No, the NATA exam is not mandatory for admission to B.Arch courses, students can also opt for other entrance exams such as JEE Mains and JEE Advanced for admission to B.Arch.
All the students who have passed the 10+2 or 10+3 diploma with a minimum of 50% marks are eligible for the NATA 2026 exam.
No, the NATA 2026 entrance exam does not entertain any lateral entries.
You can check the eligibility criteria of NATA 2026 from the official website of the Council of Architecture (CoA).
The NATA 2026 eligibility criteria state that one must have passed class 10+2 or 10+3 with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board. Applicants must ensure that they have mathematics as a compulsory subject. A relaxation of 5% is provided to the applicants from reserved categories.
If I have not studied Mathematics in my qualifying examination, can I apply for NATA 2026?
No, you cannot fill out the application form for the NATA 2026 exam. It is mandatory to have Mathematics as a compulsory subject in class 12 or a Diploma program.