NATA B.Arch Colleges in India
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is conducted by the Council of Architecture. Browse all B.Arch colleges accepting NATA score, compare fees, cutoffs, and placements.
550+
Colleges Accept NATA
across India100%
COA Approved
all listed colleges40-200
NATA Score Range
exam out of 2002x/year
Exam Frequency
Jan-Apr, Apr-JunHow NATA Admission Works
Appear in NATA
Register on nata.in, appear in the online test. NATA 2026 is conducted twice. Best score is considered.
Score Card
Download score card valid for current academic year. Minimum qualifying score is required for COA approval.
Apply to Colleges
Apply directly to colleges (management quota) or through state counseling systems (TNEA, KCET, etc.).
Counseling and Allotment
Get seat allotted based on NATA score and academics. Pay fees, submit documents, and confirm admission.
Tamil Nadu B.Arch Colleges (TNEA + NATA)
45 colleges listed in Tamil Nadu. Admission through TNEA counseling and NATA score.
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Thiagarajar College of Engineering
₹56K/yr · 80 seats
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Sri Sai Ranganathan Engineering College
₹50K/yr · 60 seats
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Adhiyamaan College of Engineering
₹50K/yr · 80 seats
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Sigma College of Architecture
₹1.5L/yr · 40 seats
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Prime College of Architecture & Planning
₹50K/yr · 40 seats
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Aalim Muhammed Salegh Academy of Architecture
₹50K/yr · 80 seats
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Rajalakshmi School of Architecture
₹50K/yr · 60 seats
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MARG Institute of Design & Architecture (MIDAS)
₹1.0L/yr · 120 seats
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P
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CAAD - Chennai Academy of Architecture & Design
₹50K/yr · 80 seats
Frequently Asked Questions
Which colleges accept NATA score for B.Arch admission?
Most private and state-aided B.Arch colleges across India accept NATA scores. Central government institutions (NITs, SPAs) use JEE Paper 2 via JoSAA. State colleges under TNEA (Tamil Nadu), KCET (Karnataka), etc., accept NATA as per their respective counseling norms.
What is the minimum NATA score for admission to top B.Arch colleges?
Top colleges typically require 120-140+ out of 200 in NATA. For COA approval, you need a minimum 50% in 10+2 PCM/PCB and a qualifying NATA score. Management quota may have lower cutoffs.
Is NATA mandatory for all B.Arch colleges?
Yes. COA (Council of Architecture) mandates NATA or JEE Paper 2 score for all B.Arch admissions since 2019. No B.Arch college can admit students without a valid architecture entrance exam score.