NATA 2027 Guide
NATA 2027: Dates, Eligibility and How to Prepare
NATA 2027 dates are not announced yet. The brochure is expected in February to March 2027 and Phase 1 tests in April to June 2027 (official notice awaited). The syllabus and format carry over from 2026, so preparation can start now.
NATA 2027 Quick Facts
- Exam
- NATA 2027
- Conducted By
- CoA (Council of Architecture)
- Brochure
- Expected Feb to Mar 2027
- Phase 1
- Expected Apr to Jun 2027
- Phase 2
- Expected Aug 2027
- For admission
- B.Arch 2027-28
Expected
NATA 2027 Expected Dates
Based on the 2026 timeline. Official notice awaited.
- Brochure and registration opens
- Expected February to March 2027The 2026 brochure came out in March 2026
- Phase 1 tests
- Expected April to June 2027Up to 2 attempts in 2026
- Phase 2 test
- Expected August 2027One attempt in 2026
- Score used for
- B.Arch admissions 2027-28Counselling runs June to September
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Prepare Now: These Carry Over to 2027
Syllabus, format and preparation do not change much year to year. These guides were written for 2026.
Eligibility
Who can appear and who can get admission
Read guideSyllabus
Complete NATA 2026 syllabus breakdown
Read guideExam Centers
Find NATA test centers near you
Read guideExam Pattern
Paper structure, marking scheme & format
Read guidePhoto & Signature
Specifications for uploads and ID
Read guideScoring
How NATA scores are calculated
Read guideDo's & Don'ts
What to carry and avoid on exam day
Read guideCutoff Calculator
Estimate your chances at top colleges
Read guideDrawing Test
Complete guide to Part A (80 marks)
Read guidePreparation Tips
Expert strategy & month-wise study plan
Read guidePrevious Year Papers
PYQ analysis & question trends (2020-2025)
Read guideBest Books
Section-wise book recommendations
Read guideWaiting for the 2027 Brochure
These change every year. Until CoA publishes 2027 details, the 2026 versions show how it worked last time.
Exam Format (as in 2026)
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for admission to B.Arch courses across India. The 2027 format is expected to stay close to 2026 (official notice awaited).
- Conducting Body
- Council of Architecture (CoA)
- Total Marks (2026)
- 200Part A Drawing 80 + Part B MCQ/NCQ 120
- Duration (2026)
- 3 Hours90 min each part
- Mode (2026)
- Part A offline + Part B online adaptive
- Website
- www.nata.in
Official Brochure
The NATA 2027 information brochure from CoA
NATA 2027 Brochure: Not Out Yet
CoA has not released the 2027 brochure. It is expected in February to March 2027, and we add it here the day it is out.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about NATA 2027
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