Know how to score good marks in NATA from none other than topper herself below.
Charitha N Reddy, one of the all India topper of (NATA) 2020 entrance examination, used her entrance test as a stress buster. She also explained how her schedule was designed to prepare for NATA preparations.
Shiksha.com got Charitha N Reddy's exclusive interview today where she explained about the preparation strategy she followed for NATA, fitness tips and also her plans ahead for higher studies. Excerpts:
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Q. What was your preparation strategy to get good marks in NATA 2020?
A. I was preparing for NATA since last two years. I joined D Q Labs for coaching after passing my Class 10. As there were a lot of changes in NATA 2020, so, I attempted as many mock tests possible for being adaptive to changes during the exam.
Q. How much you used to study daily? How did you keep yourself fit during the studies?
A. Studying for NATA is like a stress buster for me. During my Class 12 board preparation, I used to study for the entrance test whenever I got time. To remain fit during the studies, used to play different outdoor sports with my friends.
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Q. How did your parents help in the NATA 2020 preparation?
A. They didn't put any pressure on me. They were very supportive. They just asked me to study well and didn't pressurise me to get good rank or marks in the exam. They also helped me getting relaxed whenever I felt a bit stressed.
Q. What will be your preferred institute after qualifying NATA 2020?
A. My preferred institute for BArch will be Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad; R V College of Architecture (RVCA) Bengaluru.
Q. After BArch what are your plans means a job or higher education?
A. I want to do masters in design but I haven't decided yet. I will choose it after completing my course.
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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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