NATA Rank List 2024: Tie Breaking Criteria, Cutoff

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - May 2, 2024

NATA rank list 2024 consists of candidates' positions in order of merit or marks scored in the National Aptitude Test (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) in three phases for 2024. The examination is conducted for admissions to undergraduate Architecture programs

As one of the revered and toughest entrance examinations, NATA assesses cognitive, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity skills along with logical reasoning and critical thinking ability. By creating questions that cater to measure the aptitude of the applicant for the study of architecture, NATA examination aims to select the best candidates for the field of architecture.

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NATA Rank List 2024 Overview

NATA rank of a candidate is the position they're at among the others who have taken the exam. The higher a candidate's marks, the higher their rank will be. NATA rank list 2024 consists of the ranks of the qualified candidates from the highest to the lowest. NATA rank list 2024 is calculated solely based on the merit of the candidate in the examination and class 12 board examination. 

What is a Good Rank in NATA?

A good rank in NATA 2024 is the aim of all candidates. The candidates will proper preparation can only score these marks. NATA 2024 ranking parameters are as follows:

Good Rank in NATA
Ranking Criteria Percentile Required
Very Good Rank 96 - 99
Good Rank 70 - 95
Average Rank 27 - 69
Low Rank Below 27

How to Calculate NATA Rank 2024?

NATA rank of the candidates, which decides their position in the merit list, is calculated following the steps below. 

  • The board percentage is calculated out of 100. 
  • Half the total NATA score and the board percentage out of 100 are added together. 
  • The total is then divided by 2. 
  • The result is the merit score of the candidate. 
  • The candidate’s rank in the merit list depends on their merit score.

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NATA Merit List 2024

NATA merit list 2024 will comprise the candidates’ ranks ranging from the highest rank to the lowest. For a candidate to be eligible for the NATA 2024 counselling, they must have scored the minimum NATA 2024 cutoff qualifying marks set by the CoA. 

Following the publication of the NATA 2024 exam results, the Council generates the final declaration based on the NATA rank list 2024. 

  • The NATA rank list 2024 is generated based on the exam results.
  • To be shortlisted for the NATA counselling process, you must earn the minimum qualifying marks.
  • If you and another person receive the same scores, tie-breaking standards will be used to decide your position on the merit list.
  • If a tie after the application is still indicated in the tie-breaking rule of a NATA result 2024 norm, the students will receive the same rank.

NATA Merit List Tie Breaking Criteria 2024

The possibility of more than one candidate scoring the same marks is high. More people will compete for a particular rank on the NATA rank list. In instances like that, the NATA merit list tie-breakers with the following parameters resolve the tie. 

  • Overall marks obtained in Mathematics.
  • More correct answers are in the Mathematics section.
  • Overall marks in the General Aptitude Test.
  • Less wrong answers in the General Aptitude Test.
  • Date of Birth- one with an early birth date will be considered.
  • After applying the abovementioned standard, the same rank will be allotted to the respective candidates if a tie still exists.

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NATA Cutoff 2024 

The NATA cutoff is of two types. 

  • The first is the cutoff set by the CoA, which the candidates should mandatorily meet to qualify for the NATA 2024 counselling. 
  • The second is the cutoffs set by the individual participating institutes that the candidate must have achieved to be eligible for admission to a particular institution. 

NATA Cutoff Determining Factors 

The NATA cutoff determining factors tend to change every year since it’s based on varying factors, which are as follows. 

  • Seat availability 
  • NATA exam difficulty level
  • Number of candidates who appeared for the NATA exam 
  • Candidates’ performance in the exam 
  • Previous years’ cutoff trends.

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NATA Results and Qualifying Marks 2024

The NATA results were declared by the conducting authority for all three phases of the examination. The qualifying marks of NATA 2024 are as follows. 

  • In the MCQ portion, a minimum of 25% must be attained. 
  • In the drawing portion, a minimum of 25% must be earned. 

The exam is conducted for a total of 200 marks. 

The CoA decides the total qualifying marks after considering the post-exam statistics. The overall qualifying score of NATA 2021 was 70. 

NATA Scorecard 2024

NATA 2024 scorecard is how each candidate will receive their results. NATA scorecard particulars are the determinants of the candidate’s admission to institutions. The information available on the scorecard are as follows. 

  •  Name of the candidate
  •  Roll number 
  •  Registration number 
  •  Section wise marks
  •  Total marks the candidate has scored 
  •  Percentile marks 
  •  Merit the candidate has secured

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What After NATA Results 2024?

What after the NATA results 2024 and NATA rank list 2024 are announced is a question all the candidates will have. To answer you all, the events that come after the declaration of results are as follows. 

  • The minimum cutoff marks that the candidates have to qualify are released within a week of the announcement of the results. 
  • The dates of NATA 2024 counselling will be announced and held for admissions to the participating institutions. 
  • The merit score and rank of the candidates will play a crucial role in the candidates’ acceptance into the institutions. 
  • If a seat is allotted, the candidates must proceed with the other admission procedures. 

Hope you now understand the NATA rank list, merit score, cutoff and scorecard of the NATA examination.

FAQs on NATA Merit List

Q: What is a good merit score in NATA?

A: Because NATA is scored on a 200-point scale, 150 or higher is considered a very good score, 120 to 150 is considered a good score, and 90 to 120 is considered average.

Q: When is NATA rank list 2024 released?

A: After the declaration of the results of NATA 2024 exam, the Council generates the final declaration per the NATA Merit List.

Q: How is NATA 2024 rank list prepared?

A: NATA rank list is prepared based on the performance in the exam. You must score minimum qualifying marks to get shortlisted for the NATA counselling process.

Q: When will NATA rank list be released?

A: As per the notification, CoA will release the NATA 2024 result for Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 in April, June, July, and September 2024, respectively.

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