The Council of Architecture (COA) has released the NATA 2027 notification, officially opening the registration cycle for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture.

NATA 2027 will be conducted in two sessions — NATA 1 and NATA 2 — for students seeking admission to B.Arch programmes across India. The exam tests your aptitude in mathematics, drawing, and general reasoning. Most architecture colleges and state counselling bodies accept NATA scores for B.Arch admissions. The official notification and application link are available at nata.in.

  • NATA 2027 is conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA).
  • The exam is held in two sessions: NATA 1 (expected April 2027) and NATA 2 (expected June–July 2027).
  • Eligibility requires 10+2 with Mathematics and a minimum 50% aggregate in the qualifying examination.
  • NATA 2027 carries a total of 200 marks (Part A: 125 marks online + Part B: 75 marks drawing).
  • Application fee is ₹2,000 for General/OBC and ₹1,600 for SC/ST/PwD students per attempt.
Direct Link to NATA 2027 Official Notification (OUT)

NATA 2027 Key Highlights

Here is a quick overview of NATA 2027 for students planning to apply for B.Arch admissions this cycle.

Particulars Details
Exam Name National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
Conducting Body Council of Architecture (COA)
Exam Level National
Mode Part A: Online | Part B: Offline (Drawing)
Total Marks 200
Duration 3 hours 15 minutes
Sessions 2 (NATA 1 and NATA 2)
Official Website nata.in

NATA 2027 Exam Dates

The confirmed NATA 2027 exam dates will be published on nata.in once COA releases the official schedule. Based on NATA 2026 trends, the expected schedule for both sessions is as follows.

Event NATA 1 (Expected) NATA 2 (Expected)
Notification Release October 2026
Application Form Opens December 2026 March 2027
Last Date to Apply February 2027 May 2027
Admit Card Release March 2027 June 2027
Exam Date April 2027 June–July 2027
Result Declaration May 2027 July–August 2027

All dates above are expected and based on NATA 2026 trends. COA will confirm the schedule on nata.in once officially finalised.


NATA 2027 Eligibility Criteria

You must meet the conditions below to be eligible for NATA 2027. Students currently in Class 12 and appearing in board exams in 2027 can apply provisionally.

  • Educational Qualification: Passed or appearing in 10+2 (or equivalent) with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
  • Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent).
  • Age Limit: No upper age limit is prescribed for NATA 2027.
  • Nationality: Indian nationals and NRI/OCI/PIO students are eligible to apply.
  • Number of Attempts: You can appear in both NATA 1 and NATA 2; your best score within a session is considered for admissions.

Students from the Science, Commerce, or Arts streams are eligible provided they have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level.


How to Apply for NATA 2027

NATA 2027 registrations are completed entirely online through nata.in. Follow the steps below to submit your application without errors before the deadline.

  1. Visit the official website at nata.in and click on the NATA 2027 Apply Online link.
  2. Register with your active email ID and mobile number to create a new account.
  3. Log in and fill in your personal details, address, educational qualifications, and preferred exam centre.
  4. Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and class 10 marksheet in the specified format and file size.
  5. Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
  6. Review all entered details carefully before making the final submission.
  7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.

Save your login credentials. You will need them to download your NATA 2027 admit card and check your result after the exam.


NATA 2027 Application Fee

The NATA 2027 application fee is charged per attempt — NATA 1 and NATA 2 are billed separately. The expected fee structure based on NATA 2026 is given below.

Category Fee Per Attempt
General / OBC ₹2,000
SC / ST / PwD ₹1,600

The application fee is non-refundable once paid. COA may revise the fee for NATA 2027, so check nata.in for the confirmed amount before completing the payment.


NATA 2027 Exam Pattern

NATA 2027 is a 200-mark test conducted in two parts: an online aptitude test and an offline drawing assessment. Here is the complete breakdown of the exam structure.

Component Part A (Online) Part B (Offline Drawing)
Mode Computer-based test Pen and paper (drawing sheets)
Duration 2 hours 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Marks 125 75
Question Types MCQ, MSQ, Numerical Answer Type Drawing and sketching tasks
Subjects Covered Mathematics, General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning Drawing Aptitude
Negative Marking No (for most question types) Not applicable

Both Part A and Part B are conducted in the same sitting at your designated exam centre. Your total NATA 2027 score is the combined marks from both parts.

NATA 2027 FAQs

Ques. When was the NATA 2027 notification released?

Ans. The Council of Architecture released the NATA 2027 notification in October 2026. The official notification PDF is available on nata.in.

Ques. What is the eligibility for NATA 2027?

Ans. You must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 with Mathematics and scored at least 50% aggregate marks. There is no upper age limit for NATA 2027.

Ques. How many times is NATA 2027 conducted in a year?

Ans. NATA 2027 is conducted in two sessions — NATA 1 (expected April 2027) and NATA 2 (expected June–July 2027). You can appear in both and your best score will be considered.

Ques. What is the total marks and duration of NATA 2027?

Ans. NATA 2027 is a 200-mark exam. Part A (online) carries 125 marks and Part B (drawing) carries 75 marks. The total duration is 3 hours 15 minutes.

Ques. What is the NATA 2027 application fee?

Ans. The expected application fee is ₹2,000 for General/OBC students and ₹1,600 for SC/ST/PwD students per attempt. The fee is non-refundable once paid.

Ques. How can I apply for NATA 2027?

Ans. You can apply online at nata.in. Register with your email ID, fill in your details, upload required documents, select an exam centre, pay the fee, and submit the form. No offline application mode is available.