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NATA Exam Pattern 2019 - The Council of Architecture (COA) will release the exam pattern of NATA 2019 along with the brochure in December 2018. Aspirants can check the details of NATA 2019 exam pattern comprises the test duration, total number of questions to be asked, marking scheme and more. The test will be conducted in two parts, Part A in online mode and Part B in Offline mode. Besides, all the questions asked in Part A will be of multiple choice questions. Both parts will be of 90 minutes each. Part A comprises questions on Mathematics and General Aptitude while Part B comprises two drawing questions. Knowing the NATA 2019 is essential to make a good study plan. We have provided the complete details of NATA exam pattern 2019 in this article, hence, read it carefully to prepare well for the test.

NATA 2019 will be conducted in the last week of April 2019 in only one session.  The online registration for NATA 2019 will be commenced in the 2^nd week of January 2019. For make the exam pattern clear, COA will release the NATA 2019 Mock Test on its official website.

NATA Exam Pattern 2019

• NATA 2019 question paper consists of two parts, Part A & Part B
• There is no deduction of marks for any incorrect answer, however a total number of wrong answers will affect your ranking in the final merit list.
• Part A is an online test consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Mathematics and General Aptitude subjects.
• Part B is an offline test where candidates have to solve two drawing questions on A4 size drawing sheets.
• Candidates will be provided with 90 minutes for each section.
• There will be a total of 62 questions of 200 Marks.

NATA 2019 Exam Pattern

Important Points to Remember while Taking NATA 2019 Test

• Candidates have to solve a maximum number of questions in Part A (Mathematics & General Aptitude) in the first 90 minutes.
• Candidates need to color the bubble containing the right answer along with the question number on the OMR sheet. Candidates have to use a blue or black ballpoint pen
• For each correct answer, two marks will be awarded in Mathematics and General aptitude section.
• There is no negative marking for the incorrect answer, however, the number or wrong answers will be considered while tie breaking process.
• While filling the OMR sheet and attendance sheet, carefully fill the details of “Question Booklet No”.

NATA Syllabus

NATA 2019 Drawing Test- Syllabus

Candidates’ drawing and analytical skills will be tested on the basis of below parameters-

• Candidates should have the ability to visualize the object and draw them based on their memory.
• Right use of color incorrect composition and creating visually appealing pictures
• Creating a Pencil Sketch
• Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shape and forms.
• Candidates have to draw common day-to-day life objects such as furniture, equipment etc., from memory
• Ability to draw different pattern including geometrical and abstract

NATA 2019 Drawing Test’s Marking Scheme

• The drawing test will consist of two questions of 40 marks each.
• More than one examiner will review the drawing test and the average marks will be awarded to the candidate.
• Candidate’s imagination, observational and drawing skills will be tested through the drawing test.

Tie-Breaking Rules

The COA will release the merit list of the candidates, created on the basis of the candidate’s score in NATA 2019. If one or more candidates obtained the same scores, then the given tie-breaking rule will be applied to award a unique rank-

• Total marks scored in the Mathematics section
• Less number of incorrect answers in the Mathematics section
• Total marks secured in the Aptitude test
• Less number of incorrect answers in the aptitude test
• The earlier date of birth