New Delhi, May 31, 2026: The Council of Architecture (CoA) has issued a public notice announcing that registrations for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2026 Phase-1 are currently open for admission to the first year of the five-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) programme. Candidates can submit their applications until June 9, 2026, while the final examination under Phase-1 is scheduled to be held on June 13, 2026.
According to the notice, NATA 2026 scores obtained in Phase-1 will be considered for admission to B.Arch. programmes through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) counselling conducted by various admission authorities across States and Union Territories. The Council has advised aspiring architecture students to complete their registrations well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
The eligibility criteria include students who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one additional subject such as Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or a vocational subject. Diploma holders with Mathematics and a minimum of 45% aggregate marks are also eligible.
The CoA has clarified that candidates may appear for a maximum of two attempts, and the NATA 2026 score will be valid only for the 2026–27 academic session. Detailed information regarding eligibility, syllabus, and participating institutions is available in the official NATA 2026 brochure.
Source: Council of Architecture (CoA)
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