NATA 2023 Eligibility Criteria is going to be released along with the official Brochure for NATA 2023 by COA and it consists of all the norms that candidates is going to have to meet before applying for the exam. Candidates must make sure they have their qualifications, Age Limits, and minimum marks required, well into the set limit of NATA Eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. NATA 2023 Application forms are expected to release from 1st week of March, Check NATA 2023 Registration
- Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12th can apply for the exam.
- It is mandatory to have Mathematics as one of the main subjects to appear in NATA 2023
- The test is designed to assess a candidate’s observation skills, drawing skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity, and the ability of an applicant to think critically, which are altogether an important concept for getting admission into Bachelor of Architecture.
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NATA 2023 Eligibility Criteria Highlights
| Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | No Age criteria are specified by COA to appear for NATA |
| Qualifying Examination | Candidates Passed/ Appearing in 10+2 exam or 10+3 Diploma Exam |
| Qualifying Subjects Required | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects or 10+3 Diploma with maths as a compulsory subject |
| Marks Required | 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry Mathematics and at least 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 50% aggregate marks in 10+3 Diploma |
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NATA Eligibility Criteria 2023
To become eligible for NATA a candidate is required to fulfill a certain set of eligibility conditions. Mentioned below are the predefined criteria set up by COA:
- Candidates must have obtained 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and also an overall 50% aggregate score at 10+2 level.
- Candidates who have passed any 10+3 diploma exam with Mathematics as a subject and scored at least 50% marks are also eligible to apply for the exam.
- Students appearing in class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are eligible to appear in NATA, however, their result is going to be declared valid after fulfilling the above criteria.
- The marks cannot be rounded off, as if the candidate has secured 49.9% marks in his/her qualifying exam then the marks would be counted as 49.9% only.
- The lower age limit for appearing in NATA has been waived. However, the candidate has to comply with any age constraints that may be specified by the respective Counselling/ Admission Authority.
- Scores are valid for a period of 12 months i.e. 1 year from the date a candidate appears for NATA exam.
- For students of International/ NRI status, NATA 2023 Eligibility remains the same as it is for the Indian nationals. There is no separate set of Eligibility parameters set for international/NRI candidates who want to appear for the exam.
NATA 2023 Eligibility For Admission to B.Arch. Course
Qualifying in NATA 2023 does not constitute a right in favor of the candidates for their admission in any Architecture course unless they have fulfilled all the prescribed requirements as specified by respective counseling and Admission Authorities.
- A candidate who has qualified a recognized aptitude test in Architecture (NATA or equivalent) in 2023 are eligible for admission in B.Arch course.
- The candidate must have obtained 50% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and in overall 10+2 level as well OR
- The candidate must have passed and attained 50% marks in the 10+3 diploma exam with Mathematics as a subject.
- There is not expected to be any change in eligibility for SC/ST/OBC or any other special category candidates as well. However, students can ask for reservation schemes while applying for admissions under various admission authorities.
- Also, the criterion mentioned in the General Criteria is applicable for this as well.
As NATA Score is used by admission authorities of different Government, Government aided and unaided schools or colleges that offer Bachelor's degree in Architecture. NATA is taken to provide a common base to compare the qualifications of the candidates, in addition to their scores in the qualifying examination.
NATA 2023 Exam Dates
Candidates preparing for the entrance exam should know about the tentative dates of NATA 2023. Tabulated below are the tentative dates of the exam.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration | 4th week of January 2023 |
| End of Registration Process | 2nd week of March 2023 |
| Release of Admit Card | 1st week of April, 2023 |
| Date of NATA 2023 | 2nd week of April, 2023 |
NATA 2023 Eligibility FAQs
Ques. What is NATA Eligibility for admission to B.Arch. and can students with mathematics and commerce as their subject are eligible to appear for NATA?
Ans. The eligibility for admission, it is necessary to have a minimum of 50% marks in 10+ 2 in any stream (Commerce/ PCM) with maths as a subject and 40% marks in NATA Exam.
Ques. What is the age limit of NATA?
Ans. There is no age limit to take admission in NATA. The candidate may have to register any age limit that the admission authority may have decided.
Ques. What is the educational qualification required?
Ans. Tabulated below is a brief of NATA Academic Eligibility:
| Exam | Minimum marks | Sub(Compulsory) | Status |
| 10+2 | 50% | Mathematics | Passes/appearing |
| 10+3 | 50% | Mathematics | Passes/appearing |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | 50% | Mathematics | Passes/appearing |
Ques. I am not satisfied with my NATA score. Can I apply again for the architecture examination?
Ans. Yes, the candidate can reappear for NATA for 5 times within the period of the last scorecard, but the candidate needs to register themselves again every time when they reappear.
Ques. Can an NRI student eligible to take an exam from his/her country of residence?
Ans. No, the candidate needs to register in India for NATA exam and need to appear from any allocated center in India. Admissions are given to the candidates as per the guidelines.
Ques. If I belong to SC/ST category. Am I eligible to get score waiver?
Ans. No, as per the guidelines no waiver is allotted to any candidate.
Ques. What is the validity of NATA Scores?
Ans. NATA scores are eligible for only one year.
Ques. Can a candidate take admission direct through lateral entry in B. Arch?
Ans. No, the candidate cannot take admission direct through lateral entry in any year of B. Arch.
Ques. Can the candidate get admission in B.Arch without giving NATA?
A18. No, if the candidate has not given NATA then he/she is going to not be able to get admission in any of the architecture colleges in India. They can try for management seats for some colleges and can take admission.
Ques. Is NATA score compulsory to get admission?
Ans. Yes, its depends on college to college. but most of the good colleges select the candidates through the marks they got in 12th NATA or JEE Mains paper 2.
Ques. What is the contact information of NATA 2023?
Ans. The contact details for NATA 2023 are as follows:
Council of Architecture:
India Habitat Centre, Core 6A, 1st Floor,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 India
Tel: 01179412100
Website: www.learning.tcsionhub.in/test/ nata -2023
Email ID: info.tcsionhub@tcs.com
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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