TANATA Part A covers 60 MCQs across Mathematics and General Aptitude, each worth 2 marks with no negative marking - the General Aptitude and Mental Ability section is a high-scoring, risk-free component of the 200-mark exam. Download TANATA General Aptitude sample papers below and use the topic wise weightage table to target the highest-scoring areas in this section.
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- Part A total: 60 MCQs (Mathematics plus General Aptitude), 2 marks each, 120 marks total
- Part B: Drawing section, 80 marks, 90 minutes
- Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer, no negative marking in either section
- Duration: 3 hours total - 90 minutes for Part A and 90 minutes for Part B
- Mode: Offline pen-and-paper test conducted by Anna University, Tamil Nadu
- General Aptitude topics: Mental Ability (visual, numerical, verbal), Analytical Reasoning, Architectural Awareness, Mathematical Reasoning, Sets and Relations
TANATA General Aptitude Mental Ability Sample Papers 2026 - Download PDF
These papers cover all General Aptitude and Mental Ability topics from the TANATA Part A syllabus. Solve each timed at 45 minutes.
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| TANATA General Aptitude Mental Ability Sample Paper 1 | Download PDF |
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| Year | Sets Available | Solutions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Full Part A (Math plus General Aptitude) | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2024 | Full Part A | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2023 | Full Part A | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2022 | Full Part A | Available | Collegedunia |
TANATA General Aptitude and Mental Ability Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution 2026
Part A of TANATA 2026 has 60 MCQs covering Mathematics and General Aptitude. Every question carries 2 marks, no negative marking - attempt all 60.
- Total Part A questions: 60 MCQs across Mathematics and General Aptitude
- Marks per question: 2 marks, zero deduction for wrong answers
- Part A time: 90 minutes - approximately 1.5 minutes per question
- General Aptitude covers: Mental Ability (visual, numerical, verbal), Analytical Reasoning, Architectural Awareness
- Mathematical Reasoning and Sets and Relations bridge the Mathematics and General Aptitude components of Part A
TANATA Sample Papers with Architectural Awareness - Why 2024 and 2025 Papers Matter Most
Architectural Awareness catches most students off guard in TANATA General Aptitude. Questions test knowledge of Indian and international architects, landmark buildings, and styles - and this area keeps evolving with recent structures and Pritzker Prize winners.
- Start with 2025 - solve General Aptitude questions first, note every Architectural Awareness question you get wrong
- Build a running list of architect names, buildings, and styles you did not know
- Use 2023 and 2022 papers only after you have a solid base from recent years
TANATA General Aptitude Topic Wise Weightage - High Scoring Topics to Focus in Sample Papers
| Topic | Questions (Approx.) | Difficulty | What to Watch For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reasoning | 4-5 | Moderate | Series completion, coding-decoding, direction sense |
| Visual Mental Ability | 4-5 | Moderate | Figure completion, mirror images, spatial orientation |
| Numerical Mental Ability | 3-4 | Easy-Moderate | Number series, ratio-proportion, basic arithmetic |
| Verbal Mental Ability | 3-4 | Easy | Analogies, odd one out, word relationships |
| Architectural Awareness - Indian | 3-4 | Moderate | B.V. Doshi, Charles Correa, new Parliament House, heritage sites |
| Architectural Awareness - International | 2-3 | Moderate-Hard | Zaha Hadid, Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Pritzker winners |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2-3 | Easy-Moderate | Logical operations (and, or, if-then), tautology, contrapositive |
| Sets and Relations | 2-3 | Easy | Union, intersection, complement, Venn diagrams |
| Pattern Recognition | 2-3 | Moderate | Matrix completion, visual sequences |
Do not skip Sets and Relations or Verbal Mental Ability. These carry 2-3 questions each and are the fastest to prepare.
TANATA General Aptitude Sample Paper Video Solutions 2026 - Watch Before You Start Solving
One expert walkthrough before you start your own paper shows you the ideal solving order - especially for Visual Mental Ability, where most students lose time.
Video solutions for TANATA General Aptitude 2026 will be linked here once available. Search TANATA General Aptitude solution on YouTube for the most recent walkthroughs.
How to Use TANATA General Aptitude Sample Papers to Score Full Marks in Part A
No negative marking means maximize speed on easy topics and attempt every Architectural Awareness question. Use this three-pass method.
- First pass: Solve Verbal Mental Ability, Numerical Mental Ability, Sets and Relations, and Mathematical Reasoning first - under 20 minutes
- Second pass: Analytical Reasoning and Visual Mental Ability - budget 2 minutes each
- Third pass: Architectural Awareness last - use elimination on anything unfamiliar
- After each paper: Research every architect or building you missed and add it to your awareness list
- Target pace: Finish all General Aptitude questions in 40-45 minutes to leave time for Mathematics
TANATA General Aptitude Architectural Awareness Strategy - The Topic That Most Students Underestimate
Architectural Awareness cannot be solved by logic. It tests factual recall - build your knowledge base from sample papers.
- After every paper, list all architects and buildings in questions - correct or wrong answers both
- For each architect: nationality, key works, style, and awards (especially Pritzker Prize)
- Indian architects tested most often: B.V. Doshi, Charles Correa, Raj Rewal, Laurie Baker, Achyut Kanvinde
- International architects: Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster, Tadao Ando
- Aim for 30-40 entries in your awareness list before your final mock papers
TANATA General Aptitude 4 Week Preparation Plan Using Sample Papers
- Week 1 - Solve the 2025 paper untimed, General Aptitude only. Note every wrong answer by topic and start your Architectural Awareness list.
- Week 2 - Work on your two weakest topics for 3-4 days, then solve the 2024 paper timed at 45 minutes. Add architects and buildings to your list.
- Week 3 - Solve Sample Papers 1 and 2 back to back at 40 minutes each. Track how many Visual Mental Ability questions you finish inside 90 seconds.
- Week 4 - One full Part A paper daily. Stop 2 days before the exam and review only your Architectural Awareness list and error log.
FAQs on TANATA General Aptitude Mental Ability Sample Papers 2026
Ques. How many General Aptitude questions are in TANATA 2026?
Ans. Part A has 60 questions covering Mathematics and General Aptitude. Anna University does not publish the split, but approximately 25-30 are from General Aptitude and Mental Ability. All carry 2 marks, no negative marking.
Ques. Is there negative marking in the TANATA General Aptitude section?
Ans. No. TANATA has no negative marking. A guess gives a chance at 2 marks; a blank gives zero.
Ques. Which TANATA previous year papers should I solve first for General Aptitude?
Ans. Start with 2025 and 2024 - these reflect the current style and recent architectural references. Use 2023 and 2022 for extra volume once you have a solid base.
Ques. How do I prepare for Architectural Awareness in TANATA General Aptitude?
Ans. Build a list of architects and buildings from every paper you solve. Focus on Pritzker Prize winners and Indian national architects. Thirty to forty entries cover most questions that appear.
Ques. Can I score full marks in TANATA General Aptitude using only sample papers?
Ans. Yes. Mental Ability and Analytical Reasoning follow predictable patterns - 8-10 papers build the skill. Architectural Awareness needs separate reading, but sample papers tell you which architects to research.
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