27th August 2020: NATA Admit Cards are out for 1st attempt exam. NATA 2nd attempt is on 12th September. Pls download the admit card from your respective NATA logins. Link - https://nataregistration.in/index.php?p=login


I. The Revised Exam Pattern for NATA 2020 is:

Section Question Type Q. No. Marks Time
Part B – PCM & General Aptitude PCM 15Qs 22.5m 15 mins
General Aptitude & LR 35Qs 52.5m 30 mins
Total 50 Questions 75 marks 45 mins
3 minute Interval
Part A – Cognitive Test for Drawing & Visual Comp. PTQ (Variable Marks) Q.1 17*1 = 17 12*1 = 12 min
PTQ (Same Marks) Q.2-Q.4 16*3 = 48 12*3 = 36 min
MCQ Q.5-Q.10 4*10 = 60 4*6 = 24 min
Total 10 Questions 125 marks 72 mins

II. SILICA Coaching & Study Kit Options:

SILICA Coaching Modules ONLINE Study Kit (1500/-) LIVE Coaching (10000/-)
Full Online Study Kit
- 6 Drawing Topics Self Study Kit
- 10 New Mock Tests 		Yes Yes
Live Lectures:
- 6 Live Lectures for New Drawing Syllabus
- 6 Live Lectures for Aptitude Syllabus
 - Yes
Recorded Lectures:
- 15+ Lectures on Architecture Aptitude
- 20+ Lectures on General Aptitude
- 15+ Videos on PCM 		Yes Yes

SILICA's Team of Expert Faculty are working hard to create new content. The content will be available as follows:

1. By 31 July'20 - 6 Self Study Topics on Drawing Section

2. By 10 Aug'20 - 1-5 Mock Tests + Live Lectures

3. By 20 Aug'20 - 6-10 Mock Tests + Live Lecture


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NATA / JEE (B.Arch) 2021/2022 - Online Study Material & Mock Tests


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6 reasons why SILICA’s Study Material helps students top NATA exam:

1.10+ Videos on “How to learn Drawing for exam?”
4.100+ Quizzes + Solutions on Aptitude & PCM
2.10+ Videos on Aptitude topics by top Architects
5.Solutions to Past 3 years Original Papers
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NATA/JEE Online Practice Course - Table of Contents

Section 1 : Drawing Section:
# Topics Content Details
1 Drawing Assignments Practice 45+ drawing questions and upload answers in LMS for feedback from SILICA faculty.
2 Drawing Videos 18 Recorded Video Lessons for comprehensive learning of Drawing topics that come in NATA & JEE Architecture entrance exams.

Section 2 : Architecture Aptitude Section:
# Topics Content Details
1 Architecture Aptitude Videos 20+ Videos covering all topics of Architecture Aptitude expected at NATA / JEE exam
2 World Architecture 26 quizzes. Each quiz contains 10 questions i.e 260 questions
3 Materials & Objects 15 quizzes. Each quiz contains 10 questions i.e 150 questions
4 Visualizing 3D objects from 2D drawings 6 quizzes. Each quiz contains 10 questions i.e 60 questions
5 Visualizing different sides of 3D objects 18 quizzes. Each quiz contains 10 questions i.e 180 questions
6 GK & Current Affairs 45+ topics to read on GK & Current Affairs for Aptitude

Section 3 : NATA / JEE (B.Arch) Original Past Papers
# Topics Content Details
1 NATA / JEE (B.Arch) Original Past papers Original papers of 2017, 2018 and 2019 with Solutions & Answer Keys.

Section 4 : NATA / JEE (B.Arch) Mock Tests
# Topics Content Details
1 NATA / JEE (B.Arch) Mock Tests 10 full Mock Tests of each NATA & JEE (B.Arch) to give students practice of solving online tests, as they come in the real exam.
2 Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM)
  • 10 Mock Tests with a total of 150 practice questions
  • Maths books (XI & XII Std)
  • Physics formulae sheet
  • Chemistry study sheet

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8 reasons why SILICA’s Study Material helps students top NATA exam:

1.Created by B.Arch / M.Arch faculty
5. Past 5 Years Solved Papers
2.Mapped to Exam Pattern
6.Personal Guide
3.Scientific Approach
7.Doubt Solving Workshop
4.10 Full Mock Tests & Solutions
8.Online App. Learn 24x7.

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NATA/JEE Study Material - Table of Contents

# Modules Highlights
1 Books 15 Books for Drawing, Aptitude & Maths and 16 Mock Tests.
2 Online Learning Module Online App with with E-Books, Practice Quizzes for Aptitude & Maths sections
3 Personal Improvement Guide Personal Guide to improve results
4 Doubt Solving Workshops At SILICA centers across India

I. Books: The Study Material Kit contains set of 15 as follows:
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Book No. Description of the Book Purpose of the book / How to study from the books
1 Introduction to Drawing & Design 5 Books for Drawing section of NATA / JEE (B.Arch) exams

  • Develops Drawing, Design & Creative Ability
  • Step by Step Learning Approach
  • Lectures Topics Assignments
2 Color Theory & Compositions
3 Perspective & Object Drawing
4 Human Figure Drawing
5 Compositions & Memory Drawing
6 Quantitative Ability 4 Books for Aptitude section of NATA / JEE (B.Arch) exams

  • Covers Quantitative, Analytical, Logical, English & Architectural awareness
  • Step by Step Learning Approach. Perfect for Beginners.
  • 3000+ Practice Questions
  • Questions and Solutions given
7 English Communication & Comprehension
8 Analytical & Logical Ability
9 Architecture Aptitude & Awareness
10 Mathematics XI Std topics These 2 Books are to prepare for Mathematics section of NATA / JEE (B.Arch) exams, which carries 20% weightage.

These books have been designed by IIT professors for JEE level Maths. The books contain 1,000+ practice questions with suggested tricks and tips for each topic.
11 Mathematics XII Std topics
12 16 Drawing Past Papers for NATA, JEE (B.Arch) and CAT exams The first book contains Drawing Mock Tests- 10 for NATA, 3 for JEE and 3 for Maharashtra CAT.

The second book contains suggested solutions for the 10 NATA Drawing mock tests. It shows you the level of technical and aesthetic quality your answers should have in the final paper.
13 Solutions to Drawing Section from Past Papers
14 Mock Test Papers for NATA - Drawing, Aptitude & Mathematics These books contain comprehensive 8 full Mock Tests for NATA & JEE (B.Arch) exam covering Drawing, Aptitude & Mathematics sections. This will give students experience of how the actual papers will be.

Note: The solution book will be shared with the students through the Online Learning Module.
15 Mock Test Papers for JEE - Drawing, Aptitude & Mathematics

II. Online Learning Module (OLM): Get FREE access SILICA's OLM at at learn.silica.co.in or through Moodle App. Your username and password will be sent to you by email and SMS.
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Section 1 : Drawing Section:
# Topics Content Details
1 Drawing Assignments Practice 45+ drawing questions and upload answers in LMS for feedback from SILICA faculty.
2 Drawing Videos 18 Recorded Video Lessons for comprehensive learning of Drawing topics that come in NATA & JEE Architecture entrance exams.

Section 2 : Architecture Aptitude Section:
# Topics Content Details
1 Architecture Aptitude Videos 20+ Videos covering all topics of Architecture Aptitude expected at NATA / JEE exam
2 World Architecture 26 quizzes. Each quiz contains 10 questions i.e 260 questions
3 Materials & Objects 15 quizzes. Each quiz contains 10 questions i.e 150 questions
4 Visualizing 3D objects from 2D drawings 6 quizzes. Each quiz contains 10 questions i.e 60 questions
5 Visualizing different sides of 3D objects 18 quizzes. Each quiz contains 10 questions i.e 180 questions
6 GK & Current Affairs 45+ topics to read on GK & Current Affairs for Aptitude

Section 3 : NATA / JEE (B.Arch) Original Past Papers
# Topics Content Details
1 NATA / JEE (B.Arch) Original Past papers Original papers of 2017, 2018 and 2019 with Solutions & Answer Keys.

Section 4 : NATA / JEE (B.Arch) Mock Tests
# Topics Content Details
1 NATA / JEE (B.Arch) Mock Tests 10 full Mock Tests of each NATA & JEE (B.Arch) to give students practice of solving online tests, as they come in the real exam.
2 Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM)
  • 10 Mock Tests with a total of 150 practice questions
  • Maths books (XI & XII Std)
  • Physics formulae sheet
  • Chemistry study sheet

III. Personal Improvement Guide: Get a Personal Guide to help you get better results. Helps you make the most of the Study Material Kit. Call your Personal Guide on 088799 68338

IV. Doubt Solving Workshops: Attend Live Online Doubt Solving Workshops organized for students across India. For 2021 Attempt, the dates will be in Oct to Dec 2020. Call your Personal Guide to get workshop dates.

NATA study material developed by Silica is a comprehensive set of the best reading material for NATA aspirants. This study material for NATA entrance exam covers all the topics, sub-topics, and concepts of the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) so that you have everything covered as far as the syllabus and competitive level of the examination.

The NATA study material, prepared by the experienced faculty members at Silica, is updated every year as the question pattern and syllabus of NATA examinations and the prevailing trends of competitive exams. Therefore, it helps students become more knowledgeable and competent as per the ever-evolving and tough requirements of the NATA entrance exam.

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NATA Coaching

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a qualifying examination conducted by the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA) that is an integral part of the Council of Architecture in India for the aspirants of architecture courses. The primary objective of the NATA entrance exam is to evaluate the aesthetic sensitivity, creative thinking ability, drawing and observation skills, and the sense of proportion of students.

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Drawing Test-NATA Entrance Exam Pattern

Silica helps you gain understanding about colour texture, contrast, harmony, building forms and elements, scale and proportion of objects, and geometric composition. Conceptualization and visualization through the structuring of objects in memory along with drawing of patterns, both geometrical and abstract. You will also be learning the ability of creating 2D as well as 3D compositions by using certain shapes and forms. Not only this, you will learn sketching of urban scape and landscape along with form transformations in 2D and 3D like subtraction, union, surfaces, volumes, and rotation.

General Aptitude-NATA Entrance Exam Pattern

At Silica, NATA study material will help you improve mental ability (visual, numerical and verbal), sets and Relations: Idea of sets, subsets, power set, complement, union, intersection and difference of sets, Venn diagram, De Morgan's Laws, Visualizing different sides of 3D objects. Analytical reasoning, and texture related to architecture and built environment. Interpretation of pictorial compositions.

NATA Pattern-NATA preparation

Subject Distribution of marks Total Marks
Part A
Drawing (3 Questions) 2*35
1*55		 70
55
Part B
PCM (15 Questions carrying 1.5 marks each) 15*1.5 22.5
General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning
(35 Questions carrying 1.5 marks each)		 35*1.5 52.5
Total 200


Drawing Test-National Aptitude Test in Architecture

Candidates are required to attempt two questions within 120 minutes.

The drawing aptitude test is evaluated on the following aspects:

  • Sense of perspective drawing
  • Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and render them in a visually appealing mannerg
  • Ability to create two-dimensional composition using given forms and shapesg
  • Understanding of proportions and scaleg
  • Composing and combining given three-dimensional elements to form a structural form or buildingg

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JEE exam is for B.Arch admissions to IITs, whereas other unaided and Government aided colleges offer B.Arch courses based on NATA scores. Get more information from experts at Silica.


For first test scheduled, end of registration date is March 16, 2020. For the second test schedules, end of registration date is 4th May, 2020. For comprehensive details, get in touch with our experts.


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NATA 2020 Part A is on Drawing, which is paper based and Part B comprises of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and General Aptitude which is to be answered online.


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