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Source: Official website of NATA
The Council of Architecture (CoA) has started the application process for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can register for the exam through the official website. The application form fill-up began on March 9, 2026, for candidates planning to appear in the upcoming test cycles.
The NATA 2026 examination will begin on April 4, 2026, and will be conducted every Friday and Saturday from April 4 to June 13, 2026 (Phase 1), except on public holidays. The Phase 2 exams are scheduled for August 7 and August 8, 2026. Friday tests will be held in the afternoon session, while Saturday exams will be conducted in both morning and afternoon sessions.
Candidates must complete registration by Monday (11:59 pm) for Friday tests and Tuesday (11:59 pm) for Saturday tests, while the correction window will close the following day. Admit cards will be available earlier in the exam week, and results will be declared within seven days of the test. NATA is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to B.Arch programmes at architecture colleges across India.
NATA 2026 Registration Fee:
Steps to Register for NATA 2026:
Step 1: Visit the official NATA website.
Step 2: On the homepage, click on ‘NATA 2026 Registration’.
Step 3: Enter the required details and click on ‘Register’ to generate your login credentials.
Step 4: Log in using the generated credentials.
Step 5: Fill in the application form with the required personal, academic, and contact details, and verify the information carefully.
Step 6: Upload the necessary documents and proceed to pay the application fee.
