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I. The Revised Exam Pattern for NATA 2021 is:

Type of Test Type of ques. No. of ques & marks Marks per ques. Time Language
Online Aptitude Test 4 types of questions: MCQ, MSQ, NAQ, PTQ 125 Questions for 200 marks 1, 2 or 3 marks per question 3 hours Exam will be in English language

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- 15+ Lectures on Architecture Aptitude
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NATA Sample Papers

Whether you attend NATA coaching classes or not, practising NATA sample paper is a must. SILICA offers best NATA sample papers. You can find the answers to the questions as well in their sample paper set. If you are looking to practice NATA sample papers, fill a form and all the PDF format files can be downloaded.



NATA Preparation 2022/2023

What is NATA Exam?

National Aptitude Test in Architecture - NATA is one of the most popular entrance exams for students who wish to join undergraduate courses in architecture at various institutes all over India.

NATA sample paper is one of the most useful ways to get acquainted with NATA entrance exam. As there is a huge list of topics which needs to be covered for the NATA exam, NATA sample papers gives a unique advantage to understand the question paper.

You can take NATA sample papers by keeping a time fixed similar to the original NATA entrance exam. Begin the NATA sample paper without compromising. This will help you to understand your speed and accuracy. Continue practising NATA sample papers till you feel you are satisfied.

Solving NATA sample paper is the best way to beat nervousness and gain confidence.

Another advantage of taking NATA sample paper is that different type of questions or any new type of questions won’t scare you anymore. Taking NATA sample papers will help your brain to get used to NATA exam question pattern.

Also, the exam pattern for NATA exam keeps on changing.

What’s more, you will be able to gauge the strong and weak sections by practising NATA sample papers. It gives time to improve on difficult topics by giving more time for them. You can easily clear doubts regarding various questions in the NATA exam with experts at coaching institute like SILICA.

The importance of attempting NATA sample papers just before the NATA entrance exam is very high. It will keep you in the right frame of mind. Also, you can evaluate the marks obtained in the NATA sample papers for practice and improve accordingly.

NATA Entrance Exam Pattern

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of candidates for Architecture. It is one of the two qualifying exams for admission to B.Arch program in Architecture colleges across India. The other exam is JEE (Paper 2).

Type of Test Type of ques. No. of ques & marks Marks per ques. Time Language
Online Aptitude Test 4 types of questions: MCQ, MSQ, NAQ, PTQ 125 Questions for 200 marks 1, 2 or 3 marks per question 3 hours Exam will be in English language

SILICA’s NATA sample paper will help you understand the exam pattern better.

The details of each section are given below.

NATA 2022 exam will have the following type of questions in the online aptitude test-

  1. Diagrammatic Reasoning – Tests the ability of logical reasoning, using diagrams and scenarios.
  2. Numerical Reasoning – Tests mathematical ability through simple problems.
  3. Verbal Reasoning – Assesses the ability to assess verbal logic.
  4. Inductive Reasoning – Tests the ability to see patterns and analyse given data
  5. Situational Judgment – Tests problem-solving ability.
  6. Logical Reasoning – Tests ability to recognise patterns, sequences or relationships between shapes and imagery.
  7. Abstract Reasoning – Will assess general knowledge, and ability to utilise knowledge in new situations.

Questions could be asked in various topics that assess candidates on basic concepts in:

  1. Mathematics
  2. Physics and Geometry
  3. Language and Interpretation
  4. Elements and Principles of design
  5. Aesthetic sensitivity
  6. Colour theory
  7. Lateral thinking and logical reasoning
  8. Visual perception and cognition
  9. Graphics and imagery
  10. Building anatomy and architectural vocabulary
  11. Basic techniques of building construction and knowledge of material
  12. General knowledge and current affairs

No, there is no negative marking in NATA 2022 exam


Not Yet announced


There are two NATA attempts. A candidate can appear for either one or both. The highest of both scores will be considered for admission into B.Arch college.


NATA 2022 score shall be valid only for admission in the academic session 2022- 2023


Questions could be asked in various topics that assess candidates on basic concepts in:

  1. Candidates who have completed their 10 + 2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or 10+ 3 Diploma with Mathematics as subject of study can appear for NATA 2022.
  2. Candidates appearing for 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects of study or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA-2022
  3. No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50 per cent. Aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also at least 50 per cent. marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50 per cent. marks in aggregate.

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