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 Counselling
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Council of Architecture notices
NATA has no counselling of its own. Seats are filled by state authorities and institutes.
How admission works
- 1
Get a valid score
Phase 1 scores are used for Centralised Admission Counselling (CAP). Phase 2 scores are for vacant seats after CAP.
- 2
Register with the state authority
Each state or UT has its own B.Arch registration, with its own dates and documents.
- 3
Merit list
Authorities may use the best raw score or the percentile score as per their rules.
- 4
Choice filling and allotment
Seats are allotted in rounds, and reporting and fee payment follow the state schedule.
- 5
Vacant seats
Seats left after all CAP rounds may be filled at institute level using Phase 1 or Phase 2 raw scores.
JoSAA route for B.Arch
If you want B.Arch at an NIT or SPA, appear in JEE Main Paper 2A and register for JoSAA. NATA is not accepted for those seats. Some NATA-based states, such as Goa and Kerala, also publish their own process on their official sites.
Documents usually needed
- NATA scorecard and appointment card.
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets with the subject combination required by CoA.
- Category, domicile and income documents as per the state notice.
- Original documents must be produced at counselling or admission, or the candidature may be cancelled.