NATA 2027
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
NATA is the Council of Architecture's aptitude test for B.Arch admission. The 2026 test carried 200 marks: an 80-mark drawing paper and a 120-mark online adaptive test. This page also explains the JEE Main Paper 2A route to B.Arch.
- Conducted by
- Council of Architecture (CoA), New Delhi
- Mode
- Hybrid: Part A drawing test on paper at the centre, Part B computer-based adaptive test
- Frequency
- Once a year, with a main Phase 1 and a smaller Phase 2 for vacant seats
- Duration
- 3 hours (Part A 90 minutes, Part B 90 minutes)
NATA 2027 Admit Card
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Council of Architecture notices
NATA calls the admit card the Appointment Card. It is generated after registration and fee payment.
How to get the appointment card
- 1
Complete registration
Pay the fee so that the confirmation page is generated. The confirmation page itself does not allow entry to the centre.
- 2
Pick a city and session
Select your test city and session on the portal to finalise the slot.
- 3
Download the card
Download the soft copy of the appointment card from nata.in and print it.
- 4
For a second attempt
A new appointment card must be generated for each test after the previous test result is published.
Rules on the card
- The card shows the centre, session and appointment number.
- A card with a mutilated, distorted or soiled photo or signature is not accepted.
- Carry the printout and one original photo ID. Entry is refused without both.
- Keep the card safe until the result and admission process are complete.
- Candidates are allowed in provisionally; if ineligibility is found later the candidature is cancelled even after the test.
Test centres
Centres are allotted from the cities you prefer, as far as possible, but the Council's decision on centre and session is binding. The brochure carries a list of probable test cities in Appendix IV.