Accepting Colleges and Courses
Accepting Colleges
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
The Council of Architecture does not allot seats.
CEPT University and COMEDK used NATA scores in 2026 (official sources).
NITs and JoSAA institutes use JEE Main Paper 2A, not NATA.
Colleges Accepting NATA 2027 Scores
NATA scores are used for admission to the 5-year B.Arch programme by architecture institutions across India. The Council of Architecture does not allot seats or publish a common merit list. Each state, union territory or institution conducts its own admission process using valid NATA scores and its own eligibility rules.
According to the NATA 2026 brochure, around 369 institutions offer recognised architectural education in India.
Verified Examples of NATA-Based Admission (2026)
Institution / authority | Location | Admission route | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
CEPT University | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Own admission process. B.Arch accepts NATA; Bachelor of Urban Design (BUD) accepts NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 | |
COMEDK (private architecture colleges in Karnataka) | Karnataka | COMEDK architecture counselling using NATA 2025/2026 or JEE 2026 scores |
Eduspray will add more institutes and state authorities only after verifying them against official 2027 admission notices.
Types of Admission Routes
State counselling: State admission authorities prepare merit lists and allot seats in government, aided and private colleges in the state.
Consortium counselling: Groups of private colleges, such as COMEDK in Karnataka, conduct common counselling.
Institute-level admission: Some universities, such as CEPT University, run their own admission process.
NATA vs JEE Main Paper 2A
NITs, SPAs and other institutes participating in JoSAA admit B.Arch students through JEE Main Paper 2A, not NATA. Some state authorities and institutes accept both NATA and JEE Main Paper 2. Students targeting a wide range of colleges often prepare for both exams.
How to Choose an Architecture College
Check that the college and course are recognised by the Council of Architecture.
Compare fees, faculty, studio facilities and internship opportunities.
Check the admission route and documents required.
Review previous admission rounds published by the official authority.
Important Points
Qualifying NATA does not guarantee admission to any college.
Each authority sets its own merit criteria, which may combine NATA scores and Class 12 marks.
Always confirm admission rules on the official website of the authority or institute.
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Pro Tip: Shortlist colleges across three routes: your home-state counselling, consortium counselling (such as COMEDK) and institute-level admissions.
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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