TESTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES 
NATA-National Aptitude Test in Architecture
Part-1: Drawing Test
This is a two hour paper where candidate has to attempt two questions. One of the questions has two sub questions. The drawing aptitude is judged on the following aspects Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner. Visualizing and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings.Sense of perspective drawing. Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form. Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes and forms. Creating visual harmony using colors in given composition. Understanding of scale and proportions. Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.

Part-2: Aesthetic Sensitivity Test
This is computer based test of one hour where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions.
The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of Visualizing three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings. Visualizing different sides of three dimensional objects. Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities. Analytical reasoning. , Mental Ability. Imaginative comprehension and expression. Architectural awareness.

AIEEE (B.Arch)
Part-1: Drawing Test
Three dimensional - perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony and contrast. Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, substraction, rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3D views of objects. Creating two dimensional and three dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms. Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces etc.), landscape (river fronts, jungles, gardens, trees, plants etc.) and rural life.

Part 2 Aptitude Test 
Awareness of persons, places, Buildings, Materials. Objects, Texture related to Architecture and build environment. Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings. Visualising. different sides of three dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal)

Part-3 Mathematics

CEPT-SID (School of Interior Design)

Imagination & Design Exposure
Imagination lateral thinking,
Exposure to basic design and interiors.
Creativity and Color Perception-Sensitivity to color,
3D form,
Content analysis,
Visual order,
Craft skills.
Visual Perception & Logic -Organizational principles,
Visualizing 3D objects,
Scale and proportions,
Observation skills,
Logic and ordering principles.

 
CEPT-SBST (School of Building Science and Technology)

Analytical Ability- Problem solving 
Analytical Ability-data Sufficiency 
Analytical Ability-data interpretation 
Analytical Ability 
English communication 
Visual Perception and drawing 
Construction awareness

CEPT B. Planning
Current Affairs, Analytical Skills and Logical Reasoning; English Reading & Comprehension; English Writing; Drawing & Creativity