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NATA 2027
ArchitectureExpectedCouncil of Architecture
Important Dates
Registration Start
Feb 2027
Registration Last Date
Mar 2027 (Expected)
Exam Date
Apr-Jun 2027 (Multiple attempts)
About NATA 2027
NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is conducted by the Council of Architecture for admission to the 5-year B.Arch program across India.
The exam can be taken multiple times, with the best score considered for admission. It tests drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity, and critical thinking.
Quick Facts
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test + Drawing
Duration
3 hours
Questions
125 questions
Marking Scheme
Variable — no negative marking
Cities
50+ exam cities
Official Website
nata.in
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Class 12 with Mathematics and minimum 50% |
| Minimum Percentage | 50% in Class 12 with PCM |
| Age Limit | No age limit |
| Attempts | Multiple attempts allowed — best score considered |
| Category Relaxation | Relaxation as per government norms |
Exam Pattern
Mode
CBT + Drawing
Duration
3 hours
Total Questions
125
Total Marks
200
Negative Marking
No negative marking
Official Website
nata.in
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A (Drawing) | 0 | 80 |
| Part B (PCM) | 30 | 60 |
| Part C (General Aptitude) | 95 | 60 |
Syllabus
Sketching 3D Drawing Perspective Drawing Memory Drawing
Cutoff Trends (Last 3 Years)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 68 |
| 2023 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 53 | 66 |
| 2022 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 63 |
Preparation Tips for Bihar Students
1
Practice drawing daily — it carries 80 marks
2
Focus on perspective and 3D drawing skills
3
Take multiple attempts — best score is considered
4
Target 80+ score for top architecture colleges like SPA Delhi
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