NATA Study Plan 2022

Preparing for the architecture entrance exams like the National Aptitude Test in Architecture is not challenging if you follow a well-structured study schedule and preparation strategy.

Most of you might be worrying about how to begin and where to begin your preparation for the NATA entrance exam? Well, don't worry!

This post shall guide you through the best NATA Study Plan provided by our experts at Creative Edge (a pioneer in providing the best online guidance for architecture entrance exams) to ease out your preparation.

So, what are you looking for? Dig into the post to know smart tips to make the preparation plan that helps to perform well in the upcoming exam.

NATA 2022 Study Plan and Preparation Strategy

For cracking the National Aptitude Test in Architecture, the first and foremost important thing is to have a well-planned study schedule for yourself. Also, you are required to focus on your strengths and weaknesses and allocate the time accordingly. 

As per the Paper Pattern for the NATA, the question paper comprises two parts: Part A comprises Maths and Aptitude, while Part B comprises drawing.

• Divide the topics from most important to least important as per the weightage from each subject.
• Make sure to distribute all the subjects in your daily plan.

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• Try to review your weak areas and allocate more time to topics that you feel are difficult.
• Ensure to devote at least 1.5-2 hours to each subject daily to score good marks in the exam.
• If you are studying for 8 hours a day, allot at least 1-1.5 hours for solving the previous year's Question Papers for NATA.
• Also, make sure to give time for revision at the end of the day.

How to Make the Best Study Time Table for NATA 2022?

As there are only a few days left for the exam, most of you might be worried about completing all the topics as per the syllabus.

We have curated the best study plan and timetable to help you know how much time you need to give for the essential topics for the NATA exam.

Subject	No. of Hours per Day	No. of Days
General Aptitude	2 hours	20 days
Mathematics	1.5-2 hours	35-40days
Drawing	2 hours	35-40days
Practice Previous Year Papers	1-1.5 hours	Till the exam
Mock Tests	Weekly once	Till the exam
Revision	1 hour	Till the exam

What Should be the NATA Study Plan for 6 Months?

You may have queries on what topics should be covered on which day, must focus topics, and some preparation tips.

Well, check out the 6-month Study Plan for NATA provided below and enhance your preparation for the upcoming exam.

1st & 2nd Month

• Be thorough with the pattern and syllabus before you start your preparation.
• Prepare a study plan that includes all topics for all the subjects and stick to it.
• Make sure to study at least for 8 hours (2 hours for each subject).
• Revise basic maths formulas from profit and loss, area and proportion, probability, speed and distance, interest, etc.
• Try to complete all the topics as per the schedule.

3rd & 4th Month

• Continue with studying of topics as per previous month.
• Get acquainted with famous logos and their history and Practice human figures daily.
• Solve as many NATA Aptitude Questions as possible from the previous year's papers.
• Take up mock tests to analyze your preparation levels and try to overcome mistakes.

5th & 6th Month

• Try to complete the topics if you left with any topic from the previous month.
• After completion of all topics, begin your revision.
• Remember not to read any new topics as it may lead to confusion. 
• Practice as many questions as possible from the previous year's papers.
• Take up at least 1-2 Mock Tests for NATA a day and analyze your performance.

NATA Study Plan 2022 for 30 Days

As there is only one month left for the NATA Entrance Exam, most of you might be worried about completing all the topics in such a short period?

Well, you can check out the 30 days NATA study plan from the table below and plan your preparation accordingly.

Day	Drawing	General Aptitude	Mathematics
Day 1	Understanding the Scale and Proportion of Objects	Objects, Texture Related to Architecture and Environment	Algebra
Day 2	Practice perspective drawing questions	Interpretation of pictorial compositions	Logarithms
Day 3	Shape, Building forms and Elements	Visualizing three-dimensional objects from a two-dimensional drawing	Matrices
Day 4	Aesthetics, color 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	Perspective drawing	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	Practice NATA Mock Tests	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	Perspective drawing	Practice Mock Test	Practice Mock Test
Day 16	Aesthetics, color texture, harmony, and contrast	Practice Sample Papers	Practice Sample Papers
Day 17	Conceptualization and Visualization through structuring objects in memory	Practice previous year papers	Practice previous year papers
Day 18	Drawing of patterns - both geometrical and abstract	Practice previous year papers	Practice previous year papers
Day 19	Form transformations in 2D and 3D like union, subtraction, rotation, surfaces, and volumes	Practice previous year papers	Practice previous year papers
Day 20	Generating plan, elevation, and 3D views of objects	Practice sample papers & mock test	Practice sample papers & mock test
Day 21	Perspective drawing	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 Previous Years’ NATA Drawing Questions	Practice previous year papers	Practice previous year papers
Day 26	Practice Previous Years’ NATA Drawing Questions	Practice previous year papers	Practice previous year papers
Day 27	Practice Previous Years’ NATA Drawing Questions	Practice sample papers & mock test	Practice sample papers & mock test
Day 28	Practice Previous Years’ NATA Drawing Questions	Re-Revision	Re-Revision
Day 29	Rest	Re-Revision	Re-Revision
Day 30	Rest	Rest	Rest

NATA Preparation Tips 2022

The following are some of the best preparation tips for NATA that you can follow while preparing for the exam.

For the aptitude section, you should keep your general knowledge updated and also you should have strong knowledge on topics like 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, etc.

To score good marks in the mathematics section, revise basic maths formulas from topics like profit and loss, area and proportion, probability, speed and distance, interest, etc. Solve more and more questions from the previous year's papers regularly.

For the drawing section, practice making freehand straight lines regularly without using the scale in a minimum of 5-7 sheets. Also, you are advised to solve at least 2-3 perspective drawing questions from the previous year's papers daily.