The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2026 continues to attract significant attention as the Council of Architecture proceeds with its examination cycle across India. Architecture aspirants are eagerly awaiting the results from ongoing test sessions under the Phase 1 schedule, which commenced on April 4, 2026, and will continue until June 13, 2026. Multiple weekend slots have been announced for candidates at designated centers nationwide.
NATA 2026 Result Announcement Timeline
According to official schedule guidelines, NATA 2026 results are expected to be announced within seven days of each test. Meanwhile, registration, admit card issuance, and correction windows continue on a weekly cycle, aligned with Friday and Saturday examinations throughout the testing period. Candidates can visit the NATA 2026 official website for direct access to result updates and other important information.
Phase 1 Examination Schedule Across Weekends
Phase 1 of NATA 2026 is scheduled from April 4, 2026, to June 13, 2026. Examinations are conducted every Friday and Saturday, except on public holidays, across designated centers. Each test day includes morning and afternoon sessions: the morning session runs from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, and the afternoon session from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Candidates must register for each weekend cycle by the closing deadlines set on Monday and Tuesday, depending on the test day.
Admit cards are issued on Tuesday or Wednesday for the respective sessions, enabling participation in the scheduled examination cycle for architecture admissions.
Registration and Admit Card Timeline
The NATA 2026 registration process began on March 9, 2026, with online form submission continuing throughout the examination cycle for eligible candidates. For each weekend test, the registration deadline is Monday at 11:59 pm for Friday examinations and Tuesday at 11:59 pm for Saturday examinations. The application correction window closes on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Admit cards are made available from Tuesday for Friday tests and from Wednesday for Saturday tests, ensuring candidates can access examination entry documents ahead of their scheduled sessions. Results for each test are declared within seven days of completion, as per official notification guidelines issued annually.
Phase 2 Examination Details
Phase 2 of NATA 2026 is scheduled for August 7 and August 8, 2026, and will be conducted for candidates who did not appear in Phase 1, in accordance with eligibility rules. The Friday test will be held in the afternoon session, while Saturday tests will include both morning and afternoon sessions across designated centers. This schedule forms part of the national architecture entrance assessment process, with strict adherence to published timings and session structures for all participating candidates during the second phase of examination activity in India.
