Is Physics and Chemistry Still a Part of the NATA Syllabus?

Are Physics and Chemistry Still Part of NATA Syllabus 2024 - CoA has released NATA  Admit Card 2024 on it's official website last night. The exam commenced today, April 6, 2024 and will be conducted every weekend till the month of July. Candidates who are appearing for NATA this year might get confused thinking what is included in the NATA syllabus 2024 as no specific mention of the same has been given by CoA in the brochure. An ambiguous NATA 2024 syllabus might restrain candidates from making a strategic and effective preparation plan. 

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Hence in this article, CollegeDekho aims to answer what is included in the syllabus of NATA exam, is Physics and Chemistry still part of the NATA Syllabus 2024, key parameters on which candidates will be assessed, and related details. 

Section Wise NATA Syllabus 2024

It is imperative to put the best step forward for candidates who wish to secure good scores in NATA 2024 exam and crack the national level test in one go. Are Physics and Chemistry still part of the NATA syllabus 2024 is a question that most candidates find difficult to answer. As per the NATA 2024 official brochure CoA has revised the syllabus of NATA 2024.

The Part A Drawing and Composition test syllabus has three sections:

1. A1 - Composition and Colour: You will be asked to create pleasing compositions for different situations and color them appropriately. You will also have to rearrange shapes attractively and color them suitably.

2. A2 - Sketching and Composition (Black and White): You will need to draw, visualize, and depict situations involving buildings or their components, people, environment, and products with an understanding of size, proportions, textures, shades, shadows, etc.

3. A3 - 3D Composition: You will be provided with a kit to create interesting 3D compositions for given situations.

The Part B syllabus consists of the following:

1. Virtual Reasoning: You will need to understand and reconstruct 2D and 3D compositions and have knowledge about their composition and technical concepts.

2. Logical Derivation: You will need to decode a situation, composition, and context, and generate meaning. You will also have to conclude from even the minute information hidden in a particular situation.

3. GK, Architecture, and Design: You will need to have a general awareness of architecture and design, current issues, recent episodes, etc., and knowledge about important buildings, historical progression, innovation in materials, and construction technology.

4. Language Interpretation: You will need to generate the correct and logical meaning of words, and sentences, and have an understanding of English grammar.

5. Design Sensitivity: You will need to observe, record, and analyze people, space, products, and environment, and have critical thinking, reasoning, and the ability to identify subtle communications.

6. Design Thinking: You will need to understand semantics, metaphors, problem identification and definition, and analysis of a given situation.

7. Numerical Ability: You will need to have basic knowledge of mathematics and its association with creative thinking and be able to unfold a space with the use of geometry.

Other Assessment Areas in NATA Syllabus 2024

Along with the above-mentioned areas, CoA will ask questions on the following basic concepts in the NATA question paper-

• Mathematics
• Physics and Geometry
• Colour theory
• Lateral thinking and logical reasoning
• Language and interpretation
• Elements and principles of design
• Aesthetic sensitivity
• Visual perception and cognition
• Building anatomy and architectural vocabulary
• Graphics and imagery
• Basic techniques of building construction and knowledge of material
• General knowledge and current affairs, etc. 

Are Physics and Chemistry Still Part of NATA Syllabus 2024?

From the above discussion, we can conclude that the NATA is an Aptitude test that assesses the innate ability of a candidate which can’t be taught, learned, or induced in anyone. NATA 2024 question paper may have a few questions from Physics as specified in the brochure. However, there will be no questions from Chemistry. 

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Why has the NATA Syllabus been Revised?

For the Academic year 2024-2025, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) issued a handbook stating that Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are now no longer mandatory to study for students seeking admission in Architecture Courses at the undergraduate level. Keeping in view this aspect, CoA has completely removed Chemistry from the syllabus of NATA. However, in the NATA Information Brochure 2024, CoA has mentioned clearly that questions could be asked on various topics that assess candidates on basic concepts in Mathematics, Physics, and a few other areas.

How Has the NATA Syllabus & Exam Pattern Changed over the Years?

The NATA 2024 syllabus has been revised by the authorities along with the exam pattern. Candidates can check the changes made to the NATA 2024 exam pattern and syllabus from the following pointers. 

1. The syllabus is divided into two parts - Part A and Part B. In Part A, students will be tested on their drawing and composition skills.

2. They will be asked to create suitable colors, visualize and draw buildings and their components, and create 3D compositions.

3. In Part B, students will have to answer multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to visual reasoning, logical derivation, general knowledge about architecture and design, language interpretation, design sensitivity, design thinking, and numerical ability. 

4. The total duration of the exam is 180 minutes, with 90 minutes for each part.

5. The exam pattern has been revised, and Part A will carry 80 marks, and Part B will carry 120 MCQs.

6. The Part A exam will consist of 3 questions, and each question will carry different marks. The Part B exam will have 45 MCQs in total, and each question will carry different marks.

Subject Wise Important Topics Covered in NATA Syllabus 2024