{"id":17631,"date":"2022-04-30T15:57:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-30T10:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/?p=17631"},"modified":"2026-05-04T16:25:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:55:36","slug":"nata-2025-applications-eligibility-entrance-exam-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/?p=17631","title":{"rendered":"NATA 2026 Exam Date (OUT) \u2013 Registration, Eligibility, Fees & Paper Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

NATA 2026 Exam Date (OUT):<\/strong> The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA), is a national-level entrance exam for admission to B.Arch programs in India. The NATA 2026 Exam will commence from April 4, 2026<\/strong>, and will be conducted in multiple sessions throughout the year. In this complete guide, check NATA 2026 exam dates, registration process, eligibility criteria, application fees & latest paper pattern<\/strong> to stay fully prepared for the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n

NATA 2026 Exam Dates<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nEvent Dates\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application starts<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0March 9, 2026<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NATA 2026 commencing from<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nApril 4, 2026 – Onwards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Session 1:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nFRIDAYS<\/strong>: No Morning Session<\/span><\/p>\n

Afternoon Session: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (180 mins \/ 3.0 hours)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Session 2:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSATURDAYS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Morning Session: 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm (180 mins \/3.0 hours)<\/span><\/p>\n

Afternoon Session: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (180 mins \/ 3.0 hours)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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NATA Exam 2026 Registration Process<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

To apply for NATA Exam 2026, candidates must visit the portal and create a username and password by providing the required information. Clicking the “ONLINE APPLICATION NATA\u20132026<\/a>” link will direct them to the application form. This interactive form is divided into subsections, and fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. The application process involves three steps: providing personal details, uploading documents, and paying the fee. Candidates will first complete the personal details section, then upload the necessary documents, and finally pay the application fee. Upon successful payment, a confirmation page will be generated, which candidates should print and keep for their records. No documents need to be sent by post.<\/span><\/p>\n

Document Upload Guidelines<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

All candidates are required to upload the following images:<\/span><\/p>\n

IMAGE UPLOADING<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Recent Passport-size Photograph in Color with both ears visible and front view only – jpg \/ jpeg<\/span>
\nformat. Candidate Signature- jpg \/ jpeg format.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Photograph\/ Signature should be as per below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Document<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nStorage size<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nImage dimension<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMaximum<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHeight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWidth<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photograph<\/span><\/td>\n4 KB<\/span><\/td>\n100 KB<\/span><\/td>\n4.5 cm<\/span><\/td>\n3.5 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signature<\/span><\/td>\n1 KB\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 KB<\/span><\/td>\n1.5 cm<\/span><\/td>\n3.5 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

NATA 2026 Application Fees:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
Application Fees<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nGeneral\/ OBC (N-CL)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nSC\/ST\/EWS\/ PwD<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nTransgender<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nOutside India<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Per Test<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b91750<\/span><\/td>\n \u20b91250<\/span><\/td>\n \u20b91000<\/span><\/td>\n \u20b915000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

NATA 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Eligibility Criteria for taking NATA Entrance exam 2026:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Passed or appearing in:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. 11th-grade exam with PCM subjects,<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. 12th-grade exam with PCM subjects,<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a subject.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Eligibility Criteria for Admission to First year of B.Arch. Program:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    The student has passed 10+2 with or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NATA 2026 Paper Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    PartA – Drawing and Composition Test – Offline mode – Test Duration – 90 Minutes, 80 marks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    A1 – 1 Question – Composition & Color – 25 marks<\/span><\/p>\n

    A2 –\u00a0 1 Question – Sketching & Composition (Black & White) – 25 marks<\/span><\/p>\n

    A3 – 1 Question – 3D composition – 30 marks<\/span><\/p>\n

    Total 3 Question – 80 marks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Part B- MCQ and NCQ – Computer Based Adaptive Test 90 minutes (108 second for each question)\u00a0 120 marks)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    B1 – 42 Questions – MCQ<\/span><\/p>\n

    B2 – 08 Questions – NCQ<\/span><\/p>\n

    Total 50 questions – 120 marks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Grand Total Marks (Part A + Part B) = 200<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Preparing for NATA 2026:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    NATA preparation 2026 requires a focused approach. Here are some tips:<\/span><\/p>\n