NATA 2021 Live Updates: Exam Analysis, Answer Key, Question Paper
National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2026 ( NATA )
NATA 2026 Phase 1 Exam(Friday and Saturday)
4 Apr '26 - 13 Jun '26
NATA 2021 Phase 1 was held by CoA as a computer-based test. Read to know exam analysis, answer key details and more.
Council of Architecture conducted NATA 2021 Phase 1 examination today i.e., April 10. The entrance examination was conducted in two sessions – Session 1 (10 AM to 1 PM) and Session 2 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM). NATA 2021 Phase 1 session 2 was conducted only if required. NATA 2021 exam analysis is now available here based on the students who attempted the examination. Various coaching institutes are also expected to release the unofficial NATA 2021 answer key.
For candidates who wish to pursue BArch, NATA is an important entrance examination since the scores are used for admissions into most of the Architecture colleges in India. Phase 2 of NATA 2021 will be held on June 12.
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NATA 2021 result for Phase 1 will be released on April 14 on the official website nata.in.
- NATA 2021 Phase 1 Timings
- NATA 2021 Exam Analysis Phase 1
- NATA 2021 Live Updates: April 10, 2021
NATA 2021 Phase 1 Timings
| Report to the Exam Centre |
By 9 AM |
| Opening of Exam Hall Gate |
9:15 AM |
| Completion of Candidate Registration |
By 9:45 AM |
| Closing of Exam Hall Gate |
10 AM |
| Start of Exam |
10 AM |
| End of Exam |
1 PM |
NATA 2021 Exam Analysis Phase 1
According to the students who appeared for the entrance examination, the paper was of moderate difficulty. Section A had questions on general aptitude, decision making and general knowledge while Section B had questions based on images and figures. Most of the students found Section B more difficult than Section A, since the students had to solve each question in under 30 seconds. The given image had to be memorized within 30 sections and the question had to be answered, which the candidates found difficult. Comparitively, Section A was easier as it had questions that tested the aptitude of the students.
NATA 2021 Live Updates: April 10, 2021
01:00 PM - NATA 2021 Phase 1 examination has concluded
10:00 AM - NATA 2021 Phase 1 examination has commenced.
09:52 AM - Gates are now closed.
09:35 AM - Guards are making an announcement that the gates will be closed soon.
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09:00 AM - Gates are open and entry has started.
08:30 AM – More students are reaching the centre and checking their roll number and allotted room for the entrance examination.
08:15 AM – Security guards are giving out instructions to the students and manage the crowd.
08:00 AM – Students have started reaching the exam centre for NATA 2021.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
The format of NATA test is given below:
Part 1:Drawing and Composition Test (Duration: 90 minutes, Maximum marks: 80)
A1: Composition and Colour
A2: Sketching and Composition
A3: 3D composition
Part 2: Computer based Adaptive Test (Duration: 90 Minutes, Maximum marks: 120 marks)
B1:42 MCQs
B2: 8 NCQ
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Applicants have to pay a fee for submitting NATA application form. Fee for NATA application form is INR 1750 for General/OBC category, INR 1250 for SC.ST/PwD category students, and INR 1000 for transgender students.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
It is compulsory to get a valid NATA score to get admission in B.Arch in BMS School of Architecture. The test has two parts as follows:
Section | Components |
Part 1:Drawing and Composition Test (offline) Duration: 90 minutes Maximum marks: 80 | A1: Composition and Colour A2: Sketching and Composition A3: 3D composition |
Part 2: Computer based Adaptive Test Duration: 90 Minutes Maximum marks: 120 marks | B1:42 MCQs B2: 8 NCQ |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Aspirants need to have NATA score for admission in BArch programme of MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design. The seats are allotted to aspirants based on their NATA scores via DTE CAP, Maharashtra.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, students can get admission in SPA Delhi without NATA. Students with a score in the JEE Main Paper II are also eligible for BArch admissions. For other programmes, scores of exams, such as GATE, UCEED are also accepted.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The last date to apply for NATA 2026 will be in August 2026. The registration for NATA 2026 will begins. The application form released on March 9, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The last date to apply for NATA 2026 will be in August. The NATA application form was released on March 9, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
NATA 2026 exam will be conducted multiple times in a year. The exam date of the NATA exam are from April to August 2026. The exam will be conducted on Friday and Saturday throughout the month.
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