NATA 2026 Complete Guide for Architecture Aspirants

Eligibility • Exam Pattern • Important Dates • Preparation Strategy

What is NATA ?

NATA is an aptitude test that assesses a candidate’s innate ability through a variety of testing formats and cannot be taught, learnt or induced. NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study i.e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study.

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Activity Timeline

NATA 2026 Commencement April 4, 2026 – Onwards
Start of Online Form Fill-up March 9, 2026 – Onwards
Dates of NATA 2026 Examination: Every Friday & Saturday
From 04.04.2026 to 13.06.2026 (Phase 1)
(except on public holidays)

On August 7 & 8, 2026 (Phase 2)
For Friday Test
(Afternoon Session)
For Saturday Test
(Morning & Afternoon Sessions)
Closing Date Of Online Registration For The Upcoming Weekend Examination Monday
(11:59 pm)
Tuesday
(11:59 pm)
Application Correction Window Closes Tuesday
(11:59 pm)
Wednesday
(11:59 pm)
Publication Of Downloadable Admit Card Available from Tuesday for that week's Friday exam Available from Wednesday for that week's Saturday exam
Declaration Of Result Within 7 days from date of Test