NATA

National Aptitude Test in Architecture

NATA is an aptitude test that assesses a candidate’s innate ability through a variety of testing formats and cannot be taught, learnt or induced. NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study i.e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study.

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NATA 2026 Registration

NATA 2026 registration will be starting from 11th-March-2026.

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NATA 2026 Brochure

NATA 2026 Updated copy of the Brochure can be downloaded here.

Updated On - 10th March 2026

Activity Timeline

For Important Activities Related To Conduct Of NATA 2026

NATA 2026 Commencement April 4, 2026 - Onwards
Start of Online Form Fill-up March 9, 2026 - Onwards
Dates Of NATA 2026 Examination: Every Friday & Saturday
From 04.04.2026 to 13.06.2026 (Phase 1)
(except on public holidays)

On August 7 & 8, 2026 (Phase 2)
For Friday Test
(Afternoon Session)
For Saturday Test
(Morning & Afternoon Sessions)
Closing Date Of Online Registration For The Upcoming Weekend Examination Monday
(11:59 pm)
Tuesday
(11:59 pm)
Application Correction Window Closes Tuesday
(11:59 pm)
Wednesday
(11:59 pm)
Publication Of Downloadable Admit Card Available from Tuesday for that week’s Friday exam Available from Wednesday for that week’s Saturday exam
Declaration Of Result Within 7 days from date of Test

Examination Schedule Phase-1

Month Week Date Day Morning Session
10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Afternoon Session
1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
APRIL Week 1 04-04-2026 Saturday
Week 2 10-04-2026 Friday -
11-04-2026 Saturday
Week 3 17-04-2026 Friday -
18-04-2026 Saturday
Week 4 24-04-2026 Friday -
25-04-2026 Saturday
MAY Week 1 02-05-2026 Saturday
Week 2 08-05-2026 Friday -
09-05-2026 Saturday
Week 3 15-05-2026 Friday -
16-05-2026 Saturday
Week 4 22-05-2026 Friday -
23-05-2026 Saturday
Week 5 29-05-2026 Friday -
30-05-2026 Saturday
JUNE Week 1 05-06-2026 Friday -
06-06-2026 Saturday
Week 2 12-06-2026 Friday -
13-06-2026 Saturday

Note: All schedules are subject to change under unavoidable circumstances.

Examination Schedule Phase-2

Month Week Date Day Morning Session
10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Afternoon Session
1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
AUGUST Week 1 07-08-2026 Friday -
08-08-2026 Saturday

Important: Candidates who have already attempted Phase-1 will not be eligible to take the Phase-2 examination.

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