NATA Admit Card 2026: Check Dates, Steps to Download Hall Ticket

National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2026 ( NATA )

Dhanya B
Updated on Feb 20, 2026 19:19 IST

By Dhanya B

NATA 2026 admit card will be available online at nata.in. All the candidates who have registered and booked the slot will receive the admit card. Registered candidates will be able to download the admit card by logging into their account 2-3 days before the selected exam slot. Candidates must enter their login credentials to access the NATA admit card. 

The NATA admit card will have the important information such as the examination date, timings, centre address, guidelines and more. On the day of the exam, candidates must submit the admit card at the NATA 2026 centre along with identity proof. Candidates must take a printout of the admit card and take it to the exam centre. If the candidates are not able to present the Architecture Aptitude Test Admit Card and identity proof, they will not be allowed to appear for NATA 2026. Read to know more about the NATA 2026 Admit Card. 

Table of contents
  • Steps to download NATA 2026 admit card?
  • NATA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Which details are provided in NATA Admit Card 2026?
  • What to carry along with NATA 2026 admit card?
  • NATA 2026 Admit Card Dates
  • NATA Admit Card 2026: Do's and Dont's
  • NATA Admit Card Frequently Asked Questions
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Steps to download NATA 2026 admit card?

Steps to download NATA admit card 2026.

  • Open nata.in
  • Click on NATA 2026 Registration tab.
  • Enter email ID and password.
  • Click Login.
  • NATA 2026 admit card will be shown.
  • Admit card must be downloaded, printed and taken to exam centres.
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Q:   How to download the NATA admit card?
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NATA 2026 admit card will be available online on official website. No other mode will be used to declare NATA admit card 2026. To access admit card, candidates will have to open the official website and click on admit card link. Registered email ID and password has to be provided and submitted. Next, NATA 2026 admit card will be displayed on screen. Candidates are advised to check all of the provided details before downloading the admit card. Since NATA admit card is an important document, candidates are advised to download and print it for future use.

Q:   Where can I access the NATA admit card link?
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Candidates will be able to access the NATA 2026 admit card link online. No other mode will be used to release NATA 2026 admit card. The authorities have not yet announced the NATA 2026 admit card date. Candidates must check official website for updates on the NATA hall ticket, as they will not receive personal notifications. If the candidates are not able to access the download link, then they are advised to contact the authorities immediately.

NATA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NATA 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26 - Aug ' 26

NATA 2026 exam dates

TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26

NATA 2026 additional exam dates

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
Feb ' 26

NATA 2026 application form start date

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Which details are provided in NATA Admit Card 2026?

The NATA 2026 admit card will have following important details.

  • Name of the candidate
  • Father's name 
  • Gender 
  • Category 
  • Sub-category
  • Date of birth 
  • Application number 
  • Course applied for 
  • Photograph 
  • Signature 
  • Date, time and venue of the NATA exam centre
  • Exam day instructions

The candidates must check all details printed on the NATA admit card. The candidates are advised to reach out to CoA as early as possible in case of any discrepancies.

Council of Architecture

India Habitat Centre, Core 6A, 1st Floor,

Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 India

Tel: 9319275557, 7303487773

E-Mail: helpdesk.nata2023@gmail.com 

 

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Q:   What are the details present in the NATA admit card?
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NATA admit card will consist of various important details related to the candidate and the entrance examination. Before downloading the NATA admit card, the candidates are advised to check the present details carefully. In case of any mistakes, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities. The following details will be present in the NATA admit card.

  • Name of the candidate
  • Roll number
  • Gender
  • Course
  • Category
  • Exam date and timings
  • Exam centre address
  • Exam day guidelines
Q:   How can I correct the mistakes in NATA admit card?
A: 

If the candidates find any mistakes in their NATA admit card, then they are advised to immediately contact their authorities. No correction facility will be provided for the correction in the NATA admit card, but the candidates can try to correct their details directly from the CoA authorities. However, it is to be noted that the authorities will not accept requests for a change of exam centre. Correction requests related to the candidate's basic details will be accepted. Since the admit card is prepared based on the details submitted in the application form, the authorities are advised to be careful while filling out the NATA application form.

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What to carry along with NATA 2026 admit card?

While reporting at the examination centres, the candidates will have to present the following documents along with the NATA 2026 hall ticket.

(a) Original photograph (same as the one uploaded in the application form)

(b) One photo identity card, e.g. Voter Card, PAN card, Aadhar Card, Driving Licence.

The photograph and signature on the admit card should not be mutilated/distorted/soiled. Candidates with such hall tickets will not be allowed to appear for the exam. They are advised to keep their  NATA admit cards undamaged till the admission process is over.

Note:

  • All candidates who appear to be eligible shall be provisionally permitted to sit for NATA 2026. If, after scrutiny at any stage, it is found that a candidate is otherwise ineligible, his/her candidature shall be cancelled even if he/she has appeared in NATA 2026.
  • The candidature shall also be cancelled if he/she fails to produce any of the required documents in original for the fulfilment of eligibility and other criteria as specified earlier during counselling and admission in Universities/ Institutions.
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Q:   What identity proofs are to be produced at the exam centre along with the NATA admit card?
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While reporting at NATA exam centres, candidate are expected to bring certain documents. Along with NATA admit card, the candidates will have to present their government photo identity proof. If the candidates fail to bring the documents, then they will not be allowed to enter the examination centre. Some of the identity proofs that are approved by the authorities are: Passport Aadhaar Card Voter ID PAN Card School ID 

Q:   Is it mandatory to bring the hard copy of the NATA admit card to the exam centre?
A: 

Yes. All of the candidates are required to bring the hard copy of the NATA admit card to the examination centre. The authorities will not allow the candidates inside the examination centre if they do not present their NATA admit card and identity proof. The candidates will have to bring an government photo identity proof to the exam centre i.e., Aadhaar Car/Passport/Voter ID/PAN Card/School ID. Before reporting at the exam centre, the candidates are advised to check the detailed exam day guidelines carefully.

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NATA 2026 Admit Card Dates

Registered candidates can access NATA 2026 admit card online. Some of the important details that candidates can check through the NATA admit card are the allotted exam date, timings, centre address, and more. While reporting at exam centre, the candidates will have to give NATA admit card 2026 with identity proof. 

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Q:   When will NATA 2026 admit card be available?
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NATA 2026 admit card is now available online at nata.in. Candidates will be able to access their NATA admit card 2026 using the required credentials 2-3 days before their selected exam slot. The authorities will not use any other mode to release the admit card of NATA 2026. While reporting at the exam centres, the candidates are required to bring their NATA admit card and identity proof.

Q:   What are the exam day guidelines available on the NATA admit card?
A: 

The authorities release the exam day guidelines through the NATA admit card. The candidates are advised to check the NATA exam day guidelines to understand the guidelines set up by the authorities for a smooth process at the centre. As per the NATA exam day guidelines, the candidates are advised to reach the venue at least an hour before the examination starts. The candidates will have to present their admit cards along with identity proof. No electronic devices will be allowed inside the venue. All COVID-19 protocols are also to be followed by the candidates. 

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NATA Admit Card 2026: Do's and Dont's

Do's

  • Follow the time schedule as mentioned in the brochure and Admit Card.
  • Enter the examination hall only with the admit card.

Don't's

  • Don’t spoil the hard copy of your downloaded admit card.
  • Don't bring Mobile Phone, Calculator or any other electronic gadget inside the Examination Hall.
  • Don’t bring any instruments including a scale inside the Examination Hall.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will NATA admit card be sent through offline mode?
A: 

No, the candidates will not be able to access the NATA admit card in offline mode. The authorities have released the NATA admit card online at nata.in. If the candidates are unable to download the NATA admit card, then they will have to immediately contact the authorities. The admit card has to be downloaded and printed out for future use. It is to be noted that the candidates will not be able to collect the NATA hall ticket by post or person.

Q:   I forgot my NATA admit card password. What should I do?
A: 

Candidates will have the chance to regenerate NATA admit card password, in case they lose it. The given steps can be followed to regenerate the password: Go to nata.in. Click on the registration tab. Candidates will have to click on the 'Forgot Application Number/Password tab. Name, date of birth, mobile number, and email address have to be provided. The previously selected security question has to be answered. After the information is submitted, the password can be reset.

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NATA Admit Card Frequently Asked Questions

NATA Admit Card Frequently Asked Questions

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I change my exam centre after downloading the NATA admit card?
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No, after release of NATA admit card, candidates will not be allowed to change the exam centre. Exam centres will be allotted as per the preferences submitted in the admit card by the candidates. Therefore, candidates are advised to be careful while selecting their choice of exam centres in NATA application form. After the preferences are submitted, authorities will not allow any requests for a change of centres. 

Q:   My NATA admit card download page is taking too much time to load. What should I do?
A: 

While downloading NATA admit card, candidates may face certain problems. The reasons for problems in downloading NATA admit card may be various factors. Firstly, candidates are advised to check internet or server speed. If there is nothing wrong with internet/server speed, then candidates are advised to restart system. If the problem still continue, candidates are still unable to log in and download the admit card, then they will have to immediately contact CoA authorities. 

Q:   The signature in my NATA admit card is showing blurred. Do I need to contact the university officials for rectification?
A: 

If the candidates see that the NATA 2026 admit card has a blurred signature, then they are advised to immediately contact the authorities. Any problem that occurs should be conveyed to the authorities so that the candidates do not face any trouble later. In case the candidates are asked to use the same admit card at the centre, they are advised to ask for an approval note from the authorities to show the invigilators at the centre. Candidates are also advised to contact the authorities and understand the situation so that no problem arises. 

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Answered 2 days ago

All the candidates who have registered and booked the slot will receive the admit card. NATA 2026 admit card will be available online at nata.in. Registered candidates will be able to download the admit card by logging into their account 2-3 days before the selected exam slot. 

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Ishita Patra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

The last date to apply for NATA 2026 will be in August 2026. The registration for NATA 2026 will begin anytime soon. The expected date is in the first week of March 2026. 

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Mohit Gaurav

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

The last date to apply for NATA 2026 will be in August. The NATA application form will be released soon. The expected date of release is in the first week of March 2026.

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Dhanya B

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

No common counselling will be conducted for NATA 2026 qualified candidates. Counselling will be conducted by the individual colleges based on the NATA score. Therefore, candidates can apply to any architecture college with NATA result. 

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Pallavi Sinha

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

NATA 2026 exam will be conducted multiple times in a year. The tentative date of the NATA exam is from March to August 2026. The exam will be conducted on Friday and Saturday throughout the month. 

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Akansha Karan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

The NATA exam includes the Drawing section and the MCQ section. The drawing section is considered more difficult than the MCQs. Candidates must practice 5 to 7 drawings every day to score well in the exam.

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Aishwarya Garg

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

The NATA 2026 exam will be conducted for 200 Marks. The candidates must score above 80 marks to get admission in the top colleges. 

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Mohit Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

No, NATA is not a tough exam. The difficulty level of NATA is easy to moderate. Candidates must be well prepared with the drawings and architecture aptitude. 

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Shikha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

Candidates can crack NATA through proper planning and strategies. Candidates must check the exam pattern before they start the preparation. 

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Parul Pandey

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

GITAM School of Architecture Hyderabad accepts NATA scores for admission to BArch course. Aspirants with NATA score also need to meet the eligibility criteria for admission. The school also accepts scores in JEE Main paper-2 or GITAM GAT.

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