Called Annual NASA when it was started sixty years ago, the convention has gone on to become an integral part of all architecture colleges not only in India but as well as in the SAARC Nation.

The Annual NASA Convention in 2016 was hosted by Gijubhai Chhaganbhai Patel Institute of Architecture (GCPIA), VNSGU, Surat from 1 to 5 February 2016.

The event starts with an inauguration ceremony, which is then followed by the paneling of sheets, various lecture series, workshops and various such other formal and informal activities.

Last edition of the Annual NASA saw lectures by eminent architect like BV Doshi, Christopher Charles Beninger and Fumihiko maki.

The Annual NASA sees a variety of competitions in a wide range of fields like drawing, painting, elocution, quizzes and many more.