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1. Before you Start
We scientifically check your Aptitude & Passion for Architecture.
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We scientifically check your Aptitude & Passion for Architecture.
2. Ace Coaching
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Overview of SILICA Coaching for NATA/JEE Paper 2
| Architecture Course Details | 2 Term Course | 1 Term Course |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal for | X pass & XI standard students | XI pass & XII standard students |
| Total Duration | 66 classes (264 hrs) | 49 classes (196 hrs) |
| Class frequency | 4 hrs / once a week | 4 hrs / once a week |
| Installment facility available? | Yes | Yes |
The Revised Exam Pattern for NATA 2025/2026
- NATA 2024 Exam Pattern: NATA exam from 2020 to 2023 was a fully computer based test. NATA 2024 has introduced a very big change. The exam now has 2 Parts:
| Part | Mode of Exam | Type of Test | No of Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Offline PBT | Drawing & Composition Test | 3 | 80 | 90 mins |
| Part B | Online CBT | MCQ Objective Test | 45 | 120 | 90 mins |
| Total | 48 | 200 | 3.0 hrs |
Notes:
- PBT = Paper Based Test, CBT = Computer Based
- The medium of the test will be both English and
SILICA NATA Coaching & Study Kit Options
| SILICA Coaching Modules | ONLINE Study Kit (1500/-) | LIVE Coaching (10000/-) |
|---|---|---|
| Live Online Lectures: – 6 Lectures for GAT – 6 Lectures for Arch Aptitude – 3 Lectures for Cognitive Aptitude – 3 Lectures for PCM | – | Yes |
| Online Video Lectures: – 15+ Lectures on Architecture Aptitude – 20+ Lectures on General Aptitude – 15+ Videos on PCM | Yes | Yes |
| Online Practice Kit: – 10 New Mock Tests as per NATA 2022 pattern – 5 New Mock Tests as per NATA 2023 pattern – 500+ Questions on General Aptitude – 800+ Questions on Architecture Aptitude – 200+ Questions on Physics, Chemistry, Maths | Yes | Yes |
SILICA Coaching & Study Kit Options
| Module | No. of Classes | Purpose of this module |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Drawing & Design Foundation | 12 | 50% of both NATA & JEE Exams is about drawing & design. This module helps students learn drawing & design through a step by step approach. Even students who are not good at drawing can learn drawing through an easy approach. Starting from Basics, it covers Color Theory & Application, Perspective & 3D Drawing, Human Figure Drawing, Memory Drawings & Compositions. |
| 2. Advance Architecture | 10 | Once the foundation is ready, students are introduced to advance level questions, which may be expected in the exams. Students are shown how to solve difficult questions, how to manage time and how to make your individual drawing & design better than others. This way each student develops their own method of approaching exam questions. |
| 3. Mock Test Papers | 6 papers | We provide total 10 Test papers of which we conduct 6 test papers in class. Test papers are conducted to give students an idea of what to expect in the real exam. We conduct Test papers over 3 to 4 weeks to allow students to improve with each paper. |
| 4. Test Paper Discussions | 3 | We assess each student’s areas for improvement and give specific inputs to students either individually or in group to improve their performance. |
| 5. Aesthetic Sensitivity & Aptitude Test | 4 | Students find Aesthetic Sensitivity (NATA) and Aptitude (JEE paper 2) part difficult. We have scheduled 4 special classes to clear students’ doubts regarding topics and questions asked in this Test. SILICA also provides access to an Online Learning Module which has over 1,000 practice questions for Aesthetic Sensitivity & Aptitude Test. |
| Total | 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
About NATA
1. What is NATA?
2. Who is eligible for NATA?
- Obtained 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 or equivalent / 10+3 Diploma.
- Taken Physics, Chemistry, Maths as subject in 10+2 / 10+3 examination and has got 50% aggregate marks in those subjects.
- The lower age limit of the candidate is 17 years as on 31.07.2020.
You can see it in detail at – https://www.nata.in
3. Where to appear for NATA?
4. When does NATA exam happen?
5. How to register / apply for NATA?
6. How is NATA conducted?
7. For how long is the NATA score valid for?
8. When, Where and How is the Score card available?
Results will be available on the website and some other websites which will be announced in various electronic / print media before declaration of results on specified date.
The result will be available in three formats:
- Marks obtained out of 200 and in each component
- Merit listing – unique based on marks and tie breaking rules
- Percentile score based on the merit listing
9. What is the passing score at NATA?
Qualifying marks for NATA would be based on the following rules:
- At least 25% must be secured in MCQ portion (19 out of 75)
- At least 25% must be secured in Drawing portion (32 out of 125)
- Overall qualifying marks (out of 200) would be based on post-exam statistics and at the discretion of the Council. For 2018 & 2019, this score was 70 out of 200 marks.
Candidate will not qualify in NATA unless he/she satisfies all three conditions mentioned above.
10. How is a tie break in NATA merit list done?
The breaking logic for a tie in NATA marks for the purpose of merit rank would be applied in the following order:
- More overall marks obtained in Mathematics test component
- Less wrong answers in attempted ones of Mathematics test component
- More overall marks in problems of Aptitude test component
- Less wrong answers in attempted ones of aptitude test component
- Earlier date of birth
Candidate will not qualify in NATA unless he/she satisfies all three conditions mentioned above.
11. Can candidates ask for re-evaluation of NATA test marks?
- MCQ Questions: Before publication of results, the response sheets of each candidate will be uploaded along with subject wise mark(s) secured. Candidates may request for rechecking of the machine recorded responses online by payment of 1000 INR per response (Question) within stipulated period of time. Council will consider all such cases prior to result publication.
- Drawing Questions: No review will be available for the drawing test.
- Further, there will be no provision for post publication scrutiny and /or review and hence will not entertain any such request after the result publication.
12. Where can a candidate seek admission on the basis of NATA?
13. Which type of institutions offer B.Arch programs?
| # | Type of Institution | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Level Institutions – Govt Aided | J.J., Rachana Sansad (Aided), CEPT etc |
| 2 | State Level Institutions – Unaided / Private | Kamala Raheja, LS Raheja, IES etc |
| 3 | All India Level Institutions – Govt Aided | SPAs and NITs |
| 4 | Deemed Universities | Amity, DY Patil, NMIMS (BSSA etc) |
Note: NATA score is valid for admission to State Level Institutions – Govt Aided / Unaided and Deemed Universities. JEE (Paper 2) score is valid for admission to All India Level Institutions.
14. What is the basis for B.Arch Admission Merit list?
| # | Basis of Merit List | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marks obtained in NATA / JEE (Paper 2) | 50% |
| 2 | Aggregate % obtained in 10+2 / 10+3 Diploma exam. | 50% |
Note: Studying for XII Std is as important is studying for the NATA exam.
15. Why join SILICA?
- Aptitude based career guidance
- Dedicated mentors & top faculties
- Online LMS & Self study material
- Small batch size
- Weekly tests & doubt solving
- Parent engagement
- Design Quest Activities
- Continuous Innovation
16. Why SILICA Study Material is best?
- Created by NID alumni
- Mapped to exam pattern
- Scientific approach
- 10 full mock tests & solutions
- Past 10 years solved papers
- Doubt solving workshops
- Personal guide
- Online app. Learn 24×7
17. Which entrance exam is required for architecture?
18. Which entrance exams are important to take admission for Architecture after 12th science?
19. What are the architecture entrance exams pattern?
20. Which entrance exam should I write for architecture?
21. What is the syllabus for architecture entrance exam 2024-25?
22. Which are the entrance exams for architecture in india?
23. How should I prepare for the architecture entrance exam?
24. Which books should I use to crack architecture entrance exam 2024-25?
25. Where can I get previous year architecture entrance exam previous year question papers?
26. Which is the best NATA coaching center across India to prepare NATA Entrance exam?
27. Is NATA coaching necessary for NATA entrance exam?
28. Is NATA coaching really helpful to crack NATA entrace exam 2024-2025?
NATA coaching centers adopt out-of-the-box approaches to keep aspirants a step ahead in the race to fine-tune NATA preparation. On the contrary, those who rely on self-study remain bereft of such methodologies. Thus, it stands out that NATA classes are helpful for examinees who take NATA entrance exam.
29. What are the best NATA Books for 2024-25?
30. How to prepare for the NATA exam for architecture?
31. What book should I prefer for NATA Maths?
32. What is the difference between JEE B.Arch and NATA?
33. What is the registration date for the NATA 2024-25?
34. How to get the NATA previous year's question paper?
35. How is the overall NATA score calculated?
36. Does NATA consist of Maths questions?
37. What are the changes in NATA 2024-25 Exam Pattern?
38. What coaching should you take to do well in NATA?
About JEE (Architecture)
1. What will be the advantages of Multiple Sessions in JEE (Main)-2024?
The advantages of Multiple Sessions in JEE (Main)- 2024 are as follows:
- This will give multiple opportunities to the candidates to improve their scores in the examination if they fail to give their best in one attempt.
- In first attempt, the students will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the next time.
- This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste a full year.
- If anyone missed the examination due to reasons beyond control (such as Board examination), then he/she will not have to wait for one full year.
- A candidate need not appear in all the four Sessions. However, if candidate appears in more than one Session then his/her best of the 2023 NATA Scores will be considered for preparation of Merit List/ Ranking.
2. When will the application window to apply for JEE (Main)- 2024 be available?
Will be annouced soon
3. Can a candidate apply for one session or more than one session together?
Candidate has option to apply for one Session or for more than one Session (February/March /April/May 2021) together and pay exam fee accordingly.
4. Does a candidate need to fill up the separate Application Form for each session?
No, candidate has to fill up one Application Form for all sessions. If he/ she fills up now, there will be only one Application Form. If he fills up now (for a few sessions), and choses to fill up the application for the other sessions later, the same Application Form will be shown to him later on, once the Application Forms
5. Has NATA changed the syllabus of JEE (Main)- 2024?
No, the syllabus of JEE (Main) 2024 is same as that of the last year. However, keeping in view the decision taken by different Boards all over India, NTA has decided that there will be a total of 90 Questions in the Question Paper and candidate will be required to attempt 75 questions only. There will be no negative marking for 15 optional questions.
6. What is the mode of examination?
JEE (Main) 2022 Examination will be held in “Computer Based Test” (CBT) Mode only, except that the Drawing Test for B.Arch. will be held in “Pen and Paper” (offline) mode.
7. What will be the pattern of examinations?
The Question Paper has been divided into two sections. There will be 90 Questions in the Paper 1 and candidate will be required to attempt 75 questions only. There will be no negative marking for 15 optional questions. Paper-wise details are as follows:
- B.E./B.Tech. (Paper 1- To be conducted in all four sessions: Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There will be no negative marking for Section B.
- B. Arch. (Paper 2A)- To be conducted in February and May sessions: *Part -1 will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There will be no negative marking for Section B.
- B. Planning (Paper 2B)- To be conducted in February and May sessions: * Part -1 will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any five questions out of 10. There will be no negative marking for Section B.
8. What is the duration of the examination of Timing of Examination for those candidates who wish to appear for B. Arch as well as B. Planning?
Those candidates who wish to appear for Paper 2A as well as Paper 2B will have the duration of examination 3.30 hrs. i.e. from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
9. What is the age limit to appear in JEE (Main) - 2024/2025?
There is no age limit for the candidates to appear in the JEE (Main) 2024-2025. The candidates who have passed the class 12 / equivalent examination in 2019, 2020, 2021 or appearing in 2023 irrespective of their age can appear in JEE (Main) – 2024 examination.
10. Is it mandatory to upload Gen-EWS, SC, ST, OBC(NCL) and PwD certificate?
Yes, Gen-EWS/SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwD candidates are required to upload original certificate as per prescribed formats issued by the competent authority of their respective State.
In case, any candidate does not have the certificate readily available with him / her, he/she can upload the self-undertaking (Appendix- 2). However, he/ she will have to upload the requisite certificate before end of May 2021.
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