10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate
The Qualifying Marks for the NATA 2026 would be based on the following Rules:
A Candidate will not qualify in NATA-2026 unless all three conditions mentioned above are satisfied. In case the candidate appears in multiple tests, all the previous scores of NATA 2026 shall appear on the scorecard. The best score obtained in all attempts shall be taken as the valid score for NATA 2026.
In case a candidate has obtained a valid score in NATA 2025 and appears for NATA 2026, his/her NATA 2026 score shall be calculated/determined as described in the table.
Those candidates who have already appeared for NATA 2025 and availed of one, two, or three attempts and obtained a valid NATA 2025 score, may also apply for NATA 2026 but their NATA 2025 score shall be frozen. Their NATA 2026 score shall be calculated/determined as under, depending upon number of attempts:
| Appeared in NATA 2025 | Appeared in NATA 2026 | Final Score |
|---|---|---|
| Obtained a valid 2025 score | 1st Attempt | Better of both scores of NATA 2025 & 2026 |
| 1st & 2nd Attempt | Best of three scores of NATA 2025 & 2026 | |
| 1st, 2nd & 3rd Attempt | Best of three scores of NATA 2026 (NATA 2025 score shall be rendered invalid) |
