NATA Answer Key 2026: Check Dates, Steps to Download Answer Key, Calculate Marks

National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2026 ( NATA )

Dhanya B
Updated on Nov 24, 2025 10:28 IST

By Dhanya B

NATA 2026 answer key will be released online at nata.in. Candidates will be able to check correct answers to question paper through NATA answer key 2026. Using the answer key of NATA 2026, candidates will be able to calculate probable score before official result is declared. While calculating, official marking scheme as per the NATA 2026 exam pattern must be followed. It is to be noted that authorities will not accept any objections against the NATA answer key. The authorities will also release the NATA 2026 response sheet, to candidates to check answers. However, a fee of INR 3,000 will have to be paid to download the NATA response sheet. Read the full article to know more about NATA 2026 Answer Key.

Table of contents
  • How to check NATA 2026 Answer Key?
  • NATA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Steps to calculate probable marks using the NATA Answer key?
  • How to download NATA 2026 Response Sheet?
  • Previous Years' NATA Question Paper
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How to check NATA 2026 Answer Key?

Steps to check NATA answer key 2026.
 
  • Open nata.in
  • Click on answer key link
  • Candidates must enter application number and test password.
  • Click on Login.
  • NATA 2026 answer key will be on screen..
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the answer key of NATA become available on its website?
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NATA 2026 answer key dates will be released soon. Candidates will be able to access the answer key of NATA online at nata.in. The correct responses to the question paper will be available through the NATA answer key. Using the answer key of NATA, the candidates will be able to calculate the probable scores secured in the entrance examination. It is to be noted that the NATA answer key will be released separately for every examination phase.

Q:   Will CoA release the final NATA answer key?
A: 

No, CoA will not release the final NATA answer key. Since the authorities will not accept objections against the answer key of NATA, the authorities will not be required to prepare and release the final answer key. However, the authorities may release revised versions of the NATA answer key. Candidates will be able to access the answer key of NATA by logging in using their application form number and test password.

Q:   What are the steps to download the NATA answer key?
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NATA answer key will be available online at nata.in. Candidates will be able to access NATA answer key by logging in using the credentials. No other mode will be used to release NATA answer key. Steps to be followed to download NATA answer key is given below. Go to nata.in. Click on answer key link. Candidates will have to provide application number and password. Click on Login. The answer key will be displayed on the screen. Candidates can download the answer key for future use.

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NATA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

NATA 2026 result

TENTATIVE
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Steps to calculate probable marks using the NATA Answer key?

Steps to calculate marks using NATA 2026 answer key.
Take NATA response sheet and answer key.
Compare answer key and response sheet.
Official marking scheme must be used to calculate score.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the steps to calculate the scores using NATA answer key?
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Candidates will be able to use NATA answer key to calculate their probable obtained scores before the official results are declared. First, candidates will have to download the answer key and compare it to their personal responses. The official marking scheme as per the official NATA exam pattern has to be followed during the calculation process. The final calculated scores will be the probable marks secured by the candidates in the examination. It is to be noted that the calculated marks are indicative and my differ from the results. 

Q:   Will the authorities accept objections against the NATA answer key?
A: 

No. The authorities will not accept any objections against NATA answer key. Candidates will not be able to access any facility through which they will be able to send their objections or requests for review. Answer key will be prepared carefully by CoA authorities and will be final. If the candidates have any issues regarding the NATA answer key, then they can contact the authorities, however, objections against the answer key will not be accepted.

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How to download NATA 2026 Response Sheet?

NATA  Response Sheet 2026 downloading steps.
  • Go to NATA official website.
  • Pay INR 3000 to download response sheet.
  • Click on NATA response sheet.
  • Download the response sheet.
 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will NATA 2026 result be announced?
A: 

Candidates can now check the NATA result 2026 at nata.in. Candidates will be able to access the NATA result online by logging in using the required details. No other mode will be used to declare the result. Separate results will be released for every examination date. Candidates who qualify NATA will be considered eligible for BArch admissions. No common counselling will be held by CoA.

Q:   Will any coaching institutes release the NATA answer key?
A: 

No. Coaching institutes will not prepare and release NATA answer key. Candidates will be able to access the correct answers to question paper through official NATA answer key, which will be made available a few days after the examination is over. Candidates are advised to check official NATA answer key as it will be prepared effectively by the authorities and will consist of the correct answers to the question paper. Using the answer key, the candidates can calculate their probable secured scores in the exam.

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Previous Years' NATA Question Paper

Memory-Based NATA 2021 Phase 2 Questions 

Memory-based questions on NATA 2021 Phase 2 question paper below:

1. A speed of 50km per hour is the same as _______

2. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the?

  • Speaker of Lok Sabha

  • Chairman of Rajya Sabha

  • Prime Minister

  • President

3. Spot odd one in the following:

  • Shale

  • Marble

  • Limestone

  • Sandstone

4.  A light year is a unit of - ?

  • Light

  • Current

  • Distance

  • Time

5. In the year 2020, who won the International Children’s Peace Prize?

  • Malala Yousafzai

  • Angela Merkel

  • Om Prakash Gujar

  • Sadat Rahman

6. Identify the most infertile soil amongst the following:

  • Black cotton soil

  • Laterite soil

  • Alluvial soil

  • Peaty soil

7. Which of following places is famous for chikankari work which is a traditional art of embroidery?

  • Lucknow

  • Hyderabad

  • Jaipur

  • Mysore

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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. 

Q:   How will the authorities notify the students regarding the release of the NATA answer key?
A: 

The candidates will not be personally notified regarding the release of the NATA answer key. The authorities will release all important notifications in the official website - nata.in. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the official website to know when the important events will be held by the authorities. To download the NATA answer key, the candidates will have to login using their application number and test password. No other mode will be used to release the answer key of NATA. 

Q:   Will the authorities accept objections against the NATA answer key?
A: 

No. The authorities will not accept any objections against NATA answer key. Candidates will not be able to access any facility through which they will be able to send their objections or requests for review. Answer key will be prepared carefully by CoA authorities and will be final. If the candidates have any issues regarding the NATA answer key, then they can contact the authorities, however, objections against the answer key will not be accepted.

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Answered 22 hours ago

GITAM School of Architecture Hyderabad accepts NATA scores for admission to BArch course. Aspirants with NATA score also need to meet the eligibility criteria for admission. The school also accepts scores in JEE Main paper-2 or GITAM GAT.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

No, NATA application form cannot be filled offline. NATA application form can be filled only on official website, nata.in. Candidates must pay application fee and fill all the details on application form online and submit it. 

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Akansha Karan

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Knowing NATA exam pattern is important for exam preparation. Candidates will know exact sections included in the question paper and their weightage. If the candidates are familiar with topics in the syllabus, they need not waste time on irrelevant topics. 

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Aishwarya Garg

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The NATA 2026 application form will be available soon. As per the last year dates, the NATA application form will be available from February. Application form is released on the official website. 

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Mohit Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

ndus University NATA cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the BArch course for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota. For the General HS quota, the last round cutoff was 11431. On the other hand, for the General AI quota, the cutoff was 21182 in the last round.

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

VNSGU Surat accepts the NATA cutoff results for admission to the BArch course. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks for various categories under both the All India and Home State quotas. 

According to the VNSGU Surat NATA cutoff 2024, the last round cutoff for the General

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Sasi Creative Colleges accepts NATA scores for admission to BArch programme. Candidates must also pass Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate to apply for BArch. The seats are allotted to candidates based on their NATA scores via TNEA Counselling. Candidates can also get admission in BArch programme b

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 4 weeks ago

If you want to get admission into M.Arch colleges in India than you can consider the following exams other than NATA:

  • MAH MArch CET
  • GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering),
  • CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design)
  • Karnataka PGCET
  • CEETA
  • KCET
  • CUET-PG

Some colleges also require their own aptitude tests and

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Shruti Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The HNGU NATA Cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the BArch course for both the AI and HS quota. As per the HNGU Cutoff 2024 for the General AI category, the cutoff in the last round was 31049.

On the other hand for the General HS category, the last round cutoff was 11429 for the same course. C

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, you can't get admission in Dev Bhoomi School of Architecture, Planning and Design BArch course without NATA. The university accepts students for the other courses on a merit basis. But, if you want to enrol in the BArch course, NATA is mandatory.

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Sanjana Srivastava

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