Architecture Entrance

NATA 2017 (Architecture Entrance)

16 April 2017

The Council has been conducting the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) since 2006, as
an online examination spread over a period of 5 months. NATA has been adopted by a majority of
Universities, Government Institutions and all the private institutions as the eligibility examination for
admission to 1st year of 5-Year B.Arch. Degree Course and has been a major success.
The Council after carefully considering the various suggestions, anomalies regarding conduct of NATA in
the past, in order to further improve and strengthen the conduct of exam, and to attract bright students
into studying Architecture, has decided to conduct NATA as a one day examination (Pencil & Paper
based) all over the country on similar lines with other national level entrance exams all over the country.
NATA-2017 for the academic session 2017-2018 shall be conducted as one-day examination (offline) all
over the country on 16.04.2017 (Sunday).
NATA shall consist of 2 Parts, paper based carrying maximum marks of 200. Part 1 of NATA shall consist
of multiple choice 60 questions of 2 marks each (MCQ type) on Mathematics and General Aptitude for a
duration of 90 minutes, while Part 2 which is on Drawing and Observation Skills shall carry 2 questions of
40 marks each- duration 90 minutes. NATA Examination shall be conducted at around 70 cities spread all
over the country. The Candidates shall have to furnish a choice of three cities for the test centre and the
centre shall be allocated by the Council on the basis of number of applications received from a particular
city/state.
NATA 2017 Score shall be valid for admission to B.Arch. Course in Academic Year 2017-2018. Qualifying
Marks would be decided on percentile based on post exam statistics. Marks scored along with percentile
and rank would be published on NATA website.
The candidates can fill in the Application Form on NATA website and remit NATA Exam Fee of Rs.1250/-
online. NATA brochure and other information about submission of online application, eligibility etc. shall

be available at the NATA portal “www.nata.nic.in” and on Council’s website www.coa.gov.in.

What Is It?

It is an Architecture Entrance Exam. 

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability, that have been acquired over a long period of time, and that are related to specific field of study, i.e. Architecture.

Who Takes It and Why?

Prospective applicants desirous of taking admission to First year of undergraduate course in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture) in India take NATA. NATA scores are used by admissions authorities of different Government, Govt. Aided & unaided schools / colleges of Architecture, to provide common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants.

Where Do People Take It?

NATA is offered over major part of admission season at designated Test Centers. Updated list of Test centers is available at the website http://www.nata.in

Who Accepts It?

All schools / colleges of Architecture, Government, Government aided, University Departments, private unaided, including colleges affiliated to self-financed Deemed Universities and Private Universities, or any department of Architecture within a college, requires that its applicants take the NATA (Architecture Entrance Exam).

APTITUDE TEST - J.E.E.(B.Arch.) 2017
2 April 2017

  The J.E.E.(B.Arch.) is an all India level entrance examination for both engineering/architecture streams. It comprises of separate question patterns and structure for both the streams. The J.E.E.(B.Arch.) pattern for B. Arch/B. Planning comprises of three important parts, part 1 consists of questions from mathematics and part 2 consists of aptitude type questions and part 3 consists of drawing and sketching. It includes questions in testing the students’ attitudes regarding people, place and environment. It is a 3 hours examination.

The topics you should be preparing for the Aptitude Test of J.E.E.(B.Arch.) 2017
(B.Arch/ B.Planning)

Part – I 

Questions from mathematics

Part – II 

Awareness of rsons, places, Buildings, Materials.) Objects, Texture related to Architecture and built environment.
Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings. Visualising different sides of three dimensional objects.
Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal).

Part – III 
Three dimensional - perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms and elements, colour, texture, harmony and contrast. 

Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. 

Transformation of forms both 2 D and 3 D union, subtraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes,
Generation of Plan, elevations and 3 D views of objects. Creating two dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms. 

Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces etc.), landscape (river fronts, jungles. gardens, trees, plants etc.) and rural life.

About Us

Global Academy of Vaastu and Design is an initiative of team of Architects to impart comprehensive guidance and assistance for preparation of B. Architecture Entrance examinations.

As an institute we at Global Academy of Vaastu and Design dedicate ourselves to provide education to each and every student who is interested in cracking entrance exams of prominent Architecture institutes.

Education field has seen radical and some truly astounding changes over last few years. Architecture is gaining equal popularity and scope in comparison to conventional courses like (Engineering, Medical etc).

We are committed to keep Global Academy of Vaastu and Design as a place where competitive, smart, forward thinking students learn to become generation next architects.

What do we do?

ARCHITECTURE ENTRANCE

Education occupies a key place and works as a powerful catalyst for raising the intelligence know how of an individual.

We at Global Academy of Vaastu and Design are aware of this enormous impact and lay great stress on education, quality one at that too. So emphatic is our reliance on this point that we take in only 10-15 students at a time for each Class/Course, for architecture entrance coaching. This ensures greater interaction with each student and makes them more involved in the subject topic and enable them to achieve better clarity and thinking of their doubts and views.

We hold periodic mock, Aptitude and psychological test to assess our student’s knowledge and understanding of the subject. We encourage our students to come up with their doubts. Learning at Global Academy of Vaastu and Design is never a tiresome or a boring session, but is Stimulating, Interesting and Educative. We look forward with tremendous enthusiasm and passion and usher Global Academy of Vaastu and Design to greater heights and earn the status of a world - class coaching center in Architecture Entrance exams.

What We Teach for Architecture Entrance

AESTHETIC SENSITIVITY

1.1   Architectural Expression
1.2   Buildings of Architectural Importance Worldwide
1.3   Architectural Graphic symbols, Textures and Building materials
1.4   Renowned Architects and Personalities
1.5   Architectural Awareness
1.6   Visualization: 3 Dimensional objects from 2 Dimensional Drawings
1.7   Visualization: Sides of 3 Dimensional Objects
1.8   Analytical Reasoning and Mental ability
1.9   Computer Applications in Architecture

DRAWING ABILITY

1.10   Introduction to Lines
1.11   Introduction to Basic Shapes
1.12   Skills on 2 dimensional composition using shapes
1.13   Use of textures
1.14   Introduction to effects of Light and Shade on Objects
1.15   Techniques on Rendering
1.16   Scales and Proportions
1.17   Application of Colors
1.18   One Point Perspective 

1.19   Two Point Perspective
1.20   Memory sketches based on themes

Crash course: 1 month

(Monday to Friday)

Short-Term Course: 3 Months 

(Saturdays and Sundays)

Detailed Course: 6 Months

(Saturdays and Sundays)

One Year Course

(Saturdays and Sundays)

For course fee details contact on phone no. - 9213102764,9582240087

A Little Bit About Us

Our Strength

   We provide our students the winning edge to stay ahead of the competition because of innovative techniques based on collective experience

--Extensive and best course material for Architecture Entrance Exams

--Ability to create environment that stimulates out of the box thinking

--Our academic expertise offers students unique shortcut and time saving techniques for NATA entrance

--Core faculties consist of team of well-known architects & educationists:

Ashok Goel

B. Arch. From SPA, New Delhi.

P.G. Dip., [Journalism]

38 Years professional experience.

Author of various books on Architecture and Interiors of which more than 200,000 copies have been sold out.

Founder Director of Academy of Interior Decoration , teaching Interior Decoration through correspondence for the last 27 years.

Expert in preparing study material for Architecture Entrance Exams.

Aditya Kamal

B. Arch from IP University.

M. Arch. From DCR University, Haryana

Author of books on House Design

Associate Professor in a leading Architecture College

Contributed articles in various newspapers and magazines.

Arjun Kamal
B. Arch. from Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics,
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
M.Arch. (Landscape Architecture)

Assistant Professor in a leading Architecture College

Contributed articles in architectural magazines and journals

Want to see yourself among top rankers?
Join us immediately

Crash course: 15 days

(Monday to Saturday)

Short-Term Course: 1 Month 

(Monday to Saturday)

Detailed Course: 6 Months

(Saturdays and Sundays)

One Year Course

(Saturdays and Sundays)

For course fee details contact on phone no. - 9213102764

“DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMME” 
We have prepared  the study material after extensive research and is updated according to the changing patterns of the entrance tests, for those students who cannot attend regular classroom coaching.

We will send you seven handbooks covering the following topics :

AESTHETIC SENSITIVITY& DRAWING ABILITY

Buildings of Architectural Importance Worldwide
Architectural Graphic symbols, Textures and Building materials
Renowned Architects and Personalities
Visualization: 3 Dimensional objects from 2 Dimensional Drawings            
Visualization: Sides of 3 Dimensional Objects
Analytical Reasoning and Mental ability
Introduction to Lines
Introduction to Basic Shapes
Skills on 2 dimensional composition using shapes
Use of textures
Introduction to effects of Light and Shade on Objects
Techniques on Rendering
Scales and Proportions
Application of Colors
How To Draw Perspective
Memory sketches based on themes

PACKAGE DETAILS FOR OUTSTATION STUDENTS
NATA/AIEEE (B.Arch)  - Distance Learning Programme
Package  Cost  for AIEEE/NATA = Rs. 5000 only                                                                      
Send Demand Draft for Rs. 5000 only payable to Global Academy of Vaastu and Design

payable at New Delhi.

We will send you the study package by registered post immediately within one week

or 

You can make the payment in the account of ASHOK GOEL in account number 10484058455 in STATE BANK OF INDIA Shakti Nagar, Delhi – 110007 branch. 

IFSC number of the bank is: SBIN0001421


Send us the detail of your payment by email on aid_agoel@hotmail.com 

For any clarification contact Ashok Goel (Phone: 9213102764)

Send your draft to 

Global Academy of Vaastu and Design

10A/14 Shakti Nagar

Delhi - 110007