Architecture Entrance Exam

Registered candidates will be able to know the details regarding their allotted NATA 2023 exam centre through the admit card. Important details such as the allotted exam centre name, address and more details will be made available through the NATA 2023 admit card. Therefore, the candidates will have to download the admit card and check the details carefully. In case of any discepancies, the candidates are advised to contact the authorities immediately.  

While filling out the application form, the candidates will be able to choose three NATA exam cities. The selection of exam cities has to be done carefully and in the order of preference since it plays a huge factor in the allotment of exam centres. The authorities will allot centres as per the preferences of the candidate and seat availability. It is to be noted that the international exam cities cannot be selected as a second or third choice for NATA. 

CoA has released the list of NATA 2023 exam cities online at nata.in. Candidates can check the list of cities where NATA 2023 will be conducted and make their choice. While filling out the NATA 2023 application form, the candidates will be required to select their preferred exam city. Based on the preferred city and centre availability, the NATA 2023 exam centre will be allotted to the candidates. All details related to the NATA exam centre will be released through the admit card.

According to CoA, NATA scores are strictly adhered to and followed all over the country in Architectural institutions. The candidates will be required to apply for admissions to their preferred institutes based on their obtained NATA scores. Some of the institutes that accept NATA scores for admissions are:School of Architecture and Planning, VMRF, ChennaiSRM University, ChennaiR V School of Architecture, RVCE, BangaloreDepartment of Architecture, BIT, MesraGuru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, DelhiSharda University, Greater NoidaFaculty of Architecture & Ekistics, JMI, New Delhi

While reporting at the institutes for the BArch counselling process based on NATA scores, the candidates will be required to present various documents. However, the list of documents to be presented may vary among the institutes and its authorities. The list of the basic documents that are expected to be required for counselling is listed below.NATA 2023 admit cardNATA 2023 score card10th and 12th standard mark sheets10th and 12th standard pass certificatesID proofPhotographCategory Certificate (if applicable)Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

Various states provide admissions into its Architecture institutes to the students who have secured a valid NATA score. Some of the top states and their respective admission process for BArch through NATA scores are. West Bengal - WBJEE BArchUttar Pradesh - UPCET BArchTamil Nadu - TANATA, TANCE (Other State)Karnataka - DCETBihar - BCECE

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.

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.

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. 

CoA will not release the NATA 2023 counselling dates. The authorites will not conduct a common counselling process for the candidates. All candidates will be required to individually apply to the Architecture institutes of their preference. The dates for the counselling and admission process for the participating Architecture institutes will be released separately by the authorities. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website of their preferred institutes for the counselling dates.