NATA 2020: Application (Till 15th April), Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus
NATA 2020 Application Form has been extended till 15th April 2020. The exam will be conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA). National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a national level entrance examination. Through this exam, admission will be offered to 5 years Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) across India. This exam is conducted two times in a year i.e. April and July. Many private or government universities and institutes consider NATA scores to provide admission in Architecture courses. Candidates can read this complete article to know more about the NATA 2020 exam including details like dates, eligibility, application form and much more.
Exam Dates Application Form Eligibility
NATA 2020 Notifications – Application till 15th April
NATA 2020 application form has been extended till 15th April 2020. Check here for application details.
NATA 2020 Exam Dates
Candidates can check the NATA Exam Dates for both sessions from below:
For First Session:
| Events | Dates |
| Starting of online application | 1st February 2020 |
| Last date of application submission | 15th April 2020 |
| Image upload and fee payment last date | 19th April 2020 |
| Confirmation page printing available till | 22nd April 2020 |
| Correction window open | 20th – 22nd April 2020 |
| Admit card release | May 2020 |
| Exam dates | May 2020 |
| Announcement of result | May 2020 |
For Second Session:
| Events | Dates |
| Starting of online application | 1st February 2020 |
| Last date of application submission | 4th May 2020 |
| Image upload and fee payment | 8th May 2020 |
| Confirmation page printing available till | 11th May 2020 |
| Correction window open | 9th – 11th May 2020 |
| Admit card release | 21st May 2020 |
| Exam dates | 31st May 2020 |
| Announcement of result | 14th June 2020 |
NATA 2020 Application Form
Candidates must read all the instructions regarding the NATA 2020 Application Form from below:
- Application form is available through online mode.
- Candidates can fill their application form from 1st February 2020 for both sessions.
- Candidates must fill all the correct details i.e. personal, address or education details in the application form.
- After filling all the details, candidates have to upload passport size photograph (4 to 100 kb) and signature (1 to 30 kb) in jpg/jpeg format.
- Candidates also have to upload relevant documents or certificates.
- Candidates will have make correction in the application form through online mode during the correction period.
- The last date of filling the online application will be till 15th April 2020 for first session or 4th May 2020 for second session.
- Candidates must take a printout of the application form for further admission procedure.
Application Fee:
- The application fee can be paid through online mode using debit card, credit card or net banking.
Here we have mentioned application fee for all categories:
| Category/session | Application fee |
| For One Session: | |
| General candidates | Rs. 2000/- |
| SC/ST candidates | Rs. 1700/- |
| For Both Session: | |
| General candidates | Rs. 3800/- |
| SC/ST candidates | Rs. 3100/- |
Candidates who want to appear from test centers outside of India must have to fill following fee for both sessions:
| Sessions | Fee |
| For one session | Rs. 10,000/- |
| For both sessions | Rs. 18,000/- |
Check here- How to Fill NATA Application Form
NATA 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill NATA Eligibility Criteria given below before filling the application form:
- Age Limit: There will be no age limit criteria to apply for the exam.
- Qualifications: Candidates must pass 12th class from recognized board.
- Appearing Candidates: Candidates those are appearing in the qualifying exam can also apply.
- Marks Criteria: Candidates must secure minimum of 50% marks and 50% aggregate in PCM subjects. 5% relaxation is given to SC, ST, OBC-NCL category or PwD (Persons with disability) candidates.
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are compulsory subjects.
- Art Stream Candidates: Candidates with art stream are also eligible if they have qualified PCM subjects conducted by CBSE.
- Diploma: 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject can also apply.
NATA 2020 Exam Pattern
NATA exam pattern is mentioned below:
- Mode of Exam: Exam will be conducted through online mode and part A will be based on drawing test (pen paper based).
- Time Duration: Total time duration will be of 3 hours & 15 minutes. 45 minutes for aptitude section and 135 minutes for drawing section.
- Total Questions: Question paper will consist of 125 marks.
- Sections: Exam will comprise of two sections, i.e. Aptitude Section & Drawing Section.
- Marking Scheme: 1.5 marks will be awarded for each correct answer (MCQ section).
- Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking in the exam.
Candidates can check the distribution of marks from the table given below:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Mode of Exam | |
| Drawing Test | 3 | 125 | Paper & Pencil | |
Test on Scientific ability and | PCM | 15 | 22.5 | MCQ (Online) |
General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning | 35 | 52.5 | MCQ (Online) |
NATA 2020 Syllabus
Here we have mentioned NATA Syllabus for both sections:
- Mathematics: Mathematics will include question from Logarithm, Algebra, Coordinates Geometry, Trigonometry, Dimensional Co-ordinate Geometry, Application of Calculus, Statics and Probability, Sets and Relations and Mathematical Reasoning etc.
- General Aptitude: Questions will be asked from the topics i.e. General reasoning, Interpretation of pictorial composition, general awareness, texture related to architecture and built environment etc.
- Drawing Test: Syllabus of drawing test will be comprises topics like Generating Plan, common objects like furniture etc., Geometrical compression, shapes, building forms and elements, drawing of patterns for both abstract and geometrical, form transformation in 2D and 3D etc.
NATA 2020 Preparation Tips
Candidates can check preparation tips for NATA 2020 exam from below:
- Candidates are required to go through the official exam pattern and syllabus.
- Make a proper time table and follow accordingly.
- Candidates are advised to go through the previous year question papers.
- Candidates can make short notes and revise them on daily basis.
- Don’t get confused about your preparation be confident.
Exam Centers:
Here we have mentioned some examination cities of NATA 2020 examination:
Dubai, Agra, Raipur, Delhi, Silchar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Chandigarh, Patna, Hamirpur, Shimla, Jammu, Ranchi, Hubli, Mysore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Kannur, Kottayam, Indore, Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Nagpur, Kohima, Dimapur, Cuttack, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ludhiana, Mohali, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Bhubaneswar, Madurai, Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow etc.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
NATA 2020 Admit Card
NATA Admit Card will be available through online mode. Candidates can download their admit card for first session from the month of May 2020 and for second session from 21st May 2020.
Admit card will include details like candidates name, address, examination center, exam date, time etc. Candidates can download the admit card from the website by entering the required details. Candidates must bring the admit card on the day of examination with valid ID proof. Keep it secure till the completion of admission procedure.
NATA 2020 Answer Key
Exam authority will release the NATA Answer Key after few days of examination. Candidates can check the answer key through online mode. Answer key will contain correct answers of the questions asked in the examination.
Through the answer key candidates can calculate their expected marks of the examination. The answer key will be available in the PDF format. The authority may also provide the opportunity to challenge against the answer key.
NATA 2020 Result
The NATA Result will be released through online mode. Candidates can check their results for first session from the month of May 2020. For second session, it will be released on 14th June 2020.
The result will be published in two formats, i.e. Marks obtained out of 200 and in each component and status of pass/fail. NATA 2020 score card will be valid for only 2020-21 sessions. Candidates can check their results by entering application number and password.
NATA 2020 Cut off
Authority will publish the NATA Cut off through online mode. Cut off will be the minimum marks which candidates have to obtained to qualify the examination. Cut off will be published by the exam conducting authority.
NATA 2020 cut off will depend on various factors like total seats, difficulty level of exam, total number of appeared candidates and etc. Candidates must have to obtain following cut off marks in the examination:
| Exam | Minimum Percentage/Marks | Total Marks |
| MCQ Portion | 25% (32) | 120 |
| Drawing Portion | 25% (18) | 80 |
NATA 2020 Counselling
Candidates will have to apply separately in institutions to get admission. The authority will not conduct any centralized NATA 2020 Counselling for providing admission. Candidates who want to get admission in B.Arch. courses have to apply separately in institutions.
Candidates are advised to bring all required documents and their photocopies for the verification process. Each institute will conduct their own counselling for providing admission. Final admission will be provided to those candidates who will fulfill eligibility criteria completely.
If you have any other query about the NATA 2020, you can ask us by leaving your comment below.
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I have scored 53% in class 12th and less than the required mark for NATA in maths.can I atten NATA exam
Candidates must secure minimum of 50% marks in their qualifying and 50% aggregate in PCM subjects.
Now I am in 12 standard can I apply for the exam?
Yes candidates those are appearing in their 12th class are also eligible to apply.
NOW I STUDY IN PLUS TWO. THEN CAN I ATTEND NATA EXAM?
Yes but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
i am studying in Bangalore. is exam conducted here to??
There are three choices
1 aptitute
2 drawing
3 both
What if i or when to only apply for aptitute one
Or what if i or when to apply for only drawing
Or both
Isme do paper kyun h, or dono paper dena compulsory h,
I had applied for my daughter for NATA IInd exam in May. I want to change it to April exam. Is it possible now, please advise
Is nata exam centre in Kolkata?
Yes NATA examination will also be held in Kolkata.
Please tell the eligibility of securing 12th board for ST in aggregate subject
Is there any consessions or kind of preference for NCC cadets?
Can we upload the image and signature during the time of filling application or should it be done only from 8th May 2020?
nata ka council kb hoga
How can I become architectural, after +2
Have the NATA registration for April 2020 started ?
No application process will not be released yet.
I am in engineering first year.can I give nata to transfer my admission from engineering to architecture
Is application fees is for both April and july Or separate for each
Im completing my 12th in session 2019-20. My question is that i eligible for the Nata2020 April session.
I m completing my 12th in session 2019-20.. Will i eligible for NATA2020 April session…
Have the NATA 2020 registration started? If so how can one register? Can you help please?
No registration is not started yet. Whenever it will start, we will update in our article.
What is the minimum marks and rank in NATA 2020 to Get seat in JNAFU Hyderabad
IN WHICH DATE NATA APPLICATION FORM WILL RELEASE??
It will be updated in our article when officials will release it.
What is first session,second session. Is it like jeemain paper1 paper2 whose marks are been one of the best.
mene 12th medical s ki h kya m eligible hu ya nhi for nata 2020
Can I give this exam in hyderabad city or not?
i have scored 60% in total in intermediate do ihave the eligibility of applying nata
If we apply for both July and April NATA EXAM , which marks will be considered?
I’m in 12th and taken commerce stream with maths .Am i eligible to apply for NATA?
No, you are not eligible to apply for NATA.
What can be expected cut off
What can be nata cut off approximately
I’m complete my diploma in civil engineering am I eligible for NATA
What are first session and second session
Can I give only first session
I’m a PCBM student from Nepal. So Can I give the Nata exam or not as mathematics is an additional subject for me?
yes you can give the exam. As you are a student residing outside India your fees would vary
Can +1 students write this exam this year
Im completed Diploma in Architecture and im Currently working as Junior architect. There is any posibility to do B.arch in Distance education in Kerala?
Yes, you can persue B.arch as a distant learning procedure. Infact one my sisters had done the same. Unless
if you have passed your 12th board examination from a known organization, with 50% in each of Physics, chemistry and maths, you can do this
मैं 12 क्लास arts subjects से उत्तिर्ण हुआ हूँ क्या में आवेदन कर सकता हूँ
You need to complete your 10+2 as a PCM student. If you are a humanities student, you are not eligible for this exam
Which marks will be taken to the consideration…either april or june or best of two?
Can you please tell me some best b.arch institutions so that i can apply for them
what is the difference btw first session and second session
I had done my +2 in 2012.,
& took engeenering.. But due to some personal reasons I discontinued engeenering…
Now I would like to apply for b.arch,. My age is 23 am I eligible.. If so Do any others too do this..
How to join from b. Arch pls tell us sir
I’m doing diploma in architecture (1st year) what’s the process for further studies in B.arch please tell??
Respected sir plese help for best drawying teeching app or class or drawying tips any one but l want best drawying tips thankink you sir
i have passed(2011)12th in arts stream but it is with out PCM subject.
after that i have completed my Architecture diploma in 2014.
so that may i know
am i eligible for nata exam 2020?
You must go through NATA 2020 Eligibility Criteria article.
I passed my 3 year diploma in architecture in 2018.. can I eligible for the nata 2020?
Hello, Actually my grouping in PCM IS 149. Not exact 50%
And 12th percentage is 60%
will i able to get admission for B. Arch.
will the rule of PCM 50% Will change this year in 2020.
Sir , I complete my diploma(civil) in 2020 march. So I want to write NATA exam in month of April. So in month of January I can apply for NATA exam or not. In 2020 NATA exam eligibility you have not mentioned about diploma students .so now I am eligible or not?
Can I apply for the exam if maths is my 5th subject in class 12 appearing boards?
Yes you can apply but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
What are this both sesions??
Can I apply for both the sessions
Yes you can.
Can one apply for both the sessions
Yes they can.
Which book I prefer for Nata 2020 to prepare myself at home and for acquiring best results?
Can you let me know NATA accepted institute in Kerala
Hello.sir I have 10 and dipolma in civil engineering 3 year can I give the exam
Yes students with 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate can apply.
What kind of guide book or coaching is helpful for Nata preparation?
Is nata exam for 2 days I mean 1 day for MCQ nd another for drawing …and one more thing where should the drawing sheet to be submitted because of online online mode
Which goVernment colleges can I get From ThiS examination
And can I also attend JEE and NATA both in a year
It will be known to you after result announcement. Yes you can apply for JEE Main and NATA both exams.
What kind of books shud I prefer?..
You must search it online.
I have done my 12th in 2016 with 60% Total but scored 43% in maths . Am i eligible now ?
The candidates must have secured at least minimum of 50% aggregate in their qualifying examination & 50% marks in PCM.
Hi sir,
I’m a dipolma pass out in tha year 2019 am I eligible for nata???
You must qualify 12th with PCM subjects to be eligible for NATA.
Hii i vani Chauhan and i am doning post graduation can i apply for nata ? I want to confirm this only
Check in the article that you are fulfilling the eligibility criteria or not.
I am qualified the 12th from u.p board(Hindi medium) so I can apply for NATA and jee second paper 2 ?
Yes, if you full fill other eligibility norms.
I m from 12th commerce so can I do the nata exam??
No, (PCM) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics will be the mandatory subject to apply for NATA.
What do you mean by “exam is conducted twice a year” like is it like you can apply as per convience either in april or july or what??
Yes, you can either apply for any one session or both sessions.
I am a student form Commerce Stream. Should I get a admission in any of Architecture Collage or NATA?
Actually the thing is that I am from Goa,So I wanted to know that there is any centre for NATA in Goa?
Exam center list has not been release officially yet.
I had done my 12th with maths as a subject in 2018 and took a drop for 1 year in 2019 due to some reasons. Now,I am in 1st year of Bsc with CBZ as my subjects and in my Bsc i donot have maths as my subject. can I still apply for nata 2020?
You must check eligibility norms of NATA 2020.
how should i prepare for nata 2020 at home？what are the books we should refer and study？
You can go through the online lectures. solve mock test and previous year question papers for better preparation.
I have completed polytechnic 3 years diploma in civil engg, with physics, chemistry, and maths. Can I appear for NATA exam for B.Arch in April 2020. Please guide me.
Yes you can apply for the NATA 2020 examination.
I am 10 +3 diploma student . Is I give this exam .
yes you can.
PCM subjects , chemistry has been made compulsory from this year. I am in the CBSE XII,with PM and Painting, how do I apply??
Part 1. is online but part 2
To draw pen and paper .
For part 2 we need to draw where to submit
I have this doubt because part 1 is online submission