidates were able to access the NATA application form 2023 for the fourth phase until September 13. Candidates could access the NATA 2023 application form online at nata.in. No other mode of application was accepted. The NATA application process consisted of registration, filling out the details, uploading documents and fee payment. For the previous three rounds, the registration process had commenced on March 20, 2023. 

The last date to fill out and submit the NATA 2023 application form for the fourth round was September 13. Candidates had to complete the registration, uploading images and pay the fee before the final date, otherwise they were not able to attempt the entrance examination. For Phase 1, 2 and 3, the final date to register for NATA 2023 was April 13, May 24 and June 29, respectively. The authorities did not entertain any requests for registration after the final date.

Before filling out the NATA application form, the candidates were advised to keep certain documents and information ready. This allowed the candidates to fill out the application form smoothly and submit it without any trouble before the final date. Some of the details that should have been kept ready were candidate's valid email address, mobile number, credit card/debit card/net banking details, academic information and more. The candidates were also required to keep their passport size photograph and signature scanned for upload as per the specifications mentioned by the official authorities. 

The official NATA 2023 syllabus listed out all of the units and topics that the candidates have to study for the entrance examination. For higher chances of performing well in the entrance examination, the candidates will have to study 12th standard Mathematics and general aptitude questions for NATA 2023. Candidates are advised to carefully check the NATA syllabus to understand the topics that needs to be studied for the examination. By knowing the syllabus, the candidates will be able to perform well in the examination.

During NATA 2023, the candidates are assessed on various factors related to their aptitude. The question paper of NATA 2023 is prepared after considering these assessment factors - Inductive Reasoning (ability to analyze data and patterns), Diagrammatic Reasoning (ability to analyze drawings and use logical reasoning), Numerical Reasoning (ability to solve simple numerical problems), Verbal Reasoning (verbal logic), Situational Judgment (problem-solving abilities), Abstract Reasoning (general knowledge and their ability to apply it in situations) and Logical Reasoning (ability to recognize patterns, relationships, sequences and more).

Yes. Candidates are advised to study the entire NATA syllabus. By studying the entire NATA syllabus, the candidates will have a higher chance of performing well and securing good scores in the entrance examination. The candidates are advised to check the official syllabus to know which topics and units have to be studied to prepare for the upcoming entrance examination. Since the objective of the entrance examination is to assess the candidate's aptitude, they are advised to be well prepared accordingly for the examination. 

NATA 2023 paper consists of questions that assess the aptitude of the candidates. A total of 125 questions has to be answered. The questions are Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ). The questions can be asked in various topics that assess candidates on basic concepts in mathematics, Physics and geometry, language and interpretation, elements and principles of design, aesthetic sensitivity, colour theory, lateral thinking and logical reasoning, visual perception and cognition, graphics and imagery, building anatomy and architectural vocabulary, basic techniques of building construction and knowledge of material, general knowledge and Current Affairs etc. and may not be limited to those outlined.

NATA 2023 has only one section. The candidates are assessed on their aptitude and reasoning skills. Under the aptitude section, the candidates are required to answer various Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ) questions that are prepared to assess the basic conceptual knowledge of the candidates in the various subjects that are important in the architectural field. A total of 125 questions are present in the NATA 2023 question paper.

Yes. NATA will be conducted by the authorities as an online test i.e., computer-based examination. CoA will conduct NATA at various centres. All registered candidates will have to report to their allotted centres and attempt the examination through the systems provided there. No other mode will be used by the authorities to conduct the entrance examination. The detailed information regarding NATA exam pattern has been announced online.

It is very important for the candidates to have a proper and stable timetable for NATA 2023 preparation. While creating the timetable, the candidates should ensure that the entire syllabus is equally distributed and completed well before the examination. The topics should be mixed and divided in such a way that the studying process will not be monotonus. The candidates should ensure that enough time is allotted for revision and mock test in the daily study routine. The timetable should be created as per the candidate's aptitude.

Candidates should be careful during their final few days of preparation before the examination. Since the final days of preparation are crucial, the candidates should ensure that they give their best so that they perform well in the examination. Candidates can check and follow some of the last minute preparation tips to have a higher chance of performing well.

• Firstly, the candidates are advised to not start any new topics a few days before the examination. This will increase the chances of confusion so the candidates should stick to what they have earlier studied and strengthen their concepts.
• Candidates should also focus on revision and ensure that they go over what they have been studying so that they do not forget.
• Mock tests are important and should be attempted regularly. This will help the candidates to know their current progress and commonly made mistakes. Candidates can rectify their mistakes so that the same is not made during the exam.
• Candidates should ensure that they take enough rest and are healthy both physically and mentally. If the candidates are unwell, then there are more chances of them not doing well in the examination.

Candidates are advised to refer to the best materials while preparing for NATA. By checking the best books for NATA, the candidates will have access to the knowledge required to perform well in the entrance examination. Some of the subject-wise best books for NATA are given below.

• Algebra - Higher Algebra by Hall and Knight
• Reasoning - A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
• General - NATA & B.Arch Question Bank by Ar. Shadan Usmani
• Mathematical Problems - Problems in Mathematics by V Govorov, P.Dybov, N.Miroshin and S.Smirnova
• Quantitative Aptitude - Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Aggarwal

NATA 2023 admit card has been released on September 14 for the fourth round. Candidates can access the NATA admit card 2023 online by logging in using their application number and password. No other mode was used to release the admit card of NATA 2023. Separate admit cards are released for every phase of the examination. Candidates who attempted the first, second and third tests were able to download the NATA admit card 2023 on April 18, May 30 and July 5, respectively.

NATA 2023 admit card is available online at nata.in. No other mode was used to declare the NATA admit card 2023. To access the admit card, the candidates have to visit the official website and click on the admit card link. The application form number and password have to be provided and submitted. Next, the NATA 2023 admit card will be displayed on the screen. Candidates are advised to check all of the provided details before downloading the admit card. Since the NATA admit card is an important document, the candidates are advised to download and print it out for future use.

While reporting at the exam centres, the candidates are required to produce their NATA 2023 admit card along with an identity proof. The candidates can present any government photo identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, Drivers License, School ID. All identity proof should have the photograph of the candidate. If the candidates are unable to produce their admit card and identity proof at the exam centre, then they will be disqualified and not allowed to attempt the entrance examination.

NATA 2023 result for Phase 4 will be declared on September 27. No other mode will be used to announce the result of NATA 2023. Through the result, the candidates will be able to access the scores obtained in the entrance examination. Only those candidates who qualify the examination will be eligible to apply for admissions in their preferred institutes and colleges. For the first, second and third test, NATA 2023 result was announced on April 30, June 13 and July 18, respectively.

Candidates will be eligible to apply and attempt one or more sessions of NATA 2023. In case a candidate appears for 2 tests, the best of the 2 scores shall be the valid score and in the case of more than 2 attempts, the valid score shall be the average of the best scores. All candidates will be required to mandatory qualify at least one session of NATA 2023 to be eligible for B.Arch admissions into the respective Architecture colleges and institutes. Candidates are advised to attempt as many sessions as they can to have a higher chance of securing good scores.

There is no common counselling process for NATA qualified candidates. For BArch admissions, the candidates will have to individually apply to their preferred institutes. The dates and guidelines regarding the BArch admissions will be released by the respective authorities. Majority of the Architecture institutes offer admissions based on NATA scores so the candidates will have many options to select from. The candidates are advised to keep checking the official websites of their preferred institutes for any updates regarding the counselling and admission dates.

While reporting at the institutes for the BArch counselling process based on NATA scores, the candidates will be required to present various documents. However, the list of documents to be presented may vary among the institutes and its authorities. The list of the basic documents that are expected to be required for counselling is listed below.

• NATA 2023 admit card
• NATA 2023 score card
• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets
• 10th and 12th standard pass certificates
• ID proof
• Photograph
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

CoA does not conduct any common counselling process for NATA qualified candidates. Therefore, the candidates will have to check the official website of their preferred institute for the admission process based on NATA scores. Candidates with a valid NATA score will be eligible for state-level and private institute admissions. The details regarding the admission process will vary as per the institute that the candidate is applying for. 

NATA 2023 exam dates have been announced. The authorities conducted NATA 2023 Test 4 on September 17. The examination was held as a computer-based test for all registered eligible candidates. NATA 2023 was conducted in four phases at various exam centres. The authorities have conducted the first, second and third test of NATA 2023 on April 21,  June 3 and July 9, respectively. The candidates were allowed to attempt one or more tests of NATA 2023. If the candidates attempted more than one phase of NATA 2023, then the best score will be considered for admissions.

Candidates aspiring for NATA were able to take the test at iON proctored assessment centres which were spread across all the major cities in India and Dubai. In total, NATA 2023 was held in 85 centres in the country and 8 international centres. The list of NATA 2023 exam cities have been released online by CoA. Based on the preferences, the authorities allotted the NATA exam centres to the registered candidates.

No, it is mandatory to have Mathematics as a compulsory subject in the 12th or Diploma programme. Without this subject, candidates will not be allowed to fill in the NATA 2023 application form.

No, NATA 2023 is conducted only on the already decided date all over the country. Rescheduling the examination is not possible.

Once the NATA 2023 exam centre is allotted to a candidate, no changes will be entertained. While applying, the candidates will have to be careful in choosing their exam centre.

Yes, NATA 2023 was conducted in Dubai, Manama, Doha, Khaitan, Muscat and Riyadh. As per the latest statistics, the authorities conducted the entrance examination in 8 international centres. The application fee for those candidates who opted for the international centres was INR 10,000 (for individual test), INR 20,000 (for any two tests) and INR 27,000 (for all three tests). International cities could not be chosen as second or third choice of exam city.