NATA
ActiveNational Aptitude Test in Architecture
Dates & Timeline
2026
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Application Opens9 Mar 2026
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Exam Date4 Apr 2026
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Eligibility
Class 12 with Mathematics; minimum 50% in PCM.
EducationClass 12 with Mathematics; minimum 50% in PCM
Selection Process
1
Part A — Drawing Test
Two drawing questions — tests visual composition, imagination, and creativity. 40 marks, 35 minutes.
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Part B — PCM & General Aptitude
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (40 MCQs) + General Aptitude (20 MCQs). 120 marks.
About NATA
Mandatory eligibility test for admission to 5-year B.Arch programmes in architecture colleges across India. Conducted by the Council of Architecture. Multiple attempts allowed — best score considered.