NATA

Hi Sudhanshu,
List of some colleges accepting NATA scores :-
1. Sir J J College of Architecture, Mumbai
2. Department of Architecture, IIT Roorkee
3. Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
4. Department of Architecture, NIT Tiruchirapalli
5. Department of Architecture, NIT Calicut
6. Department of Architecture, BIT, Mesra
7. R V School of Architecture, RVCE, Bangalore
8. Sinhgad College of Architecture
9. Rizvi College of Architecture (RCA)
10. School of Planning and Architecture
11. Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurgaon
12. Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics, JMI, Delhi
13. Faculty of Architecture, Manipal University
14. Chitkara School of Planning & Architecture
15. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology (SVIT) etc.
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Hi Sudhanshu,
Yes, NATA is important for architecture because NATA is conducted by the Council of Architecture and most of the institutes /colleges accept only NATA scores.
NATA is an entrance exam for admissions to 5 year B.Arch. degree course offered by all institutes / schools / colleges of Architecture in India (including Govt., Govt-aided, Private Unaided, University Depts., Deemed Universities, etc.).
NATA is a test which only tests drawing and 3D interpretation skills and even students from humanities or commerce background can answer the exam.The exam does not test mathematics or science knowledge.
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Hi Sudhanshu,
JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted for admissions to B.Arch/B.Planning courses at NITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions. JEE Mains paper 2 is based on both drawing and maths skills , it has a math section (level is same as the jee mains paper 1) and a sketching and 3D interpretation section. The rank you obtain in paper 2 is independent of the paper 1 rank. The exam, like the paper 1 is conducted by CBSE and helps you secure an admission in SPAs ( School of Planning and Architecture) and the B.Arch courses in NITs. ( SPA Delhi is considered the best in the country).
NATA is a compulsory Exam conducted by the Council of Architecture and most of the institutes /colleges accept only NATA scores. NATA is a test which only tests drawing and 3D interpretation skills and even students from humanities or commerce background can answer the exam.The exam does not test mathematics or science knowledge. The exam is conducted by the Architecture's Association and it helps you secure admission recognized by them and you need to apply to different institutes independently with the NATA scores. CEPT in Ahmadabad is one of the good college which accepts NATA scores.
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Hi Rahul,
JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted for admissions to B.Arch/B.Planning courses at NITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions. JEE Mains paper 2 is based on both drawing and maths skills , it has a math section (level is same as the jee mains paper 1) and a sketching and 3D interpretation section. The rank you obtain in paper 2 is independent of the paper 1 rank. The exam, like the paper 1 is conducted by CBSE and helps you secure an admission in SPAs ( School of Planning and Architecture) and the B.Arch courses in NITs. ( SPA Delhi is considered the best in the country).
NATA is a compulsory Exam conducted by the Council of Architecture and most of the institutes /colleges accept only NATA scores. NATA is a test which only tests drawing and 3D interpretation skills and even students from humanities or commerce background can answer the exam.The exam does not test mathematics or science knowledge. The exam is conducted by the Architecture's Association and it helps you secure admission recognized by them and you need to apply to different institutes independently with the NATA scores. CEPT in Ahmadabad is one of the good college which accepts NATA scores.
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Hi,
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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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