- Overview of National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) :
- What is the Full Form of NATA ?
- NATA Exam Conducted By
- Highlights of NATA Examination
- About National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
- Pattern of NATA Exam
- Marking Process of NATA Exam
- What is the Application Fee of National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) ?
National Aptitude Test in Architecture, NATA is a national level test conducted by the CoA, Council of Architecture. Candidates wants to take admission to 5 - year Undergraduate courses in architecture can apply for this test.
Overview of National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) :
What is the Full Form of NATA ?
National Aptitude Test in Architecture.
NATA Exam Conducted By
National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture.
Highlights of NATA Examination
The Council of Architecture, CoA has declared NATA 2024 registration link on March 1, 2024. Candidates must visit the official website, nata.in and apply online through login and registration. Applicants with 10 + 3 Diploma in mathematics as a compulsory subject can also apply for the test. To apply, They must have a knowledge in the exam pattern.
About National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture, NATA is conducted by The Council of Architecture, CoA. This is a national level exam for the undergraduate admission to Architecture courses. The exam measures educational areas like Critical thinking, Aesthetic sensitivity, Sense of proportion, Sense of proportion and Drawing skills.
Nationality : Indian
Number of Attempts : Three
Age : No Bar
Frequency : Three
Month : March
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Exam : Online and offline
Language : English
Pattern of NATA Exam
Number of Sections - 2
- Mathematics & General Aptitude (Online)
- Drawing Test (Offline - Pen & Paper based Test)
Total Number of Questions - 125 Questions.
- Mathematics & General Aptitude - 60 Questions.
- Drawing Test - 2 Questions.
Total Marks - 200 Marks.
- Mathematics & General Aptitude - 120 Marks.
- Drawing Test - 80 Marks.
Exam Timings - 3 hours.
Types of Questions - Multiple - Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select types (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAQ).
Marking Process of NATA Exam
- The questions carry 1 mark, 2 marks and 3 marks.
- No negative marking.
What is the Application Fee of National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) ?
- General candidate for one session is INR 1750.
- For both sessions the fee is INR 3250.
- SC/ST Candidates, have to pay INR 1250 for one session and both session fee is INR 2250.
Dates
| # | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
1 |
NATA 2026 Phase 2 Exam |
07 Aug, 2026 | 08 Aug, 2026
|
2 |
NATA 2026 Phase 1 Exam |
04 Apr, 2026 - 13 Jun, 2026
|
3 |
NATA 2026 Registration Form Fillup |
09 Jun, 2026
|
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