NATA Cutoff 2025: Check Qualifying Cutoff, Previous Year's Admission Cutoff Marks

National Aptitude Test in Architecture 2025 ( NATA )

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NATA 2025 cutoff will be prepared by the Council of Architecture (CoA). To be eligible for BArch admissions into the participating institutes, the candidates will have to meet the NATA 2025 qualifying cutoff, which will be released by the authorities. The qualifying NATA cutoff 2025 is 70 marks out of the total 200. To prepare the NATA cutoff, the authorities will consider various factors related to the entrance examination. However, since there is no common counselling, the admission cutoff of NATA 2025 will be prepared individually by the participating institutes. Candidates will have to individually check the admission cutoff for their preferred college/institute. However, it is to be noted that meeting the admission cutoff does not guarantee admission, but it raises their chance of admission. Read to know more about NATA 2025 Cutoff.

Q:   What is the NATA cutoff?

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NATA cutoff is the minimum marks that the candidates will have to secure to qualify the examination and be eligible for admissions. There are two types of NATA cutoff - qualifying and admission cutoff. The qualifying cutoff of NATA is the minimum marks that the candidates will have to secure to qualify the entrance examination. However, the admission cutoff of NATA will consist of the minimum scores that has to be secured to have higher chances of admission into the preferred college.

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Q:   Where can I check the NATA cutoff?

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CoA will prepare and release the NATA qualifying cutoff online at nata.in. The candidates will be informed about the minimum marks that they need to secure to qualify the examination through the NATA qualifying cutoff. However, the NATA admission cutoff will be prepared by the respective colleges/institutes and released at their official website. Candidates will be required to individually check their preferred college for the cutoff trends.

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Q:   If I meet the NATA cutoff, will my admission be confirmed?

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No. NATA cutoff will consist of the minimum scores that the candidates will have to secure for higher chances of admissions. Therefore, the candidates will not be guaranteed admissions into the institutes even if the meet the cutoff requirements since other factors will also be considered. Candidates are advised to carefully check the previous years' cutoff of their preferred institutes to know in which institute they have a higher chance of admission. 

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What is NATA 2025 Qualifying and Admission Cutoff?

NATA qualifying cutoff consists of the marks that the candidates have to obtain in the entrance examination to obtain a qualified status. However, NATA 2025 admission cutoff is the minimum mark that the candidates will have to secure for higher chances of admission into the participating institutes. The admission cutoff of NATA 2025 will vary as per the institute that the candidate will apply for.

Q:   What is the NATA qualifying cutoff?

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The NATA qualifying cutoff is the minimum score that the candidates will have to secure to qualify the entrance examination and be considered eligible for the admission process. CoA will announce the NATA 2025 qualifying cutoff soon, however, as per the previous year trends, it is expected to be 70 marks out of 200. While the qualifying NATA cutoff does not guarantee admission, the candidates will qualify the entrance examination if they meet the cutoff decided by the authorities. 

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Q:   What is the NATA admission cutoff?

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The minimum scores that the candidates need to secure for admission into their preferred institute constitutes the NATA admission cutoff. CoA is not responsible for the creation of the admission cutoff. The colleges/institutes will prepare the NATA admission cutoff after considering various factors. It is to be noted that the admission cutoff will be different for every college and category. Candidats are advised to check the previous years' cutoff trends to know the cutoff range for admissions. 

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NATA 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NATA 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Apr '25

NATA 2025 result

TENTATIVE

NATA 2025 Qualifying Cutoff

Candidates will have to score higher than the NATA qualifying cutoff to pass the entrance examination. If the candidates have attempted two phases of NATA 2025, then the higher score will be taken into consideration.

Particulars

Details

Qualifying NATA 2025 Cutoff

70

Q:   Will the NATA cutoff be different for every category?

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NATA qualifying cutoff will remain constant for every category. All candidates, irrespective of their category, will have to secure the qualifying cutoff to considered eligible for BArch admissions. However, the NATA admission cutoff will differ for every college and category. As compared to the General category, the reserved category can expect a lower cutoff. Before applying for admissions, the candidates are advised to check the previous year cutoff trends. 

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Q:   Which NATA score will be considered for B.Arch admission if I have appeared for all the sessions?

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Candidates will be eligible to apply and attempt one or more sessions of NATA. In case a candidate appears for 2 tests, the best of the 2 scores shall be the valid score and in the case of more than 2 attempts, the valid score shall be the average of the best scores. All candidates will be required to mandatory qualify at least one session of NATA to be eligible for B.Arch admissions into the respective Architecture colleges and institutes. Candidates are advised to attempt as many sessions as they can to have a higher chance of securing good scores.

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NATA 2025 Admission Cutoff

The participating institutes will individually prepare NATA 2025 cutoff for admissions. The cutoff will be different for every college and category. Candidates will be allotted seats if they meet the cutoff and the other eligibility criteria set by the institutes. It is to be noted that meeting the NATA cutoff does not guarantee admission, but provides a higher chance of admission. Other factors will also be considered for admissions. 

Q:   What is the basic eligibility criteria to be eligible for BArch admissions through NATA?

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For admissions into the preferred BArch institutes, the candidates should meet the basic eligibility criteria. If the candidates do not meet the basic eligibiity criteria for BArch admissions based on NATA scores, then their chances of admission will be minimal. 

  • The candidates should have passed 10+2th standard qualifying examination with minimum required marks.
  • Should be minimum 17 years old as of July 13 of the admission year.
  • The candidates should have secured a valid NATA 2023 score i.e., minimum 70 marks out of 200.
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Q:   Which are the participating institutes of NATA?

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As per CoA, the Architecture colleges strictly accept candidates based on their NATA scores. Therefore, the candidates will be eligible to apply to their preferred Architecture institute, if they have secured the qualiying NATA score.  Some of the institutes that accept NATA scores are:

  • School of Architecture and Planning, VMRF, Chennai
  • SRM University, Chennai
  • R V School of Architecture, RVCE, Bangalore
  • Department of Architecture, BIT, Mesra
  • Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
  • Sharda University, Greater Noida
  • Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics, JMI, New Delhi
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Determining Factors of NATA Cutoff 2025

The authorities will consider various factors related to the entrance examination while preparing the NATA 2025 cutoff. Some of the important determining factors of NATA cutoff that will be checked by the authorities are listed below:

  • Previous year NATA cutoff trends
  • The difficulty level of the entrance examination
  • Number of exam applicants
  • Number of seats available for admission

Q:   Are previous years' NATA cutoff trends important?

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Yes. While preparing the NATA quaifying and admission cutoff, the authorities will check and consider the previous years' cutoff trends. Candidates are also advised to check the previous years' NATA cutoffs to know the scores that they should secure to have a higher chance of admission into their preferred college. The minimum qualifying cutoff has to be secured to qualify the entrance examination. NATA admission cutoff will be individually prepared and released by the institutes.

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Q:   Which factors will determine the NATA cutoff?

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While preparing the NATA cutoff, the authorities will consider various factors related to the entrance examination. Some of the important factors that will be considered by the authorities to prepare the cutoff of NATA are - difficulty level of the entrance exam, previous year cutoff trends, number of applicants, total number of seats available for admission, etc. While the qualifying cutoff will be prepared and released by CoA, the admission cutoff will be released individually by the participating institutes. 

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Previous Year’s NATA Admission Cutoff

Candidates can check the previous year's NATA admission cutoff for some colleges below.

CEPT University

Category Cut off Marks
General/Other 79.33
General (PH)/Other 61
SEBC/Other 57.62
General/Gujarat Board 74.05
SC/Gujarat Board 66.69
ST/Gujarat Board 51.30
SEBC/Gujarat Board 65.78
ESM/Gujarat Board 57.63
General/CBSE 82

Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai

Category Cut off Rank for Home University Candidates Cut off Rank for Other Candidates
General (Male) 107 104
General (Female) 52 172
OBC (Male) 531 2138
OBC (Female) 228 3516

LJ School of Architecture

Category/Board Cut Off
General/Other 63.40
General/Gujarat Board 60.65
SC/Gujarat Board 44.84
SEBC/Gujarat 49.03
General/CBSE 66.75
SC/CBSE 51.75

Vidyamandir College of Architecture, Women

Category/Board Cut Off
General/Other 53.36
General/Gujarat Board 58.82
SEBC/Gujarat Board 52.23
General/CBSE 68.75
SEBC/CBSE 55.9

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Institute of Technology

Category Cut Off
General/Other 68.95
General/Gujarat Board 66.95
SC/Gujarat Board 60.15
ST/Gujarat Board 48.46
SEBC/Gujarat Board 57.90
SEBC/CBSE 54.7

Parul Institute of Architecture and Research

Category/Board Cut Off
General/Other 60.15
General/Gujarat Board 57.71
SC/Gujarat Board 52.32
SEBC/Gujarat Board 47.32
General/CBSE 74.15
SEBC/CBSE 57.45

NATA 2025 Counselling

CoA will not conduct centralized NATA counselling. Candidates will have to individually apply for admissions at their preferred institutes. For admissions, the candidates will have to qualify NATA 2025 and meet the cutoff and eligibility conditions. NATA 2025 cutoff and admission eligibility will vary for every institute.

Q:   Can I know about NATA counselling process?

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There is no common counselling process for NATA qualified candidates. For BArch admissions, the candidates will have to individually apply to their preferred institutes. The dates and guidelines regarding the BArch admissions will be released by the respective authorities. Majority of the Architecture institutes offer admissions based on NATA scores so the candidates will have many options to select from. The candidates are advised to keep checking the official websites of their preferred institutes for any updates regarding the counselling and admission dates.

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Q:   What is the process of getting colleges through NATA?

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There is no common counselling for NATA qualified candidates. After the results are declared, the candidates will be able to individually apply to the institute of their preference. The details regarding the counselling process will be announced individually by the institutes. As per the schedule of their preferred institute, the candidates will have to apply for admission and submit their details. NATA scores will be considered for allotment of seats. 

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Q:   Where can I get information about counselling on the basis of NATA scores?

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CoA does not conduct any common counselling process for NATA qualified candidates. Therefore, the candidates will have to check the official website of their preferred institute for the admission process based on NATA scores. Candidates with a valid NATA score will be eligible for state-level and private institute admissions. The details regarding the admission process will vary as per the institute that the candidate is applying for. 

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Utkarsh Jain

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For Tamil Nadu B.Arch admissions in 2024, both JEE Main and NATA exam dates are significant as they are among the entrance requirements. Here is a summary of the key dates:

JEE Main (for B.Arch Admissions)

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Shiv Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, it is not mandatory to appear for both NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 for eligibility in COMEDK B.Arch. counselling. Candidates need a valid score in either NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) or JEE Main Paper 2 (Architecture) to be eligible.

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Dhanya B

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, a NATA score is required for a BArch scholarship. Students seeking admission to the BArch course of Sharda University can get fee waivers through merit scholarships. Below is the criteria for the scholarship:

CriteriaFee after Gold ScholarshipFee after Silver ScholarshipFee after Bronze Scholarship

SSE % or equivalent: 95 & above

NATA Score: 151 and above

INR 0INR 0

SSE % or equivalent: 90- 94.99

NATA Score: 141-150

(60%) INR 4.52 lakh(50%) INR 5.65 lakh(40%) INR 6.78 lakh

SSE % or equivalent: 85- 89.99

NATA Score: 121-140

(40%) INR 6.78 lakh7-(30%) INR 7.91 lakh(20%) INR 9.04 lakh

SSE % or equivalent: 80- 84.99

NATA Score: 111-120

(20%) INR 9.04 lakh(10%) INR 10.17 lakh(10%) INR 10.17 lakh

SSE % or equivalent: 75- 79.99

NATA Score: 100 -110

(10%) INR 10.17 lakh(5%) INR 10.73 lakh(5%) INR 10.73 lakh

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Nishtha Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

You can contact NATA’s official support team via email at for inquiries related to the application process, eligibility, exam schedules, or any other general questions. Additionally, you can call their helpline, which is typically available during business hours from Monday to Friday (9:30 AM to 6:0

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Dhanya B

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

The working hours for contacting NATA support are typically 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. During these hours, you can reach the NATA helpline or email support for assistance with any queries related to the exam.

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Dhanya B

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Answered 4 weeks ago

For any technical issues with registration, application, or payment, email the support team at the provided email addresses or call the helpline during working hours. Be sure to describe the issue clearly and include screenshots if possible.

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Dhanya B

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Answered 4 weeks ago

The official helpline number for NATA is +91-11-49412100. You can contact this number for any queries related to the NATA exam, application process, or other support during working hours, typically from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

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Dhanya B

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Answered 4 weeks ago

For renewal of Chandigarh University scholarship, it is mandatory that the students admitted under the NATA scholarship schemes shall have to maintain a minimum of 7.5 CGPA in regular semester exam in first chance without any semester/ year drop. Failing to meet it, the scholarship shall be disconti

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Nishtha Shukla

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Students who have NATA score of more than 150 or JEE Main Paper-II percentile equal to more than 90 are eligible for 40% waiver. The total tuition fee for Chandigarh University BArch is INR 10.54 lakh. After a waiver of 40%, students have to pay an amount of INR 6.32 lakh.

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527 Institutes accepting NATA

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
  • 4.6

    Placements

    4.6

    Infrastructure

    4.9

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.0

    Crowd & Campus Life

    5.0

    Value for Money

    4.6

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

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  • Total Fees: ₹ 10.00 Lakh
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  • 5 years
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  • Full Time
CEPT University

CEPT University

University Area, Ahmedabad

Admissions 2024

Bachelors in Architecture(B.Arch)
  • 4.8

    Placements

    4.4

    Infrastructure

    5.0

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    5.0

    Crowd & Campus Life

    5.0

    Value for Money

    4.8

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (7)
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  • Total Fees: ₹ 19.98 Lakh
  • |
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
  • 4.3

    Placements

    3.6

    Infrastructure

    3.7

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.6

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.9

    Value for Money

    4.6

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (15)
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  • Total Fees: ₹ 6.25 Lakh
  • |
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
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    Placements

    4.0

    Infrastructure

    5.0

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.0

    Crowd & Campus Life

    5.0

    Value for Money

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