nata.in National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2015 : Delhi

Organisation : Council of Architecture, New Delhi
Announcement : National Aptitude Test in Architecture NATA 2015

Notification : https://www.entrance.net.in/uploads/760-NATA%20Brochure%202015%20V2.pdf
Home Page : http://www.nata.in/2015/

NATA 2015 :
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability, that have been acquired over a long period of time, and that are related to specific field of study, i.e. Architecture.

ELIGIBILITY :
Any person having passed SSC (Std X) or equivalent examination and above can appear for NATA. However, only candidates who have qualified an aptitude test in Architecture and have secured 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects, shall be eligible for admission to B.Arch. Course. No direct lateral admission is allowed at any year/stage of B.Arch. course based on any qualification. NATA score shall be valid for a period of two years from the year in which one appeared.

WHO SHOULD TAKE NATA AND WHY?
Prospective applicants desirous of taking admission to First year of undergraduate course in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture) in India take NATA. NATA scores are used by admissions authorities of different Government, Govt. Aided & unaided schools / colleges of Architecture, to provide common measure for comparing the qualifications of applicants, for admission in addition to their scholastic performance in 10+2 or equivalent examination.

TEST FEES :
NATA 2015 Registration Form can be filled and submitted online at website http://www.nata.in by paying fees of Rs. 1250.00 either through credit card / debit card / net banking or the candidate can generate the challan for depositing the payment through cash in any of the branches of the ICICI Bank all over India.

The candidate shall be required to pay additional charges as “processing charges” for the following:
** Domestic Credit Card:- 1.25% of the NATA Fee plus service tax as applicable
** Domestic Debit Card:- 0.75% of the NATA Fees plus service tax as applicable
** Domestic Multiple Bank Net Banking Payment Gateway:- Rs.15 per transaction
** Collection through PAN India ICICI Branches in cash (through challan) :- Rs.30 per transaction
For International Credit Card / Debit Card the charges may apply as per the policy of the Bank.

REGISTER FOR THE NATA : Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register well in advance to get the candidate’s preferred test date.

REGISTRATION PROCESS :
Details of the Registration Process for NATA is available separately on our website, nata.in.
Important Things to Remember When Registering
** Register well in advance. During the peak admission season Test Centers fill up quickly.
** Take the test as soon as possible to ensure that the candidate’s score card / Mark list are ready in time for submission to the admission authorities at the time of applying for admission.
** When registering online, be sure that the spelling of the candidate’s name matches the name printed on the identification document(s) the candidate will present at the Test Center. If this information does not match, the candidate will not be permitted to appear in test and his / her test fee will be forfeited. See Identification Requirements (11).
** Information regarding Test Center availability is subject to change. The most current information regarding Test Centers and other registration information is available on the NATA website

NATA EXAM SCHEDULE :
Nata Test shall be conducted from 01.04.2015 to 25.05.2015 and from 01.06.2015 to 21.08.2015 and can be given during this period as per the pre-decided schedule of the designated Test Centers.

How to Apply?
NATA 2015 Registration form can filled and submitted ONLINE from this website by payment of NATA fees of Rs. 1250.00 (+ Processing Charges) using Netbanking / Credit Cards / ICICI Isure Bank Challan
Download the Prefilled Registration form and procure the necessary registration documents.
Select a Test Center (from the website http://www.nata.in) at a location convenient to the candidate.

Important Dates :
NATA Exam Last Date Friday, August 21, 2015
NATA Exam Starts From Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Online Registration for Application Forms Monday, March 30, 2015