Undergraduate Admissions

The NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is a national level aptitude test organized by Council of Architecture. This exam is organized for those aspirants looking for admission in architecture courses like B.Arch offered by top institutions of the country including our VIT. This test measures the aptitude of the candidate for the field of architecture.

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability that have been acquired over a long period of time, and that are related to specific field of study, i.e. Architecture.

Applicants seeking admissions for B.Arch in VIT, Vellore campus should qualify through NATA. Please refer the website www.nata.in. for filling NATA online application. NATA score card is must for admission in B.Arch. programme.

Links: https://www.coa.gov.in/  and www.nata.in

NATA 2022 Important Dates (Tentative)

Applicants aspiring for admission to B.Arch can check NATA 2022 important dates refer the website for updated details.

Selection is based on merit. Marks secured in higher secondary school examination and eligible NATA score.

• There is NO ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
• Notification will be provided on our website on issuing of application
• Merit list will be prepared on the basis of 10+2 marks and Valid NATA score
• The shortlisted applicants will be called for counselling (virtual or physical)
• The fact that a candidate has qualified and has been called for the counselling does not guarantee admission to him / her. This depends upon the performance in the GDPI/Skill Test and the availability of seats
• The final list will be prepared based on the performance in the GDPI /Skill Test at the time of counselling

Apply online through Netbanking / Debit card / Credit card / Paytm mode.

There is no printed OMR application.

Steps to be followed

• Register Yourself (Click on New applicant)
• Verify your registered email address for the OTP received from VIT
• Once OTP is validated, a password will be sent to your registered email address (Secure this email id and password till the completion of the admissions)
• Fill the application form through online mode using Netbanking / Debit card / Credit card / Paytm
• Pay the application fee Rs. 1300/- . The application cost is non-refundable
• Applicants are required to upload the below mentioned documents on the application portal (based on availability within the time frame)
  1. Copy of Age proof certificate / Copy of Aadhar Card
  2. Copy of XII Hall Ticket (for result awaited Applicants)
  3. Copy of XII Mark statement (of all appearance)
  4. Copy of Valid NATA score card
• The following documents are to be submitted for verification:
  1. Copy of Community Certificate (For SC/ST Applicants)
  2. Copy of Nativity Certificate (For Applicants hailing from North Eastern States and Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh)

Studio: Architectural Studio is a unique feature in Architectural studies and its memory will remain forever for every Architecture student undergoing B.Arch Program. As it is evident that a student gets a hands on skill, working through the course, his expertise and skills are developed on the drawing board, where he does the work such as drawings or making models or doing his art works. For all these different types of works, an Architecture Student has his own space within the class room that is his own creative 'Den' which facilitates that growth from a novice into a graduate in Architecture. This space is more often collectively is called as the Studio from the early 1900s, since the inception of Architecture studies and curriculum.

Classrooms: The classrooms are well designed rooms that incorporate everything needed for a pleasant learning atmosphere. The wide spacious classrooms contain a white board and also a projector that is used for teaching so a professor can switch to different modes of teaching as and when required so the teaching isn’t monotonous and the lectures are put across in the best way possible. This hi-tech equipment enables our faculty to conduct classes in a way that enable students to make use of every available resource from one point at the click of a button. These classrooms are also often used for seminars and events from time to time.

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Upload the required documents mentioned below on the application portal (within the prescribed date and time ) Otherwise your application form will be rejected.

• Copy of Age proof certificate / Aadhar Card
• Copy of XII hall ticket (for result awaited Applicants)
• Copy of XII markstatement (of all appearances)
• Copy of Valid NATA score card

Applicants can view the result from website

• The Applicants qualified for counselling must attend the counselling as per the schedule
• The Applicant must produce the documents in original for verification, along with one-set of photocopies while reporting for the counselling
• The Counselling fee is non-refundable. It will be adjusted in the Tuition fees once the Applicant joins the Institute
• Only after verification of documents, Applicants will be allowed to participate in the counselling process. Authentic records pertaining to identification, age, marksheet of the qualifying examination and the state of eligibility will be checked. If a candidate fails to produce any of these documents, he/she will not be considered for admission
• The final list will be prepared based on the performance in the Group Discussion / Personal Interview / Skill Test at the time of counselling
• The provisional admission will stand cancelled, in case if the candidate does not fulfill the eligibility as per the norms

The following documents in original are required to be submitted for verification at the time of Admission:

• Copy of Provisional Admission Letter
• Copy of Any Age proof certificate / Copy of Aadhar Card
• Qualifying examination mark statements of all attempts
• Transfer Certificate / School Leaving Certificate
• Migration Certificate (if issued by the board)
• Valid score card of NATA
• Community Certificate (For SC/ST Applicants)
• Nativity Certificate (Jammu & Kashmir and North Eastern state Applicants only)
• Recent Passport size colour photos – 4 nos
• Affidavit to be signed separately by Student, Parent & Hostel on Rs.20/- non-judicial Stamp Paper
  Affidavit Parent | Student | Hostels
• Certificate of Physical Fitness
• Student Profile (Refer the website for the link}
• One set of photocopy of all original documents (except Affidavits & Physical Fitness Certificate and Student Profile)