National Aptitude Test in Architecture
NATA, the National Aptitude Test in Architecture, is the gateway to B.Arch admissions across India's top architecture colleges, from Sir J.J. College of Architecture and CEPT Ahmedabad to BRICKS Pune and beyond. The exam tests drawing ability, spatial thinking, visual reasoning, and architectural awareness, skills that need consistent, guided practice to develop. If you are a Class 11 or 12 student with Physics and Mathematics, and architecture is where you see yourself, the right preparation makes all the difference. My Design Academia's NATA coaching in Viman Nagar, Pune is built around exactly that: structured classes, expert feedback, and real exam simulation.
NATA is not a test you can crack by reading alone. Part A demands hours of drawing practice: composition, colour, proportion, and 3D thinking. Part B tests architectural GK, logical reasoning, and design sensitivity. Students who walk in underprepared almost always struggle with time and technique. Our architecture entrance coaching in Pune addresses both parts with equal depth.
| Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passed or appearing in 10+1 examination with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects |
| 2 | Passed or appearing in 10+2 examination with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects |
| 3 | Passed or appearing in 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as a subject |
Candidates fulfilling any of the above criteria prescribed by the Council are eligible to appear for NATA 2025.
NATA 2025 consists of two parts totalling 200 marks over 180 minutes:
| Part | Section Name | Mode | Duration | Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Drawing & Composition Test | Offline | 90 Minutes | 3 | 80 |
| Part B | MCQ and NCQ | Online (Adaptive) | 90 Minutes | 50 | 120 |
| Total | — | — | 180 Minutes | 53 | 200 |
| Question | Task | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Composition and Colour | 25 |
| A2 | Sketching & Composition (Black and White) | 25 |
| A3 | 3D Composition using kit | 30 |
| Total | — | 80 |
| Type | Questions | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| B1: MCQs | 42 | Adaptive Online |
| B2: NCQs | 8 | Adaptive Online |
| Total | 50 | 120 Marks |
Total Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours) | Medium: English and Hindi | Each Part: 90 minutes
| Question | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Composition and Colour | Creating compositions for various situations and colouring them appropriately |
| A2 | Sketching & Composition | Depicting scenes involving buildings, people, and environment with proportion and scale awareness |
| A3 | 3D Composition | Creating 3D composition using a given kit based on the situation |
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Visual Reasoning | Understanding and interpreting visual elements |
| Logical Derivation | Deductive and inductive reasoning |
| GK: Architecture & Design | Awareness of architectural history, terminology, and major design movements |
| Language Interpretation | Comprehension and contextual understanding of written English |
| Design Sensitivity & Thinking | Sensitivity to design details, context and conceptual thinking |
| Numerical Ability | Mathematical ability relevant to architectural problem-solving |
NATA tests aptitude for architecture through drawing, visual composition, and logical reasoning. Practising with the official sample paper will help you get comfortable with the drawing tasks, time pressure, and the type of spatial and aesthetic judgement the exam demands.
Download NATA Sample PaperAll colleges listed offer Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch).
| College Name | Location | Affiliation / Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Sir J.J. College of Architecture | Mumbai, Maharashtra | University of Mumbai |
| R.V. College of Architecture | Bangalore, Karnataka | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| CEPT University | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Autonomous |
| Rachana Sansad College | Mumbai, Maharashtra | University of Mumbai |
| Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) | Chandigarh | Punjab University (also via JEE B.Arch) |
| MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (Dept. of Architecture) | Bangalore, Karnataka | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Sushant School of Art and Architecture | Gurgaon, Haryana | Ansal University |
| BMS College of Architecture | Bangalore, Karnataka | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (NMIMS) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | NMIMS Deemed University |
| SRM School of Architecture and Interior Design | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | SRM Institute of Science & Technology |
| L.S. Raheja College of Architecture | Mumbai, Maharashtra | University of Mumbai |
| BRICKS College of Architecture | Pune, Maharashtra | Savitribai Phule Pune University |