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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.
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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%) |
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Top 1000 — Premium choices nationwide
93–100% · Rank 1 – 1,000
| 2024 |
| Top NIT/SPA closing score |
| 150+ (75%+) |
| 2024 | Government college closing | 120 – 140 typically |
| 2024 | Private college closing | 90 – 120 typically |
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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
General aptitude + logical reasoning + spatial visualisation
Elite tier — SPAs and top NITs
83–92% · Rank 1,000 – 3,000
Top NITs and premier institutions
71–82% · Rank 3,000 – 8,000
Mid-tier NITs and good state colleges
56–70% · Rank 8,000 – 15,000
Qualifying range — State colleges
36–55% · 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 all Phase 1 examinations conducted from April 4 to June 13, 2026. Candidates can download their statement of marks from nata.in. Scorecards are released within 7 days of each test sitting.
With Phase 1 results now complete, state-level B.Arch counselling processes are expected to begin from July 2026. Candidates should check announcements from their respective state counselling authorities as CoA does not conduct centralized counselling.
Registration for NATA 2026 Phase 2 has commenced from June 23, 2026. The Phase 2 exam is scheduled for August 7-8, 2026, exclusively for candidates who did not appear in Phase 1. Only one attempt is allowed in this supplementary phase.
For the academic year 2026-27, the Council of Architecture has removed the minimum raw score requirement for NATA qualification. Any candidate with a non-zero percentile score is considered valid for admission counselling, marking a change from the previous 70/200 threshold.
🎓Phase 1 Exam Window Concluded
passedSat, 13 Jun, 2026
Exams held on Fridays and Saturdays from April 4 to June 13, 2026
🎓NATA Session 2 — exam day
passedSun, 14 Jun, 2026
Phase 2 Registration Window
passedTue, 23 Jun, 2026
Registration started June 23, open until early August 2026
State Counselling Announcements Begin
passedFri, 10 Jul, 2026
Check respective state counselling authority portals from July onwards
🎓Phase 2 Exam - Day 1
27 days awayFri, 7 Aug, 2026
August 7, 2026 - For candidates who did not appear in Phase 1
🎓Phase 2 Exam - Day 2
28 days awaySat, 8 Aug, 2026
August 8, 2026 - Final NATA 2026 exam day
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Phase 2 Results Expected
35 days awaySat, 15 Aug, 2026
Results typically released within 7 days of exam
B.Arch Admission Session Begins
54 days awayThu, 3 Sept, 2026
College-level admissions based on NATA scores for 2026-27 session