GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) - Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Previous Years' Question Papers

Abhik Das

Updated On: August 20, 2024 05:36 PM

Candidates appearing for the GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) Exam can find the GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) Exam Date along with the previous years’ question papers, exam analysis, syllabus, exam pattern, and cutoff here.

GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) - Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Previous Years' Question Papers

GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) - IISC Bangalore will conduct the GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) exam on February 3 in the forenoon session. GATE Architecture and Planning Examination is the gateway for aspiring candidates to secure admission into the M.Arch and M.Plan courses offered at the institutes of national importance such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs and renowned M.Tech colleges and universities. A valid score in the GATE Architecture and Planning Examination also enables candidates to apply for various prestigious jobs offered by Public Service Undertakings (PSUs) .
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In this article, we will discuss in detail, the different aspects of the GATE Architecture and Planning exam such as the important dates, detailed & latest GATE Architecture & Planning syllabus, current exam pattern, previous year question papers, eligibility criteria, etc.

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GATE AR Important Dates

All the important dates pertaining to the GATE Architecture & Planning exam have been mentioned in the table below -

Events

Important Dates

GATE AR Exam Date

February 3

Release of GATE AR Answer Key
February 22 to 25

GATE AR Result Declaration
March 16

GATE AR Eligibility Criteria

The detailed eligibility criteria to apply for the Architecture & Planning exam of GATE have been discussed below -

  • Applicants with a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Architecture or Planning from any recognized university/institution can apply for the GATE Architecture & Planning exam

  • Candidates must be Indian nationals or nationals of UAE/Ethiopia/Singapore/Sri Lanka/Bangladesh/Nepal

  • Candidates must have secured at least a passing percentage in their respective qualifying degree examinations to be eligible for the GATE Architecture & Planning exam

  • Final year Bachelor’s/Master’s degree appearing students can also apply

GATE Eligibility Criteria (Detailed)

GATE AR Syllabus

Candidates can check the latest GATE Syllabus for Architecture & Planning from the table provided below -

Common Syllabus for Architecture & Planning Candidates

  • Architecture, Planning & Design

  • Construction & Management

  • Environmental Planning & Design

  • Urban Design, Landscape, and Conservation

  • Planning Process

  • Housing

  • Services & Infrastructure

Syllabus for Architecture Candidates

  • History and Contemporary Architecture

  • Building Construction and Structural Systems

  • Building Services and Sustainability

Syllabus for Planning Candidates

  • Regional and Settlement Planning

  • Planning Techniques and Management

  • Infrastructure Planning

GATE AR Syllabus - PDF

GATE AR Exam Pattern

GA sections consist of compulsory MCQ questions while GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) Core Subjects are asked in the form of MCQs and NATs. The latest GATE Exam Pattern has been discussed below -

GATE AR Section Number of Questions Asked Marks Allocated Per Question Total Marks
GA 10 (5 x 1) + (5 x 2) 15
Part A (compulsory) 39 (18 x 1) + (21 x 2) 60
  • Part B: Part B1 (Architecture)
  • Part B2 (Planning)
16 (7 x 1) + (9 x 2) 25
Total 55 - 100

Also read: GATE Syllabus

GATE Architecture & Planning Previous Year Question Papers

The candidates will find out the year-wise GATE Architecture & Planning previous year question papers from the table below -

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Important GATE Articles

The candidates have been provided with the link to some of our extensive GATE articles in the table below -

Career Options for the candidates after qualifying GATE exam

Previous year PSUs GATE cutoff trend

How to get M.Tech admission in IITs/NITs without a GATE score

List of top 25 Government and Private M.Tech colleges accepting GATE score

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