Important Dates
Important Dates and 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
No NATA 2027 dates have been announced yet.
In 2026, Phase 1 ran from 4 April to 13 June and Phase 2 on 7–8 August.
Candidates could appear in only one phase.
NATA 2027 Important Dates
The Council of Architecture announces NATA dates in its official information brochure, usually published on nata.in before registration opens. As of 15 October 2026, the NATA 2027 brochure has not been released, so no 2027 dates are confirmed.
NATA 2027 Important Dates: Overview
Event | NATA 2027 |
|---|---|
Release of information brochure | Not yet announced |
Online registration begins | Not yet announced |
Last date to apply | Not yet announced |
Correction window | Not yet announced |
Appointment card (admit card) | Not yet announced |
Exam dates | Not yet announced |
Result | Not yet announced |
NATA 2026 Schedule (Previous Cycle Reference)
The table below shows the official NATA 2026 schedule. It is provided only to help students understand how the exam was organised. The 2027 schedule may be different.
Event | NATA 2026 (official) |
|---|---|
Online form filling started | 9 March 2026 |
Phase 1 exams (for CAP admissions) | 4 April – 13 June 2026, on designated Fridays and Saturdays (excluding public holidays) |
Phase 2 exams (for vacant seats) | 7 – 8 August 2026 |
Session 1 timing | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Session 2 timing | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
Correction window | One correction opportunity during a designated period |
Results | Published on nata.in; detailed schedule notified separately |
NATA Exam Sessions
In 2026, Phase 1 tests were held on Fridays and Saturdays. Fridays had one session in the afternoon, while Saturdays had two sessions (morning and afternoon). Candidates booked their preferred city and session through the NATA portal, and the Council allotted centres as far as possible according to those preferences.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 Explained
Phase 1: Meant for admissions through the regular centralised admission process (CAP). Candidates could take up to two attempts, and the better raw score was used to calculate the percentile.
Phase 2: Meant for admission against seats that remained vacant after CAP rounds. Candidates could take one attempt, and the scorecard showed the raw score only.
A candidate could appear in only one phase, not both.
NATA Result Date
NATA results are published on nata.in. For 2026, the brochure stated that the detailed result schedule would be published separately. The NATA 2027 result dates will be updated here once announced.
Counselling Dates
The Council of Architecture does not conduct counselling. State authorities and institutes announce their own B.Arch admission schedules after NATA results. See NATA Counselling Schedule.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Check nata.in regularly for the official NATA 2027 brochure and schedule.
Register early, as test city and session allotment depends on availability.
Keep track of state counselling deadlines, which may begin soon after Phase 1 results.
Do not rely on unofficial "expected dates" when planning applications or travel.
Pro Tip: If you plan two Phase 1 attempts, leave a gap between them so you can work on weak areas. In 2026, the better raw score of the two counted.
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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