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NATA
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 31 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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NATA eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Education
- Class 12 with Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics as core subjects, minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC). Diploma holders (10+3 with Maths) also eligible.
- Mathematics MUST be a core subject in Class 12 — not optional.
- Diploma-in-Engineering route: 10+3 with Maths as a compulsory subject.
- B.Arch admission additionally requires the candidate to clear the institutional eligibility (Class 12 minimum + NATA score).
- Attempts
- Three sessions in a year; best of three scores is considered. Valid for 2 years.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, NRI, OCI, PIO and foreign nationals.
NATA cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Qualifying cutoff (CoA — for B.Arch admission eligibility)
out of 200 marksNATA 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.
NATA paper analysis — what actually got asked
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.
Part A — Aesthetic Sensitivity + Drawing (125 marks)
50/200 marks avg
Aesthetic sensitivity (composition, colour, perspective)
~50 marks(25%)
Part A
75/200 marks avg
Drawing aptitude (free-hand, 3D visualisation, urban landscape)
~75 marks(38%)
Part B — Aptitude Test (75 marks)
40/200 marks avg
Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics (Class 12 level)
~40 marks(20%)
Part B
35/200 marks avg
General aptitude + logical reasoning + spatial visualisation
~35 marks(18%)
Takeaways for prep planning
- Drawing alone carries ~37.5% of total marks. Daily sketching practice (perspectives, urban scenes, still life) is the highest-yield prep.
- Aesthetic sensitivity questions test design literacy, not artistic skill — knowledge of architectural movements, famous buildings, design principles wins marks.
- PCM in Part B is at Class 12 level — JEE Main aspirants find this section straightforward; pure-Humanities candidates need 2-3 months of catch-up.
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शिष्य पर अभी NATA के सवाल नहीं हैं
ट्यूटर को बताइए NATA के लिए आपको क्या चाहिए, हम बनाएँगे। सवाल तैयार होते ही यह पेज अपडेट हो जाएगा।
💬 बताइए आपको क्या चाहिए →आपकी रैंक
इस परीक्षा देने वाले सभी छात्रों मेंलीडरबोर्ड पर अपनी जगह देखने के लिए मॉक दीजिए।
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 500 — Premier choices
95–100% · Rank 1 – 500
- •SPA Delhi — B.Arch (top 300-400 ranks, General category)
- •NIT Calicut — B.Arch (top 200 ranks expected)
- •IIT Roorkee — B.Arch (via JEE AAT + NATA for other options)
- •All SPA campuses (Delhi, Bhopal, Vijayawada) — choice of campus
- •Maximum options in counselling across all categories
- •Strong portfolio for scholarship applications and institution-specific benefits
Elite architecture schools
90–95% · Rank 500 – 2,000
- •SPA Delhi — B.Arch (General category, rank typically under 1500)
- •NIT Calicut — B.Arch (All India General seats, rank under 1200)
- •NIT Trichy — B.Arch (top 1000 ranks typically)
- •CEPT University — B.Arch (Ahmedabad, merit list toppers, fees ~2.5 lakh/year)
- •Top choice in all state counselling processes
- •Access to institutional scholarships and merit awards
Top tier colleges
82–90% · Rank 2,000 – 5,000
- •SPA Delhi — B.Arch (School of Planning & Architecture, cut-off approximately rank 3000-4000)
- •NIT Calicut — B.Arch (National Institute, government fees, All India quota)
- •NIT Trichy — B.Arch (highly competitive, rank typically under 3500)
- •IIT Kharagpur — B.Arch (through JEE AAT, but NATA helps in other SPAs)
- •Sir JJ College — Mumbai (General category, highly competitive seats)
Good state universities
70–82% · Rank 5,000 – 12,000
- •SPA Bhopal — B.Arch (School of Planning & Architecture, government fees ~50k/year)
- •BMS College of Architecture — Bangalore (AICTE approved, fees ~2 lakh/year)
- •Sir JJ College of Architecture — Mumbai (state government, nominal fees, rank typically under 10000)
- •Good chances in state quota for premier state colleges
- •Reputed private colleges with strong industry connections
Tier 2 state colleges
55–70% · Rank 12,000 – 25,000
- •State government architecture colleges outside metros
- •Jamia Millia Islamia — B.Arch (Delhi, central university, moderate fees)
- •CEPT University — B.Arch (Ahmedabad, last year's cut-off approximately rank 15000)
- •Tamil Nadu state colleges through state counselling
- •Decent private colleges with reasonable placement records
Tier 3 colleges access
35–55% · Rank 25,000 – 40,000
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
The Council of Architecture has released the Phase 2 results for NATA 2026 exams conducted on August 7 and 8. Candidates can download their scorecards from the student registration portal at nata.in.
COA has released the final Phase 1 scorecards with percentile scores for all NATA 2026 exams conducted between April 4 and June 13. Candidates can download them from the student registration portal.
The Council of Architecture published the official NATA 2026 brochure and public notice outlining the complete exam schedule, with Phase 1 from April 4-June 13 and Phase 2 on August 7-8.
NATA 2026 registration commenced on March 9
66 दिन पहलेThe Council of Architecture started the NATA 2026 online application process on March 9, 2026, for Phase 1 exams scheduled to begin from April 4 onwards.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
Phase 2 results declared
बीत गयाSat, 8 Aug, 2026
Results for August 7 and 8 Phase 2 exams released
🎓Phase 2 exam (day 2)
बीत गयाSat, 8 Aug, 2026
Second day of Phase 2 exams
NATA 2026 Phase 2 result declared
बीत गयाSat, 15 Aug, 2026
Results for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 available at nata.in
NATA 2027 notification (expected)
178 दिन बादMon, 8 Mar, 2027
Next cycle notification expected in early March 2027 based on 2026 pattern
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