GATE Architecture & Planning
IIT Roorkee (2027) · Online (CBT) · Annual (February)
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GATE AR Admit Card
Download your GATE AR 2026 hall ticket. Follow the step-by-step guide below.
How to Download
- Visit the official website of IIT Roorkee (2027)
- Click on the Admit Card / Hall Ticket link
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth
- Download and print the admit card
Required Documents
- Printed admit card
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport)
- Passport size photograph (same as on application)
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About GATE Architecture & Planning (GATE AR) 2027
The GATE Architecture & Planning (GATE AR) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the IIT Roorkee (2027). Preparing for the GATE AR requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What courses does GATE AR open?
GATE AR qualifies you for MArch, M.Plan, and MTech in Urban Design, Sustainable Architecture, Heritage Conservation, and Housing at IITs, NITs, SPA (School of Planning and Architecture), and CEPT University.
What subjects are covered in GATE AR?
GATE AR covers Architecture, Construction & Management, Environmental Architecture, Urban Design & Landscape, Services & Infrastructure, Building Materials & Construction Technology, and Planning Topics.
Can a BArch student appear for GATE AR without a thesis?
Yes, final-year BArch students can appear for GATE AR before completing their degree. The scorecard is issued after degree completion verification. This allows you to plan ahead for MTech admissions.
What is the GATE AR 2027 expected cutoff?
GATE AR qualifying cutoff for General category is typically 30-40 out of 100. It has around 12,000-15,000 applicants per year with a moderate competition level.
Which organisations hire architects through GATE AR?
CPWD (Central Public Works Department), NBCC, state PWDs, housing boards, and urban development authorities hire architects. Government architects get job security and steady growth, but private practice offers higher earning potential.
How to Prepare for GATE AR
History of Architecture and Theory are conceptual — read regularly rather than cramming at end
Building Construction Technology (materials, structures, services) is calculation-light and practice-based
Urban Planning topics (land use, density, zoning) are scoring — solve previous year papers thoroughly
GATE AR has unique question types involving visual/spatial reasoning — practice with past papers carefully