NATA Exam Planner 2026
Plan your NATA 2026 preparation with a complete exam calendar, session dates, registration deadlines, and a personalised study schedule. Stay on track with important dates, result timelines, and counseling milestones all in one place.
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How the NATA Exam Planner 2026 works
View Exam Calendar
See all critical NATA 2026 dates in one place: registration start and end dates for both sessions, admit card release dates, exam dates, and result dates.
Set Your Target Session
Choose whether you are preparing for Session 1, Session 2, or both. The planner adjusts your preparation timeline based on how many days remain until your target exam date.
Get a Study Plan
Receive a week-by-week preparation plan covering Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing sections. Plans are tailored to the number of weeks available before your exam.
Track Milestones
Get reminders for registration deadlines, admit card downloads, and counseling dates so you never miss a critical step in your B.Arch admission journey.
Features
Key features
- Complete Exam CalendarAll NATA 2026 important dates in a single view: registration, admit card, exam day, result, and counseling dates for both sessions.
- Countdown TimerReal-time countdown to your target NATA session. Helps you visualise how many days remain and build urgency in your preparation.
- Section-wise Study PlanPersonalised preparation schedule covering all three sections: Mathematics (20 MCQs), General Aptitude (40 MCQs), and Drawing (2 questions worth 80 marks).
- Daily Practice TargetsBreaks down preparation into daily targets for each subject area. Practice drawing for 30 minutes a day, solve 10 aptitude questions, and revise 5 maths topics weekly.
- Revision CheckpointsScheduled revision weeks built into the plan. Ensures you review completed topics before the exam rather than cramming everything at the last minute.
- Counseling Date TrackerTracks counseling dates for JoSAA (NITs and IITs), TNEA (Tamil Nadu), and other state counseling bodies, so you are ready to act quickly after results.
NATA 2026 Exam Schedule and Key Dates
NATA 2026 is conducted by the Council of Architecture in two sessions. Session 1 is typically held in April and Session 2 in July, with registration opening approximately 45 days before each exam. Candidates can register for one or both sessions, and the better score is considered for admissions.
The exam is conducted online at designated test centres across India. Each session lasts for three hours and covers Mathematics (20 MCQs, 40 marks), General Aptitude (40 MCQs, 80 marks), and Drawing (2 questions, 80 marks). Results are usually published within 30 days of the exam date, after which the rank list is prepared and counseling begins.
Effective NATA preparation requires a structured timeline. With 12 weeks before the exam, a well-structured plan allocates the first four weeks to concept building in Mathematics and Aptitude, the middle four weeks to drawing practice and mock tests, and the final four weeks to revision and full-length practice papers. Drawing is the highest-scoring section and requires daily practice to improve speed and accuracy.
State-level counseling timelines vary. Tamil Nadu TNEA counseling typically opens in June and closes by September. Maharashtra CAP, Karnataka KCET, and Kerala KEAM follow similar patterns. Central counseling through JoSAA for NITs and IITs runs from June to July. Planning your preparation with these counseling dates in mind helps you avoid missing application windows after results are declared.
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