NATA Exam 2016 What is Nata Exam The Council of Architecture (COA) conducts National Aptitude Test in Architecture ( NATA ) to measure the aptitude of the applicant for admission to First year of five year B.Arch Degree at all recognized institutions all over India. By conducting NATA, COA provides a single scheme of examination to hold aptitude test & facilitate prospective students from all over India to apply for admission in architecture seats in Institutions & colleges spread across India. Nata Exam is in two parts. A paper based drawing test & a computer based online test. The Nata Score is generally available on the website ( in e-format ) on the fourth working day after the test. A candidate should score at least 80/200, in order to be eligible for admission into first year of 5 -year B.Arch degree course. Nata score is valid for a period of two years from the year in which the applicant appeared for NATA. Nata can be given for a maximum of five