NATA Preparation

Most important topics to focus on while preparing for B.Arch exams. It has 2 parts.
Part 1 being Mathematics & General Aptitude
Part 2 being Drawing test
Part 1 Consists of - MATHEMATICS
Algebra: Definitions of A. P. and G.P.; General term; Summation of first n-terms of series. Arithmetic/Geometric series, A.M., G.M. and their relation; Infinite G.P. series and its sum.
Logarithms: Definition; General properties; Change of base.
Matrices: Concepts of m x n (m 3, n 3) real matrices, operations of addition, scalar multiplication and
multiplication of matrices. Transpose of a matrix. Determinant of a square matrix. Properties of determinants (statement only). Minor, cofactor and adjoint of a matrix. Nonsingular matrix. Inverse of a matrix. Finding area of a triangle. Solutions of system of linear equations. (Not more than 3 variables).
Trigonometry: Trigonometric functions, addition and subtraction formulae, formulae involving multiple and submultiple angles, general solution of trigonometric equations. Properties of triangles, inverse trigonometric functions and their properties.
Coordinate geometry
3-Dimensional Co-ordinate geometry: Direction cosines and direction ratios, distance between two points
and section formula, equation of a straight line, equation of a plane, distance of a point from a plane.
Theory of Calculus
Application of Calculus
Permutation and combination
Statistics and Probability
GENERAL APTITUDE - Objects, texture related to architecture and 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
Mathematical reasoning
Sets and Relations
Part 2 - DRAWING TEST
Understanding of scale and proportion of objects, geometric composition, shape, building forms and
elements, aesthetics, colour texture, harmony and contrast. Conceptualization and Visualization through
structuring objects in memory. Drawing of patterns - both geometrical and abstract. Form transformations in 2D and 3D like union, subtraction, rotation, surfaces and volumes. Generating plan, elevation and 3D views of objects. Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shape and forms. Perspective drawing, Sketching of urbanscape and landscape, Common day-to-day life objects like furniture, equipment etc., from memory.

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To crack the exam, the preparation requires the right approach along with the right study materials and strategy. Preparation entirely depends on your caliber and understanding of the subject. You may start the preparation as you feel comfortable.
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Guidelines for NATA preparation :
- Plan your preparation after knowing your strengths and weaknesses. You need to be organized and follow a time-table.
- Below is the list of reference books you may refer for your preparation :
R S Aggarwal - Maths XI and XII
SL Loni -Plane Trigonometry
A maron -Problem in Calculus of One Variables
Bernard and Child - Higher Algebra
KP Basu -Algebra Made Easy
Vectors and 3D Geometry -Arihant Prakshan
P.K Mishra Book of Arihant Publishers
- Internet will also be a huge source of information for you.
- You may even join coaching institute to work on your fundamentals. Some of them are :
Giraffe Learning
N.A.T.A Classes
Lakshya Design Institute
For more, you may refer to the below link :
https://testprep.shiksha.com/nata-entrance-exams-coaching-classes-in-india-categorypage-14-48-863-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0#page-top
While selecting the best institute, you need to check some of the important parameters such as batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees etc.
- Once you get a grip over the basic syllabus, you may refer to mock tests / previous year's question papers to analyze your preparation and performance before the final exam.
In a nutshell, the strategy for success must include early, continuous and serious preparation.
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