NATA 2018 Notification Released: Check Now!

By Divya

Updated: Monday, July 6, 2026, 20:42 [IST]

The Council of Architecture has released the application forms for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) on their official website. Candidates can apply for the exam online.

NATA is a national level exam conducted for admissions to architecture courses all over the country and is conducted once a year. The last date for submission of the application form is March 2, 2018.

Eligibility Criteria For NATA 2018:

Candidates applying for NATA must have 10+2 or equivalent passed/ appearing with mathematics as one of the subjects of the examination.
Candidates must hold 10+3 Diploma (any stream) passed/ appearing recognised by Central/ State Government with Mathematics as one of the subjects of the examination.
International Baccalaureate Diploma passed/ appearing, after 10 years of schooling in Mathematics as a compulsory subject of examination.

NATA Exam Pattern 2018:

The question paper will comprise of three sections, i.e. Mathematics, Drawing & General Aptitude.
The question of Mathematics & General Aptitude will be multiple choice questions and Part B will have to be answered on A4 size drawing sheets.
The total number of questions asked in the exam will be 62.
The question paper will be of 200 marks.
For each correct answer, two marks will be awarded to the candidates in Mathematics & General Aptitude test.

Also Read: What is Interior Architecture?

Age Limit For NATA 2018:

No age limit to apply for NATA exam.

How To Apply For NATA 2018:

Candidates should visit the official website of NATA.
Click "Register'.
Read all the instructions and fill the application form accordingly.
Fill required details in the application.
Before submitting the details, recheck the filled details.
Upload the scanned images in the prescribed format.
Now pay the application fee online.
Take a printout of the confirmation page of the application form for further use.

NATA 2018- Schedule Of Examination:

The last date for submission of application form is March 2, 2018.
The admit card for this exam will be available from April 2, 2018.
Date & Time of Examination: April 29, 2018 (Sunday) from 10:30 am to 01: 30 pm

About NATA:

The National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA), is a national level test conducted to offer admission to Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) programmes to various government or aided institutes of architecture across India.