National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2014: Exam dates announced

Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi has announced the exam dates for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA 2014), which will be conducted from March 1, 2014 onwards. The test will be held from March 1, 2014.

Eligibility:

1. Candidate, with less than 50% marks in aggregate, will not be admitted to the architecture course unless he/she has passed an examination at the end of the new 10+2 scheme of Senior School Certificate Examination or equivalent with Mathematics as subjects of examination at the 10+2 level.
2. 10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognised by Central/State Governments with 50% aggregate marks.
3. International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate and with Mathematics as compulsory subject of examination.

How to apply:

1. Purchase NATA 2014 registration form online from its official website (http://www.nata.in/2014/) by payment of Rs 1000 (+ Online Payment Charges) using netbanking/credit cards/ICICI isure.
2. Download the prefilled registration form and procure the necessary registration documents.
3. Select a test center convenient to the candidate. Approach the test center for appointment for NATA exam.

Paper Pattern:

1. The test shall consist of 2 papers: Paper-I is Aesthetic Sensitivity and Paper-II is Drawing.
2. Each paper carries 100 marks.
3. Duration of test for Paper-I: 1 hour and for Paper-II: 2 hours.

Important Dates:

1. Online sale of application forms: March 1, 2014 onwards.
2. Date of NATA exam: March 1, 2014.
3. Publication of NATA Results: by fourth working day after the test.

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