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a year agoContributor-Level 7
For NATA, you don't need to study architecture as a full subject before the exam. However, having a basic awareness is very helpful because the General Aptitude section includes questions on:
- Famous architects (like Le Corbusier, B.V. Doshi, Zaha Hadid, etc.)
- Well-known monuments and buildings in India and abroad
- Basic architectural terms (e.g., façade, elevation, plan, symmetry)
- Environmental and design awareness (sustainable design, urban planning, materials)
- So instead of studying architectural theory in depth, focus on:
- Reading about important structures and landmarks
- Learning about basic design principles (proportion, balance, perspecti
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
The General Aptitude section of NATA checks your reasoning, visualization, and awareness related to design and architecture. It generally covers:
Analytical Reasoning & Mental Ability – puzzles, patterns, coding-decoding, sequences, etc.
Logical Reasoning – problem-solving, relationships, analogies, and logical deductions.
Visual & Spatial Ability – visualising 2D and 3D objects, transformations, and mental rotation.
General Awareness of Architecture & Design – famous architects, monuments, buildings, and design basics.
Mathematical Reasoning – simple numerical reasoning, sets, relations, and probability-based reasoning.
Imaginativ
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
No, the NATA syllabus does not include Physics and Chemistry.
The exam mainly focuses on Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing skills. While Physics and Chemistry are not part of the test, having a basic understanding of these subjects may indirectly help in architectural concepts, but they are not required for NATA preparation.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Students can refer to the table below for some details about the top government Architecture colleges in India accepting NATA:
Public/Government Colleges | Total Tuition Fee | NIRF '24 |
|---|---|---|
INR 10 Lakh | 1 | |
INR 10 Lakh | 2 | |
INR 6.25 Lakh | 3 | |
INR 4 Lakh | 5 | |
INR 6.25 Lakh | 8 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The table below provides some details about the private top Architecture colleges in India that accept NATA:
Private Colleges | Total Tuition Fee | NIRF '24 |
|---|---|---|
| CEPT University Admission | INR 22.75 Lakh | 6 |
INR 13.75 Lakh | 11 | |
| Nirma University Admission | INR 11.1 Lakh | 13 |
| Nirma University Admission | INR 11.5 Lakh | 19 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Of course! Students can take a look at the table below for some information about the top NATA accepting Architecture colleges in India.
Particulars | Parameters/Statistics |
|---|---|
No. of Colleges | 20+ colleges |
Annual Fees | Less than INR 1 Lakh: 2 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 3 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 2 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 3 colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 15 colleges |
Top Architecture Colleges in India | IIEST Shibpur, CEPT University, Jamia Millia Islamia, VNIT Nagpur, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SPA Bhopal, Chandigarh University, SPA Vijayawada, etc. |
Accepted Entrance Exams | NATA |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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a year agoNew answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 7
Yes, IPU issues distinct counselling schedules for:
- IPU CET-based programmes
- JEE/NEET/NATA/CLAT-based programmes
Candidates must refer to the official website ipu.admissions.nic.in, and check the programme-wise counselling notices to ensure they don't miss any important dates relevant to their chosen course.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
With eighty out of two hundred in NATA, getting admission in AKTU for B.Arch is tough.
Usually, students want above a hundred and twenty marks to get a seat.
You can attempt for non-public faculty members with decrease cutoffs or prepare once more to improve your rating.
Admission chances are very low with eighty marks in AKTU thru counselling.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
It's quite difficult to get B.Arch at CEPT UNIVERSITY .It have higher cut-off marks which is 120 and sometimes more.The basic cut-off for NATA is 70.
Jamia Milia Islamia well known institute It also accepts NATA scores.
Chandigarh University it also best option to explore.
You can also explore private institutions and try management quota as well.
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