NATA - National Aptitude Test in Architecture
NATA 2022 exam dates have been announced by the Council of Architecture for BArch admissions. Check NATA 2022 application process, dates, eligibility, question paper, syllabus, pattern, admit card, re
NATA 2022 admit card for Phase 1 will be released on June 7 at nata.in. Registered candidates will be able to download the NATA admit card 2022 by logging in using the required credentials. NATA 2022 Phase 1 will be held on June 12. NATA 2022 application form for the second and third phases is available until June 24 and July 24 respectively. The authorities have announced the revised NATA 2022 exam dates for Phases 2 and 3. NATA 2022 for Phase 2 and 3 will be held on July 7 and August 7 respectively. Previously, the exam was to be held on July 3 and July 24. Registered candidates will have the choice to attempt one or all sessions of NATA 2022. In case a candidate appears for 2 tests, the best of the 2 scores shall be the valid score and in the case of 3 attempts, the valid score shall be the average of the 2 best scores. Qualifying in NATA 2022 is mandatory for admission to the BArch degree offered by various colleges across India. No common counselling will be conducted for NATA 2022 qualified candidates. Read the full article to know more about NATA 2022.
What is NATA?National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a national level entrance exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA) for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate programmes in Architecture (5-year BArch). Candidates will have the choice of appearing in one or all exams.
Latest UpdatesCandidates can check the highlights of NATA 2022 from the table given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Exam | National Aptitude Test for Architecture or NATA |
| Conducted By | Council of Architecture |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate |
| Exam Frequency | Thrice |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
| Total Registrations | 25,860 (2021) |
| Course offered through the exam | BArch |
| Exam Fees | For One Attempt:
For Two Attempts:
For Three Attempts
|
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Number of Papers | 1 |
| Total Questions | 125 |
| Marking Scheme | The questions will be of 1 or 2 or 3 marks |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Colleges Accepting Exam Score | BArch colleges of India |
| No. of Test Cities | 136 |
| Official Website | nata.in |
| Contact Details | NATA Email ID: nata.helpdesk2022@gmail.com NATA Helpline: 9560707764, 9319275557 |
Candidates can check the important dates of NATA 2022 from the tables given below.
NATA 2022 Phase 1 Dates| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Beginning of Online Application Process |
08-Apr-2022 |
| Conclusion of the Online Registration Process |
23-May-2022 28-May-2022 |
| Last Date to Upload Image/s and Payment of Fee |
23-May-2022 28-May-2022 |
| Availability of Confirmation Page for Printing |
23-May-2022 28-May-2022 |
| Correction Window of Application Form |
19-May-2022 to 23-May-2022 |
| Release of Admit Card |
07-Jun-2022 |
| NATA 2022 Phase I |
12-Jun-2022 (Announced) |
| Declaration of Result |
20-Jun-2022 |
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Beginning of Online Application Process |
08-Apr-2022 |
| Conclusion of the Online Registration Process |
24-Jun-2022 |
| Last Date to Upload Image/s and Payment of Fee |
24-Jun-2022 |
| Availability of Confirmation Page for Printing |
24-Jun-2022 |
| Correction Window of Application Form |
22-Jun-2022 to 24-Jun-2022 |
| Release of the Admit Card |
04-Jul-2022 |
| NATA 2022 Phase II |
03-Jul-2022 07-Jul-2022 (Announced) |
| Declaration of Result |
15-Jul-2022 |
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Beginning of Online Application Process |
08-Apr-2022 |
| Conclusion of the Online Registration Process |
24-Jul-2022 |
| Last Date to Upload Image/s and Payment of Fee |
24-Jul-2022 |
| Availability of Confirmation Page for Printing |
24-Jul-2022 |
| Correction Window of Application Form |
22-Jul-2022 to 24-Jul-2022 |
| Release of the Admit Card |
04-Aug-2022 |
| NATA 2022 Phase III |
24-Jul-2022 07-Aug-2022 (Announced) |
| Declaration of Result |
16-Aug-2022 |
The examination authority will issue the NATA 2022 admit card on the official website. Candidates will be able to download their respective admit cards by entering their registered ID and password. After downloading the admit card, the candidates should confirm that the photograph and signature are printed on the admit card. Every candidate must carry the admit card along with valid photo ID proof to the exam centres.
NATA 2022 Application FormThe authorities released the application form of NATA 2022 on April 8. Candidates will have to fill out the NATA application form 2022 to participate in the entrance exam. While filling out the application form, the candidates will have to provide their personal, academic and contact details. The candidates will also have to pay the required fee online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card.
NATA 2022 Application Fee| Category |
For single attempt |
For two attempts |
For three attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Category (Male) |
INR 2000 |
INR 4000 |
INR 5400 |
| General Category (Female) |
INR 1500 |
INR 3000 |
INR 4050 |
| For SC/ ST Category |
INR 1500 |
INR 3000 |
INR 4050 |
| Transgender |
INR 1500 |
INR 3000 |
INR 4050 |
| For Candidates who are applying from abroad |
INR 10,000 |
INR 20,000 |
INR 27,000 |
The CoA has relaxed the NATA 2022 eligibility criteria. Every candidate must fulfil the NATA eligibility criteria before filling out the application form:
Diploma Holders: Candidates who have passed the 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate are also eligible to appear for the exam.
NATA 2022 SyllabusCoA has released the NATA syllabus 2022 on the official website. Candidates can now check the subjects, topics and units which have to be studied for the examination through the syllabus. By knowing the syllabus beforehand, the candidates will be able to understand the important topics and prepare for the upcoming examination.
NATA 2022 Exam PatternCandidates are advised to check the NATA 2022 exam pattern to create their preparation strategy. Through the exam pattern, the candidates will be able to know the entrance examination mode, duration, marking scheme and more. Understanding the exam pattern is essential for the candidates to be comfortable and secure good scores during the entrance examination.
NATA 2022 Preparation TipsTo perform well in the entrance examination, the candidates can check some of the preparation tips of NATA 2022 given below.
NATA 2022 answer key will be released a few days after the entrance exam is conducted. The correct answers to the NATA question paper will be available through the answer key. Candidates will be able to calculate their probable secured scores using the NATA 2022 answer key. While calculating the scores, the candidates will have to use the official marking scheme. The authorities will also release the NATA 2022 response sheet where the personal responses of the candidates have been recorded. The scores calculated using the NATA answer key will be indicative in nature.
NATA 2022 ResultCoA will release the NATA result 2022 online. To access the NATA result, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. The obtained scores and qualifying status will be available through the NATA 2022 result. Candidates who qualify the entrance examination will be able to apply for admission into the Architecture colleges of India.
NATA 2022 CounsellingCoA does not conduct a common NATA counselling. For BArch admissions, the qualified candidates will have to individually apply at their preferred colleges. There are 300 Universities and Colleges in India that accept NATA scores for admission into their 5-year BArch programs.
Also Read: List of Colleges that Accept NATA scores
Previous Years' NATA StatisticsCandidates can check the detailed statistics of NATA below.
NATA 2021 Statistics (Test 2)| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of candidates who applied for NATA 2021 | 25860 |
| Number of candidates who attempted NATA 2021 | 21657 |
| Number of candidates who qualified NATA 2021 | 11583 |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of candidates who applied for NATA 2021 | 15066 |
| Number of candidates who attempted NATA 2021 | 14140 |
| Number of candidates who qualified NATA 2021 | 11431 |
Q. When will the NATA 2022 application form be released?
A. NATA 2022 application form was released on April 8.Q. What is the last date to fill the NATA 2022 application form?
A. The last date to NATA 2022 application form is June 24 and July 24 for Phase 2 and 3 respectively. For Phase 1, the final date to apply was May 28, 2022.Q. When will the NATA 2022 exam be conducted?
A. NATA 2022 will be held on June 12, July 7 and August 7 for Phase 1, 2 and 3 respectively.Q. Till when is the NATA 2022 score valid?
A. NATA score is valid for one year.Q. Where can I take NATA 2022?
A. Candidates aspiring for NATA can take the test at iON proctored assessment centres which are spread across all the major cities in India and Dubai.Q. If I have not studied Mathematics in my qualifying examination, can I apply for NATA 2022?
A. No, it is mandatory to have Mathematics as a compulsory subject in the 12th or Diploma program. Without this subject, candidates will not be allowed to fill in the NATA Application Form.Q. Is there any provision to reschedule the exam?
A. No. The exam is conducted only on the already decided date all over the country. Rescheduling the examination is not possible.Q. Is it possible to appear in the exam in some other city or centre than the one assigned by the Council?
A. Once the exam centre is allotted to a candidate, no changes will be entertained.Q. When will NATA 2022 result be announced?
A. NATA 2022 result will be announced on June 20, July 15 and August 16 for Phase 1, 2 and 3 respectively.Q. Are there any centres in foreign cities? And is the examination fee different for the exam centre?
A. Yes, the exam will also be conducted in Dubai. Candidates opting for Dubai as their exam centre will need to pay an additional fee of Rs 10,000.Q. To whom should candidates contact in case of any queries for NATA 2022?
A. For getting the solution to any query, candidates must contact the helpdesk at 9560707764, 9319275557.Council of ArchitectureCore 6-A, 1st Floor,India Habitat Center,Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
NATA Help Desk No: 9560707764, 9319275557
Email: helpdesk.nata2022@gmail.com
Dates Section:NATA 2022 exam dates have been revised for Phase 2 and 3 by the Council of Architecture at nata.in. As per NATA exam dates 2022, Phase 2 and 3 will be held on July 7 and August 7, 2022, respectively. NATA 2022 Phase 1 will be held on June 12. The application form of NATA 2022 is now available online and candidates will have to submit it before the final date. NATA 2022 application form last date is June 24 and July 24 for Phase 2 and 3 respectively. For Phase 1, the final date to apply for NATA 2022 was May 28. No common counselling will be held for NATA 2022 qualified candidates. Read to know more about NATA 2022 exam dates.
Candidates can check the exam dates of NATA 2022 from the tables given below.
NATA 2022 Phase 1 Dates| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Beginning of Online Application Process |
08-Apr-2022 |
| Conclusion of the Online Registration Process |
23-May-2022 28-May-2022 |
| Last Date to Upload Image/s and Payment of Fee |
23-May-2022 28-May-2022 |
| Availability of Confirmation Page for Printing |
23-May-2022 28-May-2022 |
| Correction Window of Application Form |
19-May-2022 to 23-May-2022 |
| Release of Admit Card |
07-Jun-2022 |
| NATA 2022 Phase I |
12-Jun-2022 |
| Declaration of Result |
20-Jun-2022 |
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Beginning of Online Application Process |
08-Apr-2022 |
| Conclusion of the Online Registration Process |
24-Jun-2022 |
| Last Date to Upload Image/s and Payment of Fee |
24-Jun-2022 |
| Availability of Confirmation Page for Printing |
24-Jun-2022 |
| Correction Window of Application Form |
22-Jun-2022 to 24-Jun-2022 |
| Release of the Admit Card |
04-Jul-2022 |
| NATA 2022 Phase II |
03-Jul-2022 07-Jul-2022 |
| Declaration of Result |
15-Jul-2022 |
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Beginning of Online Application Process |
08-Apr-2022 |
| Conclusion of the Online Registration Process |
24-Jul-2022 |
| Last Date to Upload Image/s and Payment of Fee |
24-Jul-2022 |
| Availability of Confirmation Page for Printing |
24-Jul-2022 |
| Correction Window of Application Form |
22-Jul-2022 to 24-Jul-2022 |
| Release of the Admit Card |
04-Aug-2022 |
| NATA 2022 Phase III |
24-Jul-2022 07-Aug-2022 |
| Declaration of Result |
16-Aug-2022 |
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NATA 2022 Important Dates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Q. When will NATA 2022 application form be released?
A. NATA 2022 application form has been released on April 8.Q. Where can I check NATA 2022 important dates?
A. Candidates can check the important dates of NATA 2022 on the official website - nata.in.Q. When can I download my NATA 2022 admit card?
A. NATA 2022 admit card will be available on June 7 for Phase 1.Q. When will NATA 2022 be held?
A. NATA 2022 will be held on June 12, July 7 and August 7.Q. Will COA release the NATA counselling schedule?
A. COA does not conduct common counselling for NATA, so they will not release a schedule.| Domain | national |
| Exam Type | exam |
| Conducted By | Council of Architecture |
| Is Conducting Body | No |
| Is Exam Paid | 0.0 |
| Is Abroad | 0.0 |
| Abbreviation | NATA |
| Is Abroad | 0.0 |
| Exam Year | 2022 |
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