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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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Shishya ని అడగండి →Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
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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What can I get from NATA?
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.
Admit cards for NATA 2026 Phase 2 are being released on a rolling basis, approximately 2-3 days before each candidate's selected exam slot. Candidates must log in to nata.in to download their hall ticket.
Registration for NATA Phase 2 has started on the official portal. The Phase 2 exam is scheduled for August 7 and 8, 2026, exclusively for candidates who did not appear in any Phase 1 sessions.
CoA has released the NATA 2026 Phase 1 scorecard with percentile scores for all exams conducted from April 4 to June 13. Candidates can download their statement of marks from the student registration portal at nata.in.
ఏదైనా టాపిక్పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్
General aptitude + logical reasoning + spatial visualisation
The Council of Architecture successfully conducted NATA 2026 Phase 1 from April 4 to June 13 on designated Fridays and Saturdays. Candidates were allowed up to two attempts in Phase 1, with the best score considered for final percentile calculation.
NATA 2026 registration commenced
గడిచిపోయిందిTue, 7 Apr, 2026
Online application portal opened on March 9, 2026
🎓Phase 1 exam period (April 4 - June 13)
గడిచిపోయిందిSat, 13 Jun, 2026
Exams held on Fridays (afternoon session) and Saturdays (morning & afternoon sessions)
🎓NATA Session 2 — exam day
గడిచిపోయిందిSun, 14 Jun, 2026
Phase 1 result declaration
గడిచిపోయిందిSat, 18 Jul, 2026
Scorecard with percentile scores released for Phase 1 candidates
🎓Phase 2 exam - Day 1
గడిచిపోయిందిFri, 7 Aug, 2026
August 7, 2026 - For candidates who missed Phase 1
🎓Phase 2 exam - Day 2
గడిచిపోయిందిSat, 8 Aug, 2026
August 8, 2026 - Supplementary admission window
Phase 2 result declaration (expected)
గడిచిపోయిందిSat, 15 Aug, 2026
Results typically released within 7-10 days of exam attempt
State-level counselling begins (expected)
7 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 30 Aug, 2026
Individual colleges and state boards announce their admission processes from late August onwards
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