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 Result
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Council of Architecture notices
NATA results are declared on nata.in. Scoring changed to a percentile system in 2026.
How scoring works
Every attempt gives a raw score, and a statement of marks is issued after each attempt. After all Phase 1 sessions end, a percentile score is computed from your best performance relative to all examinees. With two attempts, the best raw score is used for the percentile.
After Phase 2 only raw scores are generated, with no percentile.
Qualifying score
- No minimum raw score is prescribed for qualifying in NATA 2026.
- The Final Scorecard with your best raw score and a non-zero percentile is the valid qualifying score.
- Admission authorities may prepare merit lists using either the best raw score or the percentile, as their rules say.
- Phase 1 scores are used for centralised counselling. Phase 2 scores, and raw scores of Phase 1, are used for vacant seats after counselling.
Downloading your scorecard
- 1
Log in
Log in to your NATA account on the portal.
- 2
Download statements
Download the statement of marks for each attempt and the Final Scorecard.
- 3
Check validity
The 2026 score is valid for the 2026-27 session only. Records are preserved for 90 days from the declaration of results.