NATA Exam Analysis 2024: Phase-Wise Question Paper, Difficulty Level

Rajalakshmi BK
Rajalakshmi BK

Updated on - Apr 6, 2024

NATA exam analysis 2024 will be updated for all the phases once the exams are over. NATA 2024 exam phase I is being conducted on Apr 6, 2024, online in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode at the exam centers announced by the official authorities. The NATA 2024 paper will last for 3 hours and consist of 125 questions for 200 marks.

Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select types (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NFAQ) questions will be asked in the exam. The exam will evaluate a candidate's sketching and observation skills, as well as their sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity, and critical thinking ability. Although, students can go through the NATA difficulty level for previous phases below.

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NATA Exam Analysis 2024

According to the official NATA notification, the NATA phase I exam has been scheduled for Apr 6, 2024. Once conducted, students can review the current page for a breakdown of the exam difficulty. Students can also gauge the trending topics, section-wise good attempts, etc.

Below, the NATA exam analysis for previous years has been presented. Candidates can go through the detailed analysis in the meantime to understand the trend of the paper format through various years.

Students can review the NATA 2023 paper analysis to have an estimate of the general exam difficulty. The NATA 2023 exam phase 1 was termed overall as easy. NATA 2023 exam analysis for Phase 2 difficulty level was moderate.  

NATA Exam Analysis 2023

NATA 2023 paper had 125 questions divided into two sections, namely Section 1 and Section 2. The marking scheme for NATA 2023 Phase and Phase 2 exams is given below.

NATA Exam Phase 2 Analysis 2023

NATA paper analysis will help candidates to understand the difficulty level of exam and analysis the exam pattern. NATA Exam Analysis 2023 is based on applicant feedback, expert analysis, and other factors. The overall paper was straightforward and based on previous year's papers.

Subject  Topics Difficulty Level 

Memory-Based Drawing Questions 

Ceiling POP - 1 

Type of Bridge - 1 

Logos - 3 

Gestalt Principle - 1 

Lintel - 1 

Name of Painting – 1  

Elements & Principle Based - 3

Easy-Moderate 
Aptitude 

Time, Speed, and Distance - 1 

Syllogism - 2 

Character puzzle - 3 

Ratio and Proportion 

Percentage 

Visual Puzzle - 3 

Moderate 
Physics

Field of view (concave, convex, plane, cylindrical) 

Charged particle 

Transverse nature of light 

Displacement current 

Solid sphere 

Frequency determination 

Moderate 
Mathematics 

Co-ordinate Geometry – 2 

Mensuration – 3  

Easy 
Expected Number of Good Attempts 90
Overall  Moderate 

NATA 2023 Phase 2 Exam Analysis and Student's Review

  • A couple of questions were difficult. 
  • The questions were similar to the previous NATA exam this year (Phase 1). 
  • Math wasn't extremely calculative; only a few geometry-based questions were asked. 
  • Mensuration questions were asked. The questions ranged in difficulty from class 8 to class 10. 
  • Passages included questions about Synonyms and Antonyms.
  • NATA Exam Phase 1 Analysis 2023

The NATA 2023 Exam consisted of 125 questions, and the test was of the same complexity as the previous year. 

Subject  Topics Difficulty Level 
Memory-Based Drawing Questions  Design Principles & Concepts Easy 
Aptitude 

Counting and Figures

Orthographic

Projections

Time and Work

Speed and Distance

Ratio and Proportions

Clock

Moderate 
Mathematics 

Surface area and Volume

Trigonometry

Geometry

Easy 
Expected Number of Good Attempts 90
Overall Easy 

NATA 2023 Phase 1 Marking Scheme

NATA 2023 phase 1 marking scheme was prescribed by the exam conducting body. NATA question paper comprises 125 questions. Candidates can go through the table for more details on the marking scheme.

NATA 2023 Phase 1 Marking Scheme
Section No. of Questions Marks
Section 1 115 1 - 2 marks
Section 2 10 3 marks
Total 125 200

NATA 2023 Phase 2 Marking Scheme

NATA 2023 phase 2 marking scheme is set by the exam conducting body. The exam duration is 3 hours and total marks is 200. Students can go through the marking scheme in detail from the table. 

NATA 2023 Phase 2 Marking Scheme
Section No. of Questions Marks
Section 1 115 1 - 2 Marks
Section 2 10 3 Marks
Total 125 200

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NATA 2022 Paper Analysis

The detailed paper analysis of NATA 2022 is given to help candidates get an idea about the paper analysis. It is given in detail in the tables below.

NATA 2022 Phase 3 Paper Analysis

NATA 2022 Phase 2 Paper Analysis will be updated in the table below based on the reaction of the candidates who appear for the exam.

NATA 2022 Phase 3 Paper Analysis
Aspect Analysis
Overall Difficulty Level of Phase 3 To Be Updated
Difficulty of Aptitude Questions To Be Updated
Difficulty of Verbal Reasoning Questions To Be Updated
Difficulty of Mathematics Questions To Be Updated
Difficulty of Memory Based Drawing Questions To Be Updated
Difficulty Level of MCQs To Be Updated
Difficulty Level of PCQs To Be Updated
Difficulty Level of MSQs To Be Updated

NATA 2022 Phase 2 Paper Analysis

NATA 2022 Phase 2 Paper Analysis will be updated in the table below based on the reaction of the candidates who appear for the exam.

NATA 2022 Phase 2 Paper Analysis
Aspect Analysis
Overall Difficulty Level of Phase 2 Easy to Moderate
Difficulty of Aptitude Questions Moderate
Difficulty of Verbal Reasoning Questions Moderate
Difficulty of Mathematics Questions Moderate-Difficult
Difficulty of Memory Based Drawing Questions Moderate
Difficulty Level of MCQs Easy to Moderate
Difficulty Level of PCQs Easy to Moderate
Difficulty Level of MSQs Moderate

NATA 2022 Phase 1 Paper Analysis

NATA 2022 Phase 1 Paper Analysis is given below as per the reaction of the candidates who attempted it.

NATA 2022 Phase 1 Paper Analysis
Aspect Analysis
Overall Difficulty Level of Phase 1 Easy to Moderate
Difficulty of Aptitude Questions Easy
Difficulty of Verbal Reasoning Questions Moderate
Difficulty of Mathematics Questions Easy
Difficulty of Memory Based Drawing Questions Moderate
Difficulty Level of MCQs Easy
Difficulty Level of PCQs Easy to Moderate
Difficulty Level of MSQs Easy to Moderate
Total No. of Questions 

1 or 2 Marks: 115 questions
3 Marks: 10 questions

NATA 2021 Paper Analysis

The detailed paper analysis of NATA 2021 has been updated here to help candidates understand the paper and prepare better for NATA exam. Candidates can quickly get an idea about the difficulty level of the exam for this particular paper and NATA exam pattern in case the conducting authority makes any last-minute changes. 

This year, in lieu of the coronavirus pandemic, candidates were given a choice to appear for the exam from their homes or the exam centres as per their convenience. The details of the exam are given below for reference.

NATA 2021 Exam Shift Timings
Shift Time
Shift- I 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Shift II 12:30 PM 2:30 PM

The students who appeared in the exam from the comfort of their homes faced a few technical issues, but fortunately, the authorities were able to resolve them quickly. Section-wise analysis as per the students’ first-hand observation is given below.

Mathematics: As expected, the difficulty level was quite easy for this section. 

General Aptitude: There were some confusing and twisting statements to test the candidate's aptitude. The second part of the paper was filled with image-based questions which made it a little tricky. Candidates with good analytical skills found it easy or rather interesting.

Drawing: This was probably the more difficult section as there were questions with somewhat confusing figures that increased the level of difficulty.

NATA 2020 Paper Analysis

NATA question paper was divided into two sections, with 45 questions in the first section and 10 questions in the second.

Mathematics - In terms of difficulty level, there were no problems in the Mathematics part that was completely unexpected. Attempting the portion was not difficult due to the lack of negative marking.

General Aptitude - There were some confusing statements in this part that made it difficult to understand the essence. The portion was challenging but interesting for those with exceptional analytical ability.

Drawing - Part 2 was entirely made up of drawing questions with fairly perplexing figures, which many people found challenging.

FAQs on NATA Paper Analysis

Q: Has the NATA exam analysis 2024 released?

A: No, the NATA exam analysis has not released yet. The paper analysis for phase 1 will release after the exam is conducted on Apr 6, 2024.

Q: How is the NATA paper analysis useful for students?

A: The NATA paper analysis is a great tool for students to understand the difficulty of the exam over the past few years. Students can gauge the number of required good attempts, section-wise difficulty, and exam pattern to prepare themselves for the coming exam.

Q: How was the NATA drawing paper for previous years?

A: The drawing paper was based on elements/principles of design. The drawing section over the years has had moderate-difficulty for the exam.

Q: Was the previous NATA 2023 paper hard?

A: For 2023, NATA question paper was easy to solve as per the student's feedback.

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