The Council of Architecture (CoA) will issue the NATA admit cards 2026 on its official website after the completion of the registration process. Candidates must download and carry their NATA admit card 2026 to the examination center, as it serves as mandatory proof for entry. Read this full article for full information about the NATA Admit Card like important Dates, Documents, etc.
The NATA 2026 Admit Card will be issued by the Council of Architecture (COA) on its official website. Candidates who registered for NATA 2026 can download their admit cards 2 to 3 days before the exam date. Log in to your account on the official NATA portal. Use your registration number, date of birth, and security pin. It is mandatory to carry the admit card along with two recent passport-size photographs to the examination hall for verification.
NATA Admit Card 2026 Overview
| Category | NATA Admit Card 2026 |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA 2026) |
| Conducting Body | Council of Architecture |
| Frequency of Conduct | Twice in Year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline for Drawing, Online for PCM and Aptitude Test |
| Participating Colleges | 319 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
NATA Admit Card 2026 Official Release Dates
According to the NATA exam dates, you can download the NATA Phase 3 admit card for all 3 sessions on respective release dates. Check out the table below to know all the important events and NATA admit card dates for 2026:
| Events | NATA Phase 1 Dates | NATA Phase 2 Dates |
| NATA 2026 Admit Card Release Date | Available from Tuesday for that week’s Friday exam | Available from Wednesday for that week’s Saturday exam |
| NATA 2026 Exam Date | Every Friday & Saturday from 04.04.2026 to 13.06.2026 | On August 7 & 8, 2026 |
Important: Candidates who have already attempted Phase-1 will not be eligible to take the Phase-2 examination.
How to Download 2026 NATA Admit Card
- Visit the official website of NATA, i.e. www.nata.in or the button above in this article.
- Login to the website using your application number and password
- Next, select the ‘National Aptitude Test in Architecture option under the assessment tab
- Click on the Download option at the bottom right-hand corner of the page
- The NATA Admit Card 2026 will be displayed on the screen
- Save and take a printout of the NATA 2026 Admit Card PDF for future reference
Documents
- The candidate must bring the admit card.
- The candidate must bring passport-size photos.
- Copy of anyone’s Identification Card (Optional) Adhaar card, Voter ID, Driving Licence etc.
Admit Card Details
Name of Candidate, Roll no, Father’s Name, Category, and Sub Category, Date of Birth, Photograph, Signature, Language of Question Paper, Examination centre Details, Exam Date & Timing
Forget Password
In case the candidate forgot his/her Password, follow the simple steps given below:
- Visit NATA official Website to download the Admit card. Click on the Candidate login option.
- Click on Forgot Password link.
- Now Enter Registration No., Candidate name, Date of Birth & Captcha.
- Select the option (OTP on Mobile no. Or on registered e-mail ID) via which you want to Reset Your NATA Password.
Note: In case the candidate lost his/her Admit Card.
Exam Centres for NATA 2026
NATA exam will be conducted in various cities across India as well as in some cities in foreign counteries. Some exam centers are Vishakhapatnam, Itanagar, Guwahati, Patna, Chandigarh, Raipur, Delhi, Panaji, Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Shimla, Jammu, Ranchi, Bengaluru, Kozhikode, Bhopal, Mumbai, Pune, Imphal, Shilong, Bhubaneswar, Puducherry, Amritsar, Jaipur, Gangtok, Chennai, Hyderabad, Agartala, Dehradun, Lucknow, Kolkata, Port Blair, Dubai, etc.
NATA Admit Card Helpline No
| Details | Contact |
| Head Office | Council Of Architecture India Habitat Centre, Core 6A, 1st Floor, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 India |
| Contact No | 080-45549467 |
| nata.helpdesk2024@gmail.com |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. I forgot my NATA admit card password. What should I do?
A. If you forgot your NATA admit card password, click on the “Forgot Password” link on the login page. Follow the instructions to reset it using your registered email or mobile number.
Q. When will NATA 2026 admit card be available?
A. The NATA 2026 admit card is expected to be released 2-3 days before the selected exam date. Candidates can download it from the official website, nata.in.
Q. How to download the NATA admit card?
A. To download the NATA admit card, visit the official website (nata.in). Log in with your registration number and password, click on the admit card link, and download it.
Q. Where can I access the NATA 2026 admit card link?
A. You can access the NATA 2026 admit card link on the official website of the Council of Architecture (nata.in) by logging into your registered account.
Q. Can I get my test center changed after the issue of the NATA 2026 Admit Card?
A. No, test center changes are not permitted after the NATA 2026 Admit Card has been issued. Ensure your choice is final during registration.
Q. How to Download NATA 2026 Hall Ticket?
A. To download NATA 2026 Hall Ticket, visit the official website, log in with your registration number, date of birth, and security pin, and download the admit card.
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