The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is conducted by the Council of Architecture for admission to undergraduate architecture programmes including the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch). NATA assesses aptitude in areas relevant to architectural education including drawing, composition, visualisation, observation, logical reasoning, numerical ability, architecture and design awareness and general aptitude. Candidates seeking admission to B.Arch programmes must also satisfy the eligibility and subject requirements prescribed by the Council of Architecture and the concerned institution or counselling authority.
| Full Name | National Aptitude Test in Architecture |
|---|---|
| Short Name | NATA |
| Conducting Body | Council of Architecture (CoA) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Category | Architecture |
| Main Programme | Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) |
| Official Website | https://www.nata.in/ |
| Qualifying Examination | Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the qualifying examination prescribed for B.Arch admission. |
| Physics | Physics is one of the prescribed subjects for B.Arch eligibility under the Council of Architecture rules. |
| Mathematics | Mathematics is a prescribed subject for eligibility to the B.Arch programme. |
| Additional Subject | Candidates must satisfy the additional subject requirement specified by the Council of Architecture. |
| Minimum Aggregate | Candidates must satisfy the minimum aggregate marks requirement prescribed by the Council of Architecture. |
| NATA Qualification | Candidates must obtain the required NATA qualification or score and also satisfy the eligibility requirements of the admitting institution. |
| Photograph | Recent photograph in the prescribed format. |
| Signature | Scanned signature in the prescribed format. |
| Identity Proof | Valid identity information or document as prescribed in the official application guidelines. |
| Class X Document | Class X certificate or equivalent document may be required for date-of-birth verification. |
| Class XII Document | Class XII marksheet or certificate may be required during admission. |
| Category Certificate | Valid category certificate where reservation or relaxation is claimed. |
| NATA Score | NATA score is used as an aptitude component for B.Arch admission according to the applicable Council of Architecture and institutional rules. |
| B.Arch Admission | Candidates must participate in the applicable state counselling or institutional admission process after obtaining the required NATA qualification. |
| Institution Eligibility | Candidates must separately satisfy the admission requirements of the college, university or counselling authority. |
The official NATA 2027 notification and brochure will be released by the Council of Architecture.
NATA 2027 registration start date will be announced officially.
The final date for NATA 2027 registration will be announced officially.
The application correction schedule will be announced in the official NATA 2027 notification.
NATA 2027 admit card or examination instructions will be made available according to the official schedule.
The NATA 2027 examination dates will be announced officially.
NATA 2027 result dates will be announced officially.
B.Arch counselling and admission schedules are announced by the applicable state or institutional authorities.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing and Composition | — | — | — |
| Visualisation and Knowledge | — | — | — |
| Logical Reasoning | — | — | — |
| Numerical Ability | — | — | — |
| Architecture and Design Awareness | — | — | — |
| Examination Mode | — | — | — |
| Question Types | — | — | — |
Read the official NATA 2027 notification, brochure and eligibility requirements.
Create an online NATA registration account using the required details.
Enter personal, academic and contact details accurately.
Upload photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
Select available examination preferences according to the official application process.
Pay the applicable NATA application fee through the official payment facility.
Verify all details and submit the application form.
Download and retain the application confirmation and payment receipt.
Appear for the examination according to the allotted schedule and centre.
Use the NATA score for B.Arch admission through the applicable counselling or institutional admission process.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| NATA 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | TBA |
| Qualifying Criteria | — | — |
| College Wise Admission | — | — |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
