NATA 2026 Registration Commenced

The Council of Architecture (CoA) has opened the application process for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2026. Eligible candidates interested in appearing for the exam can complete the registration process through the official website. The online application process began on March 9, 2026, for candidates planning to take the exam in the upcoming sessions.

The NATA 2026 exam will commence on April 4, 2026, and will be conducted every Friday and Saturday from April 4 to June 13, 2026 (Phase 1), excluding public holidays. Additionally, the Phase 2 examination will be held on August 7 and August 8, 2026. The Friday test will take place in the afternoon session, while Saturday tests will be conducted in both morning and afternoon sessions.

For the weekend examinations, candidates must complete their registration by Monday (11:59 pm) for Friday tests and Tuesday (11:59 pm) for Saturday tests. The application correction window will close the following day. Admit cards will be released earlier in the respective exam week, and the results will be announced within seven days of the test date. NATA is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to B.Arch programmes offered by architecture institutions across India.

NATA 2026 Application Registration Fee:

Steps to Register for NATA 2026:

Step 1: Go to the official NATA website.

Step 2: On the homepage, select the ‘NATA 2026 Registration’ link.

Step 3: Provide the required details and click on ‘Register’ to create your login credentials.

Step 4: Sign in to your account using the generated login credentials.

Step 5: Complete the application form by entering the necessary personal, academic, and contact information, and review the details carefully.

Step 6: Upload the required documents and proceed to pay the application fee online.