Tamil Nadu Aptitude Test in Architecture Eligibility Criteria 2026

TANATA 2024 Eligibility Criteria Highlights

TANATA 2024 eligibility requires candidates to secure at least 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. Candidates should have completed their 10+3 diploma in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics. Candidates should have passed International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics. Also, they must have completed ten years of schooling.

About TANATA

Tamil Nadu Aptitude Test in Architecture (TANATA) is a state level examination conducted by Anna University, Chennai. It provides admissions to students for undergraduate courses in Architecture. Candidates willing to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from any private or government college in Tamil Nadu need to take up this examination. TANATA 2024 scores will be valid for the academic session 2024-25 only.

TANATA 2024 Eligibility Criteria

TANATA eligibility criteria is set by the officials based on nativity and educational qualification. Given below are the criteria for the previous year's TANATA exam applicants. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility requirements could proceed towards application form filling.

Nativity or Residential Requirements

Candidates who belong to Tamil Nadu as well as other states can apply for TANATA provided they meet the residential requirements set by the authorities. Here are the residential requirements for candidates:

• Candidates from Tamil Nadu who have cleared classes VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII in Tamil Nadu could apply for TANATA exam. These candidates did not need to upload any kind of nativity proof while applying.
• Native candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu who cleared any of the classes VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII or their equivalent examination from schools located outside Tamil Nadu could also apply. Such candidates will be required to compulsorily upload a copy of the Nativity Certificate only in electronic form or digitally signed e-certificate.
• Children of Central Government Employees will also be eligible to apply for the exam, regardless of their native, provided that either their parents or guardians (in case both parents are not alive) have been serving in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past five years at the time of online registration of the application. Candidates will be required to upload a certificate from the employer of the parent or guardian for the same.
• Sons and daughters of employees in the Public Sector or Government recognized institutions who have been working continuously for the past five years at the time of online registration could also apply irrespective of their domicile. Such candidates will be required to compulsorily attach a certificate from the employer along with the application. The certificate should state that the person is a permanent employee of the institution or firm concerned with evidence such as Income Tax return, PF slips, etc. and is working in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past five years.
• Candidates from other states who have studied classes VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII in Tamil Nadu will be eligible for applying. These candidates did not have to upload a Nativity Certificate.
• Children of All India Service Tamil Nadu cadre will also be eligible to apply for TANATA examination.

Note: The eligibility requirements listed above are for the previous year's TANATA exam applicants.

Who Can Apply for TANATA

TANATA stands for Tamil Nadu Aptitude Test in Architecture. The exam is conducted for admission to architecture courses in Tamil Nadu.

Applicants are divided into categories based on their nativity and employment status. The category determines the documents required for application.

Category-Wise Application Rules

• Applications from applicants in the second category who did not upload a proper Nativity Certificate will be rejected immediately.
• Applications from candidates in the third and fourth categories who did not upload proper Employee Certificates will not be considered.
• Only Tamil Nadu native applicants will be considered for communal reservation.
• Candidates belonging to other states will be considered under "Open Competition".

Educational Qualification

Candidates who have qualified the minimum educational qualifications set by the conducting body can apply for TANATA exam. The minimum educational qualification required for TANATA is given below.

HSC or Equivalent

• Students who have cleared their HSC exams (10 + 2) or its equivalent examination with Mathematics or Business Mathematics as one of their subjects, from a recognized board or institution can apply for TANATA exam.
• Candidates who belonged to categories other than the SC/ SCA/ ST/ BC/ BCM/ MBC & DNC should have achieved a score of no less than 50% marks in aggregate.
• Candidates who belong to the SC/ SCA/ ST/ BC/ BCM/ MBC & DNC categories should have achieved a score of more than 45% marks in aggregate.

Diploma Holders

• Candidates who have cleared 10 + 3 years Diploma in any stream from an institution or college recognized by Central Government or State Government can apply for the examination.
• Candidates who belonged to categories other than the SC/ SCA/ ST/ BC/ BCM/ MBC & DNC should have scored no less than 50% marks in aggregate in all the semesters when put together.
• Candidates who belong to the SC/ SCA/ ST/ BC/ BCM/ MBC & DNC categories should have scored no less than 45% marks in aggregate in all the semesters when put together.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Candidates who have cleared International Baccalaureate Diploma post 10 years of schooling are eligible for TANATA as well.
• Such students should have studied Mathematics compulsorily.
• Candidates who belonged to categories other than the SC/ SCA/ ST/ BC/ BCM/ MBC & DNC should have scored more than 50% marks in aggregate in all the semesters when put together.
• Candidates who belonged to SC/ SCA/ ST/ BC/ BCM/ MBC & DNC categories should have scored more than 45% marks in aggregate in all the semesters when put together.

Documents Required for TANATA Eligibility

Documents required to be uploaded by the candidate are as follows:

• 10th Standard Mark sheet (Scanned copy)
• 12th Standard Mark sheet or equivalent qualifying examination mark sheet (Scanned copy)
• Self-identity proof such as Driving license, Aadhar card, Voter's Id card, etc.
• Transfer Certificate/ Migration Certificate/ Permanent Residence Certificate (Scanned copy)
• Community Certificate for SC/ ST/ OBC caste candidates (Scanned copy)
• Certificate of Employment of parents or guardian (Scanned copy)
• Any other special category certificate (PWD, Sports, etc.)

If the candidate is an NRI, he or she will have to submit:

• Valid Indian passport and visa (Scanned copy)
• Recent status certificate of NRI parents (Scanned copy)
• Bank account statements or proof for financial support (Scanned copy)

Remember: Any document should not be of more than 2 MB in size.

TANATA 2024 Eligibility FAQs

I am 20 years old. Can I apply for TANATA?

Yes, you can apply for TANATA as long as you fulfill the other eligibility criteria. There is no age restriction for applying for TANATA examination.

What is the minimum educational qualification for general category students?

General Category students can refer to the table below to find out the educational qualification for TANATA:

For how long does the TANATA score remain valid?

TANATA exam result is valid for one year from the date of declaration.

Where are TANATA exam centers located in Tamil Nadu as well as other states?

TANATA exam is taken at 6 cities in Tamil Nadu state, which are Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Tiruchirappalli, and Salem. There are no exam centers outside Tamil Nadu state. Hence, students applying from other states or internationally will have to choose any one of the above given centers.

Can a Student Get Admission to B. Architecture in Tamil Nadu Without TANATA?

No, candidates who want to study B. Architecture in Tamil Nadu must appear for TANATA compulsorily. However, some colleges provide admissions under the management quota. Candidates can try to get admission for such seats.

Who Can Apply for TANATA?

Candidates who have cleared 10+2 in any stream with mathematics as a core subject can apply. They must have secured more than 50% marks in the qualifying examination.

Students with mathematics and commerce as their subjects are eligible to apply for TANATA.

How Are Seats Allocated After TANATA?

After TANATA is completed, a counseling process takes place. During counseling, candidates choose their preferred colleges based on their marks and merit list rankings.

Officials then allot seats to candidates based on the results.

Eligibility for TANATA 2024 for Reappearing Candidates

Yes, a candidate who failed in class 12 last year and is reappearing for the exam this year is eligible for TANATA 2024. Such candidates can take the TANATA examination again.

Exam Pattern for TANATA

TANATA exam includes objective type questions. These questions test a student's ability in drawing and observation skills, aesthetic sensitivity, mathematics, sense of proportion, and critical thinking.

The topics included in the exam are:

• Mathematics
• General aptitude
• Drawing tests

Qualifying Marks for TANATA

Candidates must score a minimum of 25% marks in the first paper to be considered passed. They must also score a minimum of 25% marks in the second paper.

Both papers require the minimum qualifying percentage for a candidate to pass TANATA.