Conducting Body: Council of Architecture (CoA) National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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NATA: National Aptitude Test in Architecture

Comprehensive student gateway for 5-Year B.Arch across 450+ Architecture Colleges in India (CEPT, JJ School, SPA Affiliated) admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
5-Year B.Arch across 450+ Architecture Colleges in India (CEPT, JJ School, SPA Affiliated) Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Mode: Part A: Offline Drawing (90 Min) + Part B: Online CBT (90 Min) Total Marks: 200 Frequency: Conducted on all weekends (April to July, best sco Fee: ?1,750 (One Attempt) / ?3,250 (Two Attempts)
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Premier Colleges Accepting NATA 2026

NIRF Ranked Institutes

Over hundreds of premier Central Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs, NITs, IIITs, AIIMS, GMCs, IIMs, NLUs), State Government Universities, and accredited private colleges accept NATA scores.

Tier-1 Institutes

IITs, NITs, IIITs, AIIMS, IIMs, NLUs offering national benchmark education, cutting-edge labs, and ₹15-40+ LPA average placements.

Top State Govt Colleges

CEG Anna University, VJTI Mumbai, COEP Pune, Jadavpur University with low tuition fee structures and strong regional alumni networks.

Leading Private Hubs

BITS Pilani, VIT, Thapar, Manipal, Amrita, PSG Tech accepting national merit rank with state-of-the-art campus infrastructure.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Participating Colleges

How many institutes accept NATA scores for admissions?
Dozens to hundreds of premier institutes accept NATA scores, including Central Institutes of National Importance, State Government Universities, and top-tier autonomous private colleges across India.
Can private universities accept NATA scores outside centralized counselling?
Yes, numerous premier private and deemed universities accept valid NATA merit scores for direct counseling or institutional quota seats.

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