Architecture Entrance Exam

Yes, drawing is an essential part of the NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) exam. The exam consists of two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on General Aptitude and Mathematics, while Part B is a Drawing Test. In the Drawing Test, you will be required to draw and sketch using pencils, colors, and other materials on a sheet of paper. Regarding the minimum marks required for getting a free seat in NATA there is no such provision for a free seat. NATA is an entrance exam for admission to Bachelor of Architecture B.Arch programs offered by various colleges and universities in India. The admission process for B.Arch programs is highly competitive and depends on several factors such as your NATA score, class 12th percentage, and counseling process. The cutoff score for admission to B.Arch programs can vary each year and is determined by the respective college or university. Therefore, it's essential to score well in NATA to increase your chances of getting admission to a good college or university. The minimum qualifying marks in NATA is 70 out of 200. However, to secure admission to a good college or university, you will need to score much higher than the qualifying marks.

JEE Mains Paper 2 is conducted for admission into B.Arch and B. Planning courses. The admission process for B.Arch/B.Planning is different from that of B.Tech. For B.Arch/B.Planning, colleges give admissions based on the candidate's score in JEE Mains Paper 2, and their performance in the Aptitude Test conducted by the Council of Architecture. The college you can get with a percentile of 66.75 in JEE Mains Paper 2 may vary depending on various factors like the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the number of seats available, and the competition level. However, based on the previous year's cutoffs, you can expect to get admission in some good colleges for B.Arch/B.Planning. Some of the colleges you can consider applying for with a percentile of 66.75 in JEE Mains Paper 2 are:
1. Government College of Architecture, Lucknow
2. Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture, Navi Mumbai
3. Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Architecture, Pune
4. School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
5. Vast Kala Academy, New Delhi
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other colleges where you can apply with your JEE Mains Paper 2 percentile. It is always recommended to check the cutoffs of various colleges and choose the best option available to you.

If you have completed your Diploma in Civil Engineering, you may be eligible for lateral entry admission to the second year of the B.Tech programme in Civil Engineering in some colleges or universities. However, the eligibility criteria for lateral entry admission may vary from institution to institution. While some colleges may require you to have qualified the National Aptitude Test in Architecture NATA for lateral entry admission to the B.Tech programme in Civil Engineering, some colleges may not require the NATA score. Therefore, I would suggest that you check the admission criteria of the colleges or universities where you wish to apply for lateral entry admission. You can visit their official websites or contact their admission offices for more information on the eligibility criteria and admission requirements. If NATA score is required for lateral entry admission in the colleges or universities where you wish to apply, you can appear for the exam and obtain a valid score to become eligible for admission. Alternatively, you can also consider applying to the colleges that offer lateral entry admission without requiring the NATA score. I hope this helps. All the best!