/// 01 · OVERVIEW
What is NATA?
NATA measures drawing and visualising skills, aesthetic sensitivity, logical reasoning and critical thinking required for architectural studies.
Conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA), NATA scores are mandatory for admission to all non-CFTI architecture colleges in India.
Who Should Take NATA?
Class 12 students with PCM/Diploma seeking admission into 5-year B.Arch programmes.
What NATA Score Unlocks
350+ Council of Architecture approved institutions, state universities & private institutes.
NATA Quick Facts
OFFICIAL 2026CONDUCTING BODYCouncil of Architecture (CoA)
ELIGIBILITYPassed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (min 50%)
MODE & LANGUAGESOnline Aptitude (Part A) + Offline Drawing (Part B) (English)
APPLICATION FEE₹1,750 per attempt
EXPECTED RESULT WINDOW7 days after exam
● EXAM JOURNEY TIMELINE
2026 CYCLEOfficial Admission Roadmap
UPCOMING01
NATA 2027 Schedule
See nata.in for registration and test dates