NATA Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age Limit, Qualification, Aggregate Marks

NATA Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age Limit, Qualification, Aggregate Marks

K Guna SahitiUpdated on 19 Feb 2026, 02:46 PM IST

NATA Eligibility Criteria 2026 - COA will release the NATA 2026 eligibility criteria along with the official information brochure. Aspirants will be able to check the NATA eligibility criteria 2026 on the official website, nata.in. The criteria outline the general conditions candidates must meet to be eligible for the NATA exam. To be eligible, candidates will have to pass or appear in the 10+1 and 10+2 exams with PCM. The eligibility criteria will also include academic qualification, the number of attempts for the National Aptitude Test in Architrcture and other important details. Candidates have to check the eligibility criteria before filling out the NATA 2026 application form.

NATA Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age Limit, Qualification, Aggregate Marks
NATA Eligibility Criteria

The NATA 2026 registration will begin soon. Council of Architecture will conduct the NATA 2026 exam in an online and offline format. Go through the entire article for more details on NATA eligibility criteria 2026.

NATA Eligibility Criteria 2026

There are certain needs and requirements that the candidates have to meet to be eligible for admission. Candidates are advised to check the detailed eligibility criteria of NATA 2026, as ineligible applicants will be disqualified.

NATA 2026 Eligibility Criteria

ParticularsEligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification

  • Candidates who passed or are appearing in the 10+1 and 10+2 exams with PCM

  • Candidates passed or are appearing 10+3 Diploma exam in Mathematics.

Marks Required

The candidate should have secured a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying exam.

NATA Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Admission

Candidates must note that qualifying for the NATA will not guarantee admission to any Architecture course unless the candidate has fulfilled all the NATA 2026 eligibility criteria prescribed by the respective authorities. Candidates should meet the following eligibility criteria for Architecture admission 2026.

  • Candidates should have passed 10+1 with PCM subjects

  • Candidates should have passed 10+2 with PCM

  • Candidates should have passed a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

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NATA Eligibility Criteria 2026 - State Level Admission

Candidates who will qualify for the entrance exam will be eligible for admission into the following state-level B.Arch courses. However, students must note that they are required to meet the NATA 2026 eligibility criteria laid down by the concerned authorities.

NATA 2026 Eligibility Criteria - State Level Admission

ExamEligibility Criteria

KCET

  • He/She should be a citizen of India.

  • A candidate who has passed the 2nd PUC / 12th standard exam with Mathematics as one of the subjects and secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all subject.

  • 45% of marks in the case of SC, ST, Category‐I, OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) candidates, and the person with a disability of mental disability or mental illness (including dyslexia).

KEAM

  • The candidate should be an Indian National.

  • Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) are also eligible for admission.

  • Candidates should have passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam, securing a minimum 50% aggregate marks.

OR

Candidates should hold a 3-year diploma with a minimum 50% aggregate marks

OR

Candidates should have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma after 10 years of schooling, securing at least 50% marks.

  • Candidates should have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects in the qualifying exam.

GUJCET


  • Candidates should be Indian nationals.

  • Candidates should have passed class 12th from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate score.

  • Candidates should have passed a diploma from any recognised institution with a minimum 50% Score.

Himachal B.Arch Admission


  • Candidates should have passed the 12th class with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in all subjects (45% for the Reserved category) and Mathematics as one of the subjects.

OR

Candidates should have passed 10+3 (diploma) in the subject of Maths from a recognized Centre/State Government with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, (45% in the case of the Reserved category).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is the NATA Eligibility Criteria 2026 out?
A:

No, the NATA Eligibility Criteria 2026 is not out yet.

Q: What is the NATA Eligibility Criteria 2026?
A:

 NATA Eligibility Criteria 2026 include candidates who passed or are appearing in the 10+1 and 10+2 exams with PCM. Candidates passed or are appearing 10+3 Diploma exam in Mathematics.

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No, you cannot directly do M.Arch after B.Tech in Computer Engineering. M.Arch (Master of Architecture) requires a B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) degree as a basic qualification.

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Here's the information about Architecture course:
- Eligibility criteria: Qualification completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as compulsory subjects with minimum 50% marks. Age limit is minimum 17 and upper age limit is generally not fixed, that varies by college.

- Entrance Exam: NATA & JEE Mains are

For architecture courses, you generally need to complete 10+2 with Maths as a compulsory subject. The main entrance exams are JEE Main Paper 2 and NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture), and you need to clear either of these for admission. Some private colleges also have their own entrance exams.

Hi dear candidate,

The Council of Architecture (CoA) needs a 10+2 and a diploma with mathematics subject being compulsory along with at least 45% overall aggregate marks. If you fulfil these conditions, then you are surely eligible for NATA entrance exam.

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