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National Aptitude Test in Architecture

Council of Architecture; Entry: Class XII / equivalent or eligible diploma route; distinguish eligibility to take NATA from…; Subjects: Drawing; visual composition; architectural aptitude.

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Examination overview

Conducting authorityCouncil of Architecture

FrequencyUsually annual; programme/session-specific exceptions

Reference scheme2026 reference / current official portal reviewed 30-Oct-2026

Syllabus and subjectsDrawing; visual composition; architectural aptitude

Additional details and verification notes

VerificationRecorded stages: Entrance examination; Result / rank declaration; Counselling / document verification; Final allotment / reporting.

Important notesEntry qualification: Class XII / equivalent or eligible diploma route; distinguish eligibility to take NATA from B.Arch admission. Recorded subjects/scope: Drawing; visual composition; architectural aptitude. Selection sequence: Entrance examination; Result / rank declaration; Counselling / document verification; Final allotment / reporting. Admission depends on rank/shortlisting, programme eligibility, documents and available seats; a qualifying score alone is insufficient.

How to check official noticesUse the official entrance/admission portal: syllabus, bulletin/prospectus, notices and archive. Second website: responsible organisation/admission authority. PIB is supplementary and may not cover this examination.

Entrance and admission route

Admission levelUndergraduate

Exam familyNATA

Subjects and scopeDrawing; visual composition; architectural aptitude

Route / paper typeEntrance examination

Additional details and verification notes

Eligibility conditionsReference summary; programme-specific eligibility, reservation and current-cycle amendments require the linked bulletin.

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Eligibility and qualifications

Required educationClass XII / equivalent or eligible diploma route; distinguish eligibility to take NATA from B.Arch admission.

Marks or subjectsB.Arch admission reference: 10+2 Physics and Mathematics plus an allowed third subject, 45% aggregate, or 10+3 diploma with Mathematics and 45%; current CoA regulation governs.

Additional details and verification notes

NationalityIndian and other eligible nationalities under the current bulletin; foreign/OCI/NRI admission routes may differ.

Age conditionsNo common numerical age limit asserted here. Check the current programme/admission rules and qualifying-examination year restrictions.

Skills or registrationNo common professional licence specified for this route; check programme rules.

Other requirementsAdmission depends on rank/shortlisting, programme eligibility, documents and available seats; a qualifying score alone is insufficient.

Current-notice verificationReference summary; programme-specific eligibility, reservation and current-cycle amendments require the linked bulletin.

Selection and examination stages

The selection sequence and what happens at each stage. Written-paper structure and marking are shown separately below.

01Entrance examinationWritten examinationDetails

What happens at this stageStage category: Written examination. Content: Drawing; visual composition; architectural aptitude.

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02Result / rank declarationOutcome / verificationDetails

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03Counselling / document verificationOutcome / verificationDetails

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04Final allotment / reportingOutcome / verificationDetails

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Examination pattern and paper components

Written papers only: subjects, available question counts, marks, duration and marking rules. Physical, medical and final-selection stages are described above, not repeated here.

Entrance examinationDetails

Subjects / sectionsDrawing; visual composition; architectural aptitude

Negative markingRead the current paper scheme; not assumed.

Paper formatDrawing/composition and computer-based aptitude components; multiple test phases as notified.

Paper-specific notesReference summary; programme-specific eligibility, reservation and current-cycle amendments require the linked bulletin.

Official paper-pattern source

Examination documents and reference resources

Previous-paper answer keys appear only when a matching official question-paper reference is available. Match the exact paper, date, language and set before using an answer key.

NATA Brochure 2026 (2.0) Size: 5195.4 KB

Document or resource typeOfficial bulletin / reference PDF

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NATA Brochure 2026 Size: 5088.1 KB

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NATA 2025 Brochure v1.2 Size: 2815.7 KB

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NATA 2025 Brochure v 1.1 Size: 2785.6 KB

Document or resource typeOfficial bulletin / reference PDF

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Official sources and current-notice checks

Open the relevant publisher or authority page to confirm the latest examination cycle, eligibility, syllabus, fees, dates and selection rules. Catalogue URLs are not monitored live.

Official examination / programme portalwww.nata.in

Conducting organisation websitecoa.org.in

Catalogue verification notes (2)

Numeric examination pattern not fully transcribed
Fixed school-standard range is provisional; not an official syllabus

Source review: automated catalogue checks on 4 November 2026, plus selected publisher-page checks. This is not confirmation that every listed URL or examination detail is current.

Official examination / application dates

Dates can change between recruitment or admission cycles. Results are unverified until checked against the official notice.

Frequently Asked Questions about National Aptitude Test in Architecture

Who conducts National Aptitude Test in Architecture?

Council of Architecture. Confirm the current conducting authority and registration portal on the official notice.

What is the eligibility for National Aptitude Test in Architecture?

Class XII / equivalent or eligible diploma route; distinguish eligibility to take NATA from B.Arch admission. Apply the latest official notice for age, nationality, reservations, professional registration and qualification details.

Which subjects should I prepare?

Drawing; visual composition; architectural aptitude The PDF syllabus guide presents the available register information, not an independently certified syllabus.

What is the selection or paper pattern?

Entrance examination. View the listed selection stages and examination pattern records on this tool; verify paper format and marking rules with the authority.

How can I download National Aptitude Test in Architecture materials?

A question bank is displayed only where an applicable configured school-standard range and local question records are available. Specialist examinations require a separate verified bank; school-class questions are not substituted. Textbook links remain separate where published.

Where are the latest National Aptitude Test in Architecture dates?

Open the official source and use Check publisher dates for unverified date mentions. Application windows and exams can change; only a current official notice confirms them.

Disclaimer — National Aptitude Test in Architecture

This National Aptitude Test in Architecture entrance or qualifying examination overview is for educational preparation only. The current official notification from Council of Architecture controls eligibility, age limits and relaxations, reservations, examination stages, syllabus, marks, negative marking, fees, application dates, documents and final selection or admission. Historical reference schemes and indicative stages may not match the current cycle.

The GSETOOLS question-bank range Standards 11–12 is a school-foundation practice mapping, not an officially prescribed examination syllabus. This class mapping remains provisional and requires individual approval.

Latest and updated information should always be obtained from the concerned official website. GSETOOLS is not the recruiting authority, examination board, admission office or scholarship provider.