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• 1.WHY TAKE NATA TEST?
  •         National platform by Council of Architecture, to identify aspiring Architects.


• 2.WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY TO APPEAR FOR NATA TEST?
  •         Drawing and observation skills, Sense of proportion, Aesthetic sensitivity and Critical thinking of           the students.


• 3.WHAT IS NATA SCORE RETENTION PERIOD?
  •          SSC (STD X1) or equivalent examination can appear for NATA.
  •        However, Eligibility is 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent exam with Mathematics as one of the           subjects.


• 4.What is NATA score retention period?
  •          2 years from the date of last test taken.


• 5.WHAT IS THE CONTENT OF NATA TEST?
  •          Section-1:Computer based Test to determine Aesthetic Sensitivity.100 marks
  •          Section-2:Paper based Test to determine the Drawing Aptitude.100 marks


• 6.WHAT IS THE KNOWLEDGE MEASUREMENT IN AESTHETIC SENSITIVITY TEST?
  •          Section I: Aesthetic Sensitivity :Online aptitude test – 40 questions
  •          Visualizing three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.
  •          Visualizing different sides of three dimensional objects.
  •          Indentifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities.
  •          Analytical reasoning.
  •          Mental Ability.
  •          Imaginative comprehension and expression.
  •          Architectural awareness.


• 7.WHAT IS THE KNOWLEDGE MEASUREMENT IN DRAWING APTITUDE TEST?
  •          Section 2: Drawing Test- 3 questions.
  •          2 questions of 25 mark each and one question of 50 marks. 2 hours.
  •          SKETCHING proportionately & RENDERING
  •          Visualizing & DRAWING the effects of light & Shade.
  •          Sense of PERSPECTIVE drawing.
  •          Combining & Composing given 3 dimensional elements to form a building or structural form.
  •          Creating interesting 2 dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
  •          Creating visual harmony using colors in given composition.
  •          Understanding of scale and proportions.
  •          Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.


• 8.WHAT IS THE SCORING PROCESS OR EVALUATION FOR AESTHETIC SENSITIVITY TEST?
  •          Section 1: Aesthetic Sensitivity Test: Computer based test - based on adaptive setting.
  •       Computer adaptive setting means, computer selects the question based on the candidates          performance. Test design Factors -
  •          Statistical characteristics including difficulty level of questions already answered.
  •          The variety of question types answered.
  •          The appropriate content coverage.
  •      The final score depends on average difficulty level of all questions and of those questions         answered correctly.
  •          Time allotted is between 60-90 seconds depending on the questions.
  •          There is no negative marking & No Revaluation of scores.


• 9.WHAT IS THE SCORING PROCESS OR EVALUATION FOR DRAWING SENSITIVITY TEST?
  •          Candidate’s Drawing, Imagination & Observation Skills.
  •          Sense of Proportion & Perspective.
  •          Sense for Colour Composition.


• 10.THE DRAWING PAPERS ARE SCANNED AND UPLOADED TO NATA SERVER, WITHIN 4 HOURS OF PRINTING THE QUESTION PAPER.
  •          3 different examiners examine each question and their marks are averaged. These marks may            be again subject to moderation.
  •            Marks will be uploaded to NATA server. There is no Revaluation of scores.


• 11.WHEN WILL THE NATA RESULT BE ANNOUNCED?
  •          The NATA score card will be available on the NATA website in e-format on the fourth working day          after the test.


• 12.WHAT IS THE QUALIFYING MARKS FOR NATA?
  •          Minimum qualifying marks required is 80/200.ie 40% score in NATA.


• 13.CAN NATA TEST BE REPEATED?
  •          Yes. Any number of times in a year.
  •          NATA score is based on the average of each attempt.
  •       For example a student scores 72/200 marks in the first attempt and 120/200 marks in the          second attempt, his overall score is (72+120)/2 = 96 marks.
  •       NATA Exams will be conducted at the notified Test Centers approved by COA every year. The       details of Test Centers and NATA Registration shall be made available at http://www.nata.in or           http://www.niasa.org

About Us

Why train for NATA with us.

1. We-dzin is an Architectural firm in Bangalore. We have completed various prestigious projects in Karnataka.
2. We are senior practicing Architects with 12-13 years in the construction field. We undertake Residential, Commercial & Landscape projects.
3. With the unique question style of NATA being both adaptive setting and cumulative of average tests, it is important to clear NATA exam in the first attempt itself. We will be able to provide valuable and systematic guidance and techniques to help clear NATA exam. All our students have successfully cleared NATA and are currently placed at various prestigious Architectural Colleges.