However, at Silica, we also understand the importance of assessing the ability of students to apply those concepts while answering the questions in the examination. For this purpose, we conduct NATA mock test from time to time.

While we have several centres across India, we adopt this approach as a general rule. Apart from classroom teaching, our teaching staff members do not hesitate to go the extra mile in helping students with improving in the areas in which they need to work.

As it has been the case with the NATA test every year, the one in 2020 will also be competitive by nature. Being a top institute for design and architecture courses in India, Silica has the best teachers and study materials for the aspirants who wish to do well in it.

Our increased emphasis on NATA mock test asserts our commitment to helping the students do well in the NATA examination 2020.

• Start early: NATA exam for architecture puts a student’s creativity, innovation, and the analytical skills to an acid test. Early preparation is, therefore, necessary to sail through the challenge. Successful students always make a point of doing it months or even years before the actual date of taking the examination.
• Practice: Practising sample papers rigorously is your best bet to overcome stage fright. This habit proves to be beneficial in helping students identify their strengths and weaknesses. It is important to work on the areas in which you need an improveme
• Get into the habit of using light colour pencils: Light colour pencils do not leave traces when you erase the outline. Given the likelihood of you erasing your sketches multiple times before producing the final one, it is imperative that you learn how to use it effectively. The more you do it often the better.
• Be wise in managing your time: You need to do a lot within a limited timeframe to succeed in the NATA examination. To make certain that you are able to accomplish all the tasks without running short of time, you need to manage your time wisely. This practice will help you ensure the optimum utilization of time.
• Say no to social media and distractions: Addiction to television shows and social media is a good way to kill time. But if you are preparing for competitive examinations such as NATA exam, it is a strict no-no. By cutting down the time spent in these activities, you will get more time for your preparation which will improve your chances of cracking the examination.
• Start using A4 sheets: In the NATA exam, the use of only A4 sheets is permissible for sketching with pencil. It is imperative that you learn how to use it effectively while putting your creative ideas on paper. You can do it easily by getting started with using A4 sheets months before the start of the examination.
• Take mock tests as many times as you can: Taking NATA mock test will make it easier for you to get accustomed to the actual pattern of the question paper involving different sections.

Here are some handy tips you need to follow:

• You need more than creativity in drawing to do well in your examination: This is the standard rule which each aspirant of NATA needs to bear in mind. If you are creative by nature, you will definitely have a competitive edge over others. But you also need to develop an understanding of three-dimensional elements, memory drawing, scale and proportions, and perspective drawing, and shadow and light effects.
• Be creative, albeit in your own way: The definition of creativity is ambiguous. People go by their own definition of it. In terms of drawing for NATA examination, creativity refers to the skill or the ability to go beyond convention.
• Pick up your speed: No matter how talented you are with a pencil and a piece of paper, your artistic talent will not materialize unless or until you show it on the examination paper. If you miss out on answering questions, it will have a negative impact on your overall score. Keeping this in mind, it is imperative that you get into the habit of answering all questions within a limited duration of time.
• Go through and practice the sample papers of previous years’ NATA exam: The best option for you to do well in the NATA competitive examination is to practice and practice harder. The more you practice the NATA mock test, the better. Practising the sample papers is one of the best ways to boost your sharpness in Maths and drawing.
• Improve your GK: Being proficient in your general knowledge can prove to be a useful attribute for you to do well in the NATA competitive examination. You can attain this feat by reading newspapers and magazines. Avoid learning the content of a GK book by heart. Instead read as many books and magazines as possible to keep yourself up to date.

For best results, consider downloading the sample papers for NATA examination from our website. We have placed the question papers in separate columns based on subjects for your understanding. By practising these papers, you will not only be able to acquaint yourself with the question paper but also improve your speed of answering questions.