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 Application Form
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Council of Architecture notices
Applications are online only at nata.in. The details below are from the NATA 2026 brochure.
Steps to apply
- 1
Register
Create an account on nata.in with an email address that becomes your user name. The email is verified by a link, and you choose a password and a security question.
- 2
Fill personal details
Enter name, parents' names and date of birth exactly as in Class 10 records, plus category and address. Name, parents' names, date of birth and postal address together must be unique for each application.
- 3
Upload photo and signature
Upload a recent colour passport photo and your signature in jpg or jpeg.
- 4
Pay the fee
Pay online by debit card, credit card or net banking. A confirmation page is generated after successful payment.
- 5
Choose city and session
Select the test city and date, then generate the appointment card. Test centre and session are allotted by the Council as far as possible by preference.
- 6
Keep records
Keep a printout of the confirmation page. Do not post any document to the CoA.
Application fee (2026, per test)
| Category | Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) | 1,750 |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwD | 1,250 |
| Transgender | 1,000 |
| Outside India | 15,000 |
The fee is non-refundable. Some third-party sites list different fees; the brochure figures are used here.
Photo and signature specifications
| Document | File size | Dimension (height x width) |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 4 KB to 100 KB | 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm |
| Signature | 1 KB to 30 KB | 1.5 cm x 3.5 cm |
Attempts and corrections
- You may register for one test or at most two tests in Phase 1, or only one test in Phase 2. Only one phase can be used in a year.
- A second attempt is optional. A candidate who first opts for one test can add a second later, not exceeding two attempts.
- A separate appointment card is generated for each test after the previous test result is published.
- Only one opportunity is given to correct personal details.
- Multiple applications under changed credentials are rejected without refund.