If I've scored 85% above in boards and 130+ score in NATA, what are my chances to get through Sir JJ college? I belong to OBC category.

No common counselling will be conducted for NATA 2026 qualified candidates. Counselling will be conducted by the individual colleges based on the NATA score. Therefore, candidates can apply to any architecture college with NATA result. 

NATA 2026 exam will be conducted multiple times in a year. The tentative date of the NATA exam is from March to August 2026. The exam will be conducted on Friday and Saturday throughout the month. 

The NATA exam includes the Drawing section and the MCQ section. The drawing section is considered more difficult than the MCQs. Candidates must practice 5 to 7 drawings every day to score well in the exam.

The NATA 2026 exam will be conducted for 200 Marks. The candidates must score above 80 marks to get admission in the top colleges. 

No, NATA is not a tough exam. The difficulty level of NATA is easy to moderate. Candidates must be well prepared with the drawings and architecture aptitude.