What is the eligibility criteria to give NATA exam?

CoA has revised the NATA eligibility criteria. Candidates are advised to check the official NATA eligibility criteria before starting the registration process. The revised eligibility criteria of NATA is given below. Candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate or passed the 10+3 diploma examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate. Candidates should qualify an aptitude test in architecture conducted either by NTA i.e., JEE Main or NATA, which is conducted by CoA.

Do we need to send the print out of the NATA application form to the authorities?

No. The candidates are not required to send the print out of the NATA application form to the authorities. Since the entire process of the NATA application form is online, the authorities will not accept any offline documents. While filling out the application form, the candidates are required to provide the details, pay the fee and submit the form. The authorities will not accept applications after the final date.

What is the last date to submit the NATA application form?

The authorities have not yet announced NATA 2026 application form last date for the additional exam dates. The candidates will be required to fill and submit NATA application form by the final date. The authorities will not entertain any requests or applications after the final date. If candidates do not submit their application form before the final date, they will not be allowed to attempt the exam.

I am an NRI candidate. Since I do not have an Aadhaar Card, how can I apply for NATA?

In the case of NRI candidates, they will be able to apply for NATA with their passports. The candidates mus submit their passport details and other important information, while filling out the NATA application form. It is also to be noted that the application fee for the NRI candidates will be different than the Indian students. For one attempt, the application fee for the NRI candidates is INR 10,000 and for two attempts, it is INR 20,000. If the NRI candidate wishes to attempt all phases of NATA, then they will have to pay INR 27,000. The payment has to be done online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card.

Which documents have to be preserved after submitting the NATA application form?

Candidates are advised to keep certain documents after completing NATA registration process. Since these documents are needed during admission process, candidates are advised to be careful and keep it safe. Some documents that might be required later in admission process are: Copy of the filled NATA application form. Confirmation page. Application fee receipt.

What is the NATA application fee?

While filling out NATA application form, the candidates will have to pay the fee online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card/ICICI Sure Bank Challan. The NATA application fee differs as per the category of the candidate and their preferred number of attempts. NATA 2026 Attempts Application Fee One Attempt General Category Male Candidates - INR 1,750 General Category Female Candidates - INR 1,250 SC/ST/EWS/PwD Male Candidates - INR 1,250 SC/ST/EWS/PwD Male Candidates - INR 1,000 Two Attempts General Category Male Candidates - INR 3,250 General Category Female Candidates - INR 2,250 SC/ST/EWS/PwD Male Candidates - INR 2,250 SC/ST/EWS/PwD Male Candidates - INR 1,750 Three Attempts General Category Male Candidates - INR 4,500 General Category Female Candidates - INR 3,000 SC/ST/EWS/PwD Male Candidates - INR 3,000 SC/ST/EWS/PwD Male Candidates - INR 2,500

Will the NATA application fee be refunded for any valid reason?

No, The authorities will not entertain any requests regarding the refund the NATA application fee for any reason. The candidates will also not be able to request for adjustments in the NATA application fee as it is fixed by the authorities. Only if the examination is canceled, then the authorities will refund the application fee. Therefore, the candidates are advised to fill out and pay the application fee carefully. NATA application fee can be paid online through net banking/credit card/debit card/ICICI Sure Bank Challan.

Do I need to send the NATA application confirmation page to the authorities?

No. The candidates are not required to send the NATA application confirmation page to the authorities. After downloading and printing out the confirmation page, the candidates are advised to keep it safe for future use. Since it might be required at any given time during the admission process, the candidates should have it ready if it is seeked by the authorities. It is to be noted that the NATA application confirmation page will not be accepted for entry in the examination centre.

Will all details be open for editing through the NATA application correction facility?

No. The candidates have to note that not all details will be open for editing through the NATA application correction facility. Some of the basic details such as name, date of birth, email address and more will not be open for editing/correction. Therefore, the candidates are advised to be careful while filling out the NATA application form. Candidates will be able to edit their categories and the number of papers opted for, however, they will be required to pay the fee difference.

Do I need to pay while making changes through the NATA application form correction facility?

The candidates will not have to pay any fee while editing or making changes in the basic details of the NATA application form. However, there will be some categories, where extra charges have to be given to make any changes. For example. if the candidate wishes to make changes in the number of attempts or their category, then some extra fee will have to be paid. If the candidate wishes to change their category from reserved to general, then they will have to pay the difference in the application fee. Also candidates who opt for more examination attempts than their previously selected ones will have to pay the fee difference online.

When will NATA 2026 application form correction facility be available?

NATA 2026 application form correction facility is not open yet. Candidates will be able to access the correction facility after the NATA application process is over. A separate correction facility was expected to be open for the different phases of NATA 2026. Through this facility, the candidates would have been able to edit/correct the details that they had previously submitted in the application form.

When did the NATA application process start?

The NATA application process will officially open in February 2026, when registration link goes live on Council of Architecture's website. Candidates must start creating login, filling in personal and academic details, uploading photo and signature, and paying application fee starting February 2026. After registering, they have the flexibility to apply for one, two, or all three exam sessions (March, June, and July/August).

Do we need to send the print out of the NATA application form to the authorities?

No. The candidates are not required to send the print out of the NATA application form to the authorities. Since the entire process of the NATA application form is online, the authorities will not accept any offline documents. While filling out the application form, the candidates are required to provide the details, pay the fee and submit the form. The authorities will not accept applications after the final date.

NATA Application Form 2026: Check Steps to Apply, Correction Facility

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Updated on Dec 22, 2025 21:05 IST

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NATA 2026 Application Form: The NATA 2026 application form link will be provided below. Candidates can also check NATA application form 2026 online at nata.in. The tentative date of NATA 2026 application form is February 2026. The final date for submitting NATA application form will be announced soon. While filling application form of NATA 2026, the candidates must register, fill the form, upload scanned documents, pay the fee and submit the form. NATA registration process must be completed before last date. All the details provided in NATA 2026 application form must be correct and correspond with candidate's documents. Candidates must check official eligibility criteria of NATA 2026 before registration. Candidates can apply for NATA 2026 exam a maximum of three times. Candidates must pay NATA application fee. The authorities will provide candidates with facility to correct/edit the details submitted in NATA application form. Read the full article to learn more about NATA 2026 Application Form.

Table of contents

How to fill out the NATA 2026 application form?
NATA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
NATA 2026 Application Fee
Documents to be preserved after filling NATA 2026 application form
Application Correction Facility of NATA Application Form
NATA 2026 Application Form: Dos & Don'ts
NATA 2026 Application Form Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to fill out the NATA 2026 application form?

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NATA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming 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