NATA 2027 — At a Glance
About NATA 2027
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for admission into B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) programs offered by architecture colleges across India. The exam evaluates candidates’ aptitude in drawing, observation skills, aesthetic sensitivity, critical thinking, mathematics, and architectural awareness. NATA is one of the most popular architecture entrance exams in India and is accepted by various government, private, and deemed universities.
Main Overview
NATA 2027 status (checked 15 October 2026): The Council of Architecture has not yet released the NATA 2027 information brochure. Wherever this page refers to NATA 2026, the information is from the previous cycle and is given for reference only. It may change for 2027.
Key Takeaways
NATA is conducted by the Council of Architecture for admission to the 5-year B.Arch programme.
NATA 2027 dates and fees have not yet been announced.
In 2026, NATA was a 3-hour, 200-mark exam: an offline drawing test plus a computer-based aptitude test.
Qualifying NATA does not allot seats; admissions are run by states and institutes.
NATA 2027 — At a Glance
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) to assess a candidate's aptitude for studying architecture. A valid NATA score is used for admission to the 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programme at architecture institutions across India.
NATA tests skills that are central to architecture: drawing and composition, observation, visual perception, aesthetic sensitivity, logical reasoning, critical thinking and numerical ability. It is an aptitude test, so it rewards practice in drawing and visual thinking rather than memorisation of a school syllabus.
About NATA and the Council of Architecture
The Council of Architecture is a statutory body constituted under the Architects Act, 1972. It maintains the register of architects in India and regulates the standards of architectural education and practice. Minimum standards of architectural education are laid down in the CoA's Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Regulations.
The Council has conducted NATA since 2006. According to the NATA 2026 brochure, around 369 institutions offer recognised architectural education in India.
NATA is a qualifying test. The Council conducts the exam and issues scorecards, but it does not allot seats. Admissions are carried out by the competent authorities of states, union territories and individual institutions, using their own merit lists and rules.
NATA 2027: Highlights
Particular | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
Exam name | National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2027 | Confirmed |
Conducting body | Council of Architecture (CoA) | Confirmed |
Official website | Confirmed | |
Exam level | National | Confirmed |
Purpose | Aptitude test for admission to the 5-year B.Arch programme | Confirmed |
Exam mode | Part A: offline drawing test; Part B: computer-based adaptive test | NATA 2026 |
Duration | 3 hours (90 minutes for each part) | NATA 2026 |
Total marks | 200 (Part A: 80; Part B: 120) | NATA 2026 |
Medium | English and Hindi | NATA 2026 |
Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics, with at least 45% aggregate | NATA 2026 |
Attempts | Up to two attempts in Phase 1, or one attempt in Phase 2 | NATA 2026 |
Registration and exam dates | Not yet announced | Awaited |
Application fee | Not yet announced (2026: ₹1,000–₹1,750 per test in India) | Awaited |
NATA 2027 Important Dates
The NATA 2027 schedule has not been announced. In the previous cycle, NATA 2026 form filling started on 9 March 2026, Phase 1 exams were held from 4 April to 13 June 2026 on designated Fridays and Saturdays, and Phase 2 was held on 7–8 August 2026. See NATA Important Dates and Schedule for details.
NATA 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Under the NATA 2026 rules, candidates needed to have passed or be appearing in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects (plus one specified subject such as Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science), or a 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics, with at least 45% aggregate marks. Read the full NATA Eligibility Criteria.
NATA 2027 Exam Pattern
NATA 2026 had two parts. Part A was a 90-minute offline drawing and composition test worth 80 marks. Part B was a 90-minute computer-based adaptive test worth 120 marks, with 42 multiple-choice questions and 8 numerical/no-choice questions. Read more about the NATA Exam Pattern and NATA Syllabus.
NATA 2027 Application Fee
NATA 2027 fees have not been announced. In 2026, the fee per test was ₹1,750 for General/OBC (NCL) candidates, ₹1,250 for SC/ST/EWS/PwD candidates, ₹1,000 for transgender candidates and ₹15,000 for a test centre outside India. See NATA Application Fees and Required Documents.
NATA 2027 Results and Qualifying Criteria
In NATA 2026, no minimum raw score was prescribed. A candidate qualified if the final scorecard showed a non-zero percentile. Admission cutoffs are set separately by each admitting authority. See NATA Results and Scorecard.
NATA 2027 Admission Process
After the result, candidates must apply separately to the state counselling authorities and institutes they are interested in. Each authority conducts its own registration, document verification, merit list, choice filling and seat allotment. Read the NATA Counselling and Admission Process.
Note: NITs and other JoSAA institutes admit B.Arch students through JEE Main Paper 2A, not NATA. Students interested in design can also explore UCEED.
Pro Tip: Many architecture aspirants also take JEE Main Paper 2A, because NITs and other JoSAA institutes admit B.Arch students through it, not NATA.
Official Website
For the latest NATA information, refer to the official resources:
NATA website: https://www.nata.in
Council of Architecture: https://www.coa.gov.in
NATA 2026 information brochure (previous cycle): Download PDF
Candidates should verify every detail on the official website before registering or paying any fee.
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