NATA Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions; PDF Download
National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2026 ( NATA )
Exam On - 4 Apr '26 - 13 Jun '26
NATA 2025: Candidates preparing for NATA can download and solve NATA previous year question papers. Those getting ready for the NATA 2025 should practice NATA Question Papers to assess their preparation level, manage their time effectively, and understand the exam's difficulty level. NATA previous year question papers with solution pdf free download is available here.
NATA Past Year Question Papers
This article provides Last Year NATA Question Paper with Answers, which are valuable for candidates preparing for the exam to achieve a high score. We have uploaded subject-wise NATA Old Question Papers along with the detailed NATA Syllabus and Exam Pattern on this page. Check out this complete article for NATA Previous Year Question Papers with Solution pdf free download.
NATA Old Question Papers
The NATA Past Year Question Papers are given in the table below.
| NATA Past Year Question Papers | Download |
|---|---|
| NATA 2021 Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA 2019 Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA 2019 Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA 2019 Aptitude Test | Download Here |
| NATA 2019 Drawing Paper | Download Here |
| NATA 2018 Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA 2017 Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA 2017 Drawing Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| NATA Past Year Question Paper | Download Here |
Commonly asked questions
CoA has not released official NATA question papers. However, if released, candidates will be able to access NATA question papers here. The questions asked in examination can be checked by candidates to review answers. NATA question papers will be prepared by authorities and will be based on official syllabus. Through question paper of NATA, candidates will be assessed on their aptitude and reasoning skills.
NATA question paper is prepared by authorities after referring to official syllabus. The authorities prepare tNATA question paper to check candidates on aptitude and reasoning skills. Candidates are advised to check and refer to syllabus carefully to be well prepared for questions prepared by candidates for tentrance examination. NATA question paper will consist of various types of questions such as Multiple-Choice type, Multiple Select type, Preferential Choice type and Numerical Answer type.
NATA paper will be prepared to assess the aptitude of the candidates for BArch admissions. Within the 3 hour duration, the candidates will have to attempt a total of 48 questions. NATA questions will be Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Drawing and Composition. The question paper will be prepared so that the candidates can be assessed on basic concepts in mathematics, Physics and Geometry, language and interpretation, elements and principles of design, aesthetic sensitivity, colour theory, lateral thinking and logical reasoning, visual perception and cognition, graphics and imagery, building anatomy and architectural vocabulary, basic techniques of building construction and knowledge of material, general knowledge and Current Affairs etc. and may not be limited to those outlined.
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NATA Question Paper Pattern
The NATA Question Paper Pattern is provided here.
| Subject | Section | Number of Questions | Division of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing Test | Part A | 3 |
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80 |
| Mathematics and General Aptitude |
Part B | 45 |
|
120 |
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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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