NATA Eligibility Criteria

in/" rel="follow">nata.in. Candidates should review the informational pamphlet to see the NATA eligibility requirements for 2025. Candidates who are aiming to appear for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) examination have to meet all the eligibility requirements set by the Council of Architecture (COA). The organising body has made some key changes in the eligibility criteria. The NATA qualifying requirements for 2024 include age, educational background, the total number of NATA tries, and other pertinent information. Candidates may complete the NATA Application Form 2025 if they satisfy the minimal eligibility requirements.

NATA 2025 Educational Requirement 

Candidates who have completed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics as subject of study can appear for NATA 2025. Candidates appearing for 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subject to study or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA 2025.

Candidates may note that NATA 2025 is the qualifier for admission to B.Arch. Program offered by Universities / Institutions in the country, subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Council. The eligibility criteria are outlined in Clause 5.2 of this brochure.

Qualifying in NATA 2025 Does Not Constitute A Right / Guarantee in Favour of the candidate for admission to any Architecture course unless the candidate has fulfilled all the prescribed requirements as specified by respective competent authorities in compliance with the eligibility criteria laid down by the council.

NATA 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is qualifying examination for admission to the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Program in India. To be eligible for NATA 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Educational Qualification :

For Appearing in NATA 2025:

Candidates who have passed or appearing in the 10+1 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) Subjects.

Candidates who have passed or appearing in the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) Subjects.

Candidates who have passed or appearing in the 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

For Admission for the First Year of B.Arch Program:

Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Technical Vocational subjects, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics, or Business Studies. They must have secured at least 45% marks in aggregate.

Alternatively, candidates who have passed the 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as a compulsor subject, securing at least 45% marks in aggregate, are also eligible.

AGE LIMIT

There is no specific age limit prescribed for appearing in NATA 2025. However, candidates must comply with any age constraints specified by the respective counseling or admission authorities.

NATA Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Admission

It is important for applicants to understand that meeting the requierments for the NATA 2025 exam does not ensure admission to any architecture program, even if the applicant satisfies all eligibility requirements set forth by the relevant authorities. Candidates for admission to the architecture program in 2025 must fulfill the following requirements.

Applicants must have earned a 10+3 diploma with mathematics as a required as a required subject or have completed PCM courses in Class 12.

NATA Eligibility Criteria 2025 - State Level Admission

Applicants may be admitted to the following state-level B.Arch courses if they pass the entrance exam. Students must be aware, nonetheless, that in order to be eligible for NATA 2025, they must fulfill the requirements set forth by the relevant authorities.

NATA 2025 Eligibility Criteria - State Level Admission

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)

• He / She should be a citizen of India
• A candidate who has passed the 2nd PUC / 12th Standard exam with Mathematics as one of the subjects & secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all subjects.
• 45% of marks in the case of SC, ST, Category - I, OBC, (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) Candidates, and the person with a disability of mental retardation or mental illness (including dyslexia).

Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical (KEAM) Exam

• Candidates should be an Indian National
• Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are also eligible for admission
• Candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam securing minimum 50% aggregate marks.

OR

• Candidates should hold a 3-year diploma with minimum 50% aggregate marks

OR

• Candidates should have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling, securing at least 50% marks
• Candidates should have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects in the qualifying exam.

Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET)

• Candidates should be India Nationals
• Candidates should have passed class 12th from a recognized board with at least 45% aggregate score.
• Candidates should have passed a diploma from any recognized institution with a minimum 50% score.

Credentials For Admission To B.Arch Course 

The Council of Architecture, with the approval of the Central Government, has prescribed the eligibility for admission to 1st Year to 5-year B.Arch. Degree Course as prescribed under Regulation 4(1) of the Council of Architecture (CoA) (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations 2020, which is stated as under:

No candidate shall be admitted to Architecture Course unless she / has passed  10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate or passed 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with atleast 45% marks in aggregate.

Reservations under different categories

Reservation as well as relaxation in qualifying marks for the reserved category (such as SC, ST, OBC-NCL & PwD) for the purpose of admission of a prerogative of the Admission / Counselling Authority and does not fall under the purview of the examination.

It's important to note the qualifying in NATA 2025 does not guarantee admission to any architecture course unless the candidates fulfills all the prescribed requirements specified by the respective competent authorities, in compliance with the eligibility criteria laid down by the Council of Architecture.

NATA Help Desk

Candidates having any queries regarding NATA eligibility criteria can write an e-mail ([email protected]). The help desk number is: +91 7385395400.