Hi guys! I scored 99 in my first attempt in NATA 2026 and got 453/500 in 12th Boards (CBSE; Percentage: 90.6%). Will I be able to get into VIT Vellore with this much marks this year?? How is the Merit calculated in 2026? Thank you sm!

Hi Yashvi,
Congratulations on your scores! With a NATA score of 99 and 90.6% in Class 12 boards, you have a pretty good chance of getting admission into the B.Arch program at Vellore Institute of Technology.

How Merit Is Calculated for B.Arch 2026

For B.Arch admissions, VIT usually considers:

• Your National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) score

• Your Class 12 board marks

• Sometimes GDPI or a Skill Test by the V-SPARC School of Architecture

A commonly used merit formula is:

\text{Merit Score} = \left(\frac{\text{NATA Score}}{2}\right) + (\text{12th Percentage})

Based on your scores:

\left(\frac{99}{2}\right) + 90.6 = 140.1

So your estimated merit score comes to around 140.1 , which is considered strong for admission.

Your Chances at VIT Vellore

• You clearly meet the eligibility requirement of 60%+ in PCM subjects.

• A NATA score between 80–120 is usually considered competitive for good private architecture colleges, so your score of 99 is solid.

• Overall, your profile looks good for VIT Vellore B.Arch admissions.

Just make sure to complete your application before the deadline on 31 May 2026 .

Hope it helps!