NATA 2024 – Questions to expect in the New Pattern from 1st 2 weeks of Exam

NATA exams are around the corner. As the countdown begins, students find themselves in a state of anxiety and always stressed out between moments of intense preparation and instances of doubt. Each passing day inches closer to the pivotal moment, intensifying the palpable tension that hangs in the air.

No worries! We have compiled a few of the sample questions for you to get the gist of it. If you want to know more about NATA, click here.

A1  -Questions

1)   Create a square composition suitable for a T-shirt design using 4 colours.

Theme:  Beach and Surfing

Must Include

o   Palm Tree

o   Sand

o   Surfing

o   Wave

 2) Create a symbol/logo for a gym using only two colours.

3)  Create a wall painting of an Aquarium.

4)  Create a 2d composition of a poster promoting usage of DUST Bin and transforming waste with 5 colours.

5)  Create a classy logo for a design firm using needle and thread as elements, the initials of the logo.

6)  Create signage for public parks with blue, green, black and white colour.

Must include

o   Squares

o   Triangles

o   Circles

7)  Create a visually appealing 2d composition using circles and semicircles with colour

of your choice.

8)    Create a 2d composition with colours of your choice

• 2 Triangles
• 2 Squares
• 2 Rectangles
• 2 Circles

9)    Draw an Aesthetic composition using electric bulbs with red, orange and yellow

colours. The shapes should overlap to each other.

10)  Create a composition of 4 mobile phones, 4 matchboxes and Nail Polish bottles. Show

the effects of light and shadow.

11)    Draw an arrangement using one eraser, one sharpener, one book, two pencil, 12

sketch pens and colour it.

12)    Draw four chairs arranged in a circle and shade it with appropriate lighting. Arrange

in volume static.

13)     Show peace between plants and animals in a cityscape while emphasising on the

usage of dustbin by using only geometrical shapes. Do not use more than 5 colours

(2D).

14)      Show 8 books in ascending order showing domino effect. Use pencil for shading in

black and white (3D).

15)     Show elegance using the given 3D shapes. (3D Model)

A2 – Questions

1)   Make a composition with 4 to 5 bricks and show the shadows in such a way that the light source is in the upper left corner.

2)   Create a logo for a furniture manufacturing company circles and triangles with any colour of your choice.

3)   Create a composition using 4 candles, a square box & 3 prisms. Apply light and shadow effects.

4)   Create a composition using 3d shapes.

A3 –Questions

1)  Create a logo for a community fitness challenge to promote physical health and wellbeing. Participants can use only 2 colours.

2)  Make an optical solution using a cylinder to create depth and movement. Apply light and shadow effects to add a good visual effect.

3)  Create a dynamic composition with a sense of movement using the green kit.

4)  KIT given with all shapes using:

o                    SPONGY FOAM

o                    Hollow CUBOID – 2

o                    SOLID CUBOID – 2

o                    CYLINDER -2

o                    STAR / CROSS -2

o                    PRISM (Triangle) -2

o                    GLUE to stick

5)  Kit given with below shapes:

o   Donut

o   Hexagon

o   Pentagon

Part B:

1)  Questions regarding GK monuments, construction material building, basics math’s, vertices of given shapes, figures, depiction of shadows and light with object.

2)  Identify Next: Paper folding, patterns, Numbers, Figures. (2 marks)

3)  Identify shadow with 2, 3 and 4 steps with light source.

4) Flash Image – 30 sec

5)  2 mark questions regarding GK (monuments), construction material building terminologies, basic math’s, vertices of given shapes.

6)  Identify Next: paper folding, patterns, numbers, figures

7)  Questions including count the surfaces, elevations, missing numbers, figures, Paper

folding, similar and opposite word, Building Anatomy, Complimentary Color, warm colors.

8) Questions based on Architecture materials, plan & elevations, GAT (square roots), colour scheme and house structures.

9)  What is a complementary colour?

10)  Which is a warm colour?

11)  Count the surfaces ( 4Q)(4M)

12)  Synonyms (1Q)( 2M)

13)  Antonyms (1Q) (2M)

Points related to Aptitude

Apart from questions there are some important points related to aptitude that you need to be aware of.

• Upon submission of the aptitude test, your marks will be displayed instantly out of 120.
• Around 100 is a good score as per the difficulty level.
• No negative marking.
• 30-40 mins required to finish the aptitude part.
• No math’s, physics or chemistry
• No geometry
• No difference between 4 markers and 2 markers.
• High weightage of visualisation questions.

How many attempts can be made in a year?

Maximum of 3 attempts in NATA 2024 in one academic year. For result declaration, the highest score attained across all attempts will be considered.

What is the score validity?

The NATA score will be valid for 2 years. For example, if you have given NATA in 2024, the score will be valid for admission in 2024 as well as 2025.

What are the qualifying marks?

The Qualifying Marks for NATA 2024 will be determined according to the following rules.

1. A minimum of 20 marks must be secured in PART A
2. A minimum of 30 marks must be secured in PART B
3. Overall qualifying marks for NATA 2024 (Part A + B) shall be 70 marks out of 200

What are the NATA 2024 dates?

We recommend students choose the following dates, which will allow us to complete the revision / regular lectures before your exam attempt.

1st Attempt: 27-28 Apr

2n Attempt: 25-26 May

3rd Attempt: 22-23 Jun

To qualify in NATA 2024, a candidate must satisfy all three conditions mentioned above. If a candidate participates in multiple tests, all previous scores will be displayed on the scorecard. However, only the highest score obtained in all attempts will be considered as the valid score for NATA 2024.