Architecture Entrance Exam

While preparing for TANATA, candidates are advised to prepare a timetable that will allow candidates to boost studies. First, candidates will have to divide the syllabus carefully so that they topics are covered before entrance exam. The topics should be divided carefully so that the daily study routine is not monotonous. Candidates should also include revision and mock tests in daily routine.

The TANATA paper is divided into two sections - Part A consists of the Mathematics and General Aptitude section while Part B consists of the Drawing questions. The candidates will have to attempt 20 Mathematics and 40 General Aptitude questions within the initial 90 minutes. During the final 90 minutes, the candidates will have to attempt the 40 Drawing questions. All questions have to be completed within the allotted duration.

Candidates must check the official marking scheme of TANATA. As per the marking scheme, candidates will be allotted 2 marks for every correct answer. No marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. Since there is no negative marking, the candidates are advised to attempt as many question as they can so that they have a higher chance of securing the marks required for admission.

As per the TANATA exam pattern, the entrance examination will be held offline i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test. The authorities will use no other mode to conduct TANATA. All candidates will have to mark their correct answers in the OMR sheets and submit it at the exam centres. To be prepared for the exam, the candidates are advised to check and attempt previous years' papers.

For the General Aptitude section of TANATA, the candidates will have to prepare the following topics:

• Objects, texture related to architecture and the built environment. Interpretation of pictorial compositions
• Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawing
• Visualizing different sides of 3D objects
• Analytical reasoning, mental ability (visual, numerical and verbal), General awareness of national/ international architects and famous architectural creations.
• Mathematical reasoning
• Sets and Relations

As per official syllabus of TANATA, the candidates will have to study topics from Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing. The level of Mathematics syllabus will be similar to the 12th standard (or equivalent) examination. The examination is conducted to assess the candidate's aptitude in the subject; therefore, they are advised to check the TANATA syllabus carefully during their preparation process.

TANATA syllabus will be released online. Candidates will be able to access the list of topics that they will have to study through the TANATA syllabus. The authorities will not use any other mode to release the syllabus of TANATA. Using the syllabus, the candidates can prepare for the upcoming entrance exam by studying from the topics mentioned in the syllabus.

Candidates should upload documents in TANATA application form. The list of documents to be uploaded are scanned passport-size photograph and a signature. Uploaded documents should be scanned as per specifications.

While filling TANATA application form, candidates will have to pay the required fee. SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu will have to pay INR 10000 as the TANATA application fee, while other category candidates will have to pay INR 2000. If the candidates are unable to pay the fee before the final date, then they will be disqualified from the admission process.

Yes. TANATA application form will be released online. Candidates will have to fill out and submit the TANATA application form before the final date. No other mode of application will be accepted by the authorities. All candidates are advised to check the application form guidelines carefully before registration. Only the registered candidates will be able to participate in the entrance exam and admission process.