Updated on Feb 22, 2025
Gaurav Chaurasia
The NATA 2025 cutoff will be determined by the Council of Architecture (CoA). To be eligible for B.Arch admissions in participating institutes, candidates must meet the NATA 2025 qualifying cutoff, which will be released by the authorities. The qualifying cutoff for NATA 2025 is 70 marks out of 200.
While preparing for the NATA 2025 cutoff, the authorities will consider various factors related to the entrance examination. However, since there is no centralized counselling, each participating institute will set its own admission cutoff. Candidates must check the admission cutoff for their preferred colleges individually.
Factors Influencing NATA 2025 Cut-Off Marks
The authorities will consider various factors related to the NATA 2025 entrance examination while determining its cut-off. Some of the key factors that will influence the NATA 2025 cutoff are listed below:
- Number of Applicants: A higher number of candidates appearing for NATA increases competition, potentially raising the cut-off marks. Conversely, fewer applicants might lead to a lower cut-off.
- Availability of Seats: The total number of seats available in architecture colleges directly impacts the cut-off. Limited seats with high demand can elevate cut-off scores, while ample seats may allow for lower cut-off marks.
- Difficulty Level of the Examination: If the NATA exam for a particular year is perceived as more challenging, it may result in lower average scores among candidates, which can lead to a reduction in the cut-off marks. Conversely, an easier exam could increase the cut-off.
- Performance of Candidates: The general performance level of all test-takers influences the cut-off. High average scores can push the cut-off higher, while lower averages might decrease it.
- Previous Years' Cut-Off Trends: Analyzing cut-off trends from previous years helps in setting expectations and benchmarks. Significant deviations in current exam patterns or candidate performance compared to previous years can lead to adjustments in the cut-off.
- Reservation Policies: Government-mandated reservations for categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and PwD affect seat distribution. Reserved category seats may have different cut-off marks, influencing the overall cut-off dynamics.
- Normalization Process: To ensure fairness, especially when multiple exam sessions are conducted, a normalization process adjusts scores based on variations in difficulty levels across different sessions. This process can impact individual scores and, consequently, the cut-off marks.
- Institutional Preferences: Different architectural institutions may set their own cut-off marks based on their reputation, demand, and seat availability. Prestigious colleges often have higher cut-off marks due to increased competition.
NATA 2025 Qualifying Criteria
To be considered as qualified for NATA 2025, candidates must meet the following minimum score requirements:
- Part A: Secure a minimum of 20 marks.
- Part B: Secure a minimum of 30 marks.
- Overall: Achieve a total of at least 70 marks out of 200.
All three criteria must be satisfied to be deemed qualified for NATA 2025. It's important to note that qualifying for NATA does not guarantee admission; candidates must also meet the specific eligibility criteria set by individual institutions.
NATA 2025 Normalization Process
The normalization process for NATA 2025 will be conducted based on the NATA 2025 results. The Council of Architecture (CoA) will apply the normalization formula after the results are declared. Candidates can calculate their normalized NATA 2025 score using the method mentioned below.
NATA 2025 Normalization Formula
The NATA 2025 score obtained by the candidate will be divided by 2, then the board percentage (out of 100) will be added, and finally, the total will be divided by 2. This will determine the final merit score for NATA 2025.
Formula
(NATA Score / 2 + Board Percentage) / 2
Example Calculation
If a candidate scores 120 in NATA 2025 and has 80% in the board exams, the normalized score will be:
(120 / 2 + 80) / 2
(60 + 80) / 2 = 70
Thus, the final normalized score will be 70.
NATA 2024 Cutoff Marks for Top Colleges in India
Below is a compilation of previous years' cut-off marks for some of the top architecture institutions in India:
CEPT University
The table below displays the category-wise cutoff for NATA 2024:
| Category | Cut off Marks |
|---|---|
| General/Other | 79.33 |
| General (PH)/Other | 61 |
| SEBC/Other | 57.62 |
| General/Gujarat Board | 74.05 |
| SC/Gujarat Board | 66.69 |
| ST/Gujarat Board | 51.3 |
| SEBC/Gujarat Board | 65.78 |
| ESM/Gujarat Board | 57.63 |
| General/CBSE | 82 |
Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai
The table below displays the category-wise cutoff for NATA 2024:
| Category | Cut off Rank for Home University Candidates | Cut off Rank for Other Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| General (Male) | 107 | 104 |
| General (Female) | 52 | 172 |
| OBC (Male) | 531 | 2138 |
| OBC (Female) | 228 | 3516 |
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Institute of Technology
The table below displays the category-wise cutoff for NATA 2024:
| Category | NATA Score |
|---|---|
| General/Other | 68.95 |
| General/Gujarat Board | 66.95 |
| SC/Gujarat Board | 60.15 |
| ST/Gujarat Board | 48.46 |
| SEBC/Gujarat Board | 57.9 |
| SEBC/CBSE | 54.7 |
NATA 2024 Cutoff Marks for Participating Institutes
The following table presents the previous years' cutoff marks for some of the participating architecture institutes in India:
| Name of the Institute/College | Category/Board | NATA Cut Off (Merit rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Vadodara Design Academy | General/Other | 75.5 |
| General/Gujarat Board | 59.2 | |
| SC/Gujarat Board | 48.68 | |
| General/CBSE | 66.6 | |
| SC/CBSE | 50.6 | |
| Vidyamandir College of Architecture, Women | General/Other | 53.36 |
| General/Gujarat Board | 58.82 | |
| SEBC/Gujarat Board | 52.23 | |
| General/CBSE | 68.75 | |
| SEBC/CBSE | 55.9 | |
| Kalol Institute of Architecture & Design, Kalol | General/Gujarat Board | 60.91 |
| General/CBSE | 63.85 | |
| SEBC/Gujarat Board | 49.3 | |
| LJ School of Architecture | General/Other | 63.4 |
| General/Gujarat Board | 60.65 | |
| SC/Gujarat Board | 44.84 | |
| SEBC/Gujarat | 49.03 | |
| General/CBSE | 66.75 | |
| SC/CBSE | 51.75 | |
| Parul Institute of Architecture and Research | General/Other | 60.15 |
| General/Gujarat Board | 57.71 | |
| SC/Gujarat Board | 52.32 | |
| SEBC/Gujarat Board | 47.32 | |
| General/CBSE | 74.15 | |
| SEBC/CBSE | 57.45 | |
| ITM School of Architecture Art and Design | General/Other | 61.45 |
| General/Gujarat Board | 59.53 | |
| SC/Gujarat Board | 57.5 | |
| SEBC/Gujarat Board | 46.01 | |
| SC/CBSE | 59.55 | |
| SEBC/CBSE | 56.1 | |
| Bhagwan Mahavir College of Architecture | General/Other | 58.6 |
| General/Gujarat Board | 57.51 | |
| SEBC/Gujarat Board | 50.33 | |
| General/CBSE | 64.85 | |
| SEBC/CBSE | 55.15 | |
| Anant Institute of Architecture | General/Other | 64.75 |
| General/Gujarat Board | 61.63 | |
| SC/Gujarat Board | 54.85 | |
| SEBC/Gujarat Board | 52.5 | |
| SEBC/CBSE | 67.75 | |
| DC Patel School of Architecture (A.P.I.E.D) | General/Other | 70.7 |
| General/Gujarat Board | 65.65 | |
| SC/Gujarat Board | 51.75 | |
| ST/Gujarat Board | 44.94 | |
| SEBC/Gujarat Board | 58.15 | |
| General/CBSE | 73.4 | |
| SEBC/Gujarat Board | 58.15 | |
| General/CBSE | 73.4 | |
| SEBC/CBSE | 63.5 | |
| M.S University of Baroda | General/Gujarat Board | 72.4 |
| General (PH)/Gujarat Board | 61.1 | |
| General/CBSE | 80.95 | |
| General/Other | 78.09 | |
| ST/Gujarat Board | 54.66 | |
| SEBC/Gujarat Board | 68.05 | |
| SEBC/CBSE | 62.45 |
NATA 2025 Cutoff FAQs
What is the qualifying cutoff for NATA 2025?
The qualifying cutoff for NATA 2025 is 70 marks out of 200 as set by the Council of Architecture (CoA). Candidates must achieve this minimum score to be considered for B.Arch admissions.
Does meeting the NATA 2025 qualifying cutoff guarantee admission?
No, qualifying for NATA 2025 does not guarantee admission. Candidates must also meet the individual eligibility and cutoff requirements of the colleges they apply to.
Will NATA 2025 have category-wise cutoffs?
Yes, some institutes may have category-wise cutoffs for SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved categories as per government policies.
What is the expected cutoff for top NATA colleges?
The expected cutoff for top architecture colleges varies, but institutions like Sir JJ College of Architecture, CEPT University, and M.S. University of Baroda typically have higher cutoffs due to competition.
Where can I check the official NATA 2025 cutoff?
The official NATA 2025 cutoff will be released by the Council of Architecture (CoA) on the official website: nata.in. Candidates should also check individual college websites for their admission cutoffs.
Is there a common admission cutoff for all colleges?
No, each participating institute sets its own admission cutoff. Candidates must check the specific cutoff requirements for their preferred colleges separately.
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