Architecture Entrance Exam

NATA 2026 question paper will have two sections. First section will be conducted as an offline test and will have drawing and composition questions. The second section will have MCQs. The questions will be prepared to check candidate's basic conceptual knowledge in various subjects that are important in architectural field. A total of 48 questions will be in NATA question paper.

Candidates will be checked on various factors during NATA 2026. Authorities will prepare NATA 2026 question paper after considering various assessement factors - Inductive Reasoning (ability to analyze data and patterns), Diagrammatic Reasoning (ability to analyze drawings and use logical reasoning), Numerical Reasoning (ability to solve simple numerical problems), Verbal Reasoning (verbal logic), Situational Judgment (problem-solving abilities), Abstract Reasoning (general knowledge and their ability to apply it in situations) and Logical Reasoning (ability to recognise patterns, relationships, sequences and more).

CoA will release the NATA exam pattern online at nata.in. The details regarding the NATA exam pattern are available along with the official information brochure. Candidates can check the details on how the entrance examination will be held through the exam pattern of NATA. During the preparation period, the candidates are advised to become familiar with how the entrance examination will be held. NATA will be held as a computer-based and offline test. 

No, the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) score is not considered for the NID entrance test. For entry into BArch programs at various Indian architectural colleges, applicants must pass the NATA aptitude test. Only DAT scores are accepted by NID Bengaluru for admission to the MDes program.

You can enrol at the BNCA College of Architecture because your JEE and NATA scores are good (71 percentile and 99 respectively).

Yes, National Aptitude Test in Architecture is a mandatory entrance examination to complete the admission process and reserve seats for Bachelor of Architecture degree programs. Symbiosis Skills and Professional University accepts various entrance exams for admission, including Joint Entrance Examination-Main, Common Entrance Test, and National Aptitude Test in Architecture. 

NATA 2023 qualifying cutoff is constant for all categories. However, the NATA 2023 admission cutoff will be different for every institute and category. Reserved categories can expect a lower admission cutoff as compared to the General category. Similarly, popular institutes will have a higher admission cutoff as compared to other institutes. Before applying for admissions, the candidates are advised to check the previous year cutoff trends to know their chance of admission into their preferred Architecture institute. 

No. NATA cutoff will consist of the minimum scores that the candidates will have to secure for higher chances of admissions. Therefore, the candidates will not be guaranteed admissions into the institutes even if the meet the cutoff requirements since other factors will also be considered. Candidates are advised to carefully check the previous years' cutoff of their preferred institutes to know in which institute they have a higher chance of admission.