Overview: Any competitive exam needs proper preparation and planning. Understanding the marking scheme helps you to decide the priorities of the questions. In this article, we have a deep look at the NATA Marking Scheme.

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is the entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architects (CoA) conducts annually. It helps candidates get admission into top architecture colleges across India.

With thousands of students applying for NATA every year, it is important to understand all the aspects of the exam. Let us look at the NATA marking scheme to understand which questions should be prioritised and how to manage your time during the exam.

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NATA Exam Pattern 2025

Applicants who wish to pursue B.Arch/B. Planning courses offered at various prestigious institutes can appear for the NATA 2025 Entrance Exam. The question paper will contain three sets: Drawing, PCM, and General Aptitude. According to the NATA marking scheme, drawing carries 80 marks, while PCM and General Aptitude each carry 60 marks.

Let's check the NATA 2025 Exam Pattern

Exam Mode	Online (2025)
Language	English
Maximum Marks	200 marks
Exam Duration	3 hours
Total number of questions	125
Question Formats	Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) Multiple-choice questions (MCQ) Preferential Choice Questions (PCQ) Numerical Answer Type (NAQ)
Qualifying Marks	75 out of 200

NATA Syllabus 2025

CoA will publish the NATA syllabus for 2025 on the official website. The syllabus will allow candidates to view the courses, themes, and units that must be studied to pass the exam.

The candidates can comprehend the crucial concepts and prepare for the upcoming exam by knowing the syllabus in advance.  

The following is the list of other topics mentioned by NATA officially as the NATA 2025 Syllabus

Prepare for your NATA 2025 focusing on the topics below: 

• Mathematics
• Physics and geometry
• Language and interpretation
• Elements and principles of design
• Aesthetic sensitivity
• Colour theory
• Lateral thinking and logical reasoning
• Visual perception and cognition
• Graphics and imagery
• Building anatomy and architectural vocabulary
• Basic building construction and knowledge of material
• General knowledge and current affairs

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NATA Marking Scheme 2025

The NATA marking scheme for 2025 is simple. There will be no negative marking in case the question is wrong.

This is significant because even if you do not know the answer to any question, you can try attempting the question.

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Offline Test
Duration	3 Hours Part A - Drawing and Composition Test - 90 Minutes Part B - MCQs - 90 Minutes
Medium	English Hindi
Section	Part A - Drawing and Composition Test Part B - MCQs
Total Number of Questions	48 Questions
Total Marks	200
Marking Scheme	Part A - Drawing and Composition Test A1 - 1 Question - Composition and Colour - 25 marks A2 - 1 Question - Sketching and Composition (Black and White) - 25 marks A3 - 1 Question - 3D Composition - 30 marks
	Part B - MCQs B1 - 30 Questions x 2 marks - 60 marks B2 - 15 Questions x 4 marks - 60 marks

NATA Marking Scheme 2025 - Tie-breaking Procedure

If you and other students have scored the same marks in the NATA Entrance Exam 2025, then the board will decide on whom to consider for admission based on the below-mentioned criteria:

• According to the NATA marking scheme, authorities will consider the highest marks in mathematics.
• The exam conducting body will consider the one with fewer wrong answers in the mathematics section.
• If the tie still exists, the highest marks in the Aptitude Test will be considered.
• The one with fewer wrong answers in the Aptitude Test will be considered.
• Those who have an earlier date of birth will be given first preference.

NATA Marking Scheme 2025: Scores Validity

You will be allotted marks based on the NATA marking scheme. As per the Exam Pattern of NATA 2025, your score will be valid only for one year from the examination date.

NATA Marking Scheme: Aptitude Assessment

Candidates will be evaluated based on the following criteria, and the authorities will set the questions considering these factors -

Aptitude Test Parameters	Testing Ability
Diagrammatic Reasoning	Uses diagrams and situations to assess the candidate's logical thinking abilities.
Logical Reasoning	Tests the ability of the candidate to perceive patterns, sequences, or correlations between forms and visuals is tested.
Verbal Reasoning	Assesses the candidate’s ability to assess verbal logic
Situational Judgment	Assesses the problem-solving ability of the candidate
Inductive Reasoning	This test assesses the candidate's ability to recognize patterns and analyze presented data.
Numerical Reasoning	Simple problems are used to assess the candidate's arithmetic competence.
Abstract Reasoning	This test evaluates the candidate's general knowledge and ability to apply information in new settings.

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Conclusion

Understanding the NATA marking scheme is important for the preparation. The absence of negative marking is the best feature of NATA. As a result, you can answer any question without worrying about losing marks.

We hope this article sheds some light on the marking scheme of NATA and what sections to give priority to during your preparation.