Will my last nata score be valid if I write nata again this year for architecture...... please clear my doubt
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3 Answers
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Nata score is valid for a period of two years, even if you give exam this year, you have an option to choose the best score out of the two.
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Sharath H Aithal B.Arch,M.Arch,AIIA,AIIID,AIIV,MIIE,MISTE,MISTD | Scholar-Level 17
8 years agoHi Lavanya,
Yes, your previous NATA score will be valid I you register for NATA this year again, I would suggest you to take up NATA again and try for betterment of the score.
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hi,
Yes, you can get admission to the B.Arch programme at Lovely Professional University (LPU) with a valid NATA score. LPU requires candidates to meet the Council of Architecture (COA) norms, which include:
- Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
- Entrance Exam Requirement: A valid NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) score is mandatory.
Minimum NATA Score Required:
LPU generally follows COA guidelines, where a minimum of 70 out of 200 in NATA is required for eligibility. However, competitive sc
Sir J.J. College of architecture does not announce any fixed cutoff; however increasing the NATA scores enhances the possibility. The cutoffs differ with every year with regard to seat intake and competition. In most cases, students scoring above 120-130 stand a better chance. The issue of final admission is based on the release of the merit list by the CET cell.

121 in NATA + 77% in 12th
At LPU, that’s definitely good enough to get admission into the B.Arch program. You might even be eligible for a scholarship, especially through NATA score-based criteria.
LPU gives scholarships based on:
NATA score
12th board marks
LPU’s own entrance test (LPUNEST)
The NATA 2025 application process officially opened on February 3, 2025, when the registration link went live on the Council of Architecture's website. The candidates could start creating their login, filling in their personal and academic details, uploading photo and signature, and paying the application fee starting February 3, 2025. After registering, they had the flexibility to apply for one, two, or all three exam sessions (March, June, and July/August).
No, there is no single or centralised counselling date for NATA-qualified candidates. The Council of Architecture (CoA) does not conduct any common counselling for NATA. Once you receive your score, it's up to individual institutes or state-level admission authorities to manage their own counselling schedules. Each college or university determines when and how they'll conduct counselling, this includes application deadlines, seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment .
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