The Council of Architecture (CoA) has revised the NATA 2020 Part-A (Drawing Test) syllabus and changed the mode of exam from offline to online. On the other hand, Part-B (Scientific Ability & General Aptitude) will also take place online. Candidates appearing for NATA 2020 must note that the Drawing Test will have multiple-choice questions, which can be answered on computer or laptop. There will be no physical drawing test this year considering the Covid-19 pandemic and central government advisory on student safety. Candidates can also opt to either take the exam from home or test centre. Candidates need to login to their accounts on the NATA website to choose the exam centre. Candidates choosing ‘Home’ as an exam centre must have a Computer or Laptop with WebCam and Internet. The Phase 1 NATA 2020 exam will be conducted on August 29, 2020.
Changes in NATA 2020 Exam Pattern
Here are the changes that are introduced in the NATA 2020 exam pattern –
Exam Mode for Drawing Test (Part A) | Online |
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Type of Questions in Part-A | Multiple/ Preferential Choice Questions |
Mode of Part-B | Online |
Type of Questions in Part-B | Multiple/ Preferential Choice Questions |
Can I Take NATA 2020 Exam from Home? | Candidates can appear for NATA 2020 from home if they have a computer or laptop with webcam and internet connectivity. |
NATA 2020 Revised Syllabus for Part-A (Drawing Test)
The revised syllabus for NATA 2020 Drawing Test (Part-A) can be checked below –
Topic 1 | Understanding the Important Visual Principles in a Composition (2D or 3D) – Hierarchy, Balance, Direction, Rhythm |
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Topic 2 | Understanding geometry, Ability to Visualize Shape and Solve Geometrical Puzzles |
Topic 3 | Understanding Color Theory, Different Terminologies to Test Color Scheme Awareness and Knowledge |
Topic 4 | Visual System Interpretation and Perception to Test Graphical Similarities and Other Properties |
Topic 5 | Ability to Understand Spatial Relationship between Objects and to Visualize Images and Scenarios |
Topic 6 | Cognitive Ability |
Topic 7 | Perception, Attention, Recognition, Memory etc |
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