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National Aptitude Test in Architecture
Council of Architecture's qualifying test for admission to B.Arch programmes across India. Two parts: aesthetic sensitivity + drawing (Part A) and PCM + general aptitude (Part B). 3 sessions per year — best score counts.
Updated 14 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
NATA gives a qualifying score; college-level cutoffs depend on Class-12 + NATA composite scoring at each institution.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All categories — minimum qualifying | ≥ 70 (35%) |
| 2024 | Top NIT/SPA closing score | 150+ (75%+) |
| 2024 | Government college closing | 120 – 140 typically |
| 2024 | Private college closing | 90 – 120 typically |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
50/200 marks avg
Aesthetic sensitivity (composition, colour, perspective)
75/200 marks avg
Drawing aptitude (free-hand, 3D visualisation, urban landscape)
40/200 marks avg
Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics (Class 12 level)
35/200 marks avg
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Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 300 — Premier institutions assured
95–100% · Rank 1 – 300
Top 1000 — Elite SPA and IIT contention
90–95% · Rank 300 – 1,000
Top NITs and SPA Delhi contention
82–90% · Rank 1,000 – 3,000
Good NITs and premium state colleges
70–82% · Rank 3,000 – 8,000
Mid-tier NITs and CFTIs
55–70% · Rank 8,000 – 15,000
Qualifying range — Tier 3 colleges
35–55% · Rank 15,000 – 25,000
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Rank 25,000+
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Council of Architecture has declared results for both Phase 1 (April 4–June 13) and Phase 2 (August 7–8) of NATA 2026. Candidates can download their statement of marks from the student registration portal at nata.in.
Online applications for NATA 2026 Phase 2 closed on August 4, 2026. The Phase 2 exam was conducted on August 7–8, 2026 for candidates who did not appear in Phase 1.
Council of Architecture opened NATA 2026 Phase 2 registration on June 23, 2026 at nata.in for candidates who missed Phase 1. Phase 2 is the final opportunity in the 2026 admission cycle.
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General aptitude + logical reasoning + spatial visualisation
NATA 2026 official notification released
passedSun, 8 Mar, 2026
Public notice released by Council of Architecture
NATA 2026 registration started
passedMon, 9 Mar, 2026
Online application portal opened at nata.in
🎓NATA 2026 Phase 1 exam (first day)
passedSat, 4 Apr, 2026
Phase 1 held every Friday and Saturday from April 4 to June 13
🎓NATA 2026 Phase 1 exam (final day)
passedSat, 13 Jun, 2026
Final Phase 1 slots; results declared within 7 days of each test
🎓NATA Session 2 — exam day
passedSun, 14 Jun, 2026
NATA 2026 Phase 2 registration opened
passedTue, 23 Jun, 2026
For candidates who did not appear in Phase 1
NATA 2026 Phase 2 registration closed
passedTue, 4 Aug, 2026
Last date for Phase 2 (Saturday slot) registration
🎓NATA 2026 Phase 2 exam – Day 1 (Friday)
passedFri, 7 Aug, 2026
Afternoon session only: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
🎓NATA 2026 Phase 2 exam – Day 2 (Saturday)
passedSat, 8 Aug, 2026
Morning (10 AM – 1 PM) and afternoon (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM) sessions
NATA 2026 Phase 2 result declared
passedSat, 15 Aug, 2026
Results for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 available at nata.in
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