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6 months agoContributor-Level 6
Confirmation Page Displayed
After successful payment of the application fee, the system will automatically display a confirmation page showing:
- Your application number
- Status: "Submitted Successfully"
- Payment reference number
Download Confirmation Page
You must download and print this confirmation page for future reference. This serves as official proof of successful submission.
Email/SMS Acknowledgment
You will receive a confirmation email and/or SMS on your registered email ID and mobile number confirming your registration.
Login Dashboard Status
When you log back into the NATA portal, your dashboard should show:
- “Application Submitted”
- “P
New answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 6
You can pay your NATA application fee only through online mode using the official payment gateway on the NATA portal. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Payment Methods & Steps
1. After uploading your documents, you'll be directed to the Payment of Fee using EPG (Electronic Payment Gateway) page
2. Select one of the following payment options:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
(Some sources also mention the option of ICICI I-Sure Bank Challan, though it's less common in the latest cycle)
3. Follow the prompts on the payment gateway:
- Enter your card/bank details.
- Pay the required fees based on your category and number of attempts
4. P
New answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 6
You need to upload:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Valid ID proof (like Aadhar, Passport, etc.)
- 10th and 12th mark sheet (if available)
New answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 6
You can typically correct details like:
Personal information (name, DOB, gender, etc.)
Educational qualifications
Exam center preferences
Uploaded documents (photo, signature)
New answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 6
The application fee for NATA varies by attempt and category. For a single test:
General category: INR 1750
SC/ST/PwD: INR 1350
Outside India: INR 10,000
(Fees increase with multiple attempts)
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6 months agoContributor-Level 6
Yes, you can apply for more than one NATA test in a year.
The Council of Architecture (CoA) allows candidates to appear for up to three attempts of NATA in a single academic year (Test 1, Test 2, and Test 3).
- You must register separately for each test.
- You'll need to pay the application fee for each attempt.
- The best score out of all attempts will be considered for admission.
This gives you a better chance to improve your score and target top architecture colleges.
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6 months agoNew answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 6
You can get admission to B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) programs at various institutions across India that accept NATA scores. Here's a breakdown:
Top Government Colleges Accepting NATA
- School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Bhopal & Vijayawada (SPA Delhi accepts only JEE Paper 2)
- CEPT University, Ahmedabad
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- Chandigarh College of Architecture
- Sir J. College of Architecture, Mumbai
- Anna University, Chennai (and its affiliated colleges)
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- MS University, Vadodara
Prominent Private Universities Accepting NATA
- Manipal University (MAHE)
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology
- Lovely Profess
New answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 6
NATA is conducted up to three times in a single academic year. Candidates can register for one, two, or all three sessions in a year—each held on designated weekends from March/April through June/July, subject to the number of registered students. The Council of Architecture (CoA) confirms that candidates may appear for a maximum of 3 tests per academic year, and the best score among those attempts is used for admission
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6 months agoContributor-Level 6
A good score in NATA typically depends on the college you are aiming for, but in general:
- 120+ out of 200 is considered a good score.
- 130–150+ can help you secure admission in top architecture colleges like SPA Delhi, CEPT Ahmedabad, and top private universities.
- Scores above 90–110 are usually sufficient for mid-tier colleges.
Remember, admission also depends on your Class 12 marks, reservation category, and college-specific cutoff.
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