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The NATA 2025 registration dates have been announced by the authority. The NATA registration 2025 process will start on February 3, 2025. Candidates interested in applying for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture can access the direct link via the official NATA website at nata.in. The direct link for the NATA 2025 application form will also be shared in this article.
NATA 2025
The Council of Architecture is all set to begin the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) for the 2025 academic session. The NATA test will begin on March 1, 2025, and conclude in June 2025.
Examinations on Fridays will take place in the afternoon- from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. On Saturdays, it will take place in two sessions- the first session from 10 am to 1 pm and the second session from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
What is NATA?
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is an entrance exam at the national level organized by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for individuals aiming to enroll in undergraduate Architecture programs (5-year BArch). Candidates will have the option to participate in one or all of the exams.
NATA 2025 Highlights
The important highlights for the NATA 2025 exam is now available in the public domain. Check the same in the table below.
Parameters | Details |
Name of the Exam | NATA |
Full Name | National Aptitude Test in Architecture |
Year | 2025 |
Held by | Council of Architecture (CoA) |
NATA 2025 Application Status | To be out soon |
NATA 2025 Registration Begins | February 03, 2025 |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Dates | March 1 to June 2025 (on every Sriday and Saturday) |
Exam Level | Undergraduate |
Exam Frequency | Thrice |
Mode of Exam | Computer-Based and Offline Test |
Course Offered through NATA exam | B.Arch (5 year program) |
Official Website | nata.in |
NATA 2025 Registration
The CoA will begin the registration process for NATA 2025 exam in online mode at nata.in from February 03, 2025. The fee for General/OBC category applicants is ₹1750/-, while for SC/ST/EWS/PwD category applicants it is ₹1250/-. The fee for candidates in the transgender category is ₹1000/- while for those outside India, it is ₹15000/-.
The applicant must select “Payment of fee using EPG services,” and the system will automatically navigate to the payment gateway page available on the website. For additional related information, candidates can visit the official NATA website.
NATA 2025 Application Form- How to Apply
Follow the instructions given below to complete your NATA registration 2025 and submit your NATA application.
- Go to the NATA official site at nata.in.
- Select the NATA 2025 link found on the homepage.
- A new page will appear where applicants must input their registration information.
- Press submit and log into the account.
- Once completed, complete the application form and submit the payment for the application fee.
- Press submit to download the page.
- Maintain a physical copy of the submitted form for future reference.
NATA 2025 Exam Date
The NATA 2025 exam is held on multiple days. The NATA 2025 test will be conducted from March 01 to June 2025. The examination will be held on every Fridays and Saturdays during this window. The NATA exam is held for a duration of 3 hours.
The exam will take place as a thorough aptitude evaluation that includes Part A (Drawing and Composition) in offline format and Part B (MCQ – Multiple Choice Questions and NCQ – No Choice Questions) in an online adaptive format. The test will take place in both English and Hindi languages.
NATA 2025 Exam Pattern
The NATA 2025 exam will consist of 48 questions. It is to be noted that the marking scheme in NATA exam vary from one question to another. There is no negative marking in NATA test. The maximum marks for the exam is 200. Check the exam pattern below.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours (180 minutes) |
Number of Paper | 1 |
Total Number of Questions | |
Maximum Marks | 200 |
Marking Scheme | The marks will vary as per the question |
Negative Marking | No negative Marking |
Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
Colleges Accepting Exam Score | 365 |
No. of Test Cities | 61 |
NATA Eligibility Criteria 2025
The CoA has updated the NATA eligibility requirements for 2025. All candidates are required to meet the NATA eligibility requirements prior to completing the application form:
- Age Restriction: There is no age restriction for applying to NATA 2025.
- Class 12 subjects include mandatory Physics and Mathematics, paired with either Chemistry, Biology, Technical Vocational, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics, or Business Studies.
- Requirements: Applicants must have completed the 12th-grade exam from an accredited board.
- Candidates are required to have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in total in the qualifying examination.
- Diploma Holders: Applicants must have completed the 10+3 diploma examination, including Mathematics as a compulsory subject, with a minimum of 45% marks overall.