NATA 2nd Test Dates Changed by CoA

The Council of Architecture has changed the dates for NATA-2023 (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) 2nd test. The test was earlier scheduled to be conducted on 28 May but shall now be conducted on 3 June. The application deadline has also been extended for second and third test.

As of now, applications for 2nd and 3rd test are in progress. 

NATA new dates

First test : Date over
Second test : 3 June (application last date extended upto 8PM., 22 May 2023)
Third test: 9 Jul 2023 (application last date extended upto 8PM., 27 Jun2023)

3 Attempts : Candidates are allowed to appear for any one or any two or all the three tests. In case a candidate appears for 2 Tests, best of the 2 scores shall be the valid score and in the case of 3 attempts, valid score shall be average of the 2 best scores.

Eligibility : This year, there is no relaxation in eligibility. CoA has notified the eligibility for 2023-24 as below 

“No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50 per cent. Aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also at least 50 per cent. marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50 per cent. marks in aggregate.”

Last year, the requirement of minimum 50% marks in 10+2 was waived off.

Check NATA for detailed information.