Nata 2026 Pre Registration Form
NATA
National Aptitude Test in Architecture
NATA is an aptitude test that assesses a candidate’s innate ability through a variety of testing formats and cannot be taught, learnt or induced. NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study i.e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study.
The Tests shall be conducted as per the schedule as given below:
NATA 2026 Examination commencing from: 4th-April-2026 To 13th-June-2026 onwards
Session 1
10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm
(180 mins/3.0 hours)
Session 2
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
(180 mins/3.0 hours)
Exam Schedules
For Important Activities Related To Conduct Of NATA 2026
| Commencement | April 4, 2026 — Onwards | |
| Online Form Start | March 9, 2026 — Onwards | |
| Exam Dates |
Every Friday & Saturday 04 Apr — 13 Jun 2026 (Phase 1) (Except public holidays) Aug 7 & 8, 2026 (Phase 2) |
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| Friday Test (Afternoon) |
Saturday Test (Morning & Afternoon) |
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| Registration Closing |
Monday (11:59 PM) |
Tuesday (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window Closes |
Tuesday (11:59 PM) |
Wednesday (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | Available from Tuesday | Available from Wednesday |
| Result Declaration | Within 7 days from test date | |
Exam Syllabus
For Important Activities Related To Conduct Of NATA 2026
- PART-A
This is one and half hour (90 minutes) – 80 Marks Test where candidate has to attempt three questions. The content of the PARTATest is as follows:-
- A1 - Composition and Color -25 Marks: Creating suitable compositions for various situations and coloring them appropriately. Re-arranging various shapes in visually appealing manner and coloring it suitably.
- A2 -Sketching & Composition (Black and White)-25 Marks: Ability to draw, visualize, depict a situation, involving buildings / its components, people, environment, products with an understanding of scale, proportions, textures, shades and shadow etc.
- A3 - 3D Composition-30 Marks: Creating interesting 3D composition for the given situation using the provided kit.
- PART-B
This is one and half hour (90 minutes), 120 Marks Test where candidate has to appear for online Apadative test. It shall have two type of Questions viz., B1 – 42 MCQs and B2 –08 NCQs from the following topics:-
- Visual Reasoning Ability to understand and reconstruct 2D and 3D composition, knowledge about its composition and technical concepts.
- Logical Derivation Ability to decode a situation, composition, context and generate meaning. Understanding the minute information hidden in a particular situation and drawing conclusions.
- General Knowledge, Architecture & DesignGeneral awareness of architecture and design, current issues, recent episodes etc., Knowledge about important buildings, historical progression, innovation in materials and construction technology.
- Language Interpretation Ability to correctly & logically generate meaning of words, sentences, understanding about English grammar.
- Design Sensitivity and Thinking Ability to observe record and analyse, people, space, product, environment. Critical thinking, reasoning and ability to identify the subtle communications. Ability to understand semantics, metaphors, problem identification and definition, analysis of a given situation.
- Numerical AbilityBasic Mathematics and its association with creative thinking. To unfold a space with use of geometry.