NATA 2026 Important Dates
NATA 2026 registration opened March 9, 2026. Phase 1 exams run April 4 – June 13, 2026 on Fridays & Saturdays. Phase 2 is on August 7 & 8, 2026 for vacant seats.
NATA 2026 Schedule
These dates are confirmed from the official NATA 2026 Brochure V1.0 (released March 8, 2026). Session-wise schedule will be published on www.nata.in.
NATA 2026 Brochure Released (V1.0)
March 8, 2026
Online Registration Opens (www.nata.in)
March 9, 2026
Phase 1 — Exam Period Begins
April 4, 2026
Phase 1 — Exams on Fridays (1 session) & Saturdays (2 sessions)
April 4 – June 13, 2026
Phase 1 — Exam Period Ends
June 13, 2026
Phase 1 — Percentile Score Card Issued
After June 13, 2026
Centralized Admission Counselling (CAP) — Various States
June–August 2026 (varies by state)
Phase 2 — Exam Dates (for vacant seats)
August 7 & 8, 2026
Phase 2 — Raw Score Card Issued
After August 8, 2026
Admission Against Vacant Seats
August–September 2026
FAQs — NATA 2026 Dates
When is NATA 2026 exam date?
NATA 2026 Phase 1 exams run from April 4 to June 13, 2026 on designated Fridays (1 afternoon session) and Saturdays (2 sessions), except public holidays. Phase 2 is on August 7 & 8, 2026.
How many attempts are there in NATA 2026?
You can take up to 2 attempts in Phase 1 (for CAP admissions) OR 1 attempt in Phase 2 (for vacant seats). You cannot appear in both phases. Your best raw score in Phase 1 is used for percentile calculation.
When did NATA 2026 registration start?
NATA 2026 online registration opened on March 9, 2026 at www.nata.in. You can register for one or two tests during Phase 1, or one test during Phase 2.
When will NATA 2026 results be declared?
A Statement of Marks with the raw score is issued after every attempt. The Final Scorecard with Percentile Score is issued after all Phase 1 sessions end (after June 13, 2026). Phase 2 results have raw scores only.