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 Dates
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Council of Architecture notices
The 2026 dates come from the NATA 2026 brochure. The brochure said that the detailed date and session-wise schedule is published on nata.in.
NATA 2026 (completed) and NATA 2027 (expected)
NATA 2026 brochure released (version 1.0)
Completed8 March 2026
As recorded in the version control table of the brochure.
Online registration opens
Completed9 March 2026
Per the 2026 brochure. The nata.in home page notice says registration starts from 11 March 2026, so the portal may have gone live a couple of days later.
Phase 1 tests (up to two attempts)
Completed4 April to 13 June 2026
Fridays (afternoon) and Saturdays (two sessions) at notified cities. Public holidays excepted.
Phase 2 test (one attempt, vacant seats)
Completed7 and 8 August 2026
Only for candidates who did not appear in Phase 1.
NATA 2027 brochure and registration
ExpectedExpected around Jan to Mar 2027
Estimate from the 2026 cycle. Not a CoA announcement.
NATA 2027 Phase 1 tests
TentativeExpected April to June 2027
Based on the 2025 and 2026 pattern.
NATA 2027 Phase 2 test
TentativeExpected August 2027
Not announced.
Test day timings
- Reporting at the centre: 9:00 am for the first session and 12:30 pm for the second session.
- Entry to the exam hall opens at 9:15 am or 12:45 pm, and the gate closes at 10:00 am or 1:30 pm.
- The test runs 10:00 am to 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
- Late entry is not permitted after 10:15 am or 1:45 pm.
Check nata.in
The brochure is a compiled version and the detailed schedule is published separately on nata.in. Treat all 2027 dates as unconfirmed until the CoA notice appears.