NATA 2026 Complete Guide
NATA 2026: Complete Exam Guide
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- Exam
- NATA 2026
- Conducted By
- CoA (Council of Architecture)
- Total Marks
- 200
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Max Attempts
- 2 (Phase 1)
- Score Validity
- 1 Year
- Total Marks
- 200
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Attempts
- Up to 2
- Mode
- Hybrid
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NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) since 2006. It is mandatory for admission to B.Arch programs across India. The exam tests a candidate's aptitude in drawing, observation skills, critical thinking, and aesthetic sensitivity, the core skills required for a career in architecture. NATA scores are accepted by hundreds of government and private architecture colleges across India.
NATA 2026 at a Glance
- Conducting Body
- Council of Architecture (CoA)
- Exam Level
- National
- Mode
- Part A (Offline) + Part B (Online Adaptive)
- Medium
- English and Hindi
- Total Marks
- 200Part A: 80 + Part B: 120
- Duration
- 3 Hours90 min each part
- Maximum Attempts
- 2 in Phase 1 or 1 in Phase 2
- Score Validity
- 1 academic year (2026-2027)
- Website
- www.nata.in
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NATA 2026, v1.0
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