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NATA Part B Syllabus

National Aptitude Test in Architecture

6
Topics
72
Sub-topics
75
Marks

Part B is one of 5 sections in the NATA syllabus. It has 6 topics and 72 sub-topics, tested in Part B — Drawing (Offline) (75 marks). Drawing Test (Offline — Sent by Post).

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NATA Part B: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Sketching & Composition

    ~15 marks

    Freehand, Sketching, Composition, 2D/3D, Perspective, Isometric, Orthographic, Section, Plan, Elevation, Three-Dimensional Drawing, Geometric Shapes, Scale, Proportion, Pattern, Texture, Foreshortening, Cast Shadows, Light & Shade, Rendering Techniques (Pencil, Pen & Ink, Markers, Watercolour, Mixed Media), Recent Topics

    • Sketching & Composition — Freehand
    • Sketching
    • Composition
    • 2D/3D
    • Perspective
    • Isometric
    • Orthographic
    • Section
    • Plan
    • Elevation
    • Three-Dimensional Drawing
    • Geometric Shapes
    • Scale
    • Proportion
    • Pattern
    • Texture
    • Foreshortening
    • Cast Shadows
    • Light & Shade
    • Rendering Techniques (Pencil, Pen & Ink, Markers, Watercolour, Mixed Media)
    • Recent Topics
  2. 2

    Perspective Drawing

    ~12 marks

    One-Point, Two-Point, Three-Point, Vanishing Points, Cast Shadows, Foreshortening, Isometric, Orthographic, Plan, Elevation, Section, Working Drawings, Conventions, Symbols, Scale, Lettering, Layout, Composition, Recent Topics

    • Perspective Drawing — One-Point
    • Two-Point
    • Three-Point
    • Vanishing Points
    • Cast Shadows
    • Foreshortening
    • Isometric
    • Orthographic
    • Plan
    • Elevation
    • Section
    • Working Drawings
    • Conventions
    • Symbols
    • Scale
    • Lettering
    • Layout
    • Composition
    • Recent Topics
  3. 3

    Drawing from Memory & Imagination

    ~12 marks

    Daily Life Objects, Scenes, Figures, Architecture, Landscapes, Memory Drawing, Imagination, Conceptual, Recent Topics

    • Drawing from Memory & Imagination — Daily Life Objects
    • Scenes
    • Figures
    • Architecture
    • Landscapes
    • Memory Drawing
    • Imagination
    • Conceptual
    • Recent Topics
  4. 4

    Figure Drawing & Human Anatomy

    ~10 marks

    Stick Figures, Gesture, Movement, Proportions, Anatomy, Action, Recent Topics

    • Figure Drawing & Human Anatomy — Stick Figures
    • Gesture
    • Movement
    • Proportions
    • Anatomy
    • Action
    • Recent Topics
  5. 5

    Architectural Drawing

    ~12 marks

    Building Plans, Elevations, Sections, Site Plans, 3D Views, Sketches, Conceptual, Recent Topics, Recent Trends

    • Architectural Drawing — Building Plans
    • Elevations
    • Sections
    • Site Plans
    • 3D Views
    • Sketches
    • Conceptual
    • Recent Topics
    • Recent Trends
  6. 6

    Creative & Imaginative Drawing

    ~14 marks

    Composition, Concept, Story, Theme, Recent Topics, Recent Trends, Recent Initiatives

    • Creative & Imaginative Drawing — Composition
    • Concept
    • Story
    • Theme
    • Recent Topics
    • Recent Trends
    • Recent Initiatives

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the NATA Part B syllabus?

Part B for NATA has 6 topics: Sketching & Composition, Perspective Drawing, Drawing from Memory & Imagination, Figure Drawing & Human Anatomy, Architectural Drawing and Creative & Imaginative Drawing, with 72 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Part B in NATA?

A share of the paper (75 marks) in Part B — Drawing (Offline). Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Part B topics matter most for NATA?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Sketching & Composition (~15 marks), Creative & Imaginative Drawing (~14 marks), Perspective Drawing (~12 marks).

How do I practise NATA Part B on Topicly?

Pick a topic above and study it your way — step-by-step chat, a quiz, a formula sheet or a voice call with Sia. Topicly tracks each sub-topic so you know what's left. It's free to start.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.