NATA Admission 2025; Eligibility, Admission process, Application, Qualifying Score
National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2026 ( NATA )
Exam On - 4 Apr '26
NATA 2026 Exam will be conducted from March 2026 to June 2026. Candidates can check NATA 2026 admission process on this page. Read more to know NATA 2026 Eligibility, Exam Schedule, Steps to Fill Application Form, Admission Process and More.
NATA Admission 2026
NATA Admission 2026: NATA 2026 exam will start in March 2026. NATA 2026 exam was conducted on designated Fridays and Saturdays. The test will be conducted in exam centres, with one session on Fridays (Afternoon) and two sessions on Saturdays. The candidates could fill out the NATA application form 2026 on the official website, nata. in. NATA is conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) to evaluate candidates' suitability for admission to the BArch programme. The NATA exam assesses a range of skills, including drawing, composition, visual perception, logical reasoning, general architectural awareness.
- NATA 2026 Exam Schedule
- NATA 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- NATA 2026 Application Process
- NATA 2026 Qualifying Score
- NATA 2025 Score
- NATA Admission Process 2026
NATA 2026 Exam Schedule
NATA 2026 exam is scheduled to take place on selected Fridays and Saturdays from March 2026 to June 2026. Test will be conducted at designated centres in specified cities, with one session on Fridays (Afternoon) and two sessions on Saturdays.
Commonly asked questions
Minimum qualifying marks in NATA change slightly every year. Approximate marks required to clear NATA are provided below.
Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score minimum of 70 out of 200 marks in NATA exam to qualify, regardless of category. This is the standard passing mark for each attempt of exam.
In addition, there will be a separate minimum score for each section.
Candidates will be eligible to apply and attempt one or more sessions of NATA. In case a candidate appears for 2 tests, the best of the 2 scores shall be the valid score and in the case of more than 2 attempts, the valid score shall be the average of the best scores. All candidates will be required to mandatory qualify at least one session of NATA to be eligible for B.Arch admissions into the respective Architecture colleges and institutes. Candidates are advised to attempt as many sessions as they can to have a higher chance of securing good scores.
For admissions into the preferred BArch institutes, the candidates should meet the basic eligibility criteria. If the candidates do not meet the basic eligibiity criteria for BArch admissions based on NATA scores, then their chances of admission will be minimal.
- The candidates should have passed 10+2th standard qualifying examination with minimum required marks.
- Should be minimum 17 years old as of July 13 of the admission year.
- The candidates should have secured a valid NATA 2023 score i.e., minimum 70 marks out of 200.
NATA 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates meeting any of the following eligibility criteria can appear for NATA 2026.
- Passed or currently appearing in the 10+1 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as subjects.
- Passed or currently appearing in the 10+2 examination with PCM subjects.
- Passed or currently appearing in the 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as a subject.
NATA 2026 Application Process
The NATA 2026 application must be submitted online. The application form link will be available on the official website. Candidates must register and get the login credentials. Then click on ONLINE APPLICATION NATA–2026 link.
Steps to Apply for NATA 2026
1. Filling the NATA 2026 Application Form
- Enter the personal, academic and communication details.
- Upload documents in the specified format.
- Fee Payment
- Click on Submit
Commonly asked questions
NATA score is valid for two academic years. With their obtained scores, candidates will only be able to apply for colleges in that admission year and the following year. The score will be invalid if candidates use it for admissions after two years. If the candidates wish to apply for admissions after two years, then they will be required to retake the entrance examination. Requests for extension of the score validity will not be entertained by the authorities. Therefore, the candidates are advised to immediately apply for admissions after they receive their scores.
Candidates will be checked on various factors during NATA 2026. Authorities will prepare NATA 2026 question paper after considering various assessement factors - Inductive Reasoning (ability to analyze data and patterns), Diagrammatic Reasoning (ability to analyze drawings and use logical reasoning), Numerical Reasoning (ability to solve simple numerical problems), Verbal Reasoning (verbal logic), Situational Judgment (problem-solving abilities), Abstract Reasoning (general knowledge and their ability to apply it in situations) and Logical Reasoning (ability to recognise patterns, relationships, sequences and more).
There is no common counselling for NATA qualified candidates. After the results are declared, the candidates will be able to individually apply to the institute of their preference. The details regarding the counselling process will be announced individually by the institutes. As per the schedule of their preferred institute, the candidates will have to apply for admission and submit their details. NATA scores will be considered for allotment of seats.
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NATA 2026 Qualifying Score
To qualify for NATA 2026, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Get a minimum of 20 marks in Part A.
- Get a minimum of 30 marks in Part B.
- 70 marks out of 200 (combined score of Part A and Part B).
- A candidate will be considered qualified only if all three conditions are met.
Multiple Attempts & Score Consideration
- If a candidate appears for multiple NATA 2026 tests, all scores will be displayed on the scorecard.
- The best score among all attempts will be considered for admission.
NATA 2025 Score
Candidates who have a valid NATA 2025 score and appear for NATA 2026 will have their final score determined as follows:
- NATA 2025 Score Attempts in NATA 2026 Final Score Consideration.
- Valid NATA 2025 Score First Attempt Only Best of NATA 2025 & 2026 scores.
- Valid NATA 2025 Score First & Second Attempt Best of three scores (NATA 2025 & 2026).
- Valid NATA 2025 Score First, Second & Third Attempt Best of three NATA 2026 scores (NATA 2025 score becomes invalid).
Candidates must carefully decide whether to attempt one, two, or three NATA 2026 tests, as their final score will be determined based on the best performance according to the above criteria. The NATA 2026 score is valid for one academic year only.
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NATA Admission Process 2026
The admission process after getting the NATA score is as follows
Step 1: Check Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following academic requirements:
- Passed Class 12 with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects and one of the following:
- Chemistry / Biology / Technical Vocational Subject / Computer Science / IT / Informatics Practices / Engineering Graphics / Business Studies.
Step 2: Apply to Colleges
- Candidates must apply to colleges with NATA score.
Step 3: Counselling Process
- Centralised counselling will be conducted for BArch admissions by some universities.
- Candidates must attend counselling process.
- Seat allotment is done based on NATA score.
Step 4: Document Verification & Fee Payment
- Candidates must visit allotted college for document verification.
- Fee payment must be done.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates can crack NATA through proper planning and strategies. Candidates must check the exam pattern before they start the preparation.
- For the Aptitude Test, candidates can expect questions based on Indian and world architectural structures, designs, colour, and pattern. Therefore, read books a
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