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| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Design Aptitude — Visual ReasoningDesign Aptitude — Visual Reasoning | Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles. |
| Drawing & SketchingDrawing & Sketching | Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props.Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props. |
| Application Start Date | 30th January 202630th January 2026 |
| Application End Date | 1st April 20261st April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 20th April 202620th April 2026 |
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Candidates preparing for NATA 2026 can find the official section-wise syllabus and topic breakdown here, as released by the Council of Architecture. The syllabus covers all subjects and sub-topics that will be tested in the Architecture Aptitude exam, with each section arranged according to its typical order and importance in the question paper. This resource is designed to help applicants prioritize their revision and focus on high-weightage areas. It is essential to consult the latest notification from the official website, as the Council may update the syllabus or adjust topic weightage for each cycle. Use this syllabus as your primary guide for exam preparation, ensuring you cover all listed topics thoroughly.
| Design Awareness & General KnowledgeDesign Awareness & General Knowledge |
| History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems.History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems. |
| Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains)Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains) | Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving.Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving. |
| Mathematics (Class XI-XII)Mathematics (Class XI-XII) | Algebra; Logarithms; Trigonometry; Coordinate geometry; 3-D geometry; Calculus; Permutations & combinations; Statistics & probability; Vectors; Matrices.Algebra; Logarithms; Trigonometry; Coordinate geometry; 3-D geometry; Calculus; Permutations & combinations; Statistics & probability; Vectors; Matrices. |
| Drawing & Architectural Aptitude (Paper 2)Drawing & Architectural Aptitude (Paper 2) | Awareness of persons, places, buildings, materials; Visualisation through structural drawing; Mental ability; Analytical reasoning; Three-dimensional perception; Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms; Sketching of urban scape and rural life from memory.Awareness of persons, places, buildings, materials; Visualisation through structural drawing; Mental ability; Analytical reasoning; Three-dimensional perception; Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms; Sketching of urban scape and rural life from memory. |
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