Candidates can attempt a maximum of three sessions of NATA 2025. The exam authorities will consider the best of the three scores for the NATA 2025 result evaluation. Qualifying in NATA 2025 is mandatory for admission to the BArch degree offered by various colleges across India. Candidates will have the choice of appearing in one or all exams. The following table highlights the important aspects of the NATA exam 2025.
| Name of the Examination | National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Council of Architecture (COA) |
| Type of Examination | NATA is a national-level entrance exam for undergraduate architecture programs. |
| Mode of the Exam | Computer-Based and Offline Test |
| Frequency of the Examination | NATA is held twice a year, providing multiple opportunities for aspiring architects to take the test. |
| Course offered through the exam | BArch |
| Exam Fees | For One Attempt:
For Two Attempts:
For Three Attempts
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| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Number of Papers | 1 |
| Total Questions | 48 |
| Marking Scheme | The marks will vary as per the question |
| Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Colleges Accepting Exam Score | 365 |
| No. of Test Cities | 61 |
| Official Website | nata.in |
| Session 1 |
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| Registration Process: The registration process is expected to commence in the second week of March 2025. |
| Deadline for the Registration Process: Candidates should complete their registration by the first week of April 2025. |
| Last Date for Uploading Images and Documents: This step should be completed by the second week of April 2025. |
| Last Date to Submit the Application Fee: Applicants are required to submit their application fees by the second week of April 2025. |
| Availability of Confirmation Printout: Confirmation printouts will be available in the third week of April 2025. |
| Correction Window: A window for corrections is expected to open in the third week of April 2025. |
| Admit Card: Applicants can download their admit cards in the fourth week of April 2025. |
| Exam Date: The NATA exam for Session 1 is scheduled for April 2025. |
| Declaration of Result: The results for Session 1 are anticipated to be announced in May 2025. |
| Session II |
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| Online Registration Process: Registration for Session 2 is set to begin in the second week of March 2025. |
| Last Date to Submit the Form: Applicants have until the second week of May 2025 to submit their forms. |
| Confirmation Page Printing Available Till: The option to print the confirmation page will be open until the second week of May 2025. |
| Application Correction Window: A correction window for the application is expected in May 2025. |
| Admit Card: Admit cards for Session 2 will be available in the third week of May 2025. |
| Exam Date: The NATA exam for Session 2 is scheduled for the fourth week of May 2025. |
| Announcement of Result: Results for Session 2 are expected to be announced in June 2025. |
| Session III |
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| Registration Process: The registration process for Session 3 is expected to start in the second week of March 2025. |
| Last Date for the Registration Process: Candidates should complete their registration by the second week of June 2025. |
| Last Date for Uploading Images and Documents: This step should be completed by the second week of June 2025. |
| Last Date to Submit the Application Fee: Applicants are required to submit their application fees by the third week of June 2025. |
| Availability of Confirmation Printout: Confirmation printouts will be available in the third week of June 2025. |
| Correction Facility: A window for corrections is expected to open in the fourth week of June 2025. |
| Admit Card: Applicants can download their admit cards in the second week of July 2025. |
| Entrance Exam Date: The NATA exam for Session 3 is scheduled for the third week of July 2025. |
| Result Announcement: Results for Session 3 are anticipated to be announced in the fourth week of July 2025. |
To complete the NATA 2025 Application Form, follow these steps:
The following table gives the details of the NATA application fee 2025. Candidates can pay the fee according to their categories and attempts.
| Category | Fee for any Single Test (In India) | Fee for any Single Test (Outside India) | Fee for Two Tests (In India) | Fee for Two Tests (Outside India) | Fee for Three Tests (In India) | Fee for Three Tests (Outside India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/OBC(NCL) Male | ₹1750 | ₹10000 | ₹3250 | ₹18000 | ₹4500 | ₹25000 |
| General/OBC(NCL) Female | ₹1250 | ₹10000 | ₹2250 | ₹18000 | ₹3000 | ₹25000 |
| SC/ST/EWS/PwD Male | ₹1250 | ₹10000 | ₹2250 | ₹18000 | ₹3000 | ₹25000 |
| SC/ST/EWS/PwD Female | ₹1000 | ₹10000 | ₹1750 | ₹18000 | ₹2500 | ₹25000 |
| Transgender | ₹1000 | ₹10000 | ₹1500 | ₹18000 | ₹2000 | ₹25000 |
Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) to avoid disqualification:
Eligibility Requirements:
Relaxations:
The updated NATA exam has two sections. In Part A, there are new 3D modeling questions to improve practical skills and better match industry needs.
The exam is worth 200 marks and lasts for 3 hours. Check out the marking scheme for each section of NATA 2025 below.
| Section | Description | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Drawing & Composition Test (Offline) | ||
| A1: Composition and Color | 90 Minutes | 25 | |
| A2: Sketching & Composition | 90 Minutes | 25 | |
| A3: 3D Composition | 90 Minutes | 30 | |
| Part B | MCQ (Online) | ||
| B1: Multiple Choice Questions | 90 Minutes | 60 | |
| (2 Marks each, 30 Questions) | |||
| B2: Multiple Choice Questions | 90 Minutes | 60 | |
| (4 Marks each, 15 Questions) |
The Council of Architecture (CoA) will release the NATA 2025 syllabus on its official website. This will help candidates find the necessary courses, topics, and units for exam preparation.
Knowing the syllabus in advance helps candidates understand important concepts and get ready for the test. The syllabus has been the same over the years, set by the exam authorities.
The NATA exam syllabus includes two main parts:
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Logarithms, Algebra, Matrices, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, 3-Dimensional Co-ordinate geometry, Application of Calculus, Theory of Calculus, Statistics, Permutation and combination and Probability. |
| Drawing Test | Geometric composition, understanding scale and proportion of objects, shape, building forms and elements, color texture, aesthetics, harmony, and control. Drawing of patterns – both geometrical and abstract. Conceptualization and visualization through structuring objects in memory. Form transformations in 2D and 3D like union, subtraction, rotation, surfaces, and volumes. Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms. Perspective drawing, Sketching of urban scape and landscape. Generating plan, elevation, and 3D views of objects. Common day-to-day life objects like furniture, equipment, etc., from memory. |
| General Aptitude | Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawing, Interpretation of pictorial compositions. Objects, textures related to architecture & built environment. Analytical reasoning, general awareness of national/international architects and famous architectural creations, mental ability (visual, numerical, and verbal) etc. |
Here are some preparation tips for candidates aiming to score well in the NATA entrance exam:
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| Guwahati | Raipur | Jammu | Varanasi |
| Itanagar | Delhi | Ranchi | Agra |
| Patna | Panaji | Bengaluru | Hyderabad |
| Kochi | Ahmedabad | Mysore | Jaipur |
| Kozhikode | Gurgaon | Kochi | Mohali |
| Bhopal | Shimla | Pune | Ranchi |
| Akola | Jammu | Mumbai | Bengaluru |
| Dehradun | Mysore | Kolkata | Siliguri |