Architecture Entrance Exam

It is to be noted that there are chances of cases arising where the candidates will not be allotted centres within their first preferred NATA exam city. The allotment of centres will depend on many factors including preferences, centre availability, total number of candidates for the particular test centre, etc. Hence, the authorities can add or remove centres as per the requirements. If the first preferred city is not available due to some particular reason, then the candidates will be allotted centres as per their second and third preference. 

Candidates are advised to let their parents/guardians safekeep their personal belongings during NATA. However, if the candidate is unaccompanied, then they can request the NATA authorities to deposit their personal belongings during the entrance examination. However, the authorities bear no responsibilities for the loss of belongings. Therefore, the candidates are advised to not carry expensive and important belongings to the examination centre. 

Candidates will have the option to select international cities for NATA 2023. The list of international cities for NATA 2023 are - Dubai, Manama, Doha, Khaitan, Muscat and Riyadh. The exams will also held in Nepal, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Singapore as per availability. For the international centres, the application fee is INR 10,000 (for individual test), INR 20,000 (for any two tests) and INR 27,000 (for all three tests). The international centres cannot be chosen as the second or third-choice exam city. 

Registered candidates will be able to know the details regarding their allotted NATA 2023 exam centre through the admit card. Important details such as the allotted exam centre name, address and more details will be made available through the NATA 2023 admit card. Therefore, the candidates will have to download the admit card and check the details carefully. In case of any discepancies, the candidates are advised to contact the authorities immediately.  

While filling out the application form, the candidates will be able to choose three NATA exam cities. The selection of exam cities has to be done carefully and in the order of preference since it plays a huge factor in the allotment of exam centres. The authorities will allot centres as per the preferences of the candidate and seat availability. It is to be noted that the international exam cities cannot be selected as a second or third choice for NATA. 

CoA has released the list of NATA 2023 exam cities online at nata.in. Candidates can check the list of cities where NATA 2023 will be conducted and make their choice. While filling out the NATA 2023 application form, the candidates will be required to select their preferred exam city. Based on the preferred city and centre availability, the NATA 2023 exam centre will be allotted to the candidates. All details related to the NATA exam centre will be released through the admit card.

According to CoA, NATA scores are strictly adhered to and followed all over the country in Architectural institutions. The candidates will be required to apply for admissions to their preferred institutes based on their obtained NATA scores. Some of the institutes that accept NATA scores for admissions are:

• School of Architecture and Planning, VMRF, Chennai
• SRM University, Chennai
• R V School of Architecture, RVCE, Bangalore
• Department of Architecture, BIT, Mesra
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
• Sharda University, Greater Noida
• Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics, JMI, New Delhi

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)

Various states provide admissions into its Architecture institutes to the students who have secured a valid NATA score. Some of the top states and their respective admission process for BArch through NATA scores are. 

• West Bengal - WBJEE BArch
• Uttar Pradesh - UPCET BArch
• Tamil Nadu - TANATA, TANCE (Other State)
• Karnataka - DCET
• Bihar - BCECE

For admissions into the preferred BArch institutes, the candidates should meet the basic eligibility criteria. If the candidates do not meet the basic eligibiity criteria for BArch admissions based on NATA scores, then their chances of admission will be minimal. 

• The candidates should have passed 10+2th standard qualifying examination with minimum required marks.
• Should be minimum 17 years old as of July 13 of the admission year.
• The candidates should have secured a valid NATA 2023 score i.e., minimum 70 marks out of 200.