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.
National Aptitude Test in Architecture
NATA 2026 Updated copy of the Brochure can be downloaded here.
For Important Activities Related To Conduct Of NATA 2026
| NATA 2026 Commencement | April 4, 2026 - Onwards | |
| Start of Online Form Fill-up | March 9, 2026 - Onwards | |
| Dates Of NATA 2026 Examination: |
Every Friday & Saturday From 04.04.2026 to 13.06.2026 (Phase 1) (except on public holidays) On August 7 & 8, 2026 (Phase 2) |
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For Friday Test (Afternoon Session) |
For Saturday Test (Morning & Afternoon Sessions) |
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| Closing Date Of Online Registration For The Upcoming Weekend Examination |
Monday (11:59 pm) |
Tuesday (11:59 pm) |
| Application Correction Window Closes |
Tuesday (11:59 pm) |
Wednesday (11:59 pm) |
| Publication Of Downloadable Admit Card | Available from Tuesday for that week’s Friday exam | Available from Wednesday for that week’s Saturday exam |
| Declaration Of Result | Within 7 days from date of Test | |
| Month | Week | Date | Day |
Morning Session 10.00 am to 1.00 pm |
Afternoon Session 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm |
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| APRIL | Week 1 | 04-04-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ |
| Week 2 | 10-04-2026 | Friday | - | ✔ | |
| 11-04-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Week 3 | 17-04-2026 | Friday | - | ✔ | |
| 18-04-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Week 4 | 24-04-2026 | Friday | - | ✔ | |
| 25-04-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| MAY | Week 1 | 02-05-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ |
| Week 2 | 08-05-2026 | Friday | - | ✔ | |
| 09-05-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Week 3 | 15-05-2026 | Friday | - | ✔ | |
| 16-05-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Week 4 | 22-05-2026 | Friday | - | ✔ | |
| 23-05-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Week 5 | 29-05-2026 | Friday | - | ✔ | |
| 30-05-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| JUNE | Week 1 | 05-06-2026 | Friday | - | ✔ |
| 06-06-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Week 2 | 12-06-2026 | Friday | - | ✔ | |
| 13-06-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ |
Note: All schedules are subject to change under unavoidable circumstances.
| Month | Week | Date | Day |
Morning Session 10.00 am to 1.00 pm |
Afternoon Session 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm |
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| AUGUST | Week 1 | 07-08-2026 | Friday | - | ✔ |
| 08-08-2026 | Saturday | ✔ | ✔ |
Important: Candidates who have already attempted Phase-1 will not be eligible to take the Phase-2 examination.
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