ACTIVE 2026National Level
NATA 2026
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Participating Institutions
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School of Planning and Architecture (SPA)
Courses: B.Arch
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CEPT University Ahmedabad
Courses: B.Arch
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Sir JJ College of Architecture
Courses: B.Arch
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Government and Private Architecture Colleges
Courses: B.Arch across India
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have passed or are appearing in 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject, or candidates with 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics are eligible. Minimum 50% aggregate marks required in 10+2 (45% for reserved categories). No age limit is prescribed by the Council of Architecture.
Category
Details
Category
Exam Mode
DetailsHybrid (Part A: Online Drawing, Part B: Computer-Based Test)
Category
Number of Sessions
DetailsMultiple sessions from March to August 2026
Category
Exam Duration
Details3 hours (180 minutes)
Category
Maximum Attempts
Details3 attempts per academic year
Mock Tests & Structure
Sample Papers
NATA Sample Paper 1
NATA Sample Paper 2
NATA Sample Paper 3
NATA Sample Paper 4
Test Pattern Details
Duration of NATA mocks
180 minutes (3 hours)
Total marks
200
Part A marks
100 (Drawing)
Part B marks
100 (Aptitude)
Question type
MCQ, Drawing, 3D Modelling
Negative marking
No
Score validity
2 academic years
Maximum attempts per year
3
Exam Schedule
Activity
Timeline
Activity
Registration Start
Timeline
03 February 2026
Activity
Registration Closes (Session 1)
Timeline
Mid-March 2026
Activity
Admit Card Release (Session 1)
Timeline
Wednesday/Thursday before exam
Activity
First Exam Session
Timeline
March 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays)
Activity
Second Exam Session
Timeline
April 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays)
Activity
Third Exam Session
Timeline
May 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays)
Activity
Fourth Exam Session
Timeline
June-August 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays)
Activity
Result Declaration
Timeline
Within 7 days of each session
Syllabus
Part A - Drawing
- Composition and Colour
- Sketching and Composition (Black & White)
- 3D Modelling
- Perspective Drawing
- Observation Skills
Part B - Mathematics
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Coordinate Geometry
- Calculus
- Statistics and Probability
Part B - General Aptitude
- Objects and Textures
- Architectural Awareness
- Visual Perception
- Building Forms and Elements
Part B - Physics (Optional in some papers)
- Mechanics
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Light and Optics
- Electricity
Notifications & Past Events
Date
Event
Date:
03 Feb '25
NATA 2025 registration opened
Date:
Mar '25 - Aug '25
NATA 2025 exam sessions completed
Date:
Aug '25
NATA 2025 final session completed
Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Duration
Part A: Drawing (Online)
QuestionsDrawing composition, sketching, 3D modelling
Duration90 minutes
Part B: General Aptitude (CBT)
QuestionsMathematics, General Aptitude, Physics
Duration90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 with Mathematics as a compulsory subject, with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC). Alternatively, 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics is also eligible.
Visit nata.in, create account, fill online application form, upload photograph and signature, select exam city and session preference, and pay the application fee online.
Candidates can appear for a maximum of 3 attempts in one academic year. The best score out of all attempts is considered for admission.
The exact fee will be announced by Council of Architecture. Based on previous years, it is expected to be around INR 1,800-2,000 per attempt.