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Mastering The Elements of Design For The NATA Exam

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There are 10+ elements that make up the foundation of any design. These elements of design carry a lot of weight when appearing on the NATA exam. The drawing exam is conducted by NATA to test a student’s creativity, visual sensitivity, aesthetic aptitude, ability to understand patterns, shapes, and colors etc. To master the elements of design for the NATA exam, we will provide you with a detailed guide. This guide will help you understand the concepts easily. What are the Elements of Design in NATA? The seven elements of design are line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture. These are the fundamental building blocks of any design and are a crucial part of the NATA exam. These elements are important to create an understanding of the design. In BRDS , we provide our students with an artist, not a drawing teacher. We make sure our students have a deep understanding of art, design, shapes, patterns, etc. For JEE B Arch exam preparation , we also provide our students with 12 books ...

The Last-Minute Panic Guide: What Every NATA Student Googles at Midnight

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We've all been there at some point in our lives, when we couldn’t sleep at night because we had an exam the next day or in a couple of days. It is very common among the NATA students to feel the same. However, it is not worth it. After all the hard work of months and sleepless nights, you do not deserve to be this stressed and anxious. Anxiety can make you sick, weak, and fatigued. In this blog, we will go through some of the popular questions that NATA students Google at night, and also provide some last-minute tips. What Every NATA Student Googles at Midnight Former NATA students have reported many questions they searched for before their NATA exam. Most of the questions were related to the fear of not knowing how to get a difficult drawing prompt. Let’s answer some of the popular questions. However, BRDS, the best NATA coaching classes , suggest that a student must take complete rest and a good, solid sleep before their exams. This will make you feel even more energetic and ref...

Tips and Tricks for NATA Drawing Preparation: NATA Drawing Questions

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You are sitting on top of a merry-go-round, and you can see small stalls and a square stage. Draw a view. What will you do if you see such a question? Will you be able to draw without practising fundamental drawing concepts? This is one of the questions asked in the NATA exam. Many such questions test your knowledge in drawing, shading, sketching and perspective creativity. The questions might ask you to imagine objects at various angles and from a given height or distance. To master these skills, we provide a few tips and tricks for NATA drawing preparation. Key Concepts of Drawing in NATA 2026 NATA drawing sections include questions that not only test artistic skills but also knowledge of perception, imagination, angles, and observation skills, among others. Some of the essential drawing concepts in the NATA question paper 2026 include: Perspective Drawing: It includes being able to draw from one-point, two-point, or three-point perspective. Proportion and Scale: Students should le...

Architecture vs. Interior Design: Which Path to Take After the NATA Exam?

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All students at some point in life contemplate the career they wish to take. After a competitive exam, it is quite usual to face such a situation. There are mainly two pathways best suited after the NATA exam: a bachelor's in architecture (5-year course) or a bachelor of science (3-year course) in interior design. In this blog, we will analyze the career prospects in both of these fields and help you find the most compatible course. Everything About B.Arch Bachelor’s in Architecture is a 5-year undergraduate course. The core fields of study in this course are architectural design, building technology, material studies, structure and building sciences, drawing and graphics, history of architecture, sustainability and environmental studies, and many more. To opt for a B.Arch, a student needs to be proficient in mathematics, physics, spatial management, and building science. Some of the popular institutes that offer this course are IITs, NITs, CEPT, and the School of Planning and ...

Coordinate Geometry for NATA: Tricks to Remember Formulas

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  NATA is a highly competitive exam with numerous students appearing each year for admission to their dream architecture college. To ace the NATA exam, it is crucial to be well-versed with the syllabus. The NATA maths syllabus covers various topics, with coordinate geometry being one of the most challenging topics. In this blog, we share some tips to help you remember coordinate geometry formulas and excel in the NATA entrance exam.   Significance of Coordinate Geometry in NATA Coordinate geometry is an essential part of the mathematical reasoning in NATA. Many fundamental geometry concepts hold significance in the NATA preparation. It is also known as analytical geometry. It is used to understand curves and graphs in architecture. It uses a mix of algebra and mathematics to help us understand shapes; that's why learning geometry is crucial. Important Coordinate Geometry Concepts For NATA Learning these formulas might seem tiring and rigid, but they are relatively simp...

NATA vs. JEE B.Arch: Which One Should You Choose?

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  The National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) and the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) are two of the most popular architecture entrance exams for B.Arch programs. While both these exams are quite similar in terms of structure and objectives, the choice between these architect exams depends on the candidate’s strengths & weaknesses, and the college they want admission in. In this blog, we compare NATA Vs. JEE B.Arch to help you make an informed decision.  Difference Between NATA and JEE Mains B.Arch 2026  NATA and JEE are the two major entrance exams for architecture courses in top colleges. The main difference between NATA and JEE exams 2026 is the structure, difficulty level and assessment criteria. The JEE Mains exam evaluates candidates based on their ability in Mathematics, drawing and aptitude. The JEE exams are conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) for admission to IITs and NITs.  while on the other hand, the NATA exam paper 2025 emphasizes aptitude...

List of Universities Accepting NATA Score

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The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a qualifying exam for applicants seeking admission to architecture offered by the participating architecture & designing institutions. NATA is a gateway to admission to 5 years B. Arch programs with more than 365 colleges in India accepting NATA scores. In this blog, we share the list of universities accepting NATA scores to help you make an informed decision.  NATA 2025 Participating Institutions   After the NATA 2025 results, the participating colleges & institutions begin their counselling process.  You are eligible for counselling & apply for admission to these top architecture colleges if your NATA score is above the cut-off rank in the NATA entrance exam.  List of Universities Accepting NATA Score  Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai (Affiliated to the University of Mumbai)  The Sir JJ College of Architecture is a top institution that accepts the NATA entrance exam for architectu...