The NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) 2025 application form is a simple and user-friendly process. The application process for the 2025-26 session started on 03 February 2025 and was extended to 09 August 2025. Applicants must enter their personal details like their name, parents' names, date of birth as per the educational documents, and address carefully. Applicants can fill out the application form on the official website of NATA. Interested applicants must fill out the application form before the last date.
The Council of Architecture (CoA), the examination authority, has released the official application on 03 February 2025. Candidates can apply through the official website. To apply for NATA 2025, candidates need to register themselves on the official website by providing a valid email and creating a secure password. After email verification, applicants will receive a NATA ID and login details. The deadline for the application process was extended till 09 August 2025.
The application fee for NATA 2025 varies by category and reservation. For candidates belonging to the general and OBC categories, the application fee was INR 1750, while for SC/ST/PWD candidates, the application fee was INR 1250. Candidates from the transgender category needed to pay INR 1000. The examination authority also offers admission to candidates outside of India, and the application fee for them was INR 15000.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for NATA 2025:
Step 1: To fill out the application form, candidates need to visit the official website of NATA
Step 2: Candidates need to register themselves before filling out the application form. For registration, candidates need to fill out the details like their Name, Gender, Date of Birth, and email ID.
Step 3: After filling out the personal details candidate needs to create a security password and must answer a security question. After completing the registration process, applicants will receive a verification message containing the application number and password for future purposes.
Step 4: Log in and provide other educational details. Candidates need to provide a recent Passport-size Photograph, a clear scanned image of their signature in JPG/JPEG format.
Step 5: Once the educational details and documents are uploaded, you will be directed to the payment page. The application fee varies depending on your category, which needs to be paid through an online payment method.
Step 6: Now, select the examination center nearest to your current location.
Step 7: Once your payment is successfully processed, a Confirmation Page will be generated. However, please note that a printed Confirmation Page does not grant entry to the exam center.
Note* The application fee is nonrefundable under any circumstances.
Documents Required for Application
Recent color Passport-size photograph in JPG/JPEG format.
Scanned signature of the candidate
Marksheets of 10th , 12th or equivalent
Caste Certificate (if applicable) for SC/ST categories
Income Certificate (if applicable)
Identity Proof
NATA 2025 Application Fee
The NATA application fee 2025 for candidates belonging to GEN, OBC, SC, ST, transgender and PWD is given below:
NATA 2025 Documents Specifications
To fill out the NATA 2025 application form, students are required to upload their documents in the following format-
Frequently Asked Questions
The NATA 2025 application form registration started on February 3, 2025.
Fee varies by category and number of exam attempts, e.g., INR 1,750 for General male candidates for one attempt, with discounts for female, SC/ST, PwD categories.
Yes, candidates can apply for up to three attempts in one academic year.
Yes, special fee structures and instructions apply for candidates outside India.
Personal details, communication address, academic qualifications, category, and exam center preference.