How To Prepare For NATA In One Month [Preparation Strategy]

Q: Can I prepare for NATA in one month?

Preparation strategy shall vary between each one of you. It depends on your capability and dedication. If you are well versed with the basics, then one month is enough for NATA preparation.

Q: What are the important topics that need to be prepared under General aptitude section of NATA Syllabus?

Mathematical Reasoning, sets &amp; relations including complement, union, intersection, and difference of sets, Venn diagram are some of the important topics that need to be prepared under General aptitude section of NATA Syllabus.

Q: What are the best books for preparation of NATA Syllabus?

<ul><li>A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by S.Chand</li><li>NATA (B.Arch) Guide Bachelor of Architecture Ent. Exams by GKP</li></ul>

Q: Is NATA Exam easy to crack on the first attempt?

As per the previous year analysis, the NATA exam was a moderate level of difficulty. With the right preparation strategy, you can definitely clear NATA Exam with a high score on the first attempt.

Q: How can I improve my creative skills for NATA 2026 drawing?

You should understand each and every scale and proportion. Bring out your best from day-to-day experience. This will give uniqueness to your drawings.The evaluator's focus will be on your drawings, imagination and observation skills. So, you should never compromise on the creativity.

Author : Aparna

June 25, 2025

Summary: There is more of the NATA revision process than an actual preparations in the last month! Here's everything you need to revise before you appear for the NATA 2026 exam.

For all students hoping to be accepted into B. Arch courses through NATA, the last month is critical. In the last month of your preparation, you must revise all the topics thoroughly.

The Council of Architecture will soon release the official brochure of NATA 2026 exam on their official website, we hope you have started with your revision process.

Let's dig in to understand how to prepare for NATA in 1 month?

How To Prepare For NATA In One Month?

Our experts at Creative Edge (a pioneer in providing the best online guidance for design exams) recommend practising many sample questions in the last month of your NATA preparation.

Avoid learning new topics that might confuse you at the last moment.

Focus on improving your time management skills, speed, and accuracy in the final exam.

Check: How to prepare notes for NATA?

How to revise the NATA Syllabus in 30 Days?

It is important to revise all the concepts and formulas as per the syllabus and make the best Study Plan for NATA to cover the syllabus on time.

Check out the table below and understand the topics or NATA syllabus to be covered every day.

Day	Drawing	General Aptitude	Mathematics
Day 1	Conceptualization and Visualization through structuring objects in memory	Objects, Texture Related to Architecture and Environment	Algebra
Day 2	Practising perspective-based drawing questions	Interpretation of pictorial compositions	Logarithms
Day 3	Conceptualization and Visualization through structuring objects in memory	Visualizing three-dimensional objects from a two-dimensional drawing	Matrices
Day 4	Aesthetics, colour texture, harmony and contrast	Visualizing different sides of 3D objects	Trigonometry
Day 5	Conceptualization and Visualization through structuring objects in memory	Analytical Reasoning	Coordinate Geometry
Day 6	Drawing of patterns - both geometrical and abstract	Mental ability (visual, numerical and verbal),	Coordinate geometry
Day 7	Form transformations in 2D and 3D like union, subtraction, rotation, surfaces and volumes	General awareness of national/ international architects and famous architectural creations	3-Dimensional Co-ordinate geometry
Day 8	Generating plan, elevation and 3D views of objects	Mathematical reasoning	Theory of Calculus
Day 9	Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms	Mathematical reasoning	Application of Calculus
Day 10	Perspective drawing	Sets and Relations	Permutation and combination
Day 11	Sketching of urbanscape and landscape	Sets and Relations	Statistics and Probability
Day 12	Common day-to-day life objects like furniture, equipment etc., from memory	Practise mocks	Practice Mock Test
Day 13	Understanding the Scale and Proportion of Objects	Practice Sample Papers	Practice Mock Test
Day 14	Geometric Composition	Practice Sample Papers	Practice Sample Papers
Day 15	Shape, Building forms and Elements	Practice Mock Test	Practice Mock Test
Day 16	Aesthetics, colour texture, harmony and contrast	Practice Sample Papers	Practice Sample Papers
Day 17	Conceptualization and Visualization through structuring objects in memory	Practice previous year's papers	Practice previous year's papers
Day 18	Drawing of patterns - both geometrical and abstract	Practice previous year's papers	Practice previous year's papers
Day 19	Form transformations in 2D and 3D like union, subtraction, rotation, surfaces and volumes	Practice previous year's papers	Practice previous year's papers
Day 20	Generating plan, elevation and 3D views of objects	Practice sample papers & mock test	Practice sample papers & mock test
Day 21	Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms	Practice sample papers & mock test	Practice sample papers & mock test
Day 22	Perspective drawing	Revision	Revision
Day 23	Sketching of urbanscape and landscape	Practice sample papers	Practice sample papers
Day 24	Common day-to-day life objects like furniture, equipment etc., from memory	Practice Mock Test	Practice Mock Test
Day 25	Practice Drawing Questions from previous year's papers	Practice previous year's papers	Practice previous year's papers
Day 26	Practice Drawing Questions from previous year's papers	Practice previous year's papers	Practice previous year's papers
Day 27	Practice Drawing Questions from previous year's papers	Practice sample papers & mock test	Practice sample papers & mock test
Day 28	Practice Drawing Questions from previous year's papers	Re-Revision	Re-Revision
Day 29	Take Rest	Re-Revision	Re-Revision
Day 30	Take Rest	Rest	Rest

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How to Prepare for NATA in One Month for Aptitude?

Revise all the important concepts and read through GK magazines, newspapers and current affairs.

Practice as many NATA Aptitude Questions as possible from the previous year's papers; this will help you know the type of questions that can be asked in the exam.

Focus more on

Buildings in India and the World,
Speed,
Distance and time,
Important Architects of India and the World,
Logical and Reasoning Ability questions,
General Maths questions like area,
Volume Mirror Images,
Building Materials and Terminology, etc.

Read more: NATA Preparation in 15 Days

How to Prepare for NATA in One Month for Mathematics?

The questions asked in this mathematics section are mainly based on the 12th-grade syllabus. Revise all the important formulas from CBSE textbooks regularly.

Solve NATA Mock Tests to analyze your preparation levels and try to overcome the mistakes.

Practice questions based on

Profit and loss
Area and proportion
Probability
Speed and distance
Interest, etc.

How to Prepare for NATA in One Month for Drawing?

The drawing section in the NATA exam is comparatively easy if you are good at sketching.

Following NATA Drawing Preparation Tips would definitely help you fetch more marks.

Practice as many perspective questions as possible to get an idea about the scale and proportion of the images.

Check: NATA exam pattern 2026

Conclusion

In conclusion, the NATA exam is challenging and requires thorough preparation and dedication.

These tips have provided a useful guide to help you maximize your chances of success on the exam.

Remember to focus on the basics, create a study plan, practice regularly, and stay motivated to reach your goals. With the right preparation and dedication, you can pass the NATA exam and pursue your dream of becoming an architect.

Check: NATA Basic Preparation Strategies