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Council of Architecture (COA) conducts National Aptitude Test in Architecture examination every
year for the admissions to 5-year B.Arch and B.Planning programmes offered by various
institutes across the country. NATA exam is conducted in multiple phases. Every year around
20,000 applicants appear for the NATA exam. Candidates preparing for the exam are provided
here with the preparation tips to score well in the exam. Applicants are advised to go through
NATA syllabus before starting their preparations. Candidates can also refer to the NATA
previous year question paper and exam pattern to understand the scheme of examination. For

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G o through NATA syllabus
Candidates are advised to check the syllabus before starting off their preparation. Through the
syllabus, the candidates can know which subjects, topics and units have to be studied for the
upcoming exam. Being familiar with the syllabus, the candidates will be able to prepare
accordingly for the exam. All of the questions in the examination will be prepared on the basis of
the NATA syllabus. Applicants can also check important chapters and questions asked in the
exam. Referring to the syllabus also helps candidates to prepare an effective study timetable to
ace the exam with a good score.

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Aptitude Techniques Explanation

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Diagrammatic Testing the candidate ability of logical reasoning, using
Reasoning diagrams and scenarios

Numerical Reasoning Testing the candidate's Mathematical ability through simple

problems
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Verbal Reasoning Assessing the ability to assess verbal logic

Inductive Reasoning Testing the ability to see patterns and analyze given data
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Situational Judgment Assessing the problem solving ability of the candidate

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Logical Reasoning Ability to recognize patterns, sequences or relationships

between shapes and imagery
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Abstract Reasoning Assessing the candidate's general knowledge, and ability to

utilize knowledge in new situations
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U nderstand the NATA exam pattern
Reffering to the exam pattern of NATA helps candidates to understand the scheme of
examination. The exam pattern comprises marking scheme, duration of the exam, number of
questions, maximum marks and others. It is important to understand the scheme of examination
to attempt the exam in an effective manner.

Particulars Details

Mode of Examination Online

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Medium of Examination English

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Duration of the Exam 3 hours

Number of Sections The exam will have only one part- Aptitude Test

Number of Questions
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125 Questions
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Type of questions Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ),
Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer
type (NAQ)
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Total Marks 200 Marks

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Marking Scheme The questions will carry either 1 mark, 2 marks, or 3

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R efer to best books for NATA
Applicants preparing for the exam must refer to the best books for NATA along with the
preparation tips. With the help of books, applicants can check the important topics and chapters
asked in the exam. Candidates are provided below the recommended books to prepare for the
exam effectively.

Topics Name of NATA Books

Quantitative Aptitude R.S. Agarwal

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Mathematical Problems Books by V Govorov, P.Dybov, N.Miroshin and

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S.Smirnova

Reasoning A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal

Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal

Higher algebra
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Hall and Knight
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Bernard and J. M. Child

Problems in Calculus of one variable I. A. Maron

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For General Practice NATA & B.Arch Question Bank by Ar. Shadan
Usmani
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A Complete Self Study Guide for B.Arch by P. K.

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Attempt NATA mock test
The authority provides mock tests at the official website. Candidates must attempt these mock
tests as they are based on the actual pattern of the exam and give the real feel of the
examination to the candidates. Moreover, these mock tests will also help the candidates to
increase their speed. Applicants can also use a mock test of NATA to evaluate their
performance. Candidates can also figure out their strong and weak areas using mock tests.

Refer to NATA previous year question papers

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Practicing the previous year question papers helps candidates to check the important chapters
and topics asked in the exam. Applicants can also use previous year papers for their practice.

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Speed, Time Management & Accuracy
As speed & time management plays an important role in the online test, candidates must work
on their speed and time management. Candidates should attempt questions using timers,

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practice sample papers, etc. in order to increase their speed and time management. Other than
this, accuracy is also an important factor as wrong answers will result in negative marking. Thus,
candidates must be careful while answering questions during the online test.
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