NATA 2027 (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is the national aptitude test for admission to the 5-year B.Arch course. The Council of Architecture (CoA) conducts it. Based on 2026, registration is expected in March 2027, Phase 1 tests on Fridays and Saturdays from April to June 2027 and Phase 2 in August 2027.
NATA 2027
This page covers the NATA 2027 dates, application steps and fee, eligibility, exam pattern and official downloads.
| Full name | National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Council of Architecture (CoA), New Delhi |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses / Purpose | Aptitude test needed for admission to the 5-year B.Arch course |
| Exam date | Expected April to June 2027 (Phase 1, Fridays and Saturdays) and August 2027 (Phase 2) |
| Application | Expected from March 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 1,750 General / OBC (NCL); Rs 1,250 SC / ST / EWS / PwD; Rs 1,000 transgender, per test (2026) |
| Eligibility | Passed or appearing Class 12, or a 10+3 diploma with Maths; B.Arch admission needs 45% with Physics and Maths |
| Mode | Part A drawing offline on paper; Part B online computer-based adaptive test |
| Questions and marks | 3 drawing tasks (80 marks) and 42 MCQs + 8 NCQs (120 marks); 200 marks, 3 hours (2026) |
| Official website | nata.in |
NATA 2027 Important Dates
CoA has not announced the NATA 2027 schedule yet. In 2026, registration opened on 9 March, Phase 1 ran from 4 April to 13 June and Phase 2 was on 7 and 8 August, so the dates below are expected on the same pattern.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NATA 2027 brochure | March 2027 Expected |
| Online registration opens | March 2027 Expected |
| Appointment card (Phase 1) | April 2027 Expected |
| Phase 1 tests | April 2027 Expected |
| Statement of marks (Phase 1) | April 2027 Expected |
| Phase 2 test | August 2027 Expected |
| Phase 2 result | August 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for NATA 2027
You apply online on the NATA portal at nata.in and pay a fee for each test you book. In 2026, registration for a weekend’s tests closed on the Monday (Friday test) or Tuesday (Saturday test) at 11:59 pm of the same week.
Apply Online for NATA 2027
Applications for NATA 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Open nata.in and click NATA registration to create an account with your email ID and a password.
- Verify your email, log in and fill in personal details and Class 10 and Class 12 (or diploma) details.
- Upload a recent colour photo (4 to 100 KB, jpg) and your signature (1 to 30 KB, jpg).
- Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card or net banking.
- Print the confirmation page, then pick your test city and session to generate the appointment card.
| Category | Fee per test (2026) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) | Rs 1,750 |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwD | Rs 1,250 |
| Transgender | Rs 1,000 |
| Test centre outside India | Rs 15,000 |
The fee is not refundable. You get only one chance to correct your personal details, so check the form before you submit it. The 2027 fee will be confirmed in the NATA 2027 brochure.
How to log in to the NATA 2027 candidate portal?
You log in to the NATA student registration portal with your registered email ID and password to fill the form, pay the test fee, book your test slot and appointment card, and download your statement of marks and scorecard.
- Open the official NATA website and click the NATA registration link. The NATA 2027 login opens there with registration, expected in March 2027. NATA 2026 candidates can still use the official login page to download their scorecards.
- If you are new, sign up first: your email ID becomes your username, you verify it through the link CoA sends, and you set a password.
- To log in, enter your registered email ID and password, and type the captcha shown.
- Your dashboard opens. From there you complete the form, upload your photo and signature, pay the fee, pick your test city and session, and download the appointment card.
- After each test, come back to the same login for your statement of marks, and for the final scorecard once the phase ends.
Forgot your password? Click Forgot Password on the login page, enter your registered email ID and the captcha, click Send OTP and use the OTP to set a new password. Your email ID is your username, so there is no separate ID to recover. For any other login problem, raise a ticket on the NATA helpdesk.
Who can apply for NATA 2027?
You can take NATA if you have passed or are appearing in Class 12 (10+2), or a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics. To get B.Arch admission later, CoA rules also set these conditions:
- Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, a technical vocational subject, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics or Business Studies.
- At least 45% marks in aggregate in Class 12.
- Or a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and at least 45% aggregate marks.
Reservation in admission follows the rules of each state or admission authority, not CoA.
What is the NATA 2027 exam pattern?
NATA is a 3-hour, 200-mark test in two parts: a 90-minute offline drawing test and a 90-minute online adaptive aptitude test. This was the pattern in 2026, and the test was offered in English and Hindi.
| Part | What it tests | Mode | Time | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Drawing and Composition | A1 Composition and Colour (25), A2 Sketching and Composition in black and white (25), A3 3D Composition (30) | Offline, on paper | 90 minutes | 80 |
| Part B: Aptitude | 42 MCQs and 8 NCQs (no-choice questions) | Online, computer-based adaptive test | 90 minutes | 120 |
| Total | 3 drawing questions and 50 aptitude questions | 3 hours | 200 |
Phase 1 tests run on Friday afternoons (1:30 pm to 4:30 pm) and Saturday mornings and afternoons (10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm). See the NATA 2027 syllabus for the topics in each part.
Under the 2026 rules, you could take up to two tests in Phase 1 or one test in Phase 2, but not both phases. Phase 1 gives your best raw score and a percentile, used for centralised (CAP) B.Arch counselling. Phase 2 gives only a raw score, used for seats left vacant after counselling.
NATA 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFNATA 2026 Information Brochure (latest, version 2.0) (10 April 2026)Official site · nata.inOpen
- LINKNATA official website (nata.in)Official site · nata.inOpen
Free full-length NATA mock tests with timers and answers.