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Content Writer | Updated On - Mar 20, 2025
March 20, 2025: NATA 2025 exam dates are scheduled from March 7 to June 28, 2025. The exam will conducted on every Friday in one shift and every Saturday in two shifts. Download Schedule Here
February 03, 2025: National Aptitude Test in Architecture or NATA 2025 registration starts online at nata.in. Read Details Here
Council of Architcture has released the NATA 2025 exam dates on the official website nata.in. NATA 2025 exam start on March 07, 2025 and will continue till June 28, 2025. NATA 2025 will be conducted in two sessions: forenoon from 10 am to 1 pm and afternoon from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
NATA 2025 registration has been started from February 03, 2025. Council of Architecture (CoA) has release the NATA application form on the official website – nata.in. NATA 2025 registration last date has not been announced yet. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly for all new updates regarding NATA 2025 examination.
To register for NATA 2025, you must sign up with personal details. Then fill out the NATA application form, upload documents, and pay the NATA application fee to complete the process. You must pay the NATA application fee based on your caste, gender, and number of tests you are appearing for.
NATA 2025 will be conducted in Online and Offline mode. You can attempt the exam in English and Hindi. NATA question paper will have two sections: Part A is for Drawing and Composition test, and Part B has Multiple Choice Questions. Part A is a 90-minute offline test, whereas Part A is a 90-minute online CBT. As per the NATA Exam Pattern, you must answer 3 questions in Part A for a total of 80 marks (25 +25 +30) and 45 questions for 120 marks. In Part B, there are 30 questions each of which is for 2 marks and 15 questions each for 4 marks. Total score for NATA is 200.
Based on the NATA Syllabus, Part A will have questions on Composition and Colour, Sketching and Composition, and 3D Composition. NATA Part B will have questions on visual reasoning, logical derivation, GK, architecture and design, language interpretation, design sensitivity, design thinking and numerical ability.
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the CoA (Council of Architecture). Through NATA admission is offered to the five-year B.Arch programme in various prominent Architecture colleges across India. NATA does not offer lateral entry in B.Arch courses.
| Exam Name | National Aptitude Test in Architecture |
| Conducting Authority | Council of Architecture |
| Exam Type | University-Level Entrance Test |
| Exam Conducted For | For admissions to 5-Year B.Arch Programs |
| Exam Timing | 180 Minutes |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Part A: Offline Part B: Online as Computer-Based Test |
| Questions | Part A: Drawing and Composition Part B: Aptitude |
The authorities will soon announce the NATA 2025 exam date after the commencement of registration process online. Check other important NATA session 1 exam dates (expected) here:
| Events | NATA Session 1 Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| NATA 2025 Application Form Release Date | February 03, 2025 (STARTED) |
| NATA 2025 Application Form Last Date | Monday (11.59 PM) – for the upcoming Friday exam Tuesday (11.59 PM) – for the upcoming Saturday exam |
| NATA 2025 Correction Window | Tuesday (11.59 PM) – for the upcoming Friday exam Wednesday (11.59 PM) – for the upcoming Saturday exam |
| NATA 2025 Admit Card Release Date | Wednesday – for the upcoming Friday exam Thursday – for the upcoming Saturday exam |
| NATA 2025 Exam Date | March 7 to June 28, 2025 (OUT) |
| NATA 2025 Result Release Date | 7 days after the exam |
NATA 2025 exam will be conducted on every Friday and Saturday in the months on March, April, May, and June. TheFriday exam will be conducted in Afternoon Session from 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM. The Saturday exam will be conducted in two shifts – Morning Session from 10 AM to 1 PM and Afternoon Session from 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM. Check the month-wise exam schedule here:
| Date | Day | Morning Session | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07.03.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 08.03.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 14.03.2025 | Friday | Public Holiday | |
| 15.03.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 21.03.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 22.03.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 28.03.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 29.03.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| Date | Day | Morning Session | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04.04.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 05.04.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 11.04.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 12.04.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 18.04.2025 | Friday | Public Holiday | |
| 19.04.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 25.04.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 26.04.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| Date | Day | Morning Session | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02.05.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 03.05.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 09.05.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 10.05.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 16.05.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 17.05.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 23.05.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 24.05.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 30.05.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 31.05.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| Date | Day | Morning Session | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06.06.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 07.06.2025 | Saturday | Public Holiday | |
| 13.06.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 14.06.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 20.06.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 21.06.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
| 27.06.2025 | Friday | - | Yes |
| 28.06.2025 | Saturday | Yes | Yes |
COA has released the amended NATA Eligibility criteria. Candidates who wish to appear in NATA 2025 must ensure they fulfill the revised NATA Eligibility. Any candidates irrespective of their previous appearance in the NATA exam can appear in NATA 2025. The revised eligibility criteria are given below:
NATA Registration 2025 for Session 1 has been started on February 03, 2025. NATA Application Form can be filled out online from the official website. The NATA Application form 2025 last date has not been declared yet. In order to register for NATA, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:
The authorities provide relaxation in NATA registration fees for candidates belonging to socially and educationally backward classes to provide them with the opportunity to educate themselves. The table below shows the category-wise NATA Registration Fee:
| Category | General/OBC-NCL | SC/ST/EWS/PwD | Transgender | Outside India | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Male | Female | |||
| Single test | 1750 | 1250 | 1250 | 1000 | 1000 | 10000 |
| Two tests | 3250 | 2250 | 2250 | 1750 | 1500 | 18000 |
| Three tests | 4500 | 3000 | 3000 | 2500 | 2000 | 25000 |
NATA 2025 admit card for Session 1 will be released at the official website. Candidates will be able to download their NATA Admit Card using their Application Number and Password.
Candidates must be familiar with the NATA Exam Pattern. There will be questions to test the drawing abilities and aptitude of the candidates. After the latest changes, NATA Question Paper will have two sections. The table below shows the new NATA Exam Pattern 2025:
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Sections | Part A: Drawing and Composition Test Part B: Aptitude Test |
| Exam Mode | Part A: Offline Part B: Online, CBT |
| Time Duration | 180 Mins (90 mins for each section) |
| Total Questions | Part A: 3 questions Part B: 45 questions |
| Type of Questions | Part A: Drawing Part B: Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marks Division | Part A: 80 marks (25 + 25 + 30) |
| Part B: 120 marks (30 x 2 marks = 60 marks, 15 x 4 marks = 60 marks) | |
| Total Marks | 200 |
It is very essential for all the aspirants to be thorough with the NATA syllabus. The subjects included in NATA Exam Syllabus are Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Drawing, and General Aptitude. The table below shows the NATA Syllabus 2025:
| Section | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Matrices, Logarithms, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, trigonometry, calculus, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Statistics |
| Physics | Current Electricity, Electrostatics, Optics, Atoms and Nuclei, Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Induction. Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter, Electronic Devices, Magnetism and Matter |
| Chemistry | Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Atomic Structure, State of Matter, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Thermodynamics, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Bonding, Equilibrium |
| Drawing | Scale and Proportions of Objects, Building Forms and Elements, Pattern Drawing, Surfaces and Volumes, Urban Landscape, Aesthetics, 3D and 2D Transformation, Generating Plan, Geometric Composition, Shape, Day to Day Object Drawing, Color Harmony, Creating Shapes and Forms, Perspective Drawing, Conceptualization, and Visualization |
| General Aptitude | Statement Problems, Tautology, Sets and Relations, De Morgan’s Laws and General Arithmetic like Profit and Loss, Mixture and Allegations, Time and Work, etc. |
Check Here Detailed NATA Preparation Tips
NATA 2025 paper analysis will be available after the exam. As per NATA 2024 exam analysis, there were Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in the exam and it marked a difference from previous years’ NATA exam patterns. As per test takers, the difficulty levels are stated below:
CoA will announce the NATA 2025 result on the official website. NATA Result is released in the form of a scorecard. Candidates are advised to take a printout of the scorecard for future reference. To check the result candidates need to log on to the official website using their Application Number and Password. Details mentioned on the NATA scorecard are:
NATA score is valid for two academic years. NATA 2025 qualifying marks are 70 out of a total of 200. You will need a minimum of 20 marks in Part A and 30 marks in Part B.
COA does not conduct counselling for admission, NATA participating colleges conduct their own counselling process. Applicants who will qualify for the exam can apply for NATA 2025 Counselling conducted by individual colleges.
| S.No | College Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Singhad College of Architecture, Pune |
| 2. | Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai |
| 3. | Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai |
| 4. | IES College of Architecture, Mumbai |
| 5. | LS Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai |
| 6. | Department of Architecture, BITS, Mesra |
| 7. | Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurugram |
| 8. | Chandigarh College of Architecture |
| 9. | Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture |
| 10. | Aayojan School of Architecture, Jaipur |
| 11. | Dehradun Institute of Technology |
| 12. | MEASI Academy of Architecture, Chennai |
Ques. When can I apply for NATA 2025?
Ans. NATA 2025 Registration for Phase 1 has been announced by the authorities on the official website nata.in.
Ques. Will there be any Change in the Exam Pattern of NATA 2025?
Ans. NATA – UG 2025 will be the common entrance exam for admission to architectural courses in all prominent colleges. As of now, there is no change in the exam pattern of NATA 2025 and will remain the same as the previous NATA examinations. All the updates regarding the NATA examination and changes related to it will be updated on its official website and will be seen in news channels.
Ques. Should I take the Coaching for NATA 2025?
Ans. Yes, you should join coaching for NATA 2025. Coaching gives you great exposure to quality teaching, questions, and tests conducted on the basis of the NATA exam pattern. It will help you in staying confident to crack NATA 2025. Also, the coaching is properly experienced ones, thus, encouraging students through proper guidance and techniques to qualify for the examination.
Ques. Can a 12th pass-out candidate appear directly in the NATA examination?
Ans. Yes, the students who are just passed out from the 12th standard are eligible to appear in the NATA entrance examination. Although, the level of their preparation decides if they want to appear in NATA soon after qualifying for 12th standard or if they want to take a year drop out to strengthen their preparation.
Ques. In which colleges admission is given to the qualified candidates of the NATA entrance examination?
Ans. Qualified candidates are eligible to get admission to the prominent colleges accepting NATA.
Ques. How many total questions are there in the NATA examination?
Ans. 62 questions are there in total carrying different mark allocations for different sections.
Ques. What are the main subjects focused upon in the NATA examination?
Ans. All the questions are divided into Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and general ability in the entire paper.
Ques. What are the maximum marks?
Ans. 200 marks are the maximum out of which candidates have to score the required marks.
Ques. Who is the NATA examination conducting officer?
Ans. The council of Architecture is the authorized agency for conducting NATA.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
