NATA is an aptitude test that assesses a candidate’s innate ability through a variety of testing formats and cannot be taught, learnt or induced. NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study i.e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Council of Architecture (CoA) |
| Exam Level | National Undergraduate Entrance Exam |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Sessions | (April and July 2026) |
| Papers Offered | Part A (Objective Type): 100 Marks (Mathematics + General Aptitude) Part B (Drawing Test): 100 Marks |
| Languages | 13 languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, etc. |
| Duration | Part A: 1 Hour | Part B: 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Eligibility | Class 12 passed or appearing (2024, 2025, or 2026) |
| Event | Session 1 (January) | Session 2 (April) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form Release | February 2026 | May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 2026 | June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April 2026 | July 2026 |
| Exam Dates | April 2026 | July 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Within a month after exam | Within a month after exam |
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Passed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit; however, institutes may have specific rules. |
| Number of Attempts | Up to 6 attempts (3 per year for 2 years starting from the year of passing Class 12). |
| Qualifying Marks | No minimum percentage required for appearing, but 75% (65% for reserved categories) in Class 12 for admission to NITs/IIITs. |
| Nationality | Indian nationals, NRIs, PIOs, OCIs, and foreign nationals eligible with specific conditions. |
| Exam | Sections | Total Questions | Marks | Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATA 2026 (Part A) | Mathematics, General Aptitude, Architecture Awareness | 120 Questions (60 for Mathematics, 40 for General Aptitude, 20 for Architecture Awareness) | 200 Marks | 3 Hours | CBT (Online) |
| NATA 2026 (Part A) | Drawing Test | 2 Questions (Drawing) | 100 Marks | 1.5 Hours | Pen-paper (offline) |
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