About NATA
The Council of Architecture conducts NATA to test drawing, observation, aesthetic sensitivity and reasoning for architecture. Part A is a drawing test on paper, and Part B is an adaptive online test.
Architecture entrance · Council of Architecture (CoA)
NATA Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA). Practise 20 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.
NATA at a glance
- Part B (online)
- 50 questions · 120 marks · 90 min
- Part A (drawing)
- 3 tasks · 80 marks · 90 min (not in mocks)
- Negative marking
- None
- Mocks
- 20 full Part B tests
ModePart A: offline drawing test · Part B: online adaptive aptitude test
FrequencySeveral attempts a year (multiple test dates)
LanguagesEnglish
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Council of Architecture (CoA)Last updated 14 October 2026
NATA full-length mock tests
Attempt 20 full-length NATA mock tests built on the official 50-question pattern. The first mock is free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.
NATA Part B Full Mock Test 01
Free50 Qs · 120 marks90 minEasy
NATA Part B Full Mock Test 02
50 Qs · 120 marks90 minModerate
NATA Part B Full Mock Test 03
50 Qs · 120 marks90 minHard
NATA Part B Full Mock Test 04
50 Qs · 120 marks90 minEasy
NATA Part B Full Mock Test 05
50 Qs · 120 marks90 minModerate
NATA Part B Full Mock Test 06
50 Qs · 120 marks90 minHard
NATA Part B Full Mock Test 07
50 Qs · 120 marks90 minEasy
NATA Part B Full Mock Test 08
50 Qs · 120 marks90 minModerate
NATA Part B Full Mock Test 09
50 Qs · 120 marks90 minHard
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- Every full-length mock test
- All topic-wise tests, every subject
- All available languages
- Step-by-step solution for every question
- Indicative marks-to-rank & cut-offs
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NATA topic-wise tests & syllabus
100 topic tests across 2 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the NATA syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.
100 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 2 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.
Mathematics — Test 01
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minModerate
Mathematics — Test 02
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minHard
Mathematics — Test 03
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minEasy
Mathematics — Test 04
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minModerate
Mathematics — Test 05
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minHard
Mathematics — Test 06
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minEasy
Mathematics — Test 07
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minModerate
Mathematics — Test 08
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minHard
Mathematics — Test 09
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minEasy
Mathematics — Test 10
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minModerate
Mathematics — Test 11
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minHard
Mathematics — Test 12
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minEasy
Mathematics — Test 13
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minModerate
Mathematics — Test 14
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minHard
Mathematics — Test 15
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minEasy
Mathematics — Test 16
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minModerate
Mathematics — Test 17
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minHard
Mathematics — Test 18
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minEasy
Mathematics — Test 19
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minModerate
Mathematics — Test 20
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minHard
Mathematics — Test 21
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minEasy
Mathematics — Test 22
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minModerate
Mathematics — Test 23
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minHard
Mathematics — Test 24
10 Qs · 24 marks10 minEasy
NATA sample questions
A few real NATA questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.
B1 — Multiple-choice questionsSample 1
Find the value of 9C3.
- A.504
- B.36
- C.27
- D.84
Solution: ⁿCᵣ = n!/(r!(n − r)!) = 84.
B2 — Numerical questionsSample 2
A cone has base radius 10 cm and height 24 cm. What is its slant height?
- A.14 cm
- B.27 cm
- C.34 cm
- D.26 cm
Solution: l = √(r² + h²) = √(100 + 576) = 26 cm.
About the NATA exam
Aptitude test for admission to the five-year B.Arch degree in India.
How these mocks help
There are 20 full Part B tests on the 42 + 8 structure. They cover mathematics, logical reasoning, architecture, design and colour awareness, general aptitude and numerical geometry. Practise the Part A drawing tasks separately with timed sketching.
Numerical questions are computed fresh for every mock, so they never repeat. Concept questions (named reactions, definitions, architecture awareness and similar) come from a curated pool. Once a pool is used up its questions can return in later mocks, but never twice in the same mock.
NATA eligibility & exam pattern
Check whether you meet the NATA eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.
Eligibility criteria
- To appear
- Passed or appearing in Class 12 (or a 10+3 diploma) as specified in the NATA brochure.
- For B.Arch admission
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and at least 50% in PCM and 50% overall, or a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics and 50%, as per CoA regulations.
- Attempts & validity
- You may take up to the number of attempts allowed in the year. The best score is valid for two academic years.
Exam pattern & marking
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A — Drawing & Composition (not included)Composition & colour 25, sketching & composition 25, 3-D composition 30 — offline, 90 minutes | 3 | 80 |
| Part B · B1 — Multiple-choice questionsMathematics (12), Logical & Analytical Reasoning (12), Architecture, Design & Colour Awareness (10), General Aptitude & Awareness (8) | 42 | — |
| Part B · B2 — Numerical questionsNumerical problems (geometry, mensuration, arithmetic) (8) | 8 | — |
| Total | 53 | 120 |
NATA has two parts, each 90 minutes long. Part A is an offline drawing test with three tasks worth 80 marks. Part B is an online, computer-adaptive aptitude test of 50 questions worth 120 marks: 42 multiple-choice questions (B1) and 8 numerical-answer questions (B2). Marks per question vary with difficulty, so these mocks score every question equally (2.4 marks each, 120 in total). There is no negative marking. These mocks cover Part B only. The numerical B2 items are shown as four-option questions, and figure-based visual-reasoning items are not included yet. Numerical questions are computed fresh for every mock, so they never repeat. Concept questions (named reactions, definitions, architecture awareness and similar) come from a curated pool. Once a pool is used up its questions can return in later mocks, but never twice in the same mock.
Duration: 90 minutes (Part B).
How to prepare for NATA
A proven, focused NATA preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.
- 1
Sketch daily
Part A is 80 marks. Practise perspective, composition and colour every day.
- 2
Know architects and buildings
Famous architects, Indian monuments, styles and colour theory come up in Part B.
- 3
Attempt everything
There is no negative marking in either part.
NATA scoring
NATA is scored out of 200: Part A (drawing) 80 and Part B (aptitude) 120. There is no negative marking. Your best score across attempts is valid for two years.
NATA marks vs. rank
| Score range | Part | What it tests |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | 80 marks | Drawing, composition, colour and 3-D modelling |
| Part B | 120 marks | Maths, reasoning, aptitude and architecture awareness |
| Total | 200 marks | Best score valid for two years |
Score structure
Part A80 marks
Indicative marks: Offline, 90 minutes
Part B120 marks
Indicative marks: Online adaptive, 90 minutes
QualifyingAs per brochure
Indicative marks: CoA notifies minimum marks each year
Pattern follows the NATA 2026 brochure from the Council of Architecture. Marks per question in the adaptive Part B vary; these mocks use equal marks. Always check nata.in.
Where NATA scores are used
NATA scores are used for B.Arch admission in most states and institutions. NITs and SPAs use JEE Main Paper 2A instead.
| Institution | Location | Type | NATA score |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering Trivandrum (B.Arch) | Kerala | Government (via KEAM architecture rank) | NATA + Plus Two marks |
| Government College of Architecture, Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Government | NATA score |
| Sir J.J. College of Architecture | Mumbai | Government | NATA score (state CAP) |
| Anna University affiliated B.Arch colleges | Tamil Nadu | Government & private (TNEA B.Arch) | NATA + Class 12 |
| Private architecture colleges | Across India | Private | NATA score |
A representative set of institutes that admit through NATA. Many more colleges participate in the counselling process.
NATA important dates
The typical NATA timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.
Registration
From about March on nata.in
Test dates
Multiple dates, April–July
Results
Usually within a week or two of each test
NATA — frequently asked questions
Quick, reliable answers to the questions NATA aspirants ask most.
How many questions are in NATA Part B?
50: 42 multiple-choice questions (B1) and 8 numerical-answer questions (B2), worth 120 marks in 90 minutes.
Is there negative marking in NATA?
No.
Do these mocks include the drawing test?
No. They cover Part B. Practise the three Part A drawing tasks separately with timed sketching.
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