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NATA 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for admission to the B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) course in India. It assesses a candidate’s aptitude for architecture through a mix of cognitive skills, visual reasoning, general awareness and mathematical ability. The score is used by participating institutions as part of their B.Arch admission process as per prevailing regulations.

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National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)

Conducted by: Council of Architecture (CoA)

Architecture
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Key Summary

•NATA is a national-level CoA exam for B.Arch admissions assessing drawing aptitude and cognitive skills out of 200 marks in 3 hours.

NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is India’s national-level entrance exam for B.Arch admissions, conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA). Check NATA eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, duration, and preparation strategy to plan your architecture admission effectively.
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for admission to the B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) course in India. It assesses a candidate’s aptitude for architecture through a mix of cognitive skills, visual reasoning, general awareness and mathematical ability. The score is used by participating institutions as part of their B.Arch admission process as per prevailing regulations.

NATA Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Both Based Test

exam Duration

3 Hours

total Marks

200 Marks

exam Level

UG

eligibility

Candidates who have passed or are appearing in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or have passed/are appearing in 10+3 Diploma (any stream) with Mathematics are generally eligible for B.Arch as per prevailing norms. Candidates must also satisfy the admission eligibility conditions prescribed by CoA/AICTE/UGC and the respective admitting institute/university for the admission year.

official Website

https://www.nata.in/

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