NATA 2022: Application Form (OUT), Correction Facility (Started) Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern

NATA 2022 exam dates for Phase 2 and 3 have been announced. The authorities will now conduct NATA 2022 for Phase 2 and 3 on July 7 and August 7 respectively. Previously, the exam was to be held on July 3 and July 24. NATA 2022 exam date for Phase 1 is June 12. Registered candidates can now access the correction facility of NATA 2022 until May 23. The authorities have commenced the NATA 2022 registration process at nata.in. NATA 2022 application form last date is May 23, June 24 and July 24 for Phase 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Registered candidates will have the choice to attempt one or all sessions of NATA 2022. In case a candidate appears for 2 tests, the best of the 2 scores shall be the valid score and in the case of 3 attempts, the valid score shall be the average of the 2 best scores. Qualifying in NATA 2022 is mandatory for admission to the BArch degree offered by various colleges across India. No common counselling will be conducted for NATA 2022 qualified candidates. Read the full article to know more about NATA 2022.

What is NATA?

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a national level entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate programmes in Architecture (5-year BArch). Candidates will have the choice of appearing in one or all exams.

Latest Updates

• May 19, 2022 - NATA 2022 dates for Phase 2 and 3 released
• May 12, 2022 - NATA 2022 exam dates for Phase 2 and 3 revised

NATA 2022 Highlights

Candidates can check the highlights of NATA 2022 from the table given below.

NATA 2022 Exam Dates 

Candidates can check the important dates of NATA 2022 from the tables given below.

NATA 2022 Phase 1 Dates

NATA 2022 Phase 2 Dates

NATA 2022 Phase 3 Dates

NATA 2022 Application Form

The authorities have released the application form of NATA 2022 on April 8. Candidates will have to fill out the NATA application form 2022 to participate in the entrance exam. While filling out the application form, the candidates will have to provide their personal, academic and contact details. The candidates will also have to pay the required fee online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. 

NATA 2022 Application Fee

NATA 2022 Eligibility Criteria

The CoA has relaxed the NATA 2022 eligibility criteria. Every candidate must fulfil the NATA eligibility criteria before filling out the application form:

• Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for the exam.
• Subjects in Class 12: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are compulsory subjects.
• Qualifications: The candidates must have passed the 12th level examination from a recognised board
• Marks: Candidates must score at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC-NCL category or PwD (Persons with a disability) shall be provided with a relaxation of 5% marks in total aggregate in 10+2 level

Diploma Holders: Candidates who have passed the 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate are also eligible to appear for the exam.

NATA 2022 Syllabus

CoA has released the NATA syllabus 2022 on the official website. Candidates can now check the subjects, topics and units which have to be studied for the examination through the syllabus. By knowing the syllabus beforehand, the candidates will be able to understand the important topics and prepare for the upcoming examination. 

NATA 2022 Exam Pattern

Candidates are advised to check the NATA 2022 exam pattern to create their preparation strategy. Through the exam pattern, the candidates will be able to know the entrance examination mode, duration, marking scheme and more. Understanding the exam pattern is essential for the candidates to be comfortable and secure good scores during the entrance examination.

NATA 2022 Preparation Tips

To perform well in the entrance examination, the candidates can check some of the preparation tips of NATA 2022 given below.

• Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus - Candidates are advised to check the official exam pattern and syllabus of NATA 2022 before starting their preparation. This will help the candidates to be well-prepared for the exam.
• Create Timetable - To make sure that the students have allotted their preparation time well, they are advised to create a personalised timetable. 
• Attempt Mock Tests - To know their progress and commonly made mistakes, the students are also advised to regularly attempt mock tests. By solving mock tests, the candidates will also know how the entrance examination will be held. 
• Prepare Notes - The candidates are advised to prepare notes for the tough topics so that they can study it whenever they wish to. 
• Revise Regularly - Candidates should make sure that they revise all of the topics and subjects regularly so that they do not forget what they have earlier studied.

NATA 2022 Admit Card

The examination authority will issue the NATA 2022 admit card on the official website. Candidates will be able to download their respective admit cards by entering their registered ID and password. After downloading the admit card, the candidates should confirm that the photograph and signature are printed on the admit card. Every candidate must carry the admit card along with valid photo ID proof to the exam centres.

NATA 2022 Answer Key

NATA 2022 answer key will be released a few days after the entrance exam is conducted. The correct answers to the NATA question paper will be available through the answer key. Candidates will be able to calculate their probable secured scores using the NATA 2022 answer key. While calculating the scores, the candidates will have to use the official marking scheme. The authorities will also release the NATA 2022 response sheet where the personal responses of the candidates have been recorded. The scores calculated using the NATA answer key will be indicative in nature.

NATA 2022 Result

CoA will release the NATA result 2022 online. To access the NATA result, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. The obtained scores and qualifying status will be available through the NATA 2022 result. Candidates who qualify the entrance examination will be able to apply for admission into the Architecture colleges of India. 

NATA 2022 Counselling

CoA does not conduct a common NATA counselling. For BArch admissions, the qualified candidates will have to individually apply at their preferred colleges. There are 300 Universities and Colleges in India that accept NATA scores for admission into their 5-year BArch programs. 

Also Read: List of Colleges that Accept NATA scores 

Previous Years' NATA Statistics

Candidates can check the detailed statistics of NATA below.

NATA 2021 Statistics (Test 2)

NATA 2021 Statistics (Test 1)

NATA 2022 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. When will the NATA 2022 application form be released?

Q. What is the last date to fill the NATA 2022 application form?

Q. When will the NATA 2022 exam be conducted?

Q. Till when is the NATA 2022 score valid?

Q. Where can I take NATA 2022?

Q. If I have not studied Mathematics in my qualifying examination, can I apply for NATA 2022?

Q. Is there any provision to reschedule the exam?

Q. Is it possible to appear in the exam in some other city or centre than the one assigned by the Council?

Q. When will NATA 2022 result be announced?

Q. Are there any centres in foreign cities? And is the examination fee different for the exam centre?

Q. To whom should candidates contact in case of any queries for NATA 2022?