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