NATA Admit Card 2026: Check Dates, Steps to Download Hall Ticket

National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2026 ( NATA )

Dhanya B
Updated on Aug 21, 2025 12:26 IST

By Dhanya B

NATA 2026 admit card will be available online at nata.in. Registered candidates can access the NATA admit card 2026 by logging into their account 2-3 days before their selected exam slot. Important information such as the examination date, timings, centre address, guidelines and more will be available on the admit card of NATA 2026. Candidates will have to present their NATA 2026 admit card at the centre along with identity proof. If the candidates are not able to present their NATA 2026 hall ticket and identity proof, then they will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. Read to know more about the NATA 2026 Admit Card. 

Table of content
  • Steps to download NATA 2026 admit card?
  • NATA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Which details are provided in NATA Admit Card 2026?
  • What to carry along with NATA 2026 admit card?
  • NATA Admit Card 2026: Do's and Dont's
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Steps to download NATA 2026 admit card?

Candidates are advised to follow the given steps to download the NATA admit card 2026.

  • Go to nata.in
  • Click on the 'NATA-2026 Registration' tab.
  • Enter the email ID and password.
  • Click on 'Login'
  • NATA 2026 admit card will be displayed on the screen 
  • The admit card has to be downloaded, printed out and presented at the exam centres.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to download the NATA admit card?
A: 

NATA 2026 admit card will be available online at nata.in. No other mode will be used to declare the NATA admit card 2026. To access the admit card, the candidates will have to visit the official website and click on the admit card link. The registered email ID and password has to be provided and submitted. Next, the NATA 2026 admit card will be displayed on the screen. Candidates are advised to check all of the provided details before downloading the admit card. Since the NATA admit card is an important document, the candidates are advised to download and print it out for future use.

Q:   Where can I access the NATA admit card link?
A: 

Candidates will be able to access the NATA 2026 admit card link online at nata.in. No other mode will be used to release the NATA 2026 admit card. The authorities have not yet announced the NATA 2026 admit card date. Candidates must check the official website for updates on the NATA hall ticket, as they will not receive personal notifications. If the candidates are not able to access the download link, then they are advised to contact the authorities immediately.

Q:   When will NATA 2026 admit card be available?
A: 

NATA 2026 admit card is now available online at nata.in. Candidates will be able to access their NATA admit card 2026 using the required credentials 2-3 days before their selected exam slot. The authorities will not use any other mode to release the admit card of NATA 2026. While reporting at the exam centres, the candidates are required to bring their NATA admit card and identity proof.

NATA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NATA 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Feb ' 26

NATA 2026 application form start date

TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26 - Aug ' 26

NATA 2026 exam dates

TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26

NATA 2026 additional exam dates

TENTATIVE
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Which details are provided in NATA Admit Card 2026?

The NATA 2026 admit card will have the following important details.

  • Name of the candidate
  • Father's name 
  • Gender 
  • Category 
  • Sub-category
  • Date of birth 
  • Application number 
  • Course applied for 
  • Photograph 
  • Signature 
  • Date, time and venue of the NATA exam centre
  • Exam day instructions

Candidates are advised to carefully check the details printed on the NATA admit card 2025 for any mistakes. In case of any discrepancy, the candidates are advised to reach out to CoA as soon as possible. 

Council of Architecture

India Habitat Centre, Core 6A, 1st Floor,

Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 India

Tel: 9319275557, 7303487773

E-Mail: helpdesk.nata2023@gmail.com 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the exam day guidelines available on the NATA admit card?
A: 

The authorities release the exam day guidelines through the NATA admit card. The candidates are advised to check the NATA exam day guidelines to understand the guidelines set up by the authorities for a smooth process at the centre. As per the NATA exam day guidelines, the candidates are advised to reach the venue at least an hour before the examination starts. The candidates will have to present their admit cards along with identity proof. No electronic devices will be allowed inside the venue. All COVID-19 protocols are also to be followed by the candidates. 

Q:   How can I correct the mistakes in NATA admit card?
A: 

If the candidates find any mistakes in their NATA admit card, then they are advised to immediately contact their authorities. No correction facility will be provided for the correction in the NATA admit card, but the candidates can try to correct their details directly from the CoA authorities. However, it is to be noted that the authorities will not accept requests for a change of exam centre. Correction requests related to the candidate's basic details will be accepted. Since the admit card is prepared based on the details submitted in the application form, the authorities are advised to be careful while filling out the NATA application form.

Q:   What are the details present in the NATA admit card?
A: 

The NATA admit card will consist of various important details related to the candidate and the entrance examination. Before downloading the NATA admit card, the candidates are advised to check the present details carefully. In case of any mistakes, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities. The following details will be present in the NATA admit card.

  • Name of the candidate
  • Roll number
  • Gender
  • Course
  • Category
  • Exam date and timings
  • Exam centre address
  • Exam day guidelines
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What to carry along with NATA 2026 admit card?

While reporting at the examination centres, the candidates will have to present the following documents along with the NATA 2026 hall ticket.

(a) Original photograph (same as the one uploaded in the application form)

(b) One photo identity card, e.g. Voter Card, PAN card, Aadhar Card, Driving Licence.

The photograph and signature on the admit card should not be mutilated/distorted/soiled. Candidates with such hall tickets will not be allowed to appear for the exam. They are advised to keep their  NATA admit cards undamaged till the admission process is over.

Note:

  • All candidates who appear to be prima facie eligible shall be provisionally permitted to sit for NATA 2026. If, after scrutiny at any stage, it is found that a candidate is otherwise ineligible, his/her candidature shall be cancelled even if he/she has appeared in NATA 2026.
  • The candidature shall also be cancelled if he/she fails to produce any of the required documents in original for the fulfilment of eligibility and other criteria as specified earlier during counselling and admission in Universities/ Institutions.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What identity proofs are to be produced at the exam centre along with the NATA admit card?
A: 

While reporting at the NATA exam centres, the candidate are expected to bring certain documents. Along with the NATA admit card, the candidates will have to present their government photo identity proof. If the candidates fail to bring the documents, then they will not be allowed to enter the examination centre. Some of the identity proofs that are approved by the authorities are:

  • Passport
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter ID
  • PAN Card
  • School ID 
Q:   Is it mandatory to bring the hard copy of the NATA admit card to the exam centre?
A: 

Yes. All of the candidates are required to bring the hard copy of the NATA admit card to the examination centre. The authorities will not allow the candidates inside the examination centre if they do not present their NATA admit card and identity proof. The candidates will have to bring an government photo identity proof to the exam centre i.e., Aadhaar Car/Passport/Voter ID/PAN Card/School ID. Before reporting at the exam centre, the candidates are advised to check the detailed exam day guidelines carefully.

Q:   Which items are prohibited in the NATA exam centre?
A: 

Candidates are advised to check the details on the prohibited items carefully before reporting to the exam centre. No electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, watches, laptops, etc., will be allowed inside the centre. Candidates will be required to just present a print out of their NATA hall ticket and identity proof for verification to enter the exam centre. Candidates are also advised to leave their expensive items at home or with their parents/guardians since the authorities will not be responsible for its loss.

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NATA Admit Card 2026: Do's and Dont's

Do's

  • Follow the time schedule as mentioned in the brochure and Admit Card.
  • Enter the examination hall only with the admit card.

Don't's

  • Don’t spoil the hard copy of your downloaded admit card.
  • Don't bring Mobile Phone, Calculator or any other electronic gadget inside the Examination Hall.
  • Don’t bring any instruments including a scale inside the Examination Hall.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I change my exam centre after downloading the NATA admit card?
A: 

No, after the release of the NATA admit card, the candidates will not be allowed to change the exam centre. The exam centres will be allotted as per the preferences submitted in the admit card by the candidates. Therefore, the candidates are advised to be careful while selecting their choice of exam centres in the NATA application form. After the preferences are submitted, the authorities will not entertain any requests for a change of centres. 

Q:   Will there be slot booking for NATA?
A: 

No. The authorities will not conduct any slot booking process for NATA 2026. However, while filling out the application form, the candidates will have to select their preferred NATA 2026 exam date and time. Candidates will be allotted slots as per their preference. The authorities will release the details regarding the allotted exam slots through the NATA 2025 admit card. Once the examination date and slot are allotted, the authorities will not accept any requests for change of allotted centre, date and slots.

Q:   My NATA admit card download page is taking too much time to load. What should I do?
A: 

While downloading the NATA admit card, the candidates may face certain problems. The reasons for the problems in downloading the NATA admit card may be various factors. Firstly, the candidates are advised to check the internet or server speed. If there is nothing wrong with the internet/server speed, then the candidates are advised to restart the system. If the problem still persists, the candidates are still unable to log in and download the admit card, then they will have to immediately contact the CoA authorities. 

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