NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)

Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Sep 03, 2025

NATA 2026 Application Form

 

NATA 2026 Application Form

NATA 2026 is an entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (CA) for admissions into the 5-year B.Arch Architecture degree course. NATA will be measuring the aptitude of the candidate in the field of Architecture. NATA 2026 will be a one-day paper-based examination all over the country. NATA 2026 Online application, 

The NATA 2026 application process is conducted entirely online and consists of several sequential steps. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

  1. Registration
  • Visit the official NATA website.
  • Click on the “NATA 2026 Registration” or “New Registration” link.
  • Enter basic details: name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email ID, and create a password.
  • After submitting, you’ll receive a registration/application number and password via email for future logins.
  1. Filling the Application Form
  • Log in using your registration credentials.
  • Complete the form with personal, academic, and contact details.
  • Select your preferred exam centers (usually up to three choices)
  1. Uploading Documents
  • Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format (usually JPG/JPEG, photo: 4–100 KB, signature: 1–30 KB).
  • Ensure documents meet the prescribed size and format requirements to avoid rejection.
  1. Fee Payment
  • Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
  • Application fees vary by category and gender; for example, General/OBC (NCL) male candidates pay Rs. 1750 per test, while SC/ST/PwD and transgender candidates pay less.
  • International candidates pay a higher fee.
  1. Confirmation and Submission
  • Review all entered details before final submission.
  • After successful payment, a confirmation page is generated.
  • Download and save/print the confirmation page for future reference. There is no need to send any documents by post.

 

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