The eligibility requirements are:

• Candidates must pass in their 10+2 examination or its equivalent examination from any recognized state/ central board with minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) with mathematics as one of the subjects.
• 10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognized by Central/State Governments with 50% aggregate marks.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate and with Mathematics as compulsory subject of examination.
• With valid NATA score, candidates can get into different Government/ private institutions of Architecture.

Nata Drawing Test

• This is a two hour paper where candidate has to attempt two questions. One of the questions has two sub questions.
• The drawing aptitude is judged on the following aspects – Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner.
• Visualizing and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings.
• Sense of perspective drawing
• Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form.
• Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes and forms.
• Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition.
• Understanding of scale and proportions.
• Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.

Nata Online Test

• This is a computer based test of one hour where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions.
• The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of – Visualizing three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.
• Visualizing different sides of three dimensional objects.
• Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities.
  Analytical reasoning.
• Mental Ability.
• Imaginative Comprehension and expression.
• Architectural Awareness.