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Aspiring to become an architect? Then you’re likely familiar with two major entrance exams: the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) and the JEE Main Paper 2 (Architecture Aptitude Test). Both serve as gateways to Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programs in India, but they have distinct focuses and formats. Choosing the right exam is a crucial first step in your architectural journey. This blog will break down the key differences between NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 to help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n

Overview – NATA And JEE Main (Paper-II) –<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/b><\/td>\nNATA<\/b><\/td>\nJEE Main (Paper-II)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency Of Exam<\/b><\/td>\nSelected Fridays and Saturdays from March 2025 to June, 2025<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total No. Of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n53<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total no. Of Sections<\/b><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Duration Of Exam<\/b><\/td>\n3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institutes Accepting Scores<\/b><\/td>\nPremier Architecture Institutes including the three SPAs<\/span><\/td>\nIITs, NITs, CFITs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number Of Vacant Seats<\/b><\/td>\nMore compared to JEE Mains<\/span><\/td>\nLess Compare To NATA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What is the eligibility criteria?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

NATA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The eligibility criteria for NATA 2025 are as follows:<\/p>\n

Passed or appearing in:<\/p>\n

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  1. 11th-grade exam with PCM subjects,<\/li>\n
  2. 12th-grade exam with PCM subjects,<\/li>\n
  3. 10+3 diploma exam with Mathematics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Number of Attempts:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      – Candidates are allowed a maximum of three attempts in one academic year.<\/p>\n

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      1. Validity of Scores:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        NATA score validity two years including the year in which the exam is attempted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        JEE Paper 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Basic Qualification:<\/p>\n