Counselling and Admission Process
Counselling Registration and Choice Filling
NATA 2027 status (checked 15 October 2026): The Council of Architecture has not yet released the NATA 2027 information brochure. Wherever this page refers to NATA 2026, the information is from the previous cycle and is given for reference only. It may change for 2027.
Key Takeaways
Each authority has its own registration, fee and merit method.
Documents must be verified before ranks are issued.
Choices should be filled in genuine order of preference.
NATA Counselling Registration and Choice Filling
After receiving their NATA scorecard, candidates must apply separately to each state authority, consortium or institute where they want admission. There is no common counselling form for NATA.
Step-by-Step Counselling Registration
Register: Create an account on the authority's official portal and pay its counselling fee. For example, COMEDK's 2026 architecture registration fee was ₹2,000 (non-refundable).
Enter scores and marks: Enter your NATA score and qualifying exam marks accurately. COMEDK noted in 2026 that ranks cannot be revised after they are generated.
Upload documents: Upload ID proof, date-of-birth proof, mark sheets, the NATA scorecard and any category or domicile certificates in the specified format.
Document verification: The authority verifies the documents. In COMEDK's 2026 process, rank cards were generated only for candidates whose documents were approved.
Merit list: Check your merit rank and raise any discrepancy within the given time.
Choice filling: List preferred colleges in order of priority and lock your choices before the deadline.
How Merit Is Calculated
Each authority uses its own method. For example, in 2026:
COMEDK: Ranked candidates on their NATA or JEE percentage. Ties were broken by Class 12 percentage, then Mathematics percentage, then age (older candidate first).
Other authorities: Some combine NATA scores with Class 12 marks. Always check the official information brochure of each authority.
Documents Usually Required
Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
NATA scorecard | Proof of valid NATA score |
Class 10 mark sheet/certificate | Date of birth and identity details |
Class 12 or Diploma mark sheet | Qualifying exam eligibility and merit |
Photo ID | Identity verification |
Category / domicile certificates | Reservation or state quota claims, where applicable |
Photograph and signature | Application records |
Choice Filling Tips
Research colleges before choice filling: recognition, fees, location and facilities.
List more choices rather than fewer, in genuine order of preference.
Do not place a college you do not want above one you prefer.
Lock your choices before the deadline and save a copy.
Use the Eduspray College Predictor and Compare Colleges tool to shortlist options.
Next: Seat Allotment and Reporting.
Pro Tip: Never place a college you do not want above one you prefer. If it is allotted, you may lose the chance at your preferred college.
Official Website
For the latest NATA information, refer to the official resources:
NATA website: https://www.nata.in
Council of Architecture: https://www.coa.gov.in
NATA 2026 information brochure (previous cycle): Download PDF
Candidates should verify every detail on the official website before registering or paying any fee.
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