Bachelor of Architecture or BArch is a 5 year degree programme for students looking for a career in the field of Architecture. Architecture involves aspects such as planning, designing and construction of physical structures and buildings. With the ongoing growth in infrastructure and construction sector in India Architecture can be a good choice of career.
The field of Architecture requires key skills like critical thinking, design and analysis and communication. Before you commit to the rigor of the 5 year BArch programme it could be beneficial to know about your natural aptitude towards the field.
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is an aptitude test conducted by the Council of Architecture. It is conducted offline thrice a year.
‘NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study’
Qualifying NATA does not guarantee admission to BArch, it just helps you determine your innate capabilities for the same.
Visit https://nata.in/ to know more about the exam.