The NATA 2027 admit card is called the appointment card. The Council of Architecture issues it for each test on the NATA portal. In 2026 it was available from the Tuesday before a Friday test and from the Wednesday before a Saturday test. Phase 1 tests are expected from April to June 2027.
NATA Admit Card 2027
How to download the NATA appointment card, what it shows, what to carry and the exam-day rules.
Is NATA Admit Card 2027 out?
Not yet. NATA Admit Card 2027 is expected in April 2027.
- Appointment card (Phase 1)
- April 2027
- Phase 1 tests
- April 2027
- Phase 2 test
- August 2027
How to Download the NATA Admit Card 2027
- Go to nata.in and open the NATA registration portal.
- Log in with your registered email ID and password.
- After fee payment, choose your test city and session to finalise your test slot.
- Download the appointment card for that test and check your name, photo, centre and session.
- Print it on A4 paper. Keep the print clean and undamaged.
If you take a second Phase 1 test, you must generate a new appointment card after the result of your first test is out.
What details are on the NATA appointment card?
The appointment card shows your allotted test centre, session and appointment number, along with your photo and signature. CoA allots centres by your city and date preferences, but its decision is final.
A card with a damaged or smudged photo or signature is not accepted, so keep it safe until admission is complete.
What should you carry on NATA exam day?
- A printed copy of the downloaded appointment card.
- One original photo ID: Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID.
- Pencils, erasers, sharpeners, dry colours and a scale of up to 15 cm.
Rough sheets are given at the centre and must be returned at the end.
What are the NATA exam-day timings and rules?
| Step | Morning session | Afternoon session |
|---|---|---|
| Report to centre | 9:00 am | 12:30 pm |
| Gate closes, exam starts | 10:00 am | 1:30 pm |
| No entry after | 10:15 am | 1:45 pm |
| Exam ends | 1:00 pm | 4:30 pm |
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, log tables, slide rules, electronic watches and blades are not allowed.
- You cannot leave before the session ends.
- Any unfair means can lead to cancellation and a ban from NATA for one to two years.
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