The National Aptitude Test on Architecture (NATA) application process was extended recently by the Council of Architecture (CoA). The decision was taken in the wake of the country-wide lockdown due to coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic.
Now the candidates who wish to apply for the exam can apply till April 15, 2020.
The application form is available on the official website i.e. nata.in in online mode only.
Earlier the last date to apply for the NATA Exam 2020 was March 23, 2020, which has now been extended due to the complete lockdown in the country for containment of pandemic coronavirus.
The CoA has also extended the last date for online uploading of images, payment of application fee, downloading of the confirmation page after final submission of the form, the opening of correction facility and downloading of admit card, as per the revised schedule.
NATA 2020 Revised Dates:
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Events |
Dates |
| Date of start of the registration process | February 04, 2020 |
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Revised last date to apply |
April 15, 2020 |
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Revised last date to upload image |
April 19, 2020 |
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Revised last date for fee payment |
April 19, 2020 |
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Correction facility for application form |
April 20 (10:30 am)to April 22, 2020(11:59 pm) |
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Admit Card release date |
Notified Soon |
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NATA 2020 Exam Date |
Notified Soon |
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Declaration of result |
Notified Soon |
NATA 2020: How to Register?
Step 1: Visit the official website of NATA
Step 2: Click on the link that is flashing on the top right corner of NATA Registration 2020
Step 3: Sign up for the exam in order to register
Step 5: Fill in the required details such as name and date of birth and other details required to create a registration ID and generate a password
Step 6: Log in using that ID and Password and Fill the application form
Step 7: Upload signature and photograph and pay the application fee
Step 8: Submit the completed form and save it for future reference.
Official Notice: Click Here
Official Website: nata.in
NATA 2020 Revised Exam Pattern Highlights
- Mode: Part A and Part B will be conducted in offline and online mode respectively. NATA Syllabus remains the same for both the sessions. The sequence of Part A and Part B is reversed.
- Maximum Marks: The exam carries a total of 200 marks (Part A- 125 marks and Part B-75 marks). There is no change in total marks.
- Duration: The exam will be of 3 hours 15 minutes. First 135 minutes for Part A and Last 45 minutes for Part B. An intermission period of 15 minutes is provided between each paper.
- Language: All questions will be asked in the English language only.
- Total Number of Questions: the total number of questions are reduced from 62 to 53, Questions are increased in the drawing section and decreased in the Aptitude section.
- Marking Scheme is revised: 1.5 marks will be allotted for each correct answer in Part B and 35 marks for 2 and 55 marks for 1 drawing question.
- Negative Marking: No negative marking in the exam.
- Qualifying Marks: Secure minimum 25% marks in drawing portion (32 out of 125 marks) and 25% marks in the MCQ portion (18 out of 75 marks).
About NATA:
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), is conducted by the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA) which is a body of Council of Architecture, New Delhi in India. The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for the specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. It is a national level examination for admission to undergraduate courses in Architecture.