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

The NATA 2026 Phase 1 result is declared by the Council of Architecture (CoA) at nata.in. Results for all Phase 1 test sessions — including the final sittings on June 12–13, 2026 — are now available, completing the Phase 1 result cycle. Download your scorecard from the student registration portal using your Application Number and Date of Birth.

The NATA 2026 scorecard shows your total score out of 200, Part A and Part B marks separately, your percentile, and your qualifying status. You need at least 70 marks out of 200 — with a minimum of 20 in Part A and 30 in Part B — to be eligible for B.Arch admissions at CoA-recognised colleges.

Source: https://www.nata.in/

• NATA Phase 1 result 2026 is declared on a rolling basis — within 7 days of each test session — with the final Phase 1 result cycle completed by June 20, 2026.
• The scorecard shows your total score out of 200, Part A and Part B marks, percentile, and qualifying status.
• Qualifying criteria: minimum 70 marks overall, with at least 20 in Part A and 30 in Part B — all three conditions must be met at the same time.
• Phase 2 of NATA 2026 is scheduled for August 7–8, 2026; registration opens June 23, 2026 (only for students who did not appear in Phase 1).
• NATA score is valid for two academic years and is accepted by hundreds of CoA-recognised B.Arch colleges across India.
• Individual colleges set their own admission cutoffs — clearing the CoA minimum does not guarantee a seat; you also need to apply and qualify at each college or state counselling.

The Council of Architecture (CoA) is the sole authority that issues the NATA scorecard; no third-party portal can provide an official NATA 2026 result.

Also Check: NATA 2026 Exam Dates: Phase 2

NATA Result Previous Year Statistics

NATA participation has grown steadily over the last five years, driven by growing interest in architecture as a career and CoA’s rolling test model that lets students choose their own test date. The year-wise table below captures the trend based on available data from official and widely-reported sources.

After a dip in 2022–23 when CoA shifted to the new phase-based rolling format (which initially confused many applicants), NATA rebounded sharply to 40,000+ in 2025 — the highest in recent memory. That roughly 74% jump from 2024 to 2025 reflects both greater awareness of the flexible schedule and broader interest in architecture. The table below shows how this rising candidate pool has tightened the score bar at the most competitive colleges:

Closing scores at top NATA-accepting colleges have climbed about 3–5 marks per year over the last four cycles — roughly an 8–10% tightening since 2022. With the candidate pool continuing to grow, a score of 150+ puts you in a strong position for the most competitive programmes in 2026.

How to Check NATA 2026 Result

The NATA 2026 result is only available online — CoA does not send physical scorecards by post. You download it directly from the student registration portal on nata.in. Here is the step-by-step process:

1. Open nata.in in any browser.
2. Click on "Student Login" or "Candidate Login" on the homepage.
3. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or the password you set during registration).
4. Enter the captcha and click Login.
5. Click on the "Statement of Marks" or "Download Scorecard" link in your dashboard.
6. Your NATA 2026 scorecard opens as a PDF — verify your name, application number, and score.
7. Download the PDF and keep at least two printed copies; you will need them at counselling and college document verification.

Note: If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page. CoA sends a reset link to your registered email. If you forgot your Application Number, check the registration confirmation email or SMS, or use the "Forgot Application Number" option on the portal.

What if the portal is slow? Server load peaks in the first few hours after each result batch drops. Try early morning (before 9 AM) or late night. The scorecard stays live for the full validity period, so there is no rush.

Alternative notifications: CoA sends SMS and email alerts to your registered contact details when your result is out. Use these as a heads-up only — always log in to nata.in yourself to download the official scorecard PDF.

Details on NATA 2026 Scorecard

The NATA 2026 scorecard is a single-page PDF issued by CoA. It carries every detail that counselling authorities and architecture colleges need to verify your candidature. Here is what you find on it:

Keep the scorecard safe. You need it at every counselling round and at physical document verification at your allotted college. Most state counsellings ask you to upload the PDF when registering, so save a clear, high-resolution copy somewhere you can easily access — your email, Google Drive, or cloud storage.

NATA 2026 Qualifying Marks

To qualify NATA 2026, you need to clear three thresholds at the same time. Missing any one of them marks you as "Not Qualified" — even if your overall total is above 70.

The 35% qualifying floor is a flat rule across all categories. Individual state counsellings may apply category-wise relaxation at their level for reserved-category candidates, but the CoA’s national qualifying bar stays the same for everyone.

A "Qualified" status simply means you are eligible to apply for counselling. The score that actually wins you a seat is typically much higher — anywhere from 120 to 155 marks for reputed B.Arch programmes. Based on NATA 2025 trends, roughly 85–90% of candidates who appeared cleared the 70-mark qualifying cutoff, meaning the real competition starts well above it.

NATA 2026 Score Calculation and Normalisation

NATA 2026 Phase 1 is held across many sittings on different dates, each with a different set of questions. To make scores from different sittings fairly comparable, CoA applies a normalisation process. The score you see on your NATA 2026 scorecard is already normalised — you do not need to convert anything.

Here is the broad flow of how NATA scores are calculated and normalised:

• Step 1: Raw marks are calculated for each candidate across Part A (MCQ-based, computer evaluated) and Part B (drawing, evaluated by trained examiners).
• Step 2: Sitting-wise percentiles are computed — your raw score is ranked within all candidates from your specific test sitting.
• Step 3: The percentile is converted back to a normalised score on the 200-mark scale using a reference distribution across all sittings.
• Step 4: The final normalised score (rounded to whole numbers) appears on your statement of marks.

The table below gives you a rough idea of where different score bands place you relative to the wider candidate pool and what colleges each band typically opens:

If you appeared in more than one Phase 1 sitting, the best normalised total across your attempts is what all counsellings use for admission. There is no average, and there is no penalty for a lower score in an earlier sitting.

NATA 2026 Merit List and Tie-Breaking

CoA does not publish a single all-India NATA merit list. Each state counselling authority (KEA, WBJEEB, TNEA, MHT-CET CAP) builds its own merit list from the NATA scores of applicants in its pool, sometimes blending them with Class 12 marks. Private colleges that admit directly also make their own merit lists.

When two or more students tie on total NATA marks, the following tie-breaking order is generally followed (individual state rules may vary slightly):

1. Higher marks in Part B (Visual Aptitude and Drawing) — used first, because architecture pedagogy considers drawing ability the harder skill to develop
2. Higher marks in Part A (Cognitive and General Aptitude) — applied if Part B marks are also equal
3. Higher percentage in Mathematics in Class 12 — used if both NATA parts tie
4. Higher PCM aggregate in Class 12 — next level of tie-breaking
5. Older candidate (earlier date of birth) — last resort if all the above are equal

Part B carries the most weight in tie-breaking because it tests the core aptitude that separates architecture students from other science stream applicants. If you are sitting right at a college’s cutoff boundary, a strong Part B score is your best safety net.

What After NATA 2026 Result: Counselling and Admission

NATA does not run its own counselling. Once your result is out, you apply to the relevant counselling bodies separately based on the type of college you want. The route depends on whether you are targeting state government colleges, private institutes, or other architecture schools.

Steps to follow after downloading your scorecard:

1. Download and save your scorecard — print at least two copies; you need them at multiple stages of counselling and admission.
2. Check your qualifying status — confirm you hit 70 overall, 20 in Part A, and 30 in Part B. If not, check Phase 2 eligibility (only if you did not appear in Phase 1).
3. Shortlist 8–12 colleges that match your score range across reach, target, and safe options.
4. Track each state counselling body’s portal — registration windows open quickly (often just 7–10 days) and close without extension. Missing a window means waiting for the next round.
5. Pay the counselling fee separately for each state process. Fees typically range from ₹500 to ₹2,000.
6. Fill your choice list carefully — most state CAPs allow 50 to 200 college-course choices. Order them strictly by preference.
7. Respond to the seat allotment — freeze if the allotted seat is acceptable; choose "float" or "slide" to upgrade in subsequent rounds without losing your current seat.
8. Report to the college within the reporting window with your NATA scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, photo ID, and category certificate (if applicable).

Keep your Class 12 marks ready: Most colleges require a minimum Class 12 aggregate (typically 45–50%, with PCM). Many state counsellings blend your NATA score with your board marks in a 50:50 or 70:30 ratio to generate a combined merit rank — so your board performance matters alongside NATA.