NATA

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.

Sir JJ College of architecture is located in Mumbai and it is one of the top ranked and reputed colleges for architecture. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The official website is:
http://www.sirjjarchitecture.org
Admission criteria:
Admission is through counselling conducted by Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra based on marks obtained in 10+2/ Diploma and score obtained in National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA).
Eligibility:
One must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks from a recognised board and must have studied Mathematics as compulsory subject (or)
The candidate must have passed (10+3) Diploma in Engineering/technology from a recognised board with minimum 50% marks and must have studied Mathematics as compulsory subject.
Marks required in NATA:
The total marks of NATA is 200. There are no fixed marks that are to be scored. It depends on the number of applicants and their scores respectively.
But, it is advisable to have a score of more than 170 so that you can get a seat in any of the top colleges of architecture.

NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is an exam organized for the students who want to make a career in the architecture field. This is for UG and PG course in 423 affiliated college from the Council of Architecture. This is not a compulsory exam for aspirant who want to do B.Arch. Student can also apply for IIT-JEE Paper 2 exam which is also a national level exam. Rank of JEE paper 2 is also valid for giving admission to a student in a good college of India. Many state governments also conduct their own exams for giving admission to the student in B.Arch courses such as AAT, COMED-K, CEED AAT and many colleges conduct their own entrance exam for the students who want to make a career in architecture and passed the class 12th exam with atleast 50% marks. Here are a few of the best colleges for B.Arch
1. IIT Roorkee Department of Architecture
Admission through IIT AAT after passing JEE Mains and Advance exam.
2. Sir JJ College Of architecture Mumbai
This is the oldest and the first college for architecture in Asia
3. NIT Calicut
4. BIT Mesra
5. CEPT University Ahmedabad.

Hi Muskan,
To be eligible to apply for IIAD entrance exam, you don't have to take NATA exam. You need to clear your 10+2 from a recognized board of education like CBSE/ ISC/ IB or equivalent board. For admission, you will have to appear for iDAT which is a written exam comprising logical reasoning and creative problem solving questions. This exam is followed by a studio test and personal interview. For more information about the exam, please refer to these links: https://www.shiksha.com/college/indian-institute-of-art-and-design/exams/iiad-entrance-exam https://www.shiksha.com/college/indian-institute-of-art-and-design/exams/iiad-entrance-exam/pattern

Eligibility to appear for NATA 2018: The lower age limit for appearing in NATA-2018 has been waived. However, the candidate has to comply with any age constraints that may be specified by respective Counselling/ Admission Authority. 10+2 or equivalent passed/appearing with Mathematics as one of the subjects of examination. 10+3 Diploma (any stream) passed/appearing recognized by Central/State government with Mathematics as one of the subjects of examination International Baccalaureate Diploma passed/appearing, after 10 years of Schooling with Mathematics as compulsory subject of examinations Note: In view of 10th standard Grade cards from which marks is not easily obtainable, Application Form fields "Total Marks", "Obtained Marks" are made Optional.