ABOUT OUR NATA / JEE2 COACHING
The NATA 2026 examination is
scheduled to be conducted in two phases, starting from April 4, 2026.
Candidates can appear for up to three attempts in one academic
year, with the best score considered for admission.
Examination Phases
- Phase 1: April 4, 2026 –
June 13, 2026
- Exams are held every Friday and
Saturday during this period (excluding public holidays).
- Phase 2 (Additional Attempts):
August 7 & 8, 2026
- This phase is primarily for candidates who
did not appear in Phase 1 or for filling vacant seats.
Important: Candidates who have already attempted Phase-1 will not be eligible to take the Phase-2 examination.
Session Timings
Tests are conducted in multiple
sessions depending on the day:
- Fridays: Afternoon Session
only (01:30 PM – 04:30 PM).
- Saturdays:
- Morning Session (10:00 AM – 01:00 PM).
- Afternoon Session (01:30 PM – 04:30 PM).
Registration & Deadlines
The registration process for NATA
2026 has already started. You must register by specific weekly deadlines based
on which test day you choose:
- For Friday Exams:
Register by Monday (11:59 PM).
- For Saturday Exams:
Register by Tuesday (11:59 PM).
- Admit Cards: Usually released
2–3 days before your selected exam slot.
To qualify for the NATA
2026 examination and gain admission to a Bachelor of Architecture
(B.Arch) program, you must meet specific academic requirements and understand
the dual-section exam format.
1. Eligibility Criteria (2026)
The Council of Architecture
(CoA) has simplified the entry requirements for 2026:
- Educational Qualification:
You must have passed or be appearing for your 10+2 (Higher
Secondary) or equivalent examination.
- Mandatory Subjects:
Physics and Mathematics are compulsory. While Chemistry is often required
for final college admission, for NATA registration, you can have any one
other approved subject (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, or
Business Studies).
- Minimum Marks:
You need at least 45% aggregate marks in your qualifying
exam (10+2 or 10+3 Diploma).
- Diploma Route:
Candidates with a 10+3 Diploma in any stream with
Mathematics as a compulsory subject and 45% aggregate are also eligible.
- Age Limit: There is no
upper age limit for appearing in the exam.
2. Exam Pattern & Marking
Scheme
The exam is a 3-hour
hybrid test (total 200 marks) divided into two parts:
|
Section |
Format |
Duration |
Marks |
Focus
Areas |
|
Part
A: Drawing & Composition |
Offline
(Pen & Paper) |
90
Mins |
80 |
2D/3D
Composition, Color Theory, and Sketching. |
|
Part
B: Aptitude Test |
Online
(Computer-Based) |
90
Mins |
120 |
Visual
Reasoning, Logical Deduction, and Architectural Awareness. |
- Adaptive Testing:
Part B is a "Computer-Based Adaptive Test," meaning question
difficulty may change based on your previous answers.
- Negative Marking:
There is no negative marking in NATA 2026.
- Qualifying Marks: To
be considered "qualified," you typically need an overall score
of at least 70 out of 200, with minimum sectional cut-offs
(approx. 20 in Part A and 30 in Part B).
3. Key Preparation Areas
- Visual Reasoning:
Practice 2D-to-3D transformations and pattern recognition.
- Sketching: Work on perspective
drawing (one-point and two-point) and human figure proportions.
- General Knowledge:
Stay updated on famous Indian and global architects, iconic buildings, and
basic construction materials.
For the most authoritative
details and to download the official brochure, refer to the NATA
2026 Information Brochure.
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