NATA 2025: Registration (Open), Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Cutoff

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Overview

The NATA 2025 exam is conducted in India by the Council of Architecture (CoA). The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2025 is being conducted on Fridays (afternoon session) and Saturdays (morning and afternoon sessions) 

The syllabus is divided into two parts. Part A, which contains a drawing composition test in online mode with a duration of 90 minutes, and Part B, which contains a computer-based adaptive test in offline mode with a duration of 90 minutes, which covers three subjects. The total duration is 3 hours (180 minutes), and the Mathematics and Drawing sections will feature multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

On the grounds of eligibility, only Candidates who have completed 10+2 with Mathematics or a 10+3 Diploma in Mathematics are eligible for the exam. The minimum qualifying marks are 45% for General and 40% for SC/ST/OBC students. 

The exam offers multiple language options to candidates, including English, Hindi, and some other regional languages. The difficulty level of the exam is expected to be moderate, with Mathematics being the most challenging section.

A total of 30 government colleges are providing  1,160 seats, and 63 private colleges are providing seats in the B.Arch program on the basis of the result of NATA 2025. Approximately 37,246 students attempted the NATA 2024 exam, and approximately 24,540 students successfully qualified for the NATA 2024 exam.

NATA 2025: Quick Highlights

The information mentioned below is of NATA 2025, which will provide you with a brief of this examination.

What is NATA?

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) has been conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) since 2006 for admission to the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programs. The CoA (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983 and 2020, approved by the Central Government under the Architects Act, 1972, mandate that candidates must pass an aptitude test conducted by either NTA (JEE) or NATA for architecture admissions. Final admissions are managed by the respective State or Union Territory authorities based on the valid NATA score and eligibility criteria.NATA evaluates candidates' cognitive abilities, visual perception, aesthetic sensitivity, logical reasoning, and critical thinking to determine their aptitude for architecture.

NATA Admit Card 2025

The admit card for the NATA 2025 entrance exam has been released online by the Council of Architecture (CoA) on the official NATA website https://www.nata.in/. All the important information regarding the admit card, such as guidelines, timings, centre address, and examination date, will be available on the admit card of NATA 2025. Candidates will have to present their NATA 2025  admit card at the centre along with identity proof.

Steps to download the NATA 2025 admit card-

1. Visit the Official Website
   Candidates must visit nata.in on their computer or mobile browser.
2. Log In to Your Account
   Enter your email ID and password. Click on login. If you’ve forgotten these details, click on “Forgot application number or password” and follow the suggested steps. 
3. Download the Admit Card
   Once logged in, your admit card will appear on the screen. Download it and take a printout.

Details Mentioned on the NATA Admit Card 2025

NATA Admit Card 2025 contains the following details. Ensure that the given information is correct.

• Candidate’s Name
• Candidate’s Roll Number
• Candidate’s Photograph and Signature
• Examination Center Address
• Date of Examination
• Time of Examination
• Examination Day Instructions

What to carry along with the NATA 2025 admit card?

While reporting at the examination centres, the candidates will have to present the following documents along with the NATA 2025 hall ticket.

(a) Original photograph (same as the one uploaded in the application form)

(b) One photo identity card, e.g., Voter Card, PAN card, Aadhar Card, Driving Licence.

NATA Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates may note that NATA 2025 is the qualifying aptitude test for admission to B.Arch. program offered by Universities / Institutions in the country, subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Council. 

Candidates must fulfill the following NATA Eligibility criteria 2025:

1. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in 10+1 and 10+2 exams with PCM.
2. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in the 10+3 Diploma exam in Mathematics.
3. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying exam.

NATA Application/Registration Process 2025

The application process for NATA 2025 is to be filled up in online mode through the official website. Here are the steps that you would need to follow to fill out the form.

Step 1 - Apply Online: Visit NATA Official Website, create an account, and fill in personal and academic details.

Step 2 - Upload Documents: Upload your photograph (4-100 KB) and signature (1-30 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.

Step 3 - Fee Payment: Pay via debit/credit card, net banking, or other online methods.

Step 4 - Confirmation Page: Print the confirmation page after successful payment.

NATA 2025 Application Fees

Here is the application fee based on categories.

Note: Fees are non-refundable, and additional tests can be opted for later, up to three attempts.

NATA Exam Pattern 2025

The Council of Architecture published the NATA exam pattern 2025 on the official website, www.nata.in. Let’s dive into knowing the detailed NATA exam pattern for the NATA entrance exam 2025.

NATA Syllabus

NATA 2025 will be conducted as a comprehensive aptitude test consisting of part A in offline mode and part B  in online mode. Here is the descriptive NATA 2025 syllabus.

NATA Preparation Tips 2025

NATA 2025 is a popular exam among B. Arch aspirants, by following the NATA Preparation Tips 2025, you can make a well-strategized study plan which will surely help them to get more marks in the exam. Here are the following tips .

1. Understand the Exam Structure & Pattern

• Know the syllabus: Emphasizes visual sensitivity, spatial reasoning, architecture awareness, math from classes 10–12, and general aptitude. 
• The exam is conducted in two parts: Part A (Drawing & Composition – offline) and Part B (Aptitude, Maths, Reasoning – online)
• Format: Part A: 3 questions (colour composition, B&W sketch, 3D composition)and Part B: ~50 MCQs/NCQs across aptitude, logic, math, GK & design.

2. Make your  personalised study plan 

• Begin the preparation at least 6-7 months before the exam.
• Design your study plan with or without a coach, and be disciplined.
• Divide the subjects in a daily study schedule like the one suggested below.

Note - You may follow the given timetable as a reference.

3. Solve mock tests and sample papers 

• Candidates are advised to give regular mocks and give them an idea to revise specific topics as per their requirement.
• Candidates should solve 15-20 sample papers to identify the challenging areas. It would also help to improve their management skills.

4. Regular revision 

• Revise regularly and systematically, keep your focus on revising formulas, drawing strategies, and GK snippets.
• Do not follow multiple sources and new content before the exam. Stick to your notes, which you made during the preparation.

NATA Previous Years' Question Papers

In the table below, there are links provided to past year question papers of NATA from 2017 to 2024. You can check the links by clicking on them.

Note: The above links lead to external websites where you can download the respective NATA question papers in PDF format.

NATA Exam Day Guidelines 2025

Below are the given guideline  parameters that you need to check on the NATA exam day: 

• Carry your NATA 2025 Admit Card and a valid government photo ID (like Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport). Without these, you won’t be allowed to enter the exam hall.
• Bring one passport-size photo (same as the one you uploaded in the application form). 
• Reach the exam centre at least 1 hour early.
• Check your assigned computer to ensure it’s working properly.
• If you have a PwD certificate, don’t forget to carry a copy of it.
•  Make sure all your details are correct and you sign in the right place.

Note -  If you arrive 15 minutes after the exam starts, you won’t be allowed inside.

NATA Exam Dress Code 2025 

The dress code for the NATA exam has been issued by the Council of Architecture (COA) that you should strictly need to follow.

• Don’t wear clothes with metal parts like buttons, zips, or designs.
• Caps, mufflers, or anything covering your head is not allowed.
• Avoid clothes with too many pockets.
• Wear comfortable clothes so you don’t feel uneasy during the exam.
• Jewellery or ornaments like necklaces, earrings, or bangles are not allowed.
• Don’t wear goggles, rings, bracelets, or anything similar.
• Choose simple and plain clothes without any extra accessories.
• Best options: wear a T-shirt with jeans, or a top/Kurti with leggings.

Things to Avoid During the Exam

As per the NATA exam day instructions 2025, you should avoid making these mistakes :

• Bringing the prohibited items to the exam centre -Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, slide rules, log tables,  electronic watches with calculator functions, text material, wallets, and personal belongings.
• Work on time management and attempt all questions without skipping, as there is no negative marking.
• It is also mentioned in the NATA 2025 exam day instructions that no friends or parents accompanying you will be allowed to enter beyond the Test Centre unless you belong to a PwD category and have requested a scribe.

NATA Result 2025

The NATA 2025 result will be available online by the Council of Architecture on the official website nata.in. Candidates will need to log in using their credentials on the official website to access it. Qualifying candidates will continue to participate in the NATA 2025 Counseling process.

Steps to check the NATA result 2025

Here are given steps that you need to follow to get your result.

• You need to visit the official website nata.in.
• You have to find and click on the NATA 2025 result link on the site.
• You have to log in to your account by entering your application number.
• Your NATA will be available on the website.
• Download and print your scorecard for further use in the admission process.

Procedure for Review of NATA Result 2025 

COA generally does not provide a revision of the result, but if in case it is provided, the candidates need to file an online request with their details. The fee will be charged for the review of the NATA result.

NATA Answer Key 2025

The NATA Answer Key 2025 has not been released for 2025. The answer key will be released by the Council of Architecture (CoA) shortly after each exam session, before the official results are announced.

Here are the following steps by which students can access the NATA 2025 answer key once released.

Step 1 - Visit the Official Website: Go to nata.in.

Step 2 -  Log in with your credentials.

Step 3 - Access the Answer Key: Go to the "Answer Key" section.

Step 4 - Download the Answer Key: The answer key will be available in PDF format for each session.

Expected Answer Key Release Date

Here’s the NATA 2025 Answer Key Release information mentioned below in the table.

NATA Counselling 2025 

No centralised counselling. There is no common counselling for NATA 2025; it will not be conducted by the Council of Architecture. So the  Candidates will have to individually apply for admission into the participating public or private institutes after qualifying for the NATA exam.

Essential Documents for NATA 2025 Counselling:

Candidates must bring the following original documents (and photocopies) for verification during counselling.

• NATA 2025 Admit Card
• NATA Scorecard
• Class 10th Marksheet
• Class 12th Marksheet
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (for candidates with disabilities)
• Residence Certificate (if applicable)
• Transfer Certificate (if applicable)

Colleges Accepting NATA Score 2025

The Council of Architecture (CoA) has released the list of NATA 2025 accepting institutions online at nata.in. Admission into B. Arch courses are done as per the NATA 2025 scores 2025. Here is the list of government and private colleges offering seats for admission that are now available.

The NATA 2025 (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is being conducted by the Council of Architecture for admissions into B.Arch. programs. Here's the detailed schedule and important dates for your reference.

To qualify for the NATA cutoff 2025, candidates should score higher than the qualifying cutoff by including their individual and aggregate marks.

Here is the qualifying cutoff.

NATA Category-wise Cutoff 2025 

Candidates will be allotted seats only if they qualify for the NATA cutoffs 2025 of the selected colleges. Cutoff is based on previous years' trends and available data. Here's an overview of the expected and historical cutoffs for various institutions.

Note: These are estimated ranges based on past trends and may vary for the 2025 admissions.

NATA College-wise Cutoff 

Here is the college-wise cutoff of 2024 NATA.

Key Points

• Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score at least 70 out of 200 to qualify for NATA 2025.
• Normalisation Process: Normalisation will be done based on the NATA Result. It will be calculated by the Council of Architecture (COA) after the declaration of the result. 
• Score Validity: NATA scores are valid for one year from the date of the exam.

NATA Frequently Asked Questions 2025

Q.1 What is the exam pattern of NATA 2025?

Ans: The exam will be conducted in two parts: a Drawing and Composition Test (offline) and a multiple-choice question (MCQ) section (online). The MCQs will include multiple-choice type questions (MSQs), preferential choice type questions (PCQs), and numerical answer type questions (NAQs). 

Q. 2 How to check NATA results 2025?

Ans: Students should visit the official website, nata. In, and navigate to the "NATA 2025 Result" section. Candidates will need to enter their application number and password to view and download their scorecards. The scorecard will display the candidate's performance in the exam, including sectional scores.

Q.3 What are the eligibility criteria for NATA 2025?

Ans: Candidates need to have passed or be appearing for their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, or a 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics. There is no specified age limit. A minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying exam is generally required.

Q.4 How many attempts can a student give for the exam?

Ans: Candidates can attempt the NATA 2025 exam a maximum of three times. The exam authorities will consider the best score out of the three attempts for admission purposes. 

Q. 5 What is the  NATA cutoff 2025? 

Ans: The NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) 2025 qualifying cutoff score is 70 out of 200. To pass NATA, candidates need to score a minimum of 20 in Part A and 30 in Part B, along with an overall 70 aggregate score.

Q.6 Does NATA provide any counseling?

Ans: The Council of Architecture (COA) doesn't conduct the NATA Admission process. Each participating institute of NATA conducts separate counselling sessions.