NATA

Trying to get into NITs or IITs for B.Arch with NATA? Hate to break it to you—but NATA scores don't work there. NITs only accept JEE Main Paper 2, and IITs want you to clear JEE Advanced + the AAT (Architecture Aptitude Test). Save your NATA scores for private architecture schools or other institutes that actually accept it. For NIT/IIT, it's JEE route only—no shortcuts.

NATA application process is now open at 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 March 2026. After registering, they have the flexibility to apply for one, two, or all three exam sessions (March, June, and July/August).

No, there is no single or centralised counselling date for NATA-qualified candidates. The Council of Architecture (CoA) does not conduct any common counselling for NATA. Once you receive your score, it's up to individual institutes or state-level admission authorities to manage their own counselling schedules. Each college or university determines when and how they'll conduct counselling, this includes application deadlines, seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment .

The Council of Architecture (CoA) will officially release the NATA 2026 results in May 2026.  Additionally, CoA adheres to the following schedule for every exam session. Results are typically declared within 7 days of each test date. So, if you appeared in a later session (e.g., in June, July, or August), you can expect your result roughly one week after your exam.

Sir J.J. College of architecture does not announce any fixed cutoff; however increasing the NATA scores enhances the possibility. The cutoffs differ with every year with regard to seat intake and competition. In most cases, students scoring above 120-130 stand a better chance. Final admission is based on the release of the merit list by the CET cell.

There isn't a fixed numeric NATA cutoff published for MIDAS, but here's what you need to know:

MIDAS requires an "adequate" NATA score along with at least 50% in 10+2 and typically 75% total marks in Physics, Chemistry & Maths. In simpler terms, just aim for a solid performance in NATA—usually around the school's average or above—to get through the admission rounds.

Not at all, with this poor percentage you are found to be ineligible for B.Arch Course generally. Thank you.