NATA is a national-level exam conducted by the government body, the Council of Architecture, to select students and admit them into architecture programs across India. Whereas CEPT has its admission criteria for allotting seats in the Centre of Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT). Although they serve a similar purpose but their selection criteria are a bit different. In this blog, we will enumerate the key differences between NATA and CEPT admission criteria.
NATA Vs. CEPT Admission Criteria
NATA Key Objectives
● Conducted by the COA, council of architecture.
● A national-level examination for admission into B. Arch programs in India.
● Only students (PCM) with a 50% overall score in their 10+2 levels are allowed to appear.
● Conducted twice a year. Candidates can choose a session or may appear in both. The best scores among the sessions will be considered.
● The total marks are 200.
● The test assesses cognitive skills, aesthetic sensitivity, logical reasoning and mathematical aptitude.
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CEPT Key Objectives
● CEPT is a tier 1 university that excels in architecture education.
● B.Arch in CEPT follows the criterion of merit, with 50 % of marks in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) and 50 percent 10+2 marks.
● Eligible subjects of Physics and Mathematics are compulsory in 10+2.
● NATA score is compulsory; however, the CEPT gives importance to aptitude as well as performance in academics.
● The university makes its merit list on combined scores.
● Students at CEPT represent the entire domain of India, as a result of which CEPT is a very vibrant learning environment.
NATA is extremely important for admission in the B.Arch programme all across India. CEPT might have tougher criteria, but it is one of the most renowned universities in India to offer a bachelor’s in architecture and related courses. A lot of hard work, dedication and good guidance can help you obtain a seat in CEPT or any renowned institute across India. Join BRDS, we equip students with the knowledge, study material and expert guidance to ace the NATA entrance exam with flying colours. We provide study materials, mock test papers, solved previous year papers, detailed books, excellent guidance and one-on-one feedback to our students. For admission, contact us.
