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📐Architecture

NATA 2026

National Aptitude Test in Architecture

Exam date
12 Apr 2026 / 14 Jun 2026 / 19 Jul 2026
24 days ago
Registration ends
10 Jul 2026
In 2 months
Result
30 Jul 2026
Official website↗Colleges accepting NATA

Quick facts

Eligibility
Class 12 with PCM, minimum 50%
Application fees
₹2,500 (1 attempt), ₹5,000 (all 3)
Admit card
5 Apr 2026
Registration opens
10 Mar 2026
Accepted by
All B.Arch programs in India (except IITs which use JEE Advanced)

Exam pattern

Format
MCQ + MSQ + Drawing (online + offline drawing)
Total questions
125
Duration
3 hours
Total marks
200
Marking scheme
+2 for correct MCQ; +0.5 partial / 0 wrong for MSQ; drawing scored manually

Syllabus

5 sections — full topic breakdown below.

Drawing & Composition

~40 marks
  • 2D Composition — geometry, color theory
  • 3D Visualization — perspective drawing of buildings, objects, scenes
  • Memory drawing of urban / rural scenes
  • Sketching from imagination

Visual Reasoning & Aesthetic Sensitivity

~40 marks
  • Mental Rotation
  • 3D Object Rotation & Reflection
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Imaginary 3D Solids from 2D
  • Famous architectural landmarks & architects

Mathematics (10+2 level)

~30 marks
  • Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Calculus
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • 3D Geometry
  • Probability
  • Statistics

General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning

~30 marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Series
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Direction Sense
  • Family Tree
  • Analytical Reasoning

Architecture Awareness

~60 marks
  • Basic terms in architecture
  • Indian and international architectural history
  • Famous buildings & their architects
  • Materials & construction basics

Important notes

  • •Required for B.Arch admissions in 200+ architecture colleges.
  • •Three test phases per year — best score counts.
  • •Drawing section needs significant practice — start at least 6 months prior.

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  • Syllabus

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