What is a Good Score in NATA 2025?

Sakunth Kumar

Updated On: February 05, 2025 12:14 PM | NATA

Generally, a score between 120-150 is considered a good score in NATA 2025 exam. However, you should target to achieve a 150+ score to ensure admission to top architecture and design colleges in India through NATA 2025.

What is a Good Score in NATA 2025?

Good Score in NATA 2025: CoA will be conducting NATA 2025 exam for admission to B.Arch courses across India. Being a leading undergraduate entrance examination, NATA 2025 is one of the most sought-after examinations in the country. Therefore, it is even more important that you achieve a good score in NATA 2025 to secure seats in top NATA 2025 participating colleges. NATA 2025 exam will be conducted from 1 March 2025 to June 2025 on each Friday and Saturday. CoA has also started NATA 2025 registration process, you can register for the exam from the official website, nata.in. In this article, we will discuss what is a good score in NATA 2025 and what are the minimum NATA 2025 qualifying marks that you need to target to secure a good result.

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Good Score in NATA 2025

At the time of NATA 2025 counselling, NATA scores will be converted into ranks. NATA 2025 participating colleges will be taking these ranks into account while offering admissions to respective courses. Out of the maximum 200 marks, a good NATA 2025 score generally varies from 120-150 range. However, to secure a good NATA 2025 qualifying score you should target gaining 150+ marks. In the following table, we have compiled the list explaining what is a good score in NATA 2025 exam:

Category

Marks

Excellent Score

150+ out of 200

Good Score

120 - 150 out of 200

Average Score

90 - 120 out of 200

Low Score

75 - 80 out of 200

NATA Good Score

From the above table, it is clear that a good score in NATA 2025 can be around 120 to 150 marks out of 200. You are advised to appear for NATA in each phase so that the best score can be used for B.Arch admission. It is also a good chance to improve the score. To secure admission to top B.Arch colleges, you must have a minimum of 120+ marks in the NATA exam. If you are aspiring for admission to top deemed universities such as LPU, Amity, GITAM etc., any score above 120+ will fetch you admission.
Also check: NATA 2025 Preparation Tips & Tricks

What is a Good Rank in NATA 2025?

Along with knowing what is a good score in NATA 2025, you should also have an idea about good rank and percentile that you should aim in NATA 2025 exam. To know what is a good rank in NATA 2025 exam, go through the table given below.

Ranking Criteria

Rank

Excellent Rank

96 - 99

Good Rank

70 - 95

Average Rank

27 - 69

Low Rank

Below 27

The above table shows that a rank between 96 and 99 is considered a very good rank in NATA 2025 exam, and a rank between 70 and 95 is also considered a good rank.

NATA 2025 Marking Scheme

To get a better understanding of what is a good score in NATA 2025 exam, you must be aware of the marking scheme. You can check the latest marking scheme given below according to the NATA exam pattern 2025.

  • NATA 2025 question paper will feature mainly four types of questions namely, multiple-choice (MCQ), multiple-select (MSQ), preferential choice (PCQ), and numerical answer (NAQ)
  • The NATA 2025 exam will be conducted for a total of 200 marks
  • The questions will be 1 mark, 2 marks, and 3 marks on the test
  • There will be no negative marking in the NATA 2025 exam
Also check: NATA 2025 Exam Pattern

NATA 2025 Qualifying Marks

It is important to have an idea of the NATA 2025 qualifying marks. As per the official brochure of NATA released by CoA, you must score a minimum of 70 marks out of 200 to be declared qualified in the NATA exam. We have explained the NATA 2025 qualifying criteria as provided by CoA:
1. A minimum of 20 marks are required to be scored in NATA 2025 part A question paper.
2. A minimum of 30 marks are required to be scored in NATA 2025 part B question paper.
3. The overall NATA 2025 qualifying marks are 70 out of 200 as the aggregate score in part A and B of the NATA 2025 question paper.

NATA 2025 Result

The CoA will release the NATA 2025 result on its official website, you will be able to check the result by logging in with your NATA 2025 credentials. Through the NATA result 2025/scorecard, you will be able to view information such as your secured section-by-section and overall scores and their qualifying status. You must achieve the NATA qualifying cutoff to be eligible for admission.

NATA Cutoff 2025

To pass the NATA 2025 exam, you must achieve the minimum qualifying cutoff of NATA 2025, both individually and collectively. The minimum qualifying mark that you must score to clear the NATA exam 2025 is 70 out of the total 200 marks. You will not be qualified for admission into any NATA participating colleges 2025 cutoff is not met. The NATA 2025 cutoff is affected by various factors like the number of students applying for the exam, the previous year's cutoff, the number of seats available, the category, the total number of participating institutes, the total number of qualifying students, etc.
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Previous Year NATA Cutoff- College-Wise

The previous year's NATA cut-off for various colleges and institutions is listed below for your reference. You will have a sense of what the NATA cut-off for 2025 will be based on the previous year's cut-off. As a result, we have listed the cutoff scores from the prior year for several universities here.

Name of the College

Category/ Board – NATA Cut-off

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology

  • General/ Other – 68.95
  • General/ Gujarat Board – 66.95
  • ST/ Gujarat Board – 48.46
  • SEBC/ Gujarat Board – 57.90
  • SC/ Gujarat Board – 60.15
  • SEBC/ CBSE – 54.70

CEPT University

  • General/ Other – 79.33
  • General (PH)/ Other – 61
  • SC/ Gujarat Board – 66.69
  • ST/ Gujarat Board – 51.30
  • SEBC/ Gujarat Board – 65.78
  • SEBC/ Other – 57.62
  • General/ Gujarat Board – 74.05
  • ESM/ Gujarat Board – 57.63
  • General/ CBSE – 82

Vadodara Design Academy

  • General/ Other – 75.50
  • SC/ CBSE – 50.60
  • SC/ Gujarat Board – 48.68
  • General/ Gujarat Board – 59.20
  • General/ CBSE – 66.60

Vidyamandir College of Architecture, Women

  • General/ Other – 53.36
  • General/ CBSE – 68.75
  • SEBC/ CBSE – 55.9
  • General/ Gujarat Board – 58.82
  • SEBC/ Gujarat Board – 52.23

LJ School of Architecture

  • General/ Other – 63.40
  • SEBC/ Gujarat – 49.03
  • General/ CBSE – 66.75
  • General/ Gujarat Board – 60.65
  • SC/ Gujarat Board – 44.84
  • SC/ CBSE – 51.75

Kalol Institute of Architecture & Design, Kalol

  • General/ Gujarat Board – 60.91
  • SEBC/ Gujarat Board – 49.30
  • General/ CBSE – 63.85

Parul Institute of Architecture and Research

  • General/ Other – 60.15
  • General/ Gujarat Board – 57.71
  • General/ CBSE – 74.15
  • SEBC/ CBSE – 57.45
  • SC/ Gujarat Board – 52.32
  • SEBC/ Gujarat Board – 47.32

ITM School of Architecture Art and Design

  • General/ Other – 61.45
  • SEBC/ Gujarat Board – 46.01
  • SC/ CBSE – 59.55
  • General/ Gujarat Board – 59.53
  • SC/ Gujarat Board – 57.5
  • SEBC/ CBSE – 56.1

Anant Institute of Architecture

  • General/ Other – 64.75
  • SEBC/ Gujarat Board – 52.5
  • General/ Gujarat Board – 61.63
  • SC/ Gujarat Board – 54.85
  • SEBC/ CBSE – 67.75

DC Patel School of Architecture (A.P.I.E.D)

  • General/ Other – 70.7
  • SEBC/ Gujarat Board – 58.15
  • General/ CBSE – 73.4
  • General/ Gujarat Board – 65.65
  • SC/ Gujarat Board – 51.75
  • General/ CBSE – 73.4
  • SEBC/ CBSE – 63.5
  • ST/ Gujarat Board – 44.94
  • SEBC/ Gujarat Board – 58.15

Bhagwan Mahavir College of Architecture

  • General/ Other – 58.6
  • General/ CBSE – 64.85
  • SEBC/ CBSE – 55.15
  • General/ Gujarat Board – 57.51
  • SEBC/ Gujarat Board – 50.33

M.S University of Baroda

  • General/ Gujarat Board – 72.4
  • General/ Other – 78.09
  • ST/ Gujarat Board – 54.66
  • General (PH)/ Gujarat Board – 61.1
  • General/ CBSE – 80.95
  • SEBC/ CBSE – 62.45
  • SEBC/ Gujarat Board – 68.05

NATA 2025 Tie-Breaking Policy

There is a chance that two or more students might receive the same marks in the NATA 2025 exam. In this situation, the CoA will make a decision about who to consider for admission based on its tie breaking policy which can be checked below.

  • Students with higher overall Math scores will be given more weightage
  • In the event of a tie, students with fewer incorrect answers in the mathematics section will be given preference.
  • Students with higher overall scores on the aptitude test will be taken into consideration if there is a tie.
  • Students with fewer incorrect answers on the aptitude test will be taken into consideration if there is still a tie.
  • Students who are older will be taken into consideration if the tie remains.

Note: If a tie still exists after using the aforementioned tie-breaking criteria, the students will receive the same rank.
Also check: NATA 2025 Exam Preparation Tips

Popular B.Arch Colleges for Direct Admission

You can check the list of popular B.Arch colleges for direct admission in the B.Arch course (without participating in counselling). However, you must have appeared for NATA/ JEE Main Paper 2 to get admission to these colleges.

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FAQs

Is 140 a good score in NATA?

Yes, 140 is considered a good score in NATA 2025 exam.

What is the total marks for the NATA 2025 exam?

The NATA 2025 exam is conducted out of 200 marks.

 

What is regarded as a very good score in NATA?

A score of 150+ is considered to be a very good score in NATA.

 

Is 85 a reasonable NATA score?

Generally, a score of 85 is lower side, however, it may be sufficient to get seats in some colleges. 
 

Is a score of 100 good in NATA?

A score of 100 in NATA 2025 should be below average score, however you may be able to secure seats in some colleges with a NATA score of 100.

I secured 115 in NATA. Is it a good score for B.Arch admission?

115 can be regarded as a moderately good score in NATA for B.Arch admission.

What is a good NATA score for admission in top colleges?

A score which is greater than 150 can be considered as a good NATA score for admission in top colleges. 

I got 96 marks in NATA. Is it a good score?

96 marks can be considered as an average score in NATA 2025.

Is 120 a good score in NATA?

120 can be regarded as a good score in NATA 2025.

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