Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

In short, architecture plays a huge role in the design and construction of humble homes and buildings to imposing dams, bridges and tunnels! An architect is a professional, who through his/her skills, is able to perform the tasks of planning, designing and constructing buildings, physical structures and non-building structures. Poornima University is ranked amongst the Top B.Arch Colleges in India, ranked 13 by the Outlook Magazine, which makes it one of the best institutes in the country to pursue architecture from.

Architecture deals with design, planning and construction of buildings and other physical structures. Usually, buildings and physical structures are said to be the product of architectural work. Sometimes, other than buildings, even construction of non-building structures becomes a part of the course of architecture.

B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) is a 5 years long undergraduate level Degree course. This professional course is related to the field of Architecture.

NATA 2020

NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST IN ARCHITECTURE (NATA)

NATA was the approved Aptitude Test for getting admission into B. Arch. and is conducted by the COA. The test measures the required aptitude of a candidate for successfully completing the course from some of the Best architecture colleges in India affiliated to NATA.

ELIGIBILITY

For securing admission in B.Arch, candidates may come from the following backgrounds:

10+2 or equivalent passed/appearing with Mathematics as one of the subjects of examination;

10+3 Diploma (any stream) passed/appearing recognized by Central/State Govt. with Mathematics as one of the subjects of examination;

International Baccalaureate Diploma passed/appearing, after 10 years of Schooling with Mathematics as compulsory subject of examination.

However, if any candidate is applying for admission in B.Arch. then he/she must have cleared senior secondary (10+2) examination with mathematics as one of the subjects or equivalent examination and secured minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2.

WHO SHOULD APPEAR FOR NATA?

Any person who wants to take admission to Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) shall appear in NATA, since most of the colleges/ school of Architecture take admission on the basis of NATA. However, there are various other methods adopted by various Schools of Architecture for the admission of B.Arch. For further details, the respective website of Colleges/ Schools of Architecture shall be visited.

WHERE TO APPEAR FOR NATA?

NATA 2020 will be conducted 2 times this year, 19th April 2020 & 31st May 2020, with last registration dates to be 16th March 2020 and 4th May 2020 respectively.

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR CHANGES IN THE NATA 2020?

NATA 2020 has following major changes as compared to the earlier version of NATA exam;

NATA 2020 will be conducted 2 times this year, 19th April 2020 & 31st May 2020, with last registration dates to be 16th March 2020 and 4th May 2020 respectively.

The mode of examination will be a mix of online & offline mode in NATA 2020.

The pattern for the exam has also been changed. Part A (Online) is now Drawing with 3 questions totalling 125 marks. Part B (Offline) will be PCM instead of Mathematics and General Aptitude-Logical Reasoning, with 50 questions totalling 75 marks.

S.No Activity Date with Time 1. End Of Registration 15th2020(11:59 PM) 2. Image uploads allowed till 19th2020(11:59 PM) 3. Fee payment allowed till 19th2020(11:59 PM) 4. Confirmation page printing available allowed till 22th2020(11:59 PM) 5. Candidate Correction Window

(1.5 hrs each) 20th2020(11:59 PM) to 22 nd2020(11:59 PM)

The total marking for the NATA exam is the same i.e. 200 marks for the total exam; however the distribution of marks against each component of the exam has changed.

Syllabus for NATA-2020

Section Important Topics Paper A (Drawing) Scale & Proportion, Geometric Composition, Colour Harmony, 3D,2D Transformation, Perspective Drawing, Urban landscape, Day to Day object drawing. Paper B (Mathematics) Algebra, Logarithms, Matrices, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Theory & Application of Calculas, Permutation and Combination, 3D Geometry, Statistics & Probability Paper B (Physics) Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Electromagnatic Induction, Optics, Atoms and Nuclie, Electronic Devises Paper B (Chemistry) Basic Concepts, Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Bonding Paper B (General Awareness) Mathematical Reasoning Sets & Relations

SCORING PROCESS

The score in the exam is allotted as per the students’ ability and aptitude for the following:

Sketching ability with proportionality in objects. The sketch should also be visually appealing

Visualizing and drawing effects of light, complete with the idea of shadows

Perspective drawing

Compositing or combining 3D objects to form structures and buildings

Creating a 2D composition with the help of given shapes and objects

Visually appealing balance of provided colours

Drawing with scales and proportions in mind

Sketching on themes based on day-to-day experiences

In order to pass NATA, the candidate has to secure a minimum of 50 out of the total of 200 scores, with a minimum score of 25% marks in each part of the exam (30 +20).

VALIDITY OF NATA SCORE

NATA Score is valid for one year only.

FREE NATA COACHING

NATA coaching is a social cause movement by Poornima University, the best architecture college in Jaipur, for NATA aspirants. The free coaching at Poornima University is a module-based short term course, providing benefit to students by repeating modules for over strengthening of certain topics. The classes are conducted by experienced faculties of Architecture.

HOW TO QUALIFY NATA

In order to pass NATA, the candidate has to secure a minimum of 50 marks out of the total of 200 scores, with minimum score of 25% marks in each part of the exam.

NATA INFORMATION BROCHURE 2020

HOW TO APPLY FOR NATA – 2020

Guideline Document For Applying to NATA – 2020



LATEST UPDATE BY COA FOR EXAMINATION NOTICE – NATA 2020

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DESIGN CHAIR

Poornima University, one of the top B.Arch colleges in India, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ar. Shashikant Singhi as Design Chair of School of Planning & Architecture. Ar. Shashikant Singhi has professional expertise and wide-ranging experience in various prestigious assignments for designing and construction of institutions, public buildings and industrial houses.

Ar. Shashikant Singhi has always been a great source of inspiration to fellow professionals and students. His contribution towards the growth of architecture as a profession is acknowledged and designs are widely appreciated in the society.

Ar. Shashikant Singhi is B.Arch. (Honours) from J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai. Ar. Shashikant Singhi was actively involved in architecture and project management consultancy during 1985-1999 in Jaipur. During this period he was responsible for timely completion of many large-sized projects.