NATA Result 2026 - Dates, Cutoff, and Accepting Colleges

Quick Answer: NATA result 2026 is released online on the official website (nata.in) within a few days after each exam attempt. Candidates can check their nata result by logging in with their application number and password to download the scorecard showing total marks and qualifying status.

Click below to check out the results for all phases of NATA exam.

Check NATA 2026 Results Official Link Here

The Council of Architecture will conduct all the phases of the NATA exam for this academic year. Phase 1 of the NATA 2026 exam will be starting from April 4, 2026 and run till June 13, 2026. A maximum of 2 attempts will be allowed in Phase 1. And Phase 2 will take place in August 2026. NATA result will be available soon after!

When will NATA 2026 Result be Declared? - Dates & Schedule

Check out the table to know all the important events related to the National Aptitude Test in Architecture Result. NATA exam result dates 2026 are provided below:

Events	NATA Phase 1 Dates	NATA Phase 2 Dates
NATA 2026 Exam	April 4 to June 13, 2026 - Every Friday & Saturday (except national holidays)	August 7 & 8, 2026
NATA 2026 Result Date	7-8 Days after the exam	7-8 days after the exam

How to Check NATA Result 2026

Checking your NATA result 2026 is a simple online process. The result is available only through the official portal and requires login credentials.

Steps to Check NATA Result:

1. Visit the official NATA website (nata.in)

2. Click on the link for - NATA Result 2026

3. Enter your:

• Application Number
• Password

4. Click on “Submit”

5. Your NATA result scorecard will be displayed

6. Download and save the scorecard for future use

The NATA result is released separately for each attempt, so candidates must check their result after every test.

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NATA 2026 Result Scorecard

• The NATA 2026 scorecard details the marks obtained in the exam and rank secured in the exam, your roll number/ application number, and the examination date.
• The NATA scorecard 2026 will be in the percentile based on the cutoff and tie-breaking score.

Details Mentioned in NATA Scorecard

The NATA result scorecard contains important information required for admission and counselling.

Key Details Included:

• Candidate’s name and application number
• Photograph and personal details
• Marks obtained in Part A (Drawing)
• Marks obtained in Part B (Cognitive Test)
• Total marks (out of 200)
• Percentile score (for Phase 1)
• Qualifying status (Pass/Fail)
• Validity of the score

The NATA result scorecard is the official document used for B.Arch admission across colleges in India.

Read more: NATA 2026 Counselling Procedure

NATA Qualifying Marks & Cutoff

Understanding the qualifying marks & NATA cutoff is essential after checking your nata result 2026, as it determines your eligibility for B.Arch admission.

NATA Qualifying Marks 2026 (Official Criteria):

• As per the official NATA 2026 brochure, candidates must meet the minimum qualifying criteria set by the Council of Architecture
• NATA is a qualifying aptitude test, not a rank-based exam
• Candidates receive a scorecard with raw score and/or percentile score depending on the phase

Qualifying in NATA is mandatory for admission, but does not guarantee a seat

Important Qualifying Rules:

1. NATA score is valid only if the candidate also meets:

• 10+2 eligibility criteria (with PCM)
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks (as per CoA norms)

2. Admission is granted based on:

• NATA score (raw/percentile)
• NATA Eligibility criteria
• College-specific admission process

NATA Cutoff 2026 (College-Wise):

1. NATA does not have a centralized cutoff list

2. Each college sets its own nata cutoff based on:

• Number of seats
• Number of applicants
• Category/reservation policies
• Admission counselling process

This means the nata cutoff varies for every college and state

Expected NATA Score vs Cutoff Insight:

• 150+ score → Top architecture colleges
• 120–150 → Good mid-tier colleges
• 100–120 → Decent private/state colleges
• Below 100 → Wider college options (depending on availability)

The nata qualifying marks make you eligible, but the nata cutoff determines your college options. A higher score significantly improves your chances of getting into the best architecture colleges in India through NATA.

Check: NATA Exam Pattern

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NATA Result Best Score Logic (Multiple Attempts)

The NATA result 2026 follows a structured scoring system where candidates can appear for multiple attempts, and the best performance is considered for final evaluation.

How Best Score is Considered in NATA 2026

• In Phase 1, candidates can appear for up to two attempts
• Each attempt generates a separate raw score and scorecard
• The best raw score out of the attempts is considered for final evaluation
• The percentile score is calculated based on the best performance after all sessions

The final nata result scorecard reflects your best attempt, not an average or latest attempt

Phase-wise Score Consideration

Phase 1 (Main Admission Phase)

• Best of multiple attempts → used to calculate final percentile score
• Used for Centralized Admission Counselling (CAP)
• Final scorecard includes:
  • Best raw score
  • Corresponding percentile score

Phase 2 (For Vacant Seats)

• Only one attempt allowed
• Only raw score is considered (no percentile)
• Used for admission against vacant seats after counselling

Important Rules for Multiple Attempts

• A candidate can appear in only one phase (either Phase 1 or Phase 2)
• If two attempts are taken in Phase 1:
  • The higher score is automatically selected
• Each attempt is independent, but only the best score is used for admission

Special Case: NATA 2025 Candidates

• Candidates with a valid NATA 2025 score can also appear in NATA 2026
• If they attempt NATA 2026:
  • The best score among attempts is considered
  • In some cases, previous scores may become invalid depending on attempts

Know more: Colleges Participating in NATA 2025

What After NATA Results 2026?

What happens after the NATA test result 2026 (Phase 3) is out?

• The exam conducting body will declare the cut-off marks within a week after the release of the NATA entrance exam results.
• The counselling process takes place in which you are allotted to several colleges according to the merit list.
• The merit list is prepared according to your performance and marks secured in the exam.

Know more: NATA 2026 Marking Scheme

NATA 2026 Merit List

After the declaration of the results of NATA 2026 exam, the Council generates the final declaration per the NATA Merit List. 

• The merit list is prepared based on the performance in the exam.
• You must score minimum qualifying marks to get shortlisted for the NATA Counselling Process.
• If you and another person get the same marks, tie-breaking standards would be applicable to determine your rank on the merit list.
• If a tie after the application is still mentioned in the tie-breaking rule of a NATA Result 2025 standard, then the same rank will be allotted to the respective students.

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Tie-Breaking Rules for NATA Result 2026

The Council of Architecture will publish a unified NATA rank list in 2026 via online mode. During the merit listing process, every aspirant will get a unique rank.

If more than one person gets the same overall marks, the tie-breaking rule will apply:

• Those who have secured more marks in the Mathematics test component are given a higher rank. If this is similar, then;
• Those with less number of  wrong answers in the Mathematics test component will get a higher preference if the tie still exists then;
• Then the overall marks secured in the NATA aptitude test result will be considered. If the tie persists, then;
• Those with fewer wrong answers in the aptitude test component will get a Higher preference. If the tie continues to exist, then;
• Aspirants with an earlier date of birth are given a better rank/score in the exam.

Check here: NATA Cut Off 2026 (expected)

Conclusion

The NATA Phase 1 results will been published officially soon for the test-takers to achieve the desired goals. Students are requested to keep an eye on the NATA official website for any latest updates related to NATA results for phase 1 2026.