What is the duration of NATA?
The duration of the NATA 2026 exam will be 3 hours. This timeframe should be sufficient for test-takers to comfortably attempt all sections of the Aptitude Test, which is the sole component of the NATA.
As per NATA 2026 exam pattern, exam duration will be 3 hours. Candidates must complete entrance examination within time allotted. Authorities will not give any extra time to candidates to complete entrance exam. Candidates must improve time management skills so that they can complete the exam.
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Candidates can appear for maximum of 2 attempts in NATA in one academic year. The best score out of all the attempts is considered for final result. Score in NATA Test is valid for 2 academic years.
The format of NATA test is given below:
Part 1:Drawing and Composition Test (Duration: 90 minutes, Maximum marks: 80)
A1: Composition and Colour
A2: Sketching and Composition
A3: 3D composition
Part 2: Computer based Adaptive Test (Duration: 90 Minutes, Maximum marks: 120 marks)
B1
Applicants have to pay a fee for submitting NATA application form. Fee for NATA application form is INR 1750 for General/OBC category, INR 1250 for SC.ST/PwD category students, and INR 1000 for transgender students.
It is compulsory to get a valid NATA score to get admission in B.Arch in BMS School of Architecture. The test has two parts as follows:
Section | Components |
Part 1:Drawing and Composition Test (offline) Duration: 90 minutes Maximum marks: 80 | A1: Composition and Colour A2: Sketching and Composition A3: 3D composition |
Part 2: Computer based Adaptive Test Duration: 90 Minutes Maximum marks: 120 marks | B1:42 MCQs B2: 8 NCQ |
Aspirants need to have NATA score for admission in BArch programme of MET's School of Architecture and Interior Design. The seats are allotted to aspirants based on their NATA scores via DTE CAP, Maharashtra.
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