NATA runs continuously throughout the year, usually on working days. The dates available for NATA is as per each Test Centre. Candidates may request Test Centres for the preferred dates. If the candidate is available for NATA only on a particular date (or range of dates) that a particular Test Centre is not able to give, the candidate may register at any other Test Centre throughout India that is able to supply that date / time.

The candidate will have to register in India and give the test from any of the designated Test centres of his / her choice in India. The NATA Pre-Registration form is available for download at the website www.nata.in. The same is also available at all the Test Centers. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. The Candidate has to register early to get his/her's preferred test date. Take the test as soon as possible so the candidate’s scores / Marklist will be received by the candidate in time to be submitted with the application.

To register for NATA, the candidate can approach the Test Center located at college / school of Architecture at a convenient location with the attested copy of Std. X or equivalent exam mark list, One recent passport size colour photograph, attested copy of any valid document of identification bearing photograph and signature of the candidate and the test fees in cash or demand draft as prescribed by the Test Center.

The candidate may take NATA any number of times subject to availability of appointment at the Test Centers. However, full fees will have to be paid for every new attempt. The mark list will show the average of marks scored by the candidate in his last attempt and his previous valid score.