NATA Result 2026: Phase 1 Out at nata.in, Counselling, Cutoff and Marks Vs Rank

The NATA 2026 Phase 1 result has been officially declared by the Council of Architecture (CoA) at nata.in. Candidates who sat for any Phase 1 session between April 4 and June 13, 2026 can now log in to the student registration portal and download their scorecard, which includes the final percentile score computed across the entire Phase 1 candidate pool.

Your NATA scorecard shows your marks in each section (Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing), your total score out of 200, and your percentile. For the 2026 cycle, the CoA has not set a minimum qualifying raw score — a non-zero percentile counts as a valid NATA 2026 score for B.Arch admissions.

• NATA 2026 Phase 1 result is out — scorecard with percentile score is now available on nata.in
• Phase 1 covered rolling exam sessions every Friday and Saturday from April 4 to June 13, 2026
• Your scorecard shows Mathematics (/40), General Aptitude (/80), Drawing (/80), total score (/200), and percentile
• No minimum raw score required for 2026 — any non-zero percentile is a valid qualifying NATA 2026 score
• Candidates who appeared in Phase 1 cannot register for Phase 2 (scheduled August 7–8, 2026)
• B.Arch counselling is state-wise and college-wise — there is no central NATA counselling body

The Council of Architecture issues one NATA scorecard per candidate per phase — it is the primary document you submit to architecture colleges that accept NATA scores for B.Arch admissions.

NATA Result Previous Year Statistics

The table below tracks how NATA participation and result timelines have shaped up over the past four cycles. Candidate numbers have grown steadily year-on-year as B.Arch gains traction in Tier-2 cities as an alternative to the crowded engineering pathway. Notably, the CoA also revised its qualifying benchmark upward in recent years — and then removed the raw-score floor entirely for 2026, opting for a percentile-based system instead.

The shift from a raw-score floor (70 marks in 2022–2024, 80 marks in 2025) to a percentile-only system in 2026 is a significant change. It means more candidates will technically hold a valid NATA score this year — but colleges are expected to respond by raising their own admission cutoffs as competition among qualified candidates increases.

The table below shows how admission closing scores at two of India’s premier NATA-accepting institutions have moved over the past four years, reflecting tighter competition:

Closing scores at premier NATA-accepting colleges have risen by roughly 12–15 marks over four years. If you are targeting CEPT University or Sir J.J. College of Architecture, a score above 140 out of 200 gives you a realistic chance based on recent trends — and that bar may climb further in 2026 given the removal of the qualifying floor.

How to Download NATA Result 2026

You can download your NATA 2026 scorecard from the official portal at nata.in. Keep your Application Number and Date of Birth ready before you start — those are your login credentials.

Steps to download the NATA 2026 scorecard:

1. Go to the official NATA website: nata.in
2. Click on "Student Registration Portal" or the scorecard download link on the homepage
3. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth to log in
4. On your candidate dashboard, click "Statement of Marks" or "Download Scorecard"
5. Your scorecard PDF opens — download it and save a copy on your device
6. Cross-check your name, section-wise marks, total score, and percentile before logging out

If your scorecard does not appear on the dashboard, first confirm that your Phase 1 registration and fee payment were successfully completed. Contact the CoA helpdesk through the official NATA website if the issue continues — do not share your login credentials with anyone while seeking help.

NATA 2026 Scorecard Details

Your NATA 2026 scorecard carries more than just a total score. Here is everything you will find on the PDF downloaded from the portal — check each field carefully before submitting it to colleges.

If you spot any discrepancy — wrong name, incorrect date of birth, or a mismatch in marks — report it to the Council of Architecture through the official portal right away. Do not wait until the counselling stage, as corrections take time and late submissions may affect your admission timeline.

NATA 2026 Qualifying Marks and Percentile Score

The CoA made a significant policy change for 2026: no minimum qualifying raw score has been set. In 2024, candidates needed at least 70 marks out of 200 to qualify. In 2025, that bar went up to 80 marks. For 2026, that raw-score floor is gone — as long as your Phase 1 scorecard shows a non-zero percentile, your NATA 2026 score is technically valid for B.Arch college applications.

How your percentile is calculated: After all Phase 1 sessions close (June 13, 2026), the CoA takes the best raw score from your Phase 1 attempts and calculates your percentile against the full Phase 1 population. A percentile of 80 means you scored better than 80% of all Phase 1 candidates.

Keep in mind that qualifying via NATA and securing a seat are two different things. Individual colleges set their own admission cutoffs — usually far higher than any national qualifying benchmark. A low percentile may make you technically eligible but leave you uncompetitive for most college merit lists.

Note: Score-to-percentile ranges are approximate and vary year-on-year based on the total candidate pool and difficulty level of exam sessions.

What After NATA 2026 Result?

Once your Phase 1 scorecard is in hand, the admission process is decentralised — you apply to each college or through your state’s counselling process. Here is the step-by-step path from result to seat confirmation.

Step 1 — Download and verify your scorecard
Log in at nata.in, download your scorecard PDF, and double-check your name, marks, and percentile. Any discrepancy must be flagged to the CoA right away — do not wait until counselling begins.

Step 2 — Research colleges and state counselling bodies
Different states run their own B.Arch counselling. Maharashtra centralises admissions through the State CET Cell, Gujarat uses ACPC, and Karnataka uses COMEDK/KEA for private and government colleges respectively. Find out which body oversees the colleges you want and check their specific NATA score requirements and Class 12 weightage.

Step 3 — Register for state/college counselling
Fill application forms on the relevant state counselling portal or apply directly to colleges running their own admission process. You will typically need your NATA scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, identity proof, and a category certificate if you belong to a reserved category.

Step 4 — Attend document verification and seat allotment
After merit lists are published, report for document verification at the allotted college within the deadline. Pay the admission fee to confirm your seat — failing to do so by the deadline usually forfeits the allotment.

Step 5 — If your score is lower than your target colleges’ cutoffs
If you appeared in Phase 1 but your percentile is not competitive for your preferred institutions, Phase 2 is not an option for you — the CoA does not allow Phase 1 candidates to sit for Phase 2 under any circumstance. You have two realistic paths: apply to colleges where your score is competitive this year, or prepare and reappear for NATA 2027.