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National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2026 ( NATA )

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NATA Previous Year Question Papers are provided on this page. Candidates who want to appear for NATA can solve the NATA Previous Year Question Papers to score well in the exam. Practising a BArch Question Paper will help candidates have an idea of the question paper pattern. Read more to know about the NATA Question Paper.

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NATA Past Year Question Papers

NATA Past Year Question Papers

 

NATA Previous Year Question Papers: NATA Previous Year Question Paper are available for download on this page. The Council of Architecture releases the NATA Question Paper on its official website at nata.in. The candidates preparing for the NATA Exam can download the NATA Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions Here.

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.

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Q:   Will CoA release the NATA question papers?
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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. 

Q:   How is the NATA question paper prepared?
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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. 

Q:   What type of questions will be present in the NATA paper?
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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.

Q:   What is the NATA response sheet?
A: 

NATA response sheet consists of the answers submitted by the candidates during the examination. The authorities release the NATA response sheet, to allow the candidates to know what their individual responses were to the question paper. However, the candidates will have to pay INR 3,000 to check and download the response sheet. The authorities have released the NATA response sheet along with the answer key. Candidates can use the NATA answer key and response sheet to calculate their probable scores secured in the entrance examination. 

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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
  • A1 - 1 Question - Composition and Colour
  • A2 - 1 Question - Sketching and Composition (Black and White)
  • A3 - 1 Question - 3D Composition
80

Mathematics and General Aptitude

Part B 45 
  • B1 - 30 Questions
  • B2 - 15 Questions
120

 

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Answered a week ago

Candidates can appear for maximum of 2 attempts in NATA in one academic year. The best score out of all the attempts is considered for final result. Score in NATA Test is valid for 2 academic years.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15