The Council of Architecture (CoA) has announced the commencement of registrations for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2025, starting from February 3, 2025. The exam will be conducted from March 1, 2025, to June 2025, with the aim of assessing the aptitude of students aspiring to pursue a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree1.
Exam Schedule:
- March 1, 2025, to June 2025: The exam will be held on Fridays and Saturdays in two shifts. On Fridays, the exam will be conducted from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, while on Saturdays, there will be two shifts: the first from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and the second from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM1.
Application Process:
- Visit the official NATA website at nata.in.
- Click on the NATA 2025 link available on the homepage.
- Enter the required registration details and submit the form.
- Make the application fee payment.
- Download and keep a hard copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fees:
- General/OBC-NCL candidates: ₹1,750
- SC/ST/EWS/PwD candidates: ₹1,250
- Transgender candidates: ₹1,000
- International candidates: ₹15,000
Eligibility: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 examination or equivalent with Mathematics as one of the subjects to be eligible for NATA 2025.
Additional Information: Candidates who have already appeared for NATA 2024 and obtained a valid score can apply for NATA 2025, but their previous score will be frozen. The best of the scores from NATA 2024 and NATA 2025 will be considered for admission1.
The NATA exam evaluates cognitive skills, visual perception, aesthetic sensitivity, logical reasoning, and critical thinking abilities. It is a crucial step for students aiming to secure admission to recognized architecture colleges in India.