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India Habitat Centre, Core 6A, 1st Floor,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
Email ID: support[at]nata-app[dot]org | www.coa.gov.in
Nata Help Desk No.: 8956617577, 8956617578, 8956617579
Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
Email ID: support[at]nata-app[dot]org | www.coa.gov.in
Nata Help Desk No.: 8956617577, 8956617578, 8956617579
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INFORMATION BROCHURE
NATA 2026
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
1.0 Foreword by President 04
1.1 Introduction 05
2.0 About NATA 06
3.0 Schedule of Examination 07-09
4.0 Syllabus 10-11
5.0 Eligibility criteria for candidates 12
5.1 Taking NATA-2026 12
5.2 Admission to First year of B.Arch. Program 12
5.3 Reservation under Different categories 12
5.4 Help Desk 13
6.0 Application Procedure 13
7.0 Filling up of Application Form 14
7.1 Application Form 14
7.2 Image Uploading 14
7.3 Application Fee Details 15
7.4 Confirmation Page 15
7.5 Discrepancy and Correction 16
8.0 Issue of Appointment Card 16
9.0 Allocation of Test Centre 16
10.0 Declaration of Result 17
10.1 Qualifying Criteria 17
NATA 2026
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
1.0 Foreword by President 04
1.1 Introduction 05
2.0 About NATA 06
3.0 Schedule of Examination 07-09
4.0 Syllabus 10-11
5.0 Eligibility criteria for candidates 12
5.1 Taking NATA-2026 12
5.2 Admission to First year of B.Arch. Program 12
5.3 Reservation under Different categories 12
5.4 Help Desk 13
6.0 Application Procedure 13
7.0 Filling up of Application Form 14
7.1 Application Form 14
7.2 Image Uploading 14
7.3 Application Fee Details 15
7.4 Confirmation Page 15
7.5 Discrepancy and Correction 16
8.0 Issue of Appointment Card 16
9.0 Allocation of Test Centre 16
10.0 Declaration of Result 17
10.1 Qualifying Criteria 17
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INFORMATION BROCHURE
NATA 2026
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
10.2 Validity of NATA- 2026 Score 17
11.0 Interpretation & Legal Jurisdiction 18
12.0 Weeding out Rules 18
13.0 Relaxation For Persons with Benchmark Disability 18-19
14.0 Procedure for Conduct of Examination 20
15.0 APPENDIX -I (Procedure to be followed at Test Centre) 20-21
16.0 APPENDIX-II (DOs and DON’Ts) 22
17.0 APPENDIX-III (Guidelines for Online Form filling up ) 23-26
18.0 APPENDIX-IV (List of Probable Cities for Test Centres) 27--31
19.0 APPENDIX-V (Important Dates) 32
20.0 APPENDIX-VI (Version Control) 32
NATA 2026
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
10.2 Validity of NATA- 2026 Score 17
11.0 Interpretation & Legal Jurisdiction 18
12.0 Weeding out Rules 18
13.0 Relaxation For Persons with Benchmark Disability 18-19
14.0 Procedure for Conduct of Examination 20
15.0 APPENDIX -I (Procedure to be followed at Test Centre) 20-21
16.0 APPENDIX-II (DOs and DON’Ts) 22
17.0 APPENDIX-III (Guidelines for Online Form filling up ) 23-26
18.0 APPENDIX-IV (List of Probable Cities for Test Centres) 27--31
19.0 APPENDIX-V (Important Dates) 32
20.0 APPENDIX-VI (Version Control) 32
Page 4
PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) has steadily evolved into a reliable and
transparent national-level assessment for aspiring architects. The successful conduct of NATA 2025
marked a significant advancement, particularly with the introduction of a more adaptive and
responsive examination framework. This approach, which allows the assessment process to remain
aligned with contemporary academic and professional expectations, was widely welcomed by
candidates and institutions alike. Building on this experience, the Council of Architecture is pleased
to announce the conduct of NATA 2026.
Architecture is a discipline that balances creative expression with social responsibility. It gives
physical form to cultural values, environmental consciousness, and collective aspirations. As cities
expand and the built environment faces increasingly complex challenges, architects are required to
respond with sensitivity, innovation, and technical competence. Architectural education—and the
mechanisms governing entry into the profession—must therefore remain dynamic and forward-
looking.
The role of the architect is one of trust and accountability. In addition to design proficiency, it
demands an understanding of sustainability, safety, inclusivity, and heritage conservation.
Architects influence the quality and resilience of human settlements and contribute directly to
national development. The Council of Architecture remains committed to ensuring that the process
of identifying and nurturing future architects reflects these multifaceted responsibilities.
NATA represents the first formal milestone for students aspiring to pursue architecture as a
profession. The adaptive structure introduced in NATA 2025 has enhanced the Test’s ability to
assess core aptitudes such as spatial reasoning, analytical thinking, visual perception and problem-
solving skills in a balanced and meaningful manner. NATA 2026 continues this adaptive approach,
reinforcing fairness, consistency, and relevance while identifying candidates with the potential to
contribute constructively to the profession.
India’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 envisages a developed nation supported by robust
infrastructure, sustainable urbanization and inclusive growth. Architects will play a crucial role in
realizing this vision by shaping built environments that are efficient, resilient and rooted in local
context while embracing innovation. The profession’s contribution will be instrumental in
translating national goals into lived realities for citizens.
On behalf of the Council of Architecture, I extend my best wishes to all candidates appearing for
NATA 2026. I encourage you to approach this examination with diligence and confidence. Your
choice of architecture reflects a commitment to creativity, discipline and public service and this
examination marks the beginning of a professional journey with enduring relevance and
responsibility.
Prof. Abhay V. Purohit
President
Council of Architecture
04 NATA BROCHURE 2026
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) has steadily evolved into a reliable and
transparent national-level assessment for aspiring architects. The successful conduct of NATA 2025
marked a significant advancement, particularly with the introduction of a more adaptive and
responsive examination framework. This approach, which allows the assessment process to remain
aligned with contemporary academic and professional expectations, was widely welcomed by
candidates and institutions alike. Building on this experience, the Council of Architecture is pleased
to announce the conduct of NATA 2026.
Architecture is a discipline that balances creative expression with social responsibility. It gives
physical form to cultural values, environmental consciousness, and collective aspirations. As cities
expand and the built environment faces increasingly complex challenges, architects are required to
respond with sensitivity, innovation, and technical competence. Architectural education—and the
mechanisms governing entry into the profession—must therefore remain dynamic and forward-
looking.
The role of the architect is one of trust and accountability. In addition to design proficiency, it
demands an understanding of sustainability, safety, inclusivity, and heritage conservation.
Architects influence the quality and resilience of human settlements and contribute directly to
national development. The Council of Architecture remains committed to ensuring that the process
of identifying and nurturing future architects reflects these multifaceted responsibilities.
NATA represents the first formal milestone for students aspiring to pursue architecture as a
profession. The adaptive structure introduced in NATA 2025 has enhanced the Test’s ability to
assess core aptitudes such as spatial reasoning, analytical thinking, visual perception and problem-
solving skills in a balanced and meaningful manner. NATA 2026 continues this adaptive approach,
reinforcing fairness, consistency, and relevance while identifying candidates with the potential to
contribute constructively to the profession.
India’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 envisages a developed nation supported by robust
infrastructure, sustainable urbanization and inclusive growth. Architects will play a crucial role in
realizing this vision by shaping built environments that are efficient, resilient and rooted in local
context while embracing innovation. The profession’s contribution will be instrumental in
translating national goals into lived realities for citizens.
On behalf of the Council of Architecture, I extend my best wishes to all candidates appearing for
NATA 2026. I encourage you to approach this examination with diligence and confidence. Your
choice of architecture reflects a commitment to creativity, discipline and public service and this
examination marks the beginning of a professional journey with enduring relevance and
responsibility.
Prof. Abhay V. Purohit
President
Council of Architecture
04 NATA BROCHURE 2026
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
The Council of Architecture (CoA) is an autonomous statutory body of the Ministry of Education,
Government of India constituted under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972, and came into
force with effect from 1st September, 1972. The Act provides for registration of Architects, standards
of education, recognized qualifications and standards of practice to be complied with by the
practicing architects. The Council is vested with the responsibility of maintaining the register of
architects as well as regulating the Architecture education and practice of the Architecture
profession throughout India. For this purpose, the Government of India has framed Rules and
Council has framed Regulations as provided for in the Architects Act, with the approval of the
Government of India.
Any person desirous of carrying on the profession of Architecture and using the title and style of
‘Architect’ must have registration with the Council of Architecture. For the purpose of registration,
one must undergo education in accordance with the Council of Architecture Minimum Standards
of Architectural Education Regulations, 2020, and possess the recognized qualification as
appended to the Architects Act. If any person falsely represents or claims to be a registered
architect or uses any words or letters to suggest that she/he is an architect or misuses the title and
style of architect, such acts are tantamount to committing of a criminal offence punishable under
the Architects Act, 1972.
The practice of profession of an architect is regulated under the Architects (Professional Conduct)
Regulations, 1989 and amended in 2003, which prescribe the professional conduct, ethics and
etiquette, conditions of engagement and scale of charges, architectural competition guidelines etc.,
Pursuant to the abovementioned Regulations, the Council has framed guidelines governing the
various aspects of practice.
Presently, there are about 369 Institutions imparting architectural education in India leading to
recognized qualifications. The minimum standards of education to be imparted in architectural
institutions (constituent colleges/ departments of universities, deemed universities, affiliated
colleges/ schools, IITs, NITs and autonomous institutions) are prescribed and monitored by
Council of Architecture by way of Regulations and norms & standards prescribed from time to time,
which set forth the requirement of eligibility for admission, course duration, standards of staff &
accommodation, course content, examination etc.
The CoA oversees the maintenance of the standards periodically by way of conducting inspections.
The CoA is required to keep the Central Government informed of the standards being maintained
by the institutions and is empowered to make recommendations to the Government of India with
regard to recognition and/or de-recognition of a qualification.
NATA BROCHURE 2026 05
The Council of Architecture (CoA) is an autonomous statutory body of the Ministry of Education,
Government of India constituted under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972, and came into
force with effect from 1st September, 1972. The Act provides for registration of Architects, standards
of education, recognized qualifications and standards of practice to be complied with by the
practicing architects. The Council is vested with the responsibility of maintaining the register of
architects as well as regulating the Architecture education and practice of the Architecture
profession throughout India. For this purpose, the Government of India has framed Rules and
Council has framed Regulations as provided for in the Architects Act, with the approval of the
Government of India.
Any person desirous of carrying on the profession of Architecture and using the title and style of
‘Architect’ must have registration with the Council of Architecture. For the purpose of registration,
one must undergo education in accordance with the Council of Architecture Minimum Standards
of Architectural Education Regulations, 2020, and possess the recognized qualification as
appended to the Architects Act. If any person falsely represents or claims to be a registered
architect or uses any words or letters to suggest that she/he is an architect or misuses the title and
style of architect, such acts are tantamount to committing of a criminal offence punishable under
the Architects Act, 1972.
The practice of profession of an architect is regulated under the Architects (Professional Conduct)
Regulations, 1989 and amended in 2003, which prescribe the professional conduct, ethics and
etiquette, conditions of engagement and scale of charges, architectural competition guidelines etc.,
Pursuant to the abovementioned Regulations, the Council has framed guidelines governing the
various aspects of practice.
Presently, there are about 369 Institutions imparting architectural education in India leading to
recognized qualifications. The minimum standards of education to be imparted in architectural
institutions (constituent colleges/ departments of universities, deemed universities, affiliated
colleges/ schools, IITs, NITs and autonomous institutions) are prescribed and monitored by
Council of Architecture by way of Regulations and norms & standards prescribed from time to time,
which set forth the requirement of eligibility for admission, course duration, standards of staff &
accommodation, course content, examination etc.
The CoA oversees the maintenance of the standards periodically by way of conducting inspections.
The CoA is required to keep the Central Government informed of the standards being maintained
by the institutions and is empowered to make recommendations to the Government of India with
regard to recognition and/or de-recognition of a qualification.
NATA BROCHURE 2026 05
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2.0 ABOUT NATA
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by COA since 2006, to qualify
for the admission to Bachelor of Architecture. The Council has prescribed COA (Minimum
Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983 and the CoA (Minimum Standards of
Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020, with the approval of the Central Government in terms
of Sections 21 & 45 of the Architects Act, 1972.
These Regulations prescribe that the candidate needs to qualify an Aptitude Test in Architecture
conducted either by the Council of Architecture (NATA) or NTA (i.e. JEE) for admission to the
Architecture degree Programme.
The actual admissions shall be carried out only by the concerned competent authorities of the
respective States / UT’s etc., Institutions based on valid NATA score and eligibility criteria
prescribed by CoA and concerned authorities from time to time.
NATA is an Aptitude test that assesses a candidate’s ability through a variety of testing formats.
NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for the 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 years.
In order to provide opportunities to a large number of aspirants to join Architecture Programme,
the Council will be conducting NATA-2026 Aptitude Test for admissions into approved
Architectural Institutions for the academic session 2026-2027, on designated Fridays & Saturdays in
two sessions starting from April 4, 2026 to June 13, 2026.
06 NATA BROCHURE 2026
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by COA since 2006, to qualify
for the admission to Bachelor of Architecture. The Council has prescribed COA (Minimum
Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983 and the CoA (Minimum Standards of
Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020, with the approval of the Central Government in terms
of Sections 21 & 45 of the Architects Act, 1972.
These Regulations prescribe that the candidate needs to qualify an Aptitude Test in Architecture
conducted either by the Council of Architecture (NATA) or NTA (i.e. JEE) for admission to the
Architecture degree Programme.
The actual admissions shall be carried out only by the concerned competent authorities of the
respective States / UT’s etc., Institutions based on valid NATA score and eligibility criteria
prescribed by CoA and concerned authorities from time to time.
NATA is an Aptitude test that assesses a candidate’s ability through a variety of testing formats.
NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for the 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 years.
In order to provide opportunities to a large number of aspirants to join Architecture Programme,
the Council will be conducting NATA-2026 Aptitude Test for admissions into approved
Architectural Institutions for the academic session 2026-2027, on designated Fridays & Saturdays in
two sessions starting from April 4, 2026 to June 13, 2026.
06 NATA BROCHURE 2026
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SCHEDULE OF THE
3.0 EXAMINATION
3.0 Scoring Methodology and Test Schedule
Percentile-Based Scoring System
NATA 2026 shall adopt a percentile-based scoring system to ensure a uniform and fair
assessment of candidates across multiple test sessions.
A candidate may appear for either up to two attempts in Phase 1 for being considered for
admission through Centralized Admission Counselling or one attempt in Phase 2 of NATA
2026 for being considered for admission to vacant seats after Centralized Admission
Counselling. Each attempt will generate a raw score, and a Statement of Marks/Score Card
indicating the raw score obtained will be issued after every attempt.
A candidate shall be permitted to appear in only one Phase of NATA 2026. Admissions to the
B.Arch. Degree programme against vacant seats remaining at the institutional level, after
completion of all CAP rounds conducted by the respective Competent Admission Authority, may
be made on the basis of the Raw Score obtained either during Phase-1 or Phase-2 of NATA 2026.
After completion of all test sessions in Phase 1, the final percentile score shall be calculated
based on the candidate’s best performance, relative to the entire population of examinees.
However, after completion of Phase-2, only Raw scores shall be generated without any
Percentile.
Phase-1 Test Schedule (For CAP Admissions)
The First Phase of NATA 2026 shall be conducted from April 4, 2026 to June 13, 2026 at approved
NATA Test Centres (except on public holidays).
The Percentile Score shall be computed after completion of all test sessions in Phase-1 (April–
June 2026) based on the candidate’s best performance in the permitted attempts. In case of two
attempts, the best raw score will be considered for percentile score.
Tests conducted during this phase shall be used for filling seats in B.Arch. degree program
through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Counselling conducted by various admission
authorities.
Admission authorities across the country may prepare state-wise merit lists using either the best
Raw Score or the Percentile Score, in accordance with their respective admission rules.
Phase-2 Test Schedule (For Vacant Seats)
The Council shall conduct an additional set of NATA examination on August 7 & 8, 2026 for
candidates who did not appear in Phase-1 but wish to seek admission to the Architecture
programme.
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3.0 EXAMINATION
3.0 Scoring Methodology and Test Schedule
Percentile-Based Scoring System
NATA 2026 shall adopt a percentile-based scoring system to ensure a uniform and fair
assessment of candidates across multiple test sessions.
A candidate may appear for either up to two attempts in Phase 1 for being considered for
admission through Centralized Admission Counselling or one attempt in Phase 2 of NATA
2026 for being considered for admission to vacant seats after Centralized Admission
Counselling. Each attempt will generate a raw score, and a Statement of Marks/Score Card
indicating the raw score obtained will be issued after every attempt.
A candidate shall be permitted to appear in only one Phase of NATA 2026. Admissions to the
B.Arch. Degree programme against vacant seats remaining at the institutional level, after
completion of all CAP rounds conducted by the respective Competent Admission Authority, may
be made on the basis of the Raw Score obtained either during Phase-1 or Phase-2 of NATA 2026.
After completion of all test sessions in Phase 1, the final percentile score shall be calculated
based on the candidate’s best performance, relative to the entire population of examinees.
However, after completion of Phase-2, only Raw scores shall be generated without any
Percentile.
Phase-1 Test Schedule (For CAP Admissions)
The First Phase of NATA 2026 shall be conducted from April 4, 2026 to June 13, 2026 at approved
NATA Test Centres (except on public holidays).
The Percentile Score shall be computed after completion of all test sessions in Phase-1 (April–
June 2026) based on the candidate’s best performance in the permitted attempts. In case of two
attempts, the best raw score will be considered for percentile score.
Tests conducted during this phase shall be used for filling seats in B.Arch. degree program
through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Counselling conducted by various admission
authorities.
Admission authorities across the country may prepare state-wise merit lists using either the best
Raw Score or the Percentile Score, in accordance with their respective admission rules.
Phase-2 Test Schedule (For Vacant Seats)
The Council shall conduct an additional set of NATA examination on August 7 & 8, 2026 for
candidates who did not appear in Phase-1 but wish to seek admission to the Architecture
programme.
NATA BROCHURE 2026 07
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Only one attempt will be permitted.
Eligibility will be restricted to admission against vacant seats in B.Arch. degree program after
completion of the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
Only Raw Scores will be provided in the Score Card during the August examination.
DATE AND TIME OF THE
3.0 EXAMINATION
Eligibility of NATA 2025 Candidates
Candidates with a valid and qualifying NATA 2025 score, who have not taken admission during
2025-2026 (as per Council records) and do not appear in NATA 2026, shall also be assigned a
Percentile Score for admission during CAP round, since the NATA 2025 Score Card remains valid for
the academic session 2026–2027. For admission against Vacant Seats, the best score indicated in the
NATA 2025 Scorecard shall be treated as the Raw Score for such candidates.
Candidates holding a valid NATA 2025 score may also appear for NATA 2026. However, if they avail
two attempts in NATA 2026, their NATA 2025 score shall become invalid. The NATA 2026 score and
percentile shall be determined based on the number of attempts taken in Phase 1 or Phase 2, as
outlined below.
Final Raw Score considered
Status in NATA 2025 Attempts in NATA 2026
in NATA 2026
Better of both scores of NATA
1st Attempt (Phase-I)
2025 & 2026
Best of two scores of NATA 2026
Obtained a valid 2025
1st & 2nd Attempt (Phase-I) (NATA 2025 score shall be
score
rendered invalid)
1st Attempt (Phase-2) (if not NATA 2026 score (NATA 2025
appeared during Phase-1) score shall be rendered invalid)
NATA 2025 scores shall be invalid for candidates who have already secured admission to an
architectural institution based on NATA 2025. Candidates who did not qualify in NATA 2025
must appear in NATA 2026 afresh.
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Eligibility will be restricted to admission against vacant seats in B.Arch. degree program after
completion of the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
Only Raw Scores will be provided in the Score Card during the August examination.
DATE AND TIME OF THE
3.0 EXAMINATION
Eligibility of NATA 2025 Candidates
Candidates with a valid and qualifying NATA 2025 score, who have not taken admission during
2025-2026 (as per Council records) and do not appear in NATA 2026, shall also be assigned a
Percentile Score for admission during CAP round, since the NATA 2025 Score Card remains valid for
the academic session 2026–2027. For admission against Vacant Seats, the best score indicated in the
NATA 2025 Scorecard shall be treated as the Raw Score for such candidates.
Candidates holding a valid NATA 2025 score may also appear for NATA 2026. However, if they avail
two attempts in NATA 2026, their NATA 2025 score shall become invalid. The NATA 2026 score and
percentile shall be determined based on the number of attempts taken in Phase 1 or Phase 2, as
outlined below.
Final Raw Score considered
Status in NATA 2025 Attempts in NATA 2026
in NATA 2026
Better of both scores of NATA
1st Attempt (Phase-I)
2025 & 2026
Best of two scores of NATA 2026
Obtained a valid 2025
1st & 2nd Attempt (Phase-I) (NATA 2025 score shall be
score
rendered invalid)
1st Attempt (Phase-2) (if not NATA 2026 score (NATA 2025
appeared during Phase-1) score shall be rendered invalid)
NATA 2025 scores shall be invalid for candidates who have already secured admission to an
architectural institution based on NATA 2025. Candidates who did not qualify in NATA 2025
must appear in NATA 2026 afresh.
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Final Scorecard and Its Use
All candidates will be issued a Final Scorecard with the Percentile Score at the end of Phase-1 or
Raw Score at the end of Phase-2 of NATA 2026, as per the prescribed schedule.
The Scorecards issued by the Council at the end Phase-1 and Phase-2 respectively, shall be used as
follows:
Phase-1 NATA Scores (with best Raw Score & Percentile Score): For admissions through
Centralized Admission Counselling (CAP) conducted by admission authorities.
Phase-2 NATA Scores (with Raw Score only): For admissions against vacant seats after
completion of the centralized counselling process on the basis of the Raw Scores obtained
either during Phase-1 or Phase-2 of NATA 2026.
Candidates are required to download their respective Statements of Marks containing the Raw
Score(s) for each attempt as well as the Final Score Card indicating the best Raw Score and/or
Percentile Score from their login accounts.
Test Centre and Session Allotment
Candidates must indicate their preferred city/region and test date while registering on the NATA
portal (www.nata.in).
The test centre and session shall be allotted by the Council as far as possible based on the
candidates’ preferences. However, the final decision of the Council regarding allotment of test
centre and session shall be binding.
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All candidates will be issued a Final Scorecard with the Percentile Score at the end of Phase-1 or
Raw Score at the end of Phase-2 of NATA 2026, as per the prescribed schedule.
The Scorecards issued by the Council at the end Phase-1 and Phase-2 respectively, shall be used as
follows:
Phase-1 NATA Scores (with best Raw Score & Percentile Score): For admissions through
Centralized Admission Counselling (CAP) conducted by admission authorities.
Phase-2 NATA Scores (with Raw Score only): For admissions against vacant seats after
completion of the centralized counselling process on the basis of the Raw Scores obtained
either during Phase-1 or Phase-2 of NATA 2026.
Candidates are required to download their respective Statements of Marks containing the Raw
Score(s) for each attempt as well as the Final Score Card indicating the best Raw Score and/or
Percentile Score from their login accounts.
Test Centre and Session Allotment
Candidates must indicate their preferred city/region and test date while registering on the NATA
portal (www.nata.in).
The test centre and session shall be allotted by the Council as far as possible based on the
candidates’ preferences. However, the final decision of the Council regarding allotment of test
centre and session shall be binding.
NATA BROCHURE 2026 09
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4.0 QUESTIONS & MARKS OF
EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS & MARKS OF EXAMINATION
Part A - Drawing and Composition Test - Offline mode - Test Duration - 90 Minutes, 80 marks
A1 – 1 Question – Composition and Color - 25 Marks
A2 - 1 Question– Sketching & Composition (Black and White)- 25 Marks
A3 – 1 Question - 3D Composition - 30 Marks
Total 3 Questions - 80 Marks
Part B - MCQ and NCQ – Computer based Adaptive Test - 90 Minutes - 108 seconds for each
question), 120 marks
B1 - 42 questions – MCQ
B2 - 08 questions – NCQ
Total 50 Questions – 120 Marks
Grand Total Marks (PART A + PART B) (80+120) =200
NATA 2026 will be conducted as a comprehensive aptitude test consisting of Part - A ( Drawing and
Composition ) which will be in offline mode and Part B (MCQ – Multiple Choice Questions and
(NCQ - No Choice Questions) which will be in Online adaptive mode.
The medium of Aptitude test shall be in English and Hindi.
The aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using some or all of the following:-
PART-A
Drawing and Composition Test
This is one and half hour (90 minutes) – 80 Marks Test where candidate has to attempt three
questions. The content of the PART A Test is as follows:-
A1 - Composition and Color -25 Marks: Creating suitable compositions for various situations
and coloring them appropriately. Re-arranging various shapes in visually appealing manner and
coloring it suitably.
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EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS & MARKS OF EXAMINATION
Part A - Drawing and Composition Test - Offline mode - Test Duration - 90 Minutes, 80 marks
A1 – 1 Question – Composition and Color - 25 Marks
A2 - 1 Question– Sketching & Composition (Black and White)- 25 Marks
A3 – 1 Question - 3D Composition - 30 Marks
Total 3 Questions - 80 Marks
Part B - MCQ and NCQ – Computer based Adaptive Test - 90 Minutes - 108 seconds for each
question), 120 marks
B1 - 42 questions – MCQ
B2 - 08 questions – NCQ
Total 50 Questions – 120 Marks
Grand Total Marks (PART A + PART B) (80+120) =200
NATA 2026 will be conducted as a comprehensive aptitude test consisting of Part - A ( Drawing and
Composition ) which will be in offline mode and Part B (MCQ – Multiple Choice Questions and
(NCQ - No Choice Questions) which will be in Online adaptive mode.
The medium of Aptitude test shall be in English and Hindi.
The aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using some or all of the following:-
PART-A
Drawing and Composition Test
This is one and half hour (90 minutes) – 80 Marks Test where candidate has to attempt three
questions. The content of the PART A Test is as follows:-
A1 - Composition and Color -25 Marks: Creating suitable compositions for various situations
and coloring them appropriately. Re-arranging various shapes in visually appealing manner and
coloring it suitably.
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QUESTIONS & MARKS OF
EXAMINATION
A2 -Sketching & Composition (Black and White)-25 Marks: Ability to draw, visualize, depict a
situation, involving buildings / its components, people, environment, products with an
understanding of scale, proportions, textures, shades and shadow etc.
A3 - 3D Composition-30 Marks: Creating interesting 3D composition for the given situation
using the provided kit.
PART-B
This is one and half hour (90 minutes), 120 Marks Test where candidate has to appear for online
Apadative test. It shall have two type of Questions viz., B1 – 42 MCQs and B2 –08 NCQs from the
following topics:-
Visual Reasoning Ability to understand and reconstruct 2D and 3D composition, knowledge
about its composition and technical concepts.
Logical Derivation Ability to decode a situation, composition, context and generate meaning.
Understanding the minute information hidden in a particular situation and drawing
conclusions.
General Knowledge, Architecture & Design General awareness of architecture and design,
current issues, recent episodes etc., Knowledge about important buildings, historical
progression, innovation in materials and construction technology.
Language Interpretation Ability to correctly & logically generate meaning of words, sentences,
understanding about English grammar.
Design Sensitivity and Thinking Ability to observe record and analyse, people, space, product,
environment. Critical thinking, reasoning and ability to identify the subtle communications.
Ability to understand semantics, metaphors, problem identification and definition, analysis of a
given situation.
Numerical Ability Basic Mathematics and its association with creative thinking. To unfold a
space with use of geometry.
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EXAMINATION
A2 -Sketching & Composition (Black and White)-25 Marks: Ability to draw, visualize, depict a
situation, involving buildings / its components, people, environment, products with an
understanding of scale, proportions, textures, shades and shadow etc.
A3 - 3D Composition-30 Marks: Creating interesting 3D composition for the given situation
using the provided kit.
PART-B
This is one and half hour (90 minutes), 120 Marks Test where candidate has to appear for online
Apadative test. It shall have two type of Questions viz., B1 – 42 MCQs and B2 –08 NCQs from the
following topics:-
Visual Reasoning Ability to understand and reconstruct 2D and 3D composition, knowledge
about its composition and technical concepts.
Logical Derivation Ability to decode a situation, composition, context and generate meaning.
Understanding the minute information hidden in a particular situation and drawing
conclusions.
General Knowledge, Architecture & Design General awareness of architecture and design,
current issues, recent episodes etc., Knowledge about important buildings, historical
progression, innovation in materials and construction technology.
Language Interpretation Ability to correctly & logically generate meaning of words, sentences,
understanding about English grammar.
Design Sensitivity and Thinking Ability to observe record and analyse, people, space, product,
environment. Critical thinking, reasoning and ability to identify the subtle communications.
Ability to understand semantics, metaphors, problem identification and definition, analysis of a
given situation.
Numerical Ability Basic Mathematics and its association with creative thinking. To unfold a
space with use of geometry.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
5.0 FOR CANDIDATES
5.1 TAKING NATA-2026
Candidates fulfilling the below criteria prescribed by the Council can appear for NATA 2026:
Passed or appearing in 10+2 Examination with subjects specified under 5.2.
Passed or appearing in 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a subject.
However, the admission to B.Arch., Course shall be made as per the eligibility prescribed in the
Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020 and as
stated in para 5.2 herein below:-
Candidates may note that NATA 2026 is the qualifier Aptitude Test for admission to B.Arch. program
offered by Universities / Institutions in the country, subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria as
prescribed by the Council.
Qualifying in NATA 2026 does not constitute a right or guarantee in favour of the candidate for
admission to any architecture course unless the candidate has fulfilled all the prescribed
requirements as specified by the respective competent authorities, in compliance with the
eligibility criteria laid down by the Council.
5.2 ADMISSION TO FIRST YEAR OF B.ARCH. PROGRAM
The Council of Architecture, with the approval of the Central Government, has prescribed the eligibility for
admission to 1st year of 5-year B.Arch. Degree Course as prescribed under Regulation 4(1) of the Council of
Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations 2020, which is stated as under:
No candidate shall be admitted to Architecture course unless she/he has passed 10+2 or equivalent
examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or
Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics
Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate or passed
10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in
aggregate.
5.3 RESERVATIONS UNDER DIFFERENT CATEGORIES
Reservation policies applicable for the purpose of admission shall be governed strictly by the
prevailing State Government/ Union Territory rules and the regulations of the concerned
jurisdiction. Such matters fall within the domain of the respective Admission/Counselling Authority
and are outside the purview of this examination.
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5.0 FOR CANDIDATES
5.1 TAKING NATA-2026
Candidates fulfilling the below criteria prescribed by the Council can appear for NATA 2026:
Passed or appearing in 10+2 Examination with subjects specified under 5.2.
Passed or appearing in 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a subject.
However, the admission to B.Arch., Course shall be made as per the eligibility prescribed in the
Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020 and as
stated in para 5.2 herein below:-
Candidates may note that NATA 2026 is the qualifier Aptitude Test for admission to B.Arch. program
offered by Universities / Institutions in the country, subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria as
prescribed by the Council.
Qualifying in NATA 2026 does not constitute a right or guarantee in favour of the candidate for
admission to any architecture course unless the candidate has fulfilled all the prescribed
requirements as specified by the respective competent authorities, in compliance with the
eligibility criteria laid down by the Council.
5.2 ADMISSION TO FIRST YEAR OF B.ARCH. PROGRAM
The Council of Architecture, with the approval of the Central Government, has prescribed the eligibility for
admission to 1st year of 5-year B.Arch. Degree Course as prescribed under Regulation 4(1) of the Council of
Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations 2020, which is stated as under:
No candidate shall be admitted to Architecture course unless she/he has passed 10+2 or equivalent
examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or
Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics
Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate or passed
10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in
aggregate.
5.3 RESERVATIONS UNDER DIFFERENT CATEGORIES
Reservation policies applicable for the purpose of admission shall be governed strictly by the
prevailing State Government/ Union Territory rules and the regulations of the concerned
jurisdiction. Such matters fall within the domain of the respective Admission/Counselling Authority
and are outside the purview of this examination.
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5.4 HELP DESK
The NATA 2026 Student Helpline is available through an online Helpdesk Ticketing System at:
https://helpdesk.nata-app.org. Before raising a ticket, students are encouraged to consult the
Knowledgebase on the portal, where answers to commonly asked queries are available.
NATA Help desk details are as under:-
Email ID: support[at]nata-app[dot]org Help Desk Number: 8956617577, 8956617578, 8956617579
6.0 APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The NATA 2026 shall be held on designated Fridays and Saturdays starting from April 4, 2026 to
June 13, 2026 in one session on Fridays (Afternoon) and two sessions on Saturdays, in the notified
cities at the allotted Centres and the online form filling shall start from March 9, 2026.
Appearing in second test is not mandatory and is purely at the discretion of the applicants.
Candidates can register themselves for one test or maximum of two Tests during Phase-1 OR only
one Test during Phase-2 of NATA, in one academic year by filling in the application form
appropriately.
Application is to be filled up ONLINE at the NATA portal of www.nata.in. Candidates need to visit
the portal, generate username & password by entering relevant details and then CLICK the requisite
link ONLINE APPLICATION NATA–2026. Thereafter, candidate will be directed to the actual
application form. The form is interactive in nature and the fields required to be filled up are
categorized in different sub-sections. The fields super-scribed with MUST be filled up as they are
MANDATORY, otherwise the application will NOT get submitted.
The application form is broadly categorized into three steps: filling of PERSONAL DETAILS;
DOCUMENT UPLOADING & FEE PAYMENT. Please see APPENDIX-III for detailed guidelines on
information to be entered at the time of online form filling.
Candidates need to fill in the first part i.e., PERSONAL DETAILS and will thereafter be directed to
DOCUMENT UPLOADING. Once the documents are successfully uploaded, the system enters into
the FEE PAYMENT. Finally, the candidate must take a printout of CONFIRMATION PAGE
generated upon successful fee payment for their own record. There is no need to send any
document by post.
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The NATA 2026 Student Helpline is available through an online Helpdesk Ticketing System at:
https://helpdesk.nata-app.org. Before raising a ticket, students are encouraged to consult the
Knowledgebase on the portal, where answers to commonly asked queries are available.
NATA Help desk details are as under:-
Email ID: support[at]nata-app[dot]org Help Desk Number: 8956617577, 8956617578, 8956617579
6.0 APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The NATA 2026 shall be held on designated Fridays and Saturdays starting from April 4, 2026 to
June 13, 2026 in one session on Fridays (Afternoon) and two sessions on Saturdays, in the notified
cities at the allotted Centres and the online form filling shall start from March 9, 2026.
Appearing in second test is not mandatory and is purely at the discretion of the applicants.
Candidates can register themselves for one test or maximum of two Tests during Phase-1 OR only
one Test during Phase-2 of NATA, in one academic year by filling in the application form
appropriately.
Application is to be filled up ONLINE at the NATA portal of www.nata.in. Candidates need to visit
the portal, generate username & password by entering relevant details and then CLICK the requisite
link ONLINE APPLICATION NATA–2026. Thereafter, candidate will be directed to the actual
application form. The form is interactive in nature and the fields required to be filled up are
categorized in different sub-sections. The fields super-scribed with MUST be filled up as they are
MANDATORY, otherwise the application will NOT get submitted.
The application form is broadly categorized into three steps: filling of PERSONAL DETAILS;
DOCUMENT UPLOADING & FEE PAYMENT. Please see APPENDIX-III for detailed guidelines on
information to be entered at the time of online form filling.
Candidates need to fill in the first part i.e., PERSONAL DETAILS and will thereafter be directed to
DOCUMENT UPLOADING. Once the documents are successfully uploaded, the system enters into
the FEE PAYMENT. Finally, the candidate must take a printout of CONFIRMATION PAGE
generated upon successful fee payment for their own record. There is no need to send any
document by post.
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FILLING UP OF
7.0 APPLICATION FORM
The online filling-up of the Application Form is interactive in nature and online guidance will be
available to the candidate while filling up the form. Please refer to APPENDIX-III for detailed
guidelines on filling up the form.
7.1 APPLICATION FORM
Filling up of fields will be interactive in nature. As soon as the cursor is taken to a certain field, a
cursor tip MESSAGE will be shown to the candidate to assist in filling up. In case of difficulty, the
HELP Icon placed right next to the field will redirect the candidate to that section of the Brochure
which deals with the filling up of the said field. Please note that the applicant’s name, father’s
name, mother’s name, date of birth (as per Class 10 records) and postal address taken together
must be unique for each application.
At the time of submitting the PERSONAL DETAILS of a candidate, the system will prompt the
candidate to enter his email address which shall be the user name. The email of the candidate shall
be verified by the system by sending a link. The candidate has to choose a PASSWORD and keep
it secured and confidential for subsequent use. A security question and answer will be captured
from the candidate by the system at this stage. Candidate has to remember this question-answer
pair for prompt retrieval of password in case it is forgotten at later stage. The candidate needs to
login into account using email and password. The system generated NATA Unique ID number and
login credentials shall be emailed to the candidates. The candidate will need to login into their
account for the following:
Accessing and editing personal information (till going to the document upload stage)
Uploading of images.
Submit fee payment through EPG.
Printing of the Confirmation Page.
Correction of data if needed.
7.2 IMAGE UPLOADING
All candidates are required to upload the following images:
Recent Passport-size Photograph in Color with both ears visible and front view only - jpg / jpeg
format.
Candidate Signature- jpg / jpeg format.
The Photograph/ Signature should be as per below:
Storage size Image dimension
Document
Minimum Maximum Height Width
Photograph 4 KB 100 KB 4.5 cm 3.5 cm
Signature 1 KB 30 KB 1.5 cm 3.5 cm
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7.0 APPLICATION FORM
The online filling-up of the Application Form is interactive in nature and online guidance will be
available to the candidate while filling up the form. Please refer to APPENDIX-III for detailed
guidelines on filling up the form.
7.1 APPLICATION FORM
Filling up of fields will be interactive in nature. As soon as the cursor is taken to a certain field, a
cursor tip MESSAGE will be shown to the candidate to assist in filling up. In case of difficulty, the
HELP Icon placed right next to the field will redirect the candidate to that section of the Brochure
which deals with the filling up of the said field. Please note that the applicant’s name, father’s
name, mother’s name, date of birth (as per Class 10 records) and postal address taken together
must be unique for each application.
At the time of submitting the PERSONAL DETAILS of a candidate, the system will prompt the
candidate to enter his email address which shall be the user name. The email of the candidate shall
be verified by the system by sending a link. The candidate has to choose a PASSWORD and keep
it secured and confidential for subsequent use. A security question and answer will be captured
from the candidate by the system at this stage. Candidate has to remember this question-answer
pair for prompt retrieval of password in case it is forgotten at later stage. The candidate needs to
login into account using email and password. The system generated NATA Unique ID number and
login credentials shall be emailed to the candidates. The candidate will need to login into their
account for the following:
Accessing and editing personal information (till going to the document upload stage)
Uploading of images.
Submit fee payment through EPG.
Printing of the Confirmation Page.
Correction of data if needed.
7.2 IMAGE UPLOADING
All candidates are required to upload the following images:
Recent Passport-size Photograph in Color with both ears visible and front view only - jpg / jpeg
format.
Candidate Signature- jpg / jpeg format.
The Photograph/ Signature should be as per below:
Storage size Image dimension
Document
Minimum Maximum Height Width
Photograph 4 KB 100 KB 4.5 cm 3.5 cm
Signature 1 KB 30 KB 1.5 cm 3.5 cm
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APPLICATION FEE DETAILS APPLICATION
7.3 FEE FOR NATA 2025
In India (in ₹) (IN ₹)
General/ OBC SC/ST/EWS/
Application Fees Transgender Outside India
(NCL) PwD
Per Test 1750 1250 1000 15000
NOTE
1.The Application Fee shall be non-refundable in all cases.
2.The candidates initially opting for single tests may further opt for additional test at a later stage, not
exceeding two attempts.
3.Multiple Application Forms submitted by the same candidate by changing the credentials will be rejected
without any refund. The Council reserves the right to take appropriate legal action against such
candidates.
The candidate, on successfully uploading the PERSONAL DETAILS and DOCUMENTS; will be directed to the
webpage containing process of payment of application fee as per the following options:
1.Payment through EPG: The candidate has to click “Payment of fee using EPG services”, the system will
automatically redirect to available payment gateway page, displayed at the website. As per the candidate’s
convenience, he/she may select any of the options to pay the application fee through electronic payment
gateway via debit card, credit card or net banking and follow the online instructions to complete the
payment process. After successful payment, payment gateway will redirect the candidate to home page
that will show the status of fee payment. Upon successful payment, the candidate will be able to print the
final “Confirmation Page”
7.4 CONFIRMATION PAGE (PROOF OF REGISTRATION)
The Confirmation Page is generated upon successful payment of Application Fee. Its generation means that
the candidate has been successfully REGISTERED for NATA 2026. The candidate should take a printout
and preserve the confirmation page for future reference. A print out of the Confirmation page will not
provide admittance to the Test Centre to take the examination. The candidate is required to select city and
session for finalizing the Test slot and generate Appointment Card.
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7.3 FEE FOR NATA 2025
In India (in ₹) (IN ₹)
General/ OBC SC/ST/EWS/
Application Fees Transgender Outside India
(NCL) PwD
Per Test 1750 1250 1000 15000
NOTE
1.The Application Fee shall be non-refundable in all cases.
2.The candidates initially opting for single tests may further opt for additional test at a later stage, not
exceeding two attempts.
3.Multiple Application Forms submitted by the same candidate by changing the credentials will be rejected
without any refund. The Council reserves the right to take appropriate legal action against such
candidates.
The candidate, on successfully uploading the PERSONAL DETAILS and DOCUMENTS; will be directed to the
webpage containing process of payment of application fee as per the following options:
1.Payment through EPG: The candidate has to click “Payment of fee using EPG services”, the system will
automatically redirect to available payment gateway page, displayed at the website. As per the candidate’s
convenience, he/she may select any of the options to pay the application fee through electronic payment
gateway via debit card, credit card or net banking and follow the online instructions to complete the
payment process. After successful payment, payment gateway will redirect the candidate to home page
that will show the status of fee payment. Upon successful payment, the candidate will be able to print the
final “Confirmation Page”
7.4 CONFIRMATION PAGE (PROOF OF REGISTRATION)
The Confirmation Page is generated upon successful payment of Application Fee. Its generation means that
the candidate has been successfully REGISTERED for NATA 2026. The candidate should take a printout
and preserve the confirmation page for future reference. A print out of the Confirmation page will not
provide admittance to the Test Centre to take the examination. The candidate is required to select city and
session for finalizing the Test slot and generate Appointment Card.
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7.5 DISCREPANCY AND CORRECTION
The candidate is expected to fill up all details correctly, check a preview of the application before
submitting the same online. Candidates will be provided only one opportunity to correct their
personal details as per APPENDIX-III.
ISSUE OF THE
8.0 APPOINTMENT CARD
For each Applicant, an Appointment Card will be generated according to the schedule notified
indicating the allotted Test Centre, session and Appointment number for NATA 2026.
Candidate is required to download the soft copy of the Appointment Card from the website and a
hard copy is required at the concerned Test Centre as indicated in the downloaded Appointment
Card along with one original photo identity card-Voter Card/ Pan Card/ Aadhar Card/ Driving
License/ Passport, as filled by the candidate in application Form.
Candidates must ensure that the photograph and signature printed on the Appointment card are
not mutilated/ distorted/ soiled even by accident. Candidates with such mutilated/ distorted/ soiled
Appointment cards will not be allowed to appear in NATA-2026.
All Candidates are advised to retain their Appointment cards carefully in secured place in
undamaged condition in all respects as stated above till declaration of NATA result and completion
of admission process.
All applicants who appear to be prima facie eligible shall be provisionally permitted to appear for
NATA- 2026. If, after scrutiny at any stage, it is found that an applicant is otherwise ineligible, their
candidature shall be cancelled even if they have appeared in NATA- 2026.
The candidature may be cancelled if the candidate fails to produce any of the required documents
in original for fulfilment of eligibility and other criteria as specified earlier during counselling and
admission in Universities/ Institutions.
9.0 ALLOCATION OF TEST CENTRE
The Test Centre(s) will be allocated to the candidates subject to availability on the basis of their
cities/region and date preferences. The allocation of test centers shall be at the discretion of the
Council for smooth conduct of the test. Those candidates opting for multiple Tests shall have to
generate new appointment cards for each test after the result of the previous test is published. A list
of tentative/ probable city-wise examination test cities is given in APPENDIX-IV.
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The candidate is expected to fill up all details correctly, check a preview of the application before
submitting the same online. Candidates will be provided only one opportunity to correct their
personal details as per APPENDIX-III.
ISSUE OF THE
8.0 APPOINTMENT CARD
For each Applicant, an Appointment Card will be generated according to the schedule notified
indicating the allotted Test Centre, session and Appointment number for NATA 2026.
Candidate is required to download the soft copy of the Appointment Card from the website and a
hard copy is required at the concerned Test Centre as indicated in the downloaded Appointment
Card along with one original photo identity card-Voter Card/ Pan Card/ Aadhar Card/ Driving
License/ Passport, as filled by the candidate in application Form.
Candidates must ensure that the photograph and signature printed on the Appointment card are
not mutilated/ distorted/ soiled even by accident. Candidates with such mutilated/ distorted/ soiled
Appointment cards will not be allowed to appear in NATA-2026.
All Candidates are advised to retain their Appointment cards carefully in secured place in
undamaged condition in all respects as stated above till declaration of NATA result and completion
of admission process.
All applicants who appear to be prima facie eligible shall be provisionally permitted to appear for
NATA- 2026. If, after scrutiny at any stage, it is found that an applicant is otherwise ineligible, their
candidature shall be cancelled even if they have appeared in NATA- 2026.
The candidature may be cancelled if the candidate fails to produce any of the required documents
in original for fulfilment of eligibility and other criteria as specified earlier during counselling and
admission in Universities/ Institutions.
9.0 ALLOCATION OF TEST CENTRE
The Test Centre(s) will be allocated to the candidates subject to availability on the basis of their
cities/region and date preferences. The allocation of test centers shall be at the discretion of the
Council for smooth conduct of the test. Those candidates opting for multiple Tests shall have to
generate new appointment cards for each test after the result of the previous test is published. A list
of tentative/ probable city-wise examination test cities is given in APPENDIX-IV.
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10.0 DECLARATION OF RESULT
RESULT
Results will be available and declared on the website www.nata.in
10.1 QUALIFYING CRITERIA
The Final Scorecard in NATA 2026, containing the best Raw Score and Percentile Score (for Phase-1)
or Raw Score (for Phase-2) calculated in accordance with the prescribed percentile-based scoring
methodology, shall be issued to all candidates.
No minimum Raw Score is prescribed for qualifying in NATA 2026.
The Final Scorecard issued by the Council, indicating the best Raw Score and the
corresponding non-zero Percentile Score, shall be the valid qualifying NATA score.
Candidates holding a valid and qualifying NATA 2025 score, who have not taken admission in
B.Arch. degree program during 2025-2026 and do not appear in NATA 2026 but wish to seek
admission during academic session 2026-27, shall also download their Final Score Card with
Percentile Score for the purpose of admission during CAP round, subject to the conditions
prescribed by the Council. For admission against Vacant Seats, the best score indicated in the NATA
2025 Scorecard shall be treated as the Raw Score for such candidates.
Please refer to Section 3.0 for more details.
10.2 VALIDITY OF NATA- 2026 SCORE
The NATA 2026 score shall be valid for the academic session 2026-2027.
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RESULT
Results will be available and declared on the website www.nata.in
10.1 QUALIFYING CRITERIA
The Final Scorecard in NATA 2026, containing the best Raw Score and Percentile Score (for Phase-1)
or Raw Score (for Phase-2) calculated in accordance with the prescribed percentile-based scoring
methodology, shall be issued to all candidates.
No minimum Raw Score is prescribed for qualifying in NATA 2026.
The Final Scorecard issued by the Council, indicating the best Raw Score and the
corresponding non-zero Percentile Score, shall be the valid qualifying NATA score.
Candidates holding a valid and qualifying NATA 2025 score, who have not taken admission in
B.Arch. degree program during 2025-2026 and do not appear in NATA 2026 but wish to seek
admission during academic session 2026-27, shall also download their Final Score Card with
Percentile Score for the purpose of admission during CAP round, subject to the conditions
prescribed by the Council. For admission against Vacant Seats, the best score indicated in the NATA
2025 Scorecard shall be treated as the Raw Score for such candidates.
Please refer to Section 3.0 for more details.
10.2 VALIDITY OF NATA- 2026 SCORE
The NATA 2026 score shall be valid for the academic session 2026-2027.
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INTERPRETATION &
11.0 LEGAL JURISDICTION
In case of any dispute regarding interpretation of any clause in this brochure, the interpretation
of Council shall be final and binding.
All matters pertaining to conduct of NATA–2026 shall fall within the jurisdiction of Courts
situated in Delhi only.
The Council will not be a party pertaining to any dispute arising in the process of admission to
any course of study through NATA–2026 in any Institution.
12.0 WEEDING OUT RULES
The record of the NATA-2026 Examination would be preserved only up to 90 days from the date of
declaration of results. No request for providing any information thereafter shall be entertained.
13.0 RELAXATIONS FOR PERSONS
WITH BENCHMARK DISABILITY
a.) ELIGIBILITY :
The candidate must produce a valid medical certificate issued by a competent Government medical
authority. The certificate must clearly state:
Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability (Dyslexia)
limitation in writing speed, comprehension, or processing ability
Presence of difficulty in reading/ writing and/or processing, justifying accommodations.
Note: No concessions shall be granted without valid certification/ proper documentation.
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11.0 LEGAL JURISDICTION
In case of any dispute regarding interpretation of any clause in this brochure, the interpretation
of Council shall be final and binding.
All matters pertaining to conduct of NATA–2026 shall fall within the jurisdiction of Courts
situated in Delhi only.
The Council will not be a party pertaining to any dispute arising in the process of admission to
any course of study through NATA–2026 in any Institution.
12.0 WEEDING OUT RULES
The record of the NATA-2026 Examination would be preserved only up to 90 days from the date of
declaration of results. No request for providing any information thereafter shall be entertained.
13.0 RELAXATIONS FOR PERSONS
WITH BENCHMARK DISABILITY
a.) ELIGIBILITY :
The candidate must produce a valid medical certificate issued by a competent Government medical
authority. The certificate must clearly state:
Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability (Dyslexia)
limitation in writing speed, comprehension, or processing ability
Presence of difficulty in reading/ writing and/or processing, justifying accommodations.
Note: No concessions shall be granted without valid certification/ proper documentation.
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b.) APPLICABILITY OF COMPENSATORY TIME
Cognitive/Online Test (MCQs & NCQs)
No additional time will be given for answering the 40 MCQs and 10 NCQs as a computer based
adaptive time bound test is conducted. However Candidates with Dyslexia/Autism may be provided
with the facility of a scribe, wherever required. Candidates may opt for a) Own scribe, or b) Scribe
provided by NATA Test Centre authorities. The Scribe must have qualification lower than that of the
candidate. The Scribe shall only read and type as instructed and not interpret or assist in answering.
The details of such a scribe to be uploaded to NATA portal during application process.
Drawing Test (A1, A2, A3 Components)
Additional 30 minutes of compensatory time will be granted to concerned candidate(s).
No scribe will be allowed in this part.
c.) APPLICATION PROCEDURE
CANDIDATES MUST
a) Declare their requirement for accommodation at the time of application
b) Upload relevant medical certificates and supporting documents
d.) VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE
All requests will be considered after strict verification. Any misuse or submission of false
documents shall lead to:
Disqualification from the examination process
Cancellation of candidature/admission
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Cognitive/Online Test (MCQs & NCQs)
No additional time will be given for answering the 40 MCQs and 10 NCQs as a computer based
adaptive time bound test is conducted. However Candidates with Dyslexia/Autism may be provided
with the facility of a scribe, wherever required. Candidates may opt for a) Own scribe, or b) Scribe
provided by NATA Test Centre authorities. The Scribe must have qualification lower than that of the
candidate. The Scribe shall only read and type as instructed and not interpret or assist in answering.
The details of such a scribe to be uploaded to NATA portal during application process.
Drawing Test (A1, A2, A3 Components)
Additional 30 minutes of compensatory time will be granted to concerned candidate(s).
No scribe will be allowed in this part.
c.) APPLICATION PROCEDURE
CANDIDATES MUST
a) Declare their requirement for accommodation at the time of application
b) Upload relevant medical certificates and supporting documents
d.) VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE
All requests will be considered after strict verification. Any misuse or submission of false
documents shall lead to:
Disqualification from the examination process
Cancellation of candidature/admission
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14.0 PROCEDURE FOR
CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION
Important procedures to be followed during the conduct of examination are specified in
APPENDIX-I. Please also refer to APENDIX-II for necessary information.
APPENDIX - I
PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE
EXAMINATION AT TEST CENTRES
1. The candidates will have to follow the time schedule as follows:
a. Report to the Examination Centre by 9.00 am (1st Session) / 12.30 pm (2nd Session)
b. Opening gate to the examination hall at 9.15 am (1st Session) /12.45 pm (2nd Session)
c. Registration of candidate to be completed by 9.45 am (1st Session) /1.15 pm (2nd Session)
d. Closing gate to the examination hall at 10.00 am (1st Session) /1.30 pm (2nd Session)
e. Commencement of examination at 10.00 am (1st Session) /1.30 pm (2nd Session)
f. Duration of examination: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm (1st Session) / 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (2ndSession)
Late entry of candidates will not be permitted in the examination hall after 10.15 am (1st
Session)/1.45 pm (Second Session) and no extra time shall be granted. Exit from the examination
Centre shall not be allowed before 1.00 pm (1st Session) / 4.30 pm (2nd Session).
2. CANDIDATES MUST BRING WITH THEM
a. Downloaded Original Appointment Card of NATA-2026.
b. Original Proof of Identity- Aadhaar/ Passport/ Driving License/ Voter ID/Valid Photo ID
document.
c. Pencils, erasers, dry colors, Scale (up to 15 Cms)
3. Candidates must show on demand the Appointment Card (NATA-2026) for entry to the
Examination Hall. A candidate not possessing print out of the downloaded admit card and
valid photo identity shall not be allowed to enter in the Examination Hall by the Centre- in
Charge.
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CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION
Important procedures to be followed during the conduct of examination are specified in
APPENDIX-I. Please also refer to APENDIX-II for necessary information.
APPENDIX - I
PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE
EXAMINATION AT TEST CENTRES
1. The candidates will have to follow the time schedule as follows:
a. Report to the Examination Centre by 9.00 am (1st Session) / 12.30 pm (2nd Session)
b. Opening gate to the examination hall at 9.15 am (1st Session) /12.45 pm (2nd Session)
c. Registration of candidate to be completed by 9.45 am (1st Session) /1.15 pm (2nd Session)
d. Closing gate to the examination hall at 10.00 am (1st Session) /1.30 pm (2nd Session)
e. Commencement of examination at 10.00 am (1st Session) /1.30 pm (2nd Session)
f. Duration of examination: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm (1st Session) / 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (2ndSession)
Late entry of candidates will not be permitted in the examination hall after 10.15 am (1st
Session)/1.45 pm (Second Session) and no extra time shall be granted. Exit from the examination
Centre shall not be allowed before 1.00 pm (1st Session) / 4.30 pm (2nd Session).
2. CANDIDATES MUST BRING WITH THEM
a. Downloaded Original Appointment Card of NATA-2026.
b. Original Proof of Identity- Aadhaar/ Passport/ Driving License/ Voter ID/Valid Photo ID
document.
c. Pencils, erasers, dry colors, Scale (up to 15 Cms)
3. Candidates must show on demand the Appointment Card (NATA-2026) for entry to the
Examination Hall. A candidate not possessing print out of the downloaded admit card and
valid photo identity shall not be allowed to enter in the Examination Hall by the Centre- in
Charge.
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APPENDIX-I
PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE
EXAMINATION AT TEST CENTRES
4. Candidates found carrying any textual material, printed or written, bits of papers or any other
material except those listed under Sl.No.2 inside examination Hall will be debarred from
appearing the examination.
5. Mobile Phones, Bluetooth devices, Calculators, Slide Rules, Log Tables, and Electronic Watches
with facilities of the Calculator are not allowed in the Examination Hall. Possession of such
items during the Examinations may lead to cancellation of candidature.
6. Candidates shall be provided with paper for any rough work.
7. Candidates are required to perform/solve on the paper/base/material provided by the Test
Centers only.
8. No candidate, without the special permission of the Centre-in-Charge, will leave his/ her seat or
Examination Hall until the duration of the examination is over.
9. Candidates shall maintain silence during the examination. Any conversation or gesticulation or
disturbance in the examination hall shall be deemed as misdemeanor. If a candidate is found
adopting unfair means, his/ her candidature shall be cancelled and he/she will be liable to be
debarred from taking examination either permanently or for a period, to be decided by the
Council of Architecture, according to the nature of offence.
10. Candidates shall abide by the advisories/ guidelines/ precautions as issued by the Government
from time to time.
11. If any candidate is found indulging in any form of malpractice or using any unfair means
during the examination, the candidature will be cancelled outright or the candidate may be
debarred from appearing in NATA Examination for a period of one year depending on the
nature of the malpractice. If any candidate is found impersonating the candidature will be
cancelled outright and the concerned candidate / imposter will be handed over to the Police
for prosecution. Further, the Council may also debar such candidates from appearing in
NATA Examination for a period of 2 years. The Council’s decision in such cases is final.
Approaching Office Bearers and Officials of the Council before / during / after the conduct of
NATA for seeking any favor may entail disqualification.
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PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE
EXAMINATION AT TEST CENTRES
4. Candidates found carrying any textual material, printed or written, bits of papers or any other
material except those listed under Sl.No.2 inside examination Hall will be debarred from
appearing the examination.
5. Mobile Phones, Bluetooth devices, Calculators, Slide Rules, Log Tables, and Electronic Watches
with facilities of the Calculator are not allowed in the Examination Hall. Possession of such
items during the Examinations may lead to cancellation of candidature.
6. Candidates shall be provided with paper for any rough work.
7. Candidates are required to perform/solve on the paper/base/material provided by the Test
Centers only.
8. No candidate, without the special permission of the Centre-in-Charge, will leave his/ her seat or
Examination Hall until the duration of the examination is over.
9. Candidates shall maintain silence during the examination. Any conversation or gesticulation or
disturbance in the examination hall shall be deemed as misdemeanor. If a candidate is found
adopting unfair means, his/ her candidature shall be cancelled and he/she will be liable to be
debarred from taking examination either permanently or for a period, to be decided by the
Council of Architecture, according to the nature of offence.
10. Candidates shall abide by the advisories/ guidelines/ precautions as issued by the Government
from time to time.
11. If any candidate is found indulging in any form of malpractice or using any unfair means
during the examination, the candidature will be cancelled outright or the candidate may be
debarred from appearing in NATA Examination for a period of one year depending on the
nature of the malpractice. If any candidate is found impersonating the candidature will be
cancelled outright and the concerned candidate / imposter will be handed over to the Police
for prosecution. Further, the Council may also debar such candidates from appearing in
NATA Examination for a period of 2 years. The Council’s decision in such cases is final.
Approaching Office Bearers and Officials of the Council before / during / after the conduct of
NATA for seeking any favor may entail disqualification.
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APPENDIX-II
DOS AND DON’TS
DOS
Read the online instructions carefully before filling-in of the Application Form online.
Specify all personal information, address and date of birth correctly.
Remember your user name, security question / answer and password.
Choose the city of Test centre carefully.
Upload colour photograph and signature of specified size only.
Retain a copy of the Confirmation Page.
Follow the time schedule as mentioned in the brochure and Appointment Card.
Carry printed copy of Appointment Card to the examination hall
Carry pencils, erasers, sharpeners, dry colors, scale upto 15 cms.
Only candidates with Appointment Card shall be granted entry in the examination hall.
Rough sheets will be provided for calculations/notes during the test and must be
returned to the invigilator at the end of the examination.
DON’TS
Don’t divulge your user name, security question / answer and password to anybody.
Don’t give wrong / unused mobile number and email id during form filling up process. The
candidates are advised to ensure that the e-mail address furnished in the application form is
active, failing which they may face serious problem for any future correspondence. The
Council shall not be responsible for the same
Don’t upload poor quality scanned photograph and signature.
Don’t send duly filled in Confirmation Page or any document through post to CoA office.
Don’t spoil the hard copy of your downloaded Appointment card.
Don’t bring blade, Mobile Phone, Calculator or any other electronic gadget inside the
Examination Hall.
Don’t bring any instruments inside the Examination hall
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DOS
Read the online instructions carefully before filling-in of the Application Form online.
Specify all personal information, address and date of birth correctly.
Remember your user name, security question / answer and password.
Choose the city of Test centre carefully.
Upload colour photograph and signature of specified size only.
Retain a copy of the Confirmation Page.
Follow the time schedule as mentioned in the brochure and Appointment Card.
Carry printed copy of Appointment Card to the examination hall
Carry pencils, erasers, sharpeners, dry colors, scale upto 15 cms.
Only candidates with Appointment Card shall be granted entry in the examination hall.
Rough sheets will be provided for calculations/notes during the test and must be
returned to the invigilator at the end of the examination.
DON’TS
Don’t divulge your user name, security question / answer and password to anybody.
Don’t give wrong / unused mobile number and email id during form filling up process. The
candidates are advised to ensure that the e-mail address furnished in the application form is
active, failing which they may face serious problem for any future correspondence. The
Council shall not be responsible for the same
Don’t upload poor quality scanned photograph and signature.
Don’t send duly filled in Confirmation Page or any document through post to CoA office.
Don’t spoil the hard copy of your downloaded Appointment card.
Don’t bring blade, Mobile Phone, Calculator or any other electronic gadget inside the
Examination Hall.
Don’t bring any instruments inside the Examination hall
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APPENDIX-III
GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE FORM FILLING UP
Sl. No. Description of Field Value Remarks
A. Personal Information
(as registered in Class 10th)
1 Candidate’s Full Name Enter name
don’t use prefixes like Sri, Mr, Ms, Dr etc.
(as registered in Class 10th)
2 Father’s Name Enter name
don’t use prefixes like Sri, Mr, Ms, Dr, Late etc.
(as registered in Class 10th)
3 Mother’s Name Enter name
don’t use prefixes like Sri, Mr, Ms, Dr, Late etc.
4 Date of Birth DD/MM/ YYYY (as registered in Class 10th)
5 Gender ---Select--- Male (M) / Female (F) / Transgender (T)
6 Category ---Select--- General / SC / ST / OBC-NCL etc.
Auto-filled with NO, may be changed to YES, if
7 Person with disability YES/NO
appropriate
Visual Acuity / One eyed vision / Physically
8 Type of disability ---Select--- challenged. Certificate issued by competent
authority to be enclosed.
9 Place of Residence ---Select--- Rural / Urban / Sub Urban
10 Nationality ---Select--- Indian / OCI / PIO / Foreign
Aadhaar Card /Voter Card/ Pan Card/ Driving
11 ID Document Type ---Select--- License/Passport/School photo Identity card (to be
uploaded)
12 ID Number --- Enter --- ID number as applicable
B. Details of education - Class X or equivalent
13 Education Qualification --- Fixed --- Class 10th or equivalent
14 Pass Status --- Fixed --- Passed
15 Course/ Stream name --- Fixed --- High School
16 Board ---Select--- Select from drop down list
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Sl. No. Description of Field Value Remarks
A. Personal Information
(as registered in Class 10th)
1 Candidate’s Full Name Enter name
don’t use prefixes like Sri, Mr, Ms, Dr etc.
(as registered in Class 10th)
2 Father’s Name Enter name
don’t use prefixes like Sri, Mr, Ms, Dr, Late etc.
(as registered in Class 10th)
3 Mother’s Name Enter name
don’t use prefixes like Sri, Mr, Ms, Dr, Late etc.
4 Date of Birth DD/MM/ YYYY (as registered in Class 10th)
5 Gender ---Select--- Male (M) / Female (F) / Transgender (T)
6 Category ---Select--- General / SC / ST / OBC-NCL etc.
Auto-filled with NO, may be changed to YES, if
7 Person with disability YES/NO
appropriate
Visual Acuity / One eyed vision / Physically
8 Type of disability ---Select--- challenged. Certificate issued by competent
authority to be enclosed.
9 Place of Residence ---Select--- Rural / Urban / Sub Urban
10 Nationality ---Select--- Indian / OCI / PIO / Foreign
Aadhaar Card /Voter Card/ Pan Card/ Driving
11 ID Document Type ---Select--- License/Passport/School photo Identity card (to be
uploaded)
12 ID Number --- Enter --- ID number as applicable
B. Details of education - Class X or equivalent
13 Education Qualification --- Fixed --- Class 10th or equivalent
14 Pass Status --- Fixed --- Passed
15 Course/ Stream name --- Fixed --- High School
16 Board ---Select--- Select from drop down list
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GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE FORM FILLING UP
17 Year of passing ---Select--- Select from drop down list
Obtained Marks (Subject-
18 Enter value Mandatory
wise)
19 Total Marks Enter value Mandatory
20 % Marks --- Auto calculate
Enter correct roll no as per Class X
21 Roll No/Enroll No Enter value
records
Enter name and address of school of
22 Institute Name and address --- study in Class X
23 Pin Code 6 character Pin code of school address
C. Details of education - Post X
24 Education Qualification ---Select---- Class 12th or equivalent
25 Pass Status --- Select --- Passed / Appearing
26 Course/ Stream name --- Select --- 10+2 /10+3 Diploma
27 Board/ University Name ---Select--- Select from drop down list
Conditional – if Passed, Select from drop
28 Year of passing ---Select---
down list
29 Obtained Marks Enter value Conditional – if Passed, enter aggregate
30 Total Marks Enter value Conditional – if Passed
31 % Marks --- Auto calculate – if Passed
32 Roll No/Enroll No Enter value Conditional – if Passed
Enter name and address of school of
33 Institute Name and address Enter study in Class 10+2/10+3 Diploma
Examination Mandatory
34 Pin Code 6 character Pin code of school address – Mandatory
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17 Year of passing ---Select--- Select from drop down list
Obtained Marks (Subject-
18 Enter value Mandatory
wise)
19 Total Marks Enter value Mandatory
20 % Marks --- Auto calculate
Enter correct roll no as per Class X
21 Roll No/Enroll No Enter value
records
Enter name and address of school of
22 Institute Name and address --- study in Class X
23 Pin Code 6 character Pin code of school address
C. Details of education - Post X
24 Education Qualification ---Select---- Class 12th or equivalent
25 Pass Status --- Select --- Passed / Appearing
26 Course/ Stream name --- Select --- 10+2 /10+3 Diploma
27 Board/ University Name ---Select--- Select from drop down list
Conditional – if Passed, Select from drop
28 Year of passing ---Select---
down list
29 Obtained Marks Enter value Conditional – if Passed, enter aggregate
30 Total Marks Enter value Conditional – if Passed
31 % Marks --- Auto calculate – if Passed
32 Roll No/Enroll No Enter value Conditional – if Passed
Enter name and address of school of
33 Institute Name and address Enter study in Class 10+2/10+3 Diploma
Examination Mandatory
34 Pin Code 6 character Pin code of school address – Mandatory
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APPENDIX-III
GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE FORM FILLING UP
D. Communication address
35 Address of residence Enter Enter full address
All states and union
36 State of Domicile ---Select---
territories to be shown
Select from drop down
37 District of Domicile ---Select---
menu
38 Pin Code 6 character Mandatory
Please enter valid – to be
39 Email Id Enter valid id
used for communication
Please enter valid – to be
40 Mobile no Enter valid no
used for communication
41 Land line no Enter valid no Optional
E. Secure application before final submission
1.Password must be 8
to 13 characters long.
2.Password must have
at least one Upper
case, one lower case
alphabet and one
numeric value and
Enter as per password
42 Choose password at least one special
policy
characters such as
!,@,#,$,%,^,&,*,-
3.New Password
cannot be identical
to any of the
previous three
passwords.
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D. Communication address
35 Address of residence Enter Enter full address
All states and union
36 State of Domicile ---Select---
territories to be shown
Select from drop down
37 District of Domicile ---Select---
menu
38 Pin Code 6 character Mandatory
Please enter valid – to be
39 Email Id Enter valid id
used for communication
Please enter valid – to be
40 Mobile no Enter valid no
used for communication
41 Land line no Enter valid no Optional
E. Secure application before final submission
1.Password must be 8
to 13 characters long.
2.Password must have
at least one Upper
case, one lower case
alphabet and one
numeric value and
Enter as per password
42 Choose password at least one special
policy
characters such as
!,@,#,$,%,^,&,*,-
3.New Password
cannot be identical
to any of the
previous three
passwords.
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GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE FORM FILLING UP
Has to match with the
above entry and noted
43 Confirm password Enter same as above
down for all future entries
into the system
Select from options in
44 Security question ---Select---
drop down menu
Please enter relevant value
and note down–used for
45 Security answer Enter response
future retrieval of
forgotten password
The application must be reviewed before final submission. Once application is submitted, a NATA
Unique ID number gets generated. It must be noted down along with password and security
question-answer – as these are all important for subsequent logins. Please note that system will not
allow submitting duplicate form by any candidate. Candidates intending to make any correction in
data filled-up by them in their respective application are allowed to do so through correction
window to be made available only during the designated period. If the candidate furnishes false
information, candidature would be liable to be cancelled and / or NATA - 2026 score would be
treated void.
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Has to match with the
above entry and noted
43 Confirm password Enter same as above
down for all future entries
into the system
Select from options in
44 Security question ---Select---
drop down menu
Please enter relevant value
and note down–used for
45 Security answer Enter response
future retrieval of
forgotten password
The application must be reviewed before final submission. Once application is submitted, a NATA
Unique ID number gets generated. It must be noted down along with password and security
question-answer – as these are all important for subsequent logins. Please note that system will not
allow submitting duplicate form by any candidate. Candidates intending to make any correction in
data filled-up by them in their respective application are allowed to do so through correction
window to be made available only during the designated period. If the candidate furnishes false
information, candidature would be liable to be cancelled and / or NATA - 2026 score would be
treated void.
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APPENDIX-IV
LIST OF PROBABLE/TENTATIVE CITIES OF TEST CENTE
S. No. State. / Union Territory. / International City / Region.
STATES IN INDIA
1 Guntur and Vijayawada
1.1 ANDHRA PRADESH Kadapa
1.2 Visakhapatnam
2 ASSAM Guwahati
3 BIHAR Gaya
4 CHATTISGARAH Raipur
5 DELHI New Delhi
6 GOA Panaji
7 Ahmedabad
7.1 Anand
7.2 GUJARAT Rajkot
7.3 Surat
7.4 Vadodara
8 Faridabad
8.1 Gurgaon
HARYANA
8.2 Jhajjar
8.3 Sonipat
9 JAMMU & KASHMIR Kakrial / Katra
10 JHARKHAND Ranchi
11 Belgaum
KARNATAKA
11.1 Bengaluru
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S. No. State. / Union Territory. / International City / Region.
STATES IN INDIA
1 Guntur and Vijayawada
1.1 ANDHRA PRADESH Kadapa
1.2 Visakhapatnam
2 ASSAM Guwahati
3 BIHAR Gaya
4 CHATTISGARAH Raipur
5 DELHI New Delhi
6 GOA Panaji
7 Ahmedabad
7.1 Anand
7.2 GUJARAT Rajkot
7.3 Surat
7.4 Vadodara
8 Faridabad
8.1 Gurgaon
HARYANA
8.2 Jhajjar
8.3 Sonipat
9 JAMMU & KASHMIR Kakrial / Katra
10 JHARKHAND Ranchi
11 Belgaum
KARNATAKA
11.1 Bengaluru
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S. No. State. / Union Territory. / International City / Region.
11.2 Bijapur
11.3 Dharwad
11.4 Kalburgi / Gulbarga
11.5 KARNATAKA Hubali
11.6 Mangalore
11.7 Manipal
11.8 Mysuru
12 Thissur
12.1 Idduki
12.2 Ernakulam / Kochi
12.3 Kottayam
12.4 KERALA Kozhikode/Calicut
12.5 Malappuram
12.6 Palakkad
12.7 Thiruvananthapuram
12.8 Kazhakkuttam
13 Bhopal
13.1 Madhya Pradesh Gwalior
13.2 Indore
14 Ahmednagar
14.1 Akola
14.2 Amravati
Maharashtra
14.3 Aurangabad
14.4 Baramati
14.5 Kolhapur
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11.2 Bijapur
11.3 Dharwad
11.4 Kalburgi / Gulbarga
11.5 KARNATAKA Hubali
11.6 Mangalore
11.7 Manipal
11.8 Mysuru
12 Thissur
12.1 Idduki
12.2 Ernakulam / Kochi
12.3 Kottayam
12.4 KERALA Kozhikode/Calicut
12.5 Malappuram
12.6 Palakkad
12.7 Thiruvananthapuram
12.8 Kazhakkuttam
13 Bhopal
13.1 Madhya Pradesh Gwalior
13.2 Indore
14 Ahmednagar
14.1 Akola
14.2 Amravati
Maharashtra
14.3 Aurangabad
14.4 Baramati
14.5 Kolhapur
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S. No. State. / Union Territory. /International. City / Region.
14.6 Latur
14.7 Mumbai
14.8 Nagpur
14.9 Nashik
14.10 Navi Mumbai
14.11 Maharashtra Pune
14.12 Raigarh
14.13 Ramtek
14.14 Sangli
14.15 Satara
14.16 Solapur
15 MIZORAM Aizawl
16 Bhubaneshwar
ODISHA
16.1 Cuttack
17 Ludhiana
17.1 Mandi Gobindgarh
PUNJAB
17.2 Mohali
17.3 Phagwara
18 Jaipur
RAJASTHAN
18.1 Tonk
19 Chennai
19.1 TAMIL NADU Chengulput District
19.2 Coimbatore
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14.6 Latur
14.7 Mumbai
14.8 Nagpur
14.9 Nashik
14.10 Navi Mumbai
14.11 Maharashtra Pune
14.12 Raigarh
14.13 Ramtek
14.14 Sangli
14.15 Satara
14.16 Solapur
15 MIZORAM Aizawl
16 Bhubaneshwar
ODISHA
16.1 Cuttack
17 Ludhiana
17.1 Mandi Gobindgarh
PUNJAB
17.2 Mohali
17.3 Phagwara
18 Jaipur
RAJASTHAN
18.1 Tonk
19 Chennai
19.1 TAMIL NADU Chengulput District
19.2 Coimbatore
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S. No. State. / Union Territory. /International. City / Region.
19.3 Dindigul
19.4 Erode
19.5 Hosur
19.6 Kancheepuram
19.7 Kanya Kumari
19.8 Marthandam
19.9 Nammakal
19.10 TAMIL NADU Nagapattinam
19.11 Thanjavur
19.12 Tiruvallur
19.13 Trichy
19.14 Ooty /Nilgiris
19.15 Vellore
19.16 Vilupuram
19.17 Virudhunagar
20 Hyderabad and Secunderabad
TELANGANA
20.1 Outer Periphery of Twin Cities
21 UTTRAKHAND Dehradun
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19.3 Dindigul
19.4 Erode
19.5 Hosur
19.6 Kancheepuram
19.7 Kanya Kumari
19.8 Marthandam
19.9 Nammakal
19.10 TAMIL NADU Nagapattinam
19.11 Thanjavur
19.12 Tiruvallur
19.13 Trichy
19.14 Ooty /Nilgiris
19.15 Vellore
19.16 Vilupuram
19.17 Virudhunagar
20 Hyderabad and Secunderabad
TELANGANA
20.1 Outer Periphery of Twin Cities
21 UTTRAKHAND Dehradun
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S. No. State. / Union Territory. /International. City / Region.
22 Kanpur
22.1 Ghaziabad
22.2 Greater Noida
22.3 UTTAR PRADESH Jhansi
22.4 Lucknow
22.5 Muzaffarnagar
22.6 Noida
23 Durgapur
WEST BENGAL
23.1 Howrah
24 Puducherry
UNION TERRITORIES IN INDIA
24.1 Port Blair
25 INTERNATIONAL CENTRES Dubai
Note: Final retention of city / region depends on availability / requests.
The candidates applying for Test Centre in international cities will not be given any choice for test
centers.
The Test Centre(s)at the concerned foreign country shall be subject to availability of sufficient
number of candidates.
International cities cannot be chosen as second or third choice of exam city
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22 Kanpur
22.1 Ghaziabad
22.2 Greater Noida
22.3 UTTAR PRADESH Jhansi
22.4 Lucknow
22.5 Muzaffarnagar
22.6 Noida
23 Durgapur
WEST BENGAL
23.1 Howrah
24 Puducherry
UNION TERRITORIES IN INDIA
24.1 Port Blair
25 INTERNATIONAL CENTRES Dubai
Note: Final retention of city / region depends on availability / requests.
The candidates applying for Test Centre in international cities will not be given any choice for test
centers.
The Test Centre(s)at the concerned foreign country shall be subject to availability of sufficient
number of candidates.
International cities cannot be chosen as second or third choice of exam city
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APPENDIX-V (IMPORTANT DATES)
The detailed date and session-wise schedule for the tests and other important activities/events
related to NATA 2026 will be published separately on the official NATA website: www.nata.in.
APPENDIX-VI (VERSION CONTROL)
V2.0 : (released on 10.04.2026) This is the Second version, generated by compiling information
from previous NATA brochure including certain amendments and procedures followed for exams in
general.
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The detailed date and session-wise schedule for the tests and other important activities/events
related to NATA 2026 will be published separately on the official NATA website: www.nata.in.
APPENDIX-VI (VERSION CONTROL)
V2.0 : (released on 10.04.2026) This is the Second version, generated by compiling information
from previous NATA brochure including certain amendments and procedures followed for exams in
general.
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NATA is an aptitude assessment that seeks to discern a
candidate’s innate creative and analytical instincts
through diverse modes of evaluation. It measures an
inherent sensibility — one that cannot be coached into
existence, memorised into mastery, or artificially instilled.
candidate’s innate creative and analytical instincts
through diverse modes of evaluation. It measures an
inherent sensibility — one that cannot be coached into
existence, memorised into mastery, or artificially instilled.
Document Details
| Board / Org | COA |
| Exam | National Aptitude Test in Architecture |
| Type | Brochure |
| Pages | 33 |
| Language | english |
| Updated | 24 Sep 2026 |