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

National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2026 ( NATA )

Dhanya B
Updated on Aug 25, 2025 10:54 IST

By Dhanya B

NATA 2026 answer key will be released online at nata.in. Candidates will be able to check the correct answers to the question paper through the NATA answer key 2026. Using the answer key of NATA 2026, the candidates will be able to calculate their probable secured score before the official result is declared. During the calculation process, the official marking scheme as per the NATA 2026 exam pattern has to be followed. It is to be noted that the authorities will not accept any objections against the NATA answer key. The authorities will also release the NATA 2026 response sheet, where the candidates will be able to check their personal responses. 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 the NATA 2026 Answer Key.

Table of content
  • 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?

To access the NATA answer key 2026, the candidates will have to follow the given steps.

  • Go to nata.in
  • Click on the answer key link
  • Candidates will have to enter their application number and test password.
  • Click on 'Login'
  • NATA 2026 answer key will be displayed on the 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?
A: 

NATA answer key will be available online at nata.in. Candidates will be able to access the answer key of NATA by logging in using the required credentials. No other mode will be used to release the NATA answer key. The given steps can be followed to download the NATA answer key.

  • Go to nata.in
  • Click on the answer key link.
  • Candidates will have to provide their 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?

The given steps can be followed to calculate probable marks using the NATA 2026 answer key.

  • Take the NATA response sheet and the answer key
  • Compare the two and calculate the number of correct responses
  • Use the official marking scheme – 2 marks for every correct answer
  • Finally, tally the marks to get the total NATA score and sectional score
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I request for a review of my NATA score?
A: 

No, In the previous year, the authorities did not provide the facility for the review of the obtained NATA score. However, if the authorities intend to provide this facility for the current admission year, then the information will be released on the official website. The candidates will be required to submit a form after filling it with their personal details such as their name, roll number, date of birth and more. The candidates will also be required to pay a fee for the review. After checking the requests, the authorities will accordingly make their decision. 

Q:   What are the steps to calculate the scores using NATA answer key?
A: 

The candidates will be able to use the NATA answer key to calculate their probable obtained scores before the official results are declared. First, the 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 the NATA answer key. The candidates will not be able to access any facility through which they will be able to send their objections or requests for review. The answer key will be prepared carefully by the 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?

The given steps can be followed to check the NATA response sheet 2026:

  • Visit nata.in
  • Candidates will have to log in using their application number and test password.
  • Click on 'View Responses'
  • Candidates will be required to pay INR 3,000 to access the response sheet.
  • The response sheet will be displayed on the screen
  • Candidates will be able to download the NATA 2026 response sheet.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to check NATA response sheet?
A: 

NATA response sheet will be available online at nata.in. Candidates will have to click on the response sheet link and provide their application number and test password. After logging in, the candidates will have to select the candidate response tab. To access the candidate response sheet of NATA, the candidates will be required to pay INR 3,000 online I. e. , through net banking/credit card/debit card. After the fee is paid, the response sheet will be made available for the candidates. The response sheet can be downloaded for future use.

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 the NATA answer key. The candidates will be able to access the correct answers to the question paper through the official NATA answer key, which will be made available a few days after the examination is over. Candidates are advised to check the 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 

Candidates can check some of the memory-based NATA 2021 Phase 2 questions below:

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

Q. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the - ?

  • Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  • Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

  • Prime Minister

  • President

Q. The Sum of ages of 5 children born at intervals of 3 years in 50 years. What is the age of the youngest child?

Q. Spot the odd one out in the following:

  • Shale

  • Marble

  • Limestone

  • Sandstone

Q.  A light year is a unit of - ?

  • Light

  • Current

  • Distance

  • Time

Q. In the year 2020, who won the international children’s peace prize?

  • Malala Yousafzai

  • Angela Merkel

  • Om Prakash Gujar

  • Sadat Rahman

Q. Identify the most infertile soil amongst the following:

  • Black cotton soil

  • Laterite soil

  • Alluvial soil

  • Peaty soil

Q. Which of the following places is famous for “chikankari” work which is a traditional art of embroidery?

  • Lucknow

  • Hyderabad

  • Jaipur

  • Mysore

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Commonly asked questions
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 the NATA answer key. The candidates will not be able to access any facility through which they will be able to send their objections or requests for review. The answer key will be prepared carefully by the 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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Public/Government Colleges

Total Tuition Fee

NIRF '24

IIT Roorkee Admission

INR 10 Lakh

1

IIT Kharagpur Admission

INR 10 Lakh

2

NIT Calicut Admission

INR 6.25 Lakh

3

SPA Delhi Admission

INR 4 Lakh

5

NIT Trichy Admission

INR 6.25 Lakh

8

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The table below provides some details about the private top Architecture colleges in India that accept NATA:

Private Colleges

Total Tuition Fee

NIRF '24

CEPT University Admission

INR 22.75 Lakh

6

SRM IST Admission

INR 13.75 Lakh

11

Nirma University Admission

INR 11.1 Lakh

13

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542 Institutes accepting NATA

  • 4.00 Lakh
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time
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  • Full Time

CEPT University

University Area, Ahmedabad Private

CEPT Unive
  • 22.75 Lakh
  • 5 years
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  • Full Time

Chandigarh University (CU)

Chandigarh Private

Chandigarh
  • 11.10 Lakh
  • 5 years
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  • Full Time

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