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Can you provide me the names of some of the good reference Books/study material for preparation of National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)?

[shikha]

The names of some of the good reference Books/study material for preparation of National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) are as follows:

• Architecture Entrance Book by P. K. Mishra.
• Arihant Book’s A Complete Self Study Guide for B. Arch Entrance Examinations.
• B Arch Exam Guide by P. K Mishra.
• NATA/AIEE B.Arch. Question Bank-2011.
• Verbal & Non Verbal Reasoning Book by R. S. Agarwal.
o Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
o Co-ordinate Geometry by S.L. Loni
o Mathematical Analysis by G.N. Berman
o Trigonometry by S.L. Loni

NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) Paperback – 2015
by S.C. Garg Dr. Yogesh K. Garg (Author)



NATA & B. ARCH Complete Self Study Material: Entrance Examination Paperback – 2016
by Ar. Shadan Usmani (Author)




Steps to Architecture (NATA) B. Arch Entrance Exam Guide Paperback – 2016
by NIMISH MADAN (Author)



NATA Paper Pattern:-

The test is in two parts.
A paper based drawing test and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test.
The test measures aptitude through two sections -a paper based section for drawing and computer based section for aesthetic sensitivity.

DRAWING TEST

this is a two hour paper where candidate has to attempt three questions.
The drawing aptitude is judged on the following aspects-

• Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner.
• Visualising and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings.
• Sense of perspective drawing
• Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form.
• Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes and forms.
• Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition.
• Understanding of scale and proportions.
• Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.


AESTHETIC SENSITIVITY TEST

this is computer based test where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions.

• The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of -
• Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.
• Visualising different sides of three dimensional objects.
• Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities.
• Analytical reasoning.
• Mental Ability.
• Imaginative comprehension and expression.
• Architectural awareness.