NATA Examination Pattern

CoA has made the information brochure and the NTA examination pattern available online. Candidates who plan to take the NATA exam must prepare for it by adhering to the exam pattern.

Candidates who are aspiring for NATA exam should get familiar with the exam pattern. Explore the NATA exam with the schedule of examination. 

NATA 2024 SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATION

NATA 2024 Exam will be administered by CoA Starting on 06 April, 2024. There will be two sessions for the test on all Saturdays and Sundays. NATA 2024 will take place in several stages as an Offline, Computer-Based Exam. All NATA 2024 Phrases will be open for candidates to attempt. on 01 March, 2024, the government will make the NATA application form available online. All applicants must finish the online registration process by the deadline for NATA 2024 application forms. Candidates who have registered can obtain the NATA 2024 Admit card by logging in with the necessary information. NATA 2024 will be administered in many locations using a computer-based. offline format.

The candidates can appear for maximum of 3 attempts in NATA 2024 in one academic year. Examination shall be conducted on all weekends starting from April to July, 2024 in two sessions, subject to number of candidates registered for the session. The candidates need to indicate their presence of session & city of examination while registering at nata.in.

The tests shall be held as per the schedule of all tests is given below:-

NATA Exam Pattern:

The exam is going to be conducted from 06 April, 2024 Onwards

NATA Exam Pattern  - Important Points

• NATA will be administered as a three-hour online test
• There will be an online & offline version of the exam
• The NATA 2024 exam will carry 200 total points
• The Aptitude Test of NATA may comprise questions of Multiple-Choice TYpe (MCQ), Multiple Select Type (MSQ), Preferential Choice Type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer Type  (NAQ) and Match the following type (MFQ)
• The questions will carry 1 marks, 2 marks or 3 marks and 125 questions have to be answered in 180 minutes.

  The medium of Aptitude test will be essentially ENGLISH LANGUAGE. Some questions may be in regional languages also.

How Aptitude of candidates be assessed?

• Diagrammatic Reasoning - Tests the ability of logical reasoning, using diagrams and scenarios.
• Numerical Reasoning - Tests mathematical ability through simple problems.
• Verbal Reasoning - Assesses the ability to assess verbal logic.
• Inductive Reasoning - Tests the ability to see patterns and analyse given data.
• Situational Judgement - Tests problem-solving ability.
• Logical Reasoning - Tests ability to recognise patterns, sequences or relationship between shapes and imagery.
• Abstract Reasoning - Will assess general knowledge, and ability to utilise knowledge in new situations.

Questions could be asked in various topics that assess candidates on basic concepts in mathematics, physics and geometry, language and interpretation, elements and principles of design, aesthetic sensitivity, colour theory, lateral thinking and logical reasoning, visual preception and cognition, graphics and imagery, building anatomy and architectural vocabulary, basic techniques of building construction and knowledge of material, general knowledge and current affairs, etc., and are may not be limited to those outlined.

The candidates will have to follow the time schedule as follows:

Late entry of candidates will not be permitted in the examination hall after 10.15 AM (1st Session) / 1.45 PM (Second Session) and no extra time shall be granted.

Exit from the examination centre shall not be allowed before 1.00 PM (1st Session) / 4.30 PM (2nd Session).

Note:

Mobile Phones, Bluetooth devices, Calculators, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Electronic Watches with facilities of Calculator are not allowed in the Examination Hall. Possession of such items during the Examinations may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates found carrying any textual material, printed or written, bits of papers or any other material except those listed under. SL.No.-2 inside examination Hall will be debarred from appearing the examination.

There will be no further examination shall be held under any circumstances for those who will be unable to appear on the scheduled date and time of NATA-2024 examination.

The primary emphasis in scoring the drawing section is on the candidate's drawing, imagination and observation skills. The Answer to each question in the 'drawing' paper will be examined by more than one examiner independently and the marks are to be averaged.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Will the authorities conduct NATA 2024 as home based test?

A. Exam centers will host both online and offline versions of NATA 2024.

2. What is the total time duration of NATA 2024?

A. NATA takes place over the course of three hours.

3. What is the exam pattern of NATA 2024?

A. There will be 45 Questions in NATA 2024