NATA Eligibility Criteria 2024: Age Limit, Educational Qualification

NATA eligibility criteria 2024 must be checked by the candidates before applying for the exam. All candidates must meet NATA eligibility criteria 2024 to appear for NATA 2024. The Union Education Minister brought about specific changes to the minimum score required by the aspirants as the minimum qualification for NATA, all of which are discussed extensively below.

NATA Exam Pattern 2024

NATA Admit Card 2024

NATA 2024 Eligibility Criteria Highlights

NATA is an entrance test conducted by the Council of Architecture for B.Arch courses. It is a computer-based test that examines the candidate's drawing abilities, reasoning, and mathematical skills. The Council of Architecture, which is the conducting authority of the exam, decides the eligibility criteria for the exam. Candidates interested in appearing for NATA 2024 exam must have studied Mathematics as a compulsory subject at 10+2 level and must have secured a pass class in the same. 

NATA Architecture exam eligibility requires candidates to secure a pass mark in class 10+2 level subjects, including Mathematics. The provision of pass class holds good for diploma students of any stream with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. The change in NATA eligibility criteria is applicable for the academic year 2023-24 only. 

All the details of the eligibility criteria are described below. If a person has satisfied all the mentioned criteria, they can apply for the exam and go through NATA syllabus to prepare.

NATA Eligibility Criteria 2024

Qualifying Exam	Minimum Marks	Compulsory Subjects	Status
10+2 or Equivalent Exam	Pass	Mathematics	Qualified / Appearing
10+3 Diploma (Any Stream)	Pass	Mathematics	Qualified / Appearing
International Baccalaureate Diploma After 10 Years of Schooling	Pass	Mathematics	Qualified / Appearing

Changes in NATA Eligibility Criteria

The latest changes in the eligibility criteria are regarding the minimum marks required for students to possess before attempting NATA 2024 examination. In addition, relaxations are brought to cater to the circumstances of the year. Find the changes and note them accordingly below. 

• The Union Education Minister has relaxed the minimum marks required to pass the class in the Senior Secondary Examinations (10+2) or equivalent examinations.
• Candidates who have passed a 10+3 diploma with a passing rank in any stream from Central/ State Government are also eligible to apply for NATA. Mathematics is a compulsory subject for this as well. 
• The applicant must have secured at least a pass mark in aggregate in SSC/ 10+2 or equivalent examination. Marks cannot be rounded off, i.e., if the candidate has secured 34.9% marks in their qualifying exam, then the marks are counted as 34.9% only.
• NATA score 2024 is valid for 12 months, i.e., 1 year from when a candidate appears for NATA exam. After that, they have to again register for the next NATA exam and get a valid NATA score/ rank.
• For students of international/ NRI status, NATA exam eligibility in 2024 remains the same as it is for Indian nationals. There is no separate set of eligibility parameters for international/ NRI candidates who want to appear for NATA 2024. 
• The lower age limit for NATA exam is waived. However, the candidate must comply with any age constraints specified by the counselling/ admission authority.
• Filling the ‘Total Marks’ and ‘Obtained Marks’ fields for class 10th is optional.
• Given class 10 cards from which marks are not easily obtainable, application form fields 'Total Marks' and 'Obtained Marks' are made optional.

NATA 2024 Eligibility Criteria for B.Arch

Clearing NATA examination with qualifying marks is not the sole factor required to be receiving a guaranteed B.Arch seat. Admission into the state-level Architecture colleges depends upon the requirements laid down by the concerning authorities. The state-level admission NATA eligibility criteria are discussed below.

NATA  Eligibility Criteria 2024 for B.Arch

Exam	Eligibility Criteria
KCET Board	The candidate must be a citizen of India. Candidate must have completed 2nd PUC or 12th board examination with a score of 50% Candidates who belong to the SC/ST and subcategories must have secured 45% in the same. Candidates with disabilities must also secure a score of 45% for admission.
KEAM	The candidate must be a citizen of India. Persons of Indian origin/ overseas citizens of India are eligible for admission. Candidates should have passed 10+2 examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks or candidates must hold a 3-year diploma with a minimum of 50% marks or candidates should have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling, securing 50% marks. Candidates must have Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
GUJCET	Candidates must be citizens of India. Candidates must have completed their 12th examination from recognized Boards with a score of 45% with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. Candidates must have completed a 3-year diploma course in any recognized institution with a minimum of 50% marks and Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
Himachal B.Arch Admission	Candidates must have completed the 12th examination with 50% aggregate marks with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. 45% aggregate marks for candidates under the reserved category. Candidates must have completed a 3-year diploma course with 50% aggregate marks and Mathematics as a compulsory subject. 45% aggregate marks for reserve category candidates.

Reservation in NATA 2024

NATA eligibility criteria 2024 for the B.Arch program are shared below. There are no special reservations in NATA, however, candidates are asked for the following qualifications and documents during the admission process.

• A qualified candidate for a recognized Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA or equivalent) in 2024 is eligible.
• There is no provision of direct lateral admission in any year or at any stage of B. Arch. course, under any circumstances or based on any qualification.
• There are no special reservations for SC/ST/OBC category candidates apart from earlier points. However, students can ask for reservation schemes while applying for admission under various admission authorities. 
• The criterion mentioned in the General Criteria is applicable for this as well. 

Note: Candidates are informed about no direct lateral admission is allowed at any year/stage of B.Arch. course based on any qualification.