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National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2026 ( NATA )
NATA 2021 application form has been released by the CoA. Know here how to fill NATA application form 2020, dates, fees etc.
NATA 2021 application form: The Council of Architecture (COA) has released the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2021 application form on March 5, 2021. The national level entrance exam conducted twice a year for candidates seeking admission to 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) courses across India.
The exam conducting body CoA has released the NATA 2021 information brochure on March 3, 2021. Many private or government institutions and universities consider NATA scores to provide admission to BArch degree courses.
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In 2021, NATA will be conducted in April and July. The Phase-1 exam will be conducted on April 10 and phase-2 on June 12, 2021. Along with exam dates, CoA has also released all the important dates for the NATA application form and other events. Aspirants can check the same below.
- NATA 2021 Important Dates: Session 1
- NATA 2021 Important Dates: Session 2
- How to fill the NATA 2021 application form
NATA 2021 Important Dates: Session 1
Candidates aspiring for admission to BArch can check NATA 2021 important dates:
| NATA 2021 Event |
NATA 2021 Dates for Phase-1 |
|---|---|
| Release of NATA Notification |
3-Mar-2021 |
| Beginning of Online Application Process |
5-Mar-2021 |
| Conclusion of the Online Registration Process |
28-Mar-2021 |
| Last Date to Upload Image/s and Payment of Fee |
28-Mar-2021 |
| Availability of Confirmation Page for Printing |
28-Mar-2021 |
| Correction Window of Application Form |
26-Mar-2021 to 28-Mar-2021 |
| NATA Exam Date |
10-Apr-2021 |
NATA 2021 Important Dates: Session 2
Candidates can check important dates for session 2 below:
| NATA 2021 Event |
NATA 2021 Dates for Phase-2 |
|---|---|
| Release of NATA Notification |
3-Mar-2021 |
| Beginning of Online Application Process |
5-Mar-2021 |
| Conclusion of the Online Registration Process |
30-May-2021 |
| Last Date to Upload Image/s and Payment of Fee |
30-May-2021 |
| Availability of Confirmation Page for Printing |
30-May-2021 |
| Correction Window of Application Form |
25-May-2021 to 30-May-2021 |
| NATA Exam Date |
12-Jun-2021 |
How to fill the NATA 2021 application form
Eligible candidates have to complete the following four steps of the NATA 2021 application process which includes registration, login and fill the NATA 2021 application form, payment of application fees, and upload scanned copies of required documents.
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Step-1: Register for NATA 2021 and fill the application form
Step-2: Upload all the required documents and images
Step-3: Pay the application fee
Step-4: Confirm form submission
General category students need to pay NATA 2021 application fee of Rs 2,000 for anyone phase and Rs 4,000 for both phases. SC/ candidates need to pay Rs 1,500 for anyone phase and Rs 3,000 for both phases.
NATA 2021 application for the candidates who are applying from abroad is Rs 10,000 which is for the single attempt and for both the attempts is Rs 20,000.
Candidates must be very careful while filling the NATA 2021 Application Form as the same details will be reflected in Admit Card. In case of any discrepancy, candidates can correct their application form through the NATA 2021 application form correction window.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Absolutely, either NATA or JEE Paper 2 (B.Arch Aptitude Test) is compulsory for admission into Chandigarh University's architecture program. Even if a student has scored well in 12th or diploma, the aptitude test cannot be skipped because it is mandated by the Council of Architecture. These tests me
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates have to qualify AAT after qualifying JEE Advanced to be eligible for IIT BArch admissions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
In the NATA Drawing section, questions are designed to test your creativity, imagination, visualisation, and sketching ability. You won't be judged on artistic perfection, but on clarity, proportion, perspective, and originality.
Here are the common types of questions asked:
Sketching from Memory – Dr
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Yes, NCERT Mathematics (Class 11 & 12) is generally enough for NATA preparation because most of the topics in the syllabus are covered in NCERT.
The NATA Mathematics section usually tests:
Algebra
Trigonometry
Coordinate Geometry
Matrices & Determinants
Probability & Statistics
Vectors
Differential & Integr
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
For NATA, you don't need to study architecture as a full subject before the exam. However, having a basic awareness is very helpful because the General Aptitude section includes questions on:
- Famous architects (like Le Corbusier, B.V. Doshi, Zaha Hadid, etc.)
- Well-known monuments and buildings in Indi
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The General Aptitude section of NATA checks your reasoning, visualization, and awareness related to design and architecture. It generally covers:
Analytical Reasoning & Mental Ability – puzzles, patterns, coding-decoding, sequences, etc.
Logical Reasoning – problem-solving, relationships, analogies, a
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
No, the NATA syllabus does not include Physics and Chemistry.
The exam mainly focuses on Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing skills. While Physics and Chemistry are not part of the test, having a basic understanding of these subjects may indirectly help in architectural concepts, but they are
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Students can refer to the table below for some details about the top government Architecture colleges in India accepting NATA:
Public/Government Colleges | Total Tuition Fee | NIRF '24 |
|---|---|---|
INR 10 Lakh | 1 | |
INR 10 Lakh | 2 | |
INR 6.25 Lakh | 3 | |
INR 4 Lakh | 5 | |
INR 6.25 Lakh | 8 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The table below provides some details about the private top Architecture colleges in India that accept NATA:
Private Colleges | Total Tuition Fee | NIRF '24 |
|---|---|---|
| CEPT University Admission | INR 22.75 Lakh | 6 |
INR 13.75 Lakh | 11 | |
| Nirma University Admission | INR 11.1 Lakh | 13 |
| Nirma University Admission | INR 11.5 Lakh | 19 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, IPU issues distinct counselling schedules for:
- IPU CET-based programmes
- JEE/NEET/NATA/CLAT-based programmes
Candidates must refer to the official website ipu.admissions.nic.in, and check the programme-wise counselling notices to ensure they don't miss any important dates relevant to their chosen c
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Beginner-Level 5
Do I need NATA or JEE Paper for admission to Chandigarh University Architecture course?