The Council of Architecture (CoA) has officially announced the schedule for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2026, the national-level entrance examination for admission to the 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) programme across India. According to a public notice issued by the Council, the examination will be conducted from April 4 to June 13, 2026, at CoA-approved test centres nationwide.
The NATA examination during this period will be conducted every Friday and Saturday, providing candidates with multiple opportunities to appear for the test. Students will be allowed to attempt the examination a maximum of two times during this phase. The scores obtained will be considered by admission authorities during the centralized admission counselling process for B.Arch. seats across institutions.
The Council has also announced an additional examination window on August 7 and 8, 2026, specifically for candidates who could not appear in the earlier phase. However, candidates participating in this special session will be permitted only one attempt, and their scores will be considered for admission against vacant seats remaining after the completion of centralized counselling.
Registration for NATA 2026 will begin shortly through the official portal. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for updates regarding registration, syllabus, eligibility requirements, and examination guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for NATA 2026 must meet the following eligibility conditions:
- Passed or appearing in 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one additional approved subject.
- Alternatively, candidates with a 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics are also eligible to apply.
- Applicants must secure at least 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
The NATA 2026 brochure, which will include detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, syllabus, application procedures, and the list of Council of Architecture–approved institutions, will be made available on the official websites.
The NATA score will be valid only for admissions to the academic session 2026–2027.
Prospective architecture students are encouraged to monitor official announcements to ensure timely application and preparation for the examination.