NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)

01 January 1990

NATA 2026 Application Form

 

NATA 2025 Application Form

NATA 2026 is an entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (CA) for admissions into the 5-year B.Arch Architecture degree course. NATA will be measuring the aptitude of the candidate in the field of Architecture. NATA 2026 will be a one-day paper-based examination all over the country. NATA 2026 Online application, 

The NATA 2026 application process is conducted entirely online and consists of several sequential steps. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

  1. Registration
  • Visit the official NATA website.
  • Click on the “NATA 2026 Registration” or “New Registration” link.
  • Enter basic details: name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email ID, and create a password.
  • After submitting, you’ll receive a registration/application number and password via email for future logins.
  1. Filling the Application Form
  • Log in using your registration credentials.
  • Complete the form with personal, academic, and contact details.
  • Select your preferred exam centers (usually up to three choices)
  1. Uploading Documents
  • Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format (usually JPG/JPEG, photo: 4–100 KB, signature: 1–30 KB).
  • Ensure documents meet the prescribed size and format requirements to avoid rejection.
  1. Fee Payment
  • Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
  • Application fees vary by category and gender; for example, General/OBC (NCL) male candidates pay Rs. 1750 per test, while SC/ST/PwD and transgender candidates pay less.
  • International candidates pay a higher fee.
  1. Confirmation and Submission
  • Review all entered details before final submission.
  • After successful payment, a confirmation page is generated.
  • Download and save/print the confirmation page for future reference. There is no need to send any documents by post.

 

 NATA 2026 Exam Pattern

 

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