Bharat SainiLast Updated on July 15, 2019 by Bharat Saini
Architects are the real brain behind the beautiful buildings, malls, bridges, etc. so if you are admiring the infrastructure of a city, you are actually admiring the work of a group of architects. These are the people who design and plan the construction of these buildings. They review these building for the safety of public as well. As the safety of the public, when it comes to buildings, very much depends upon these architects, they have to go through advance training to get licence which declares them architecture professional. Read more to learn more about this profession.
If you too wish to join a Bachelors programme in Architecture you have to appear in NATA as most of the architecture colleges in India consider NATA ranks for admission.
What is NATA?
NATA is the entrance exam for admission in first year of B Architecture programme in Architecture colleges across India. This entrance test is conducted by a body of COA, National Institute of Advance Studies in Architecture. Visit here to know more.
How to apply for NATA Entrance Exam?
Any student, who has completed its 10+2 with minimum 50 % marks and had maths as a compulsory subject, is eligible to apply for NATA entrance exams. The registrations start from first week of April every year and candidates can register and apply online after paying online application fee. Candidates also need to upload the images of required documents in the online application process. Within two weeks after online application, candidates get their admit cards, dates of examination and examination centre for NATA. Visit the website to learn more about the application procedure for NATA.
Right way of preparation for NATA exams
NATA is one of the toughest entrance examinations in India hence it needs a systematic preparation. Every candidate wishes to get success in very first attempt and to achieve this goal one needs to stay absolutely prepared and focused. To know exactly what is the right way for the NATA exam preparation, one need to understand the examination pattern first.
The three hours long NATA paper is divided into two parts. The first part consists of mathematics and general aptitude questions while the second part is designed to test the drawing related skills of the student.
Where to find Nata Study Material and Mock Test Papers
One can easily find the NATA study material online and a number of books are also available for the students who are willing to self study. But NATA entrance exam is not all about theory and it also tests the drawing skills of the students. Candidates have to transform a 2 D drawing into 3D or vice versa, they have to generate plans, have to draw landscape and so on and that is why guidance of a knowledgeable person is important.
One can also join short term or regular couching program for NATA entrance exams. Coaching centres like BRDS provide study material to students and help them with guidance and expert advises. Coaching centres like BRDS help the students in regular practice of NATA mock test papers, deigning practical, drawing test, etc. and also prepare them for interviews, which take place after the results are out.
