The Council of Architecture (CoA) has officially announced the schedule for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2026. According to the important public notice released on March 8, 2026, the NATA 2026 exam will be conducted from April 4 to June 13, 2026, with an additional phase on August 7 & 8, 2026. Candidates can find the official notification and detailed brochure at the website www.nata.in.
NATA 2026 Exam Date 2026
The Council of Architecture will now conduct the 1st phase of the entrance exam, i.e., NATA 2026 for which the official NATA Exam Date 2026 Notice has been released. As announced, the exam is scheduled to be conducted from 4th April 2026 to 13th June 2026 on all Fridays and Saturdays. Additionally, an extra examination will be conducted on 7th & 8th August 2026 for candidates who did not appear in the earlier phase. Once the exact exam date is announced by the officials, the same will also be provided here.
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NATA Notification 2026
NATA 2026 Notification PDF has been released for the conduct of the National Aptitude Test in Architecture at the official website https://www.nata.in. The selection process for B.Arch admissions comprises the NATA score followed by Centralized Admission Counselling. Candidates can refer to the table below for the highlights of the NATA 2026 Recruitment as mentioned in the notification PDF.
NATA 2026 Vacancy / Attempt Details 2026
As per the NATA 2026 Recruitment Notification PDF, candidates are allowed to appear in a maximum of two attempts during the main phase (April to June 2026). For the additional phase in August, candidates shall be permitted one attempt only and shall be considered for admission against vacant seats.
| Phase | Attempts Allowed |
|---|---|
| Main Phase (April 4 – June 13, 2026) | Maximum Two Attempts |
| Additional Phase (August 7 & 8, 2026) | One Attempt Only |
NATA 2026 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific NATA 2026 Eligibility Criteria, including age limit and educational qualification. Verify all details in the official notification to avoid disqualification during the application.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed or appearing in 10+2 examination with Physics, Mathematics, and one approved subject.
- OR, candidates who have completed 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics are also eligible.
Minimum Marks Requirement
- Candidates must secure at least 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
NATA 2026 Application Form 2026
The online application portal for accepting the application form for NATA 2026 Recruitment will start shortly at the Council of Architecture’s official website https://www.nata.in. Candidates are advised to fill out their application form before the last date to avoid last-minute technical glitches. The last date to apply online for NATA 2026 recruitment will be updated soon at the official website.
Steps to Apply Online for NATA 2026 Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online for NATA 2026 Recruitment from the official website of NATA by following the step-by-step process.
- Visit the official website of NATA at www.nata.in.
- Scroll down the homepage, go to the registration section, and click the “NATA 2026 Registration” link.
- Click on the option “Apply Online” which will open a new screen.
- Fill out your registration form by entering the required details and a valid email ID and mobile number. A unique registration number will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number.
- After the successful registration process, log in with the registration number and password as generated during the registration process.
- Submit the application form by providing educational details and other required details.
- Upload your required documents (photograph, signature) per the prescribed format.
- Click on the ‘Payment’ Tab and pay the application fee in online mode as per the category.
- Download and take a printout of the NATA 2026 Application Form for future reference.
Application Fee
The candidates who are willing to apply for the NATA 2026 Recruitment have to pay an application fee before submitting their application forms. The payment can only be made online by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, and Internet Banking.
| Category | Application Fee (Per Test) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL | Rs. 1,750 |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwD | Rs. 1,250 |
| Transgender | Rs. 1,000 |
| Outside India | Rs. 15,000 |
NATA 2026 Selection Process 2026
The selection of candidates for admission to B.Arch programmes will be based on a 2-stage selection process.
- NATA 2026 Entrance Examination
- Centralized Admission Counselling conducted by various admission authorities.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 8th March 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | Update Soon |
| Last Date to Apply Online | Update Soon |
| NATA 2026 Exam Start Date | 4th April 2026 |
| NATA 2026 Exam End Date | 13th June 2026 |
| Additional Exam Date | 7th & 8th August 2026 |
FAQs
What is the NATA 2026 Exam Date?
The official NATA 2026 Exam Date is from 4th April 2026 to 13th June 2026 (main phase), with an additional phase on 7th & 8th August 2026.
What is the duration for NATA 2026 Exam?
The duration for the NATA 2026 Exam is typically 3 hours. (Candidates should check the official brochure for exact subject-wise time allocation).
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