Counselling and Admission Process
Counselling Schedule
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
There is no central NATA counselling.
Register separately with each state authority or institute.
COMEDK's 2026 architecture registration window was just one week.
NATA 2027 Counselling Schedule
The Council of Architecture conducts NATA but does not conduct counselling or allot seats. After NATA results, admissions are carried out by the competent authorities of states and union territories, by consortium bodies and by individual institutions. Each has its own schedule.
Counselling Schedule: Overview
Authority | 2027 schedule | Previous-cycle reference |
|---|---|---|
COMEDK – Architecture (Karnataka private colleges) | Not yet announced | 2026 registration: 22 June (3 pm) – 29 June 2026 (3 pm) |
Institute-level admissions (e.g., CEPT University) | Not yet announced | See the institute's admissions page |
Other state admission authorities | Not yet announced | See the relevant state's official admission portal |
Typical Counselling Stages
Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
Registration | Candidates register on the authority's portal and pay its fee |
Document upload and verification | NATA scorecard, mark sheets and certificates are checked |
Merit list | The authority publishes a provisional and final merit list |
Choice filling | Candidates list preferred colleges in order of priority |
Seat allotment rounds | Seats are allotted based on merit, choices and reservation rules |
Reporting | Candidates pay fees and report to the allotted college |
Phase 1 vs Phase 2 Scores in Counselling
Under the 2026 rules, Phase 1 scores were meant for the regular centralised admission process (CAP). Phase 2 candidates were considered only for seats that remained vacant after CAP rounds.
Counselling for NITs and JoSAA Institutes
For NITs and other JoSAA institutes, B.Arch admission is through JEE Main Paper 2A and JoSAA counselling, not NATA.
Important Instructions
Register separately with each authority you want to apply to; there is no single NATA counselling form.
Track deadlines closely, as registration windows can be short (COMEDK's 2026 window was one week).
Keep digital and printed copies of all documents ready.
Next: Counselling Registration and Choice Filling.
Source: COMEDK Architecture 2026 notification (22 June 2026); NATA 2026 brochure.
Pro Tip: Make a simple deadline calendar listing every authority you plan to apply to, so no registration window is missed.
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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