NATA Selection Procedure

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2025 serves as a qualifying exam for admission into 5-year B.

Arch. Programs across India. However, clearing NATA does not guarantee admission - candidates must also meet the eligibility criteria set by the respective institutes.

Here's step-by-step breakdown of the NATA 2025 Selection Process:

1. Appear for NATA 2025

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Attempts: Candidates can appear in multiple sessions (if applicable), and the best score will be considered.

Exam Components:

Cognitive Skills & General Aptitude

Mathematics & Logical Reasoning.

Physics & Chemistry Knowledge.

Drawing & Visualization Skills

2. Check NATA 2025 Result & Scorecard

Score Calculation:

Candidates receive a scaled score out of 200 marks.

No pass or fail; admission depends on institute cutoffs.

Score Validity: The NATA 2025 Score is valid only for the 2025-26 academic year.

3. Apply for B.Arch. Admissions Separately

• NATA does not conduct centralized counseling.
• Candidates must apply individually to architecture colleges accepting NATA Scores.
• The Admission Process varies across State-Level and Private Institutes.

Key Admissions Bodies using NATA Scores:

• Council of Architecture (CoA) Registered Institutions
• State Universities & Private Architecture Colleges
• Centralized Admission Authorized (e.g., KEAM, MAH-AR-CAT, Karnataka CET, etc).

4. Participate in Counseling (If Applicable)

• Some states (e.g., Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, etc.) conduct centralized B.Arch counseling based on NATA Scores.
• Other Institutes offer direct admissions based on merit and eligibility.

Counseling Process Includes:

Registration for state / university ademission portal

Submission of NATA scorecard & academic records

Shortlising based on cutoffs & merit lists

Seat allotment & document verification

Final Admission & Seat Confirmation

• Once allotted a seat, a candidates must pay the admission fee and complete document verification.
• Admisison is confirmed only when the candidate fulfills:
• NATA Score requirements
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks in 10+2 (PCM)
• Institute-specific admission criteria

NATA 2025 Seat Allotment Process

The selection procedure and seat allotment process will start as soon as the merit list gets released.

The candidates who will qualify the NATA 2025 exam will be called for Counselling as per schedule.

The Counselling procedure of NATA 2025 will be scheduled in the month of August 2025 only after the declaration of the NATA Result.

Once the NATA Score Card is received, the candidate will have to contact various admission authorities with NATA Score Card and other details.

There is no direct lateral admission is allowed at any other year/stage of B.Arch. course based on any qualification.