GATE Architecture & Planning
IIT Roorkee (2027) · Online (CBT) · Annual (February)
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GATE AR Syllabus
Complete chapter-wise syllabus covering all subjects. Updated as per official exam pattern.
SI Units, Dimensional Analysis, Significant Figures, Errors in Measurement
KinematicsMotion in 1D, Motion in 2D, Projectile Motion, Relative Motion
Laws of MotionNewton's Laws, Friction, Circular Motion, Dynamics of Particles
Work, Energy and PowerWork-Energy Theorem, Conservation of Energy, Power, Collisions
Rotational MotionMoment of Inertia, Torque, Angular Momentum, Rolling Motion
GravitationNewton's Law of Gravitation, Gravitational Potential, Orbital Motion, Kepler's Laws
Mechanical Properties of FluidsPressure, Archimedes Principle, Bernoulli's Equation, Viscosity
ThermodynamicsLaws of Thermodynamics, Heat Engines, Carnot Cycle, PV Diagrams
WavesWave Motion, Standing Waves, Doppler Effect, Beats
ElectrostaticsCoulomb's Law, Electric Field, Gauss's Law, Capacitors
Current ElectricityOhm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, Wheatstone Bridge, Potentiometer
Magnetism and MatterBiot-Savart Law, Ampere's Law, Lorentz Force, Magnetic Materials
Electromagnetic InductionFaraday's Law, Lenz's Law, Self Inductance, AC Circuits
OpticsReflection and Refraction, Lenses, Young's Double Slit, Diffraction
Modern PhysicsPhotoelectric Effect, Bohr Model, Radioactivity, Nuclear Reactions
Semiconductorsp-n Junction, Diodes, Transistors, Logic Gates
Mole Calculations, Empirical Formula, Limiting Reagent, Concentration Terms
Atomic StructureBohr's Model, Quantum Numbers, Electronic Configuration, Photoelectric Effect
Chemical BondingVSEPR Theory, Hybridization, Molecular Orbital Theory, Resonance
States of MatterIdeal Gas Law, Kinetic Theory, Real Gases, Liquid State
Chemical ThermodynamicsEnthalpy, Entropy, Gibbs Free Energy, Hess's Law
EquilibriumChemical Equilibrium, Ionic Equilibrium, pH and Buffers, Solubility Product
ElectrochemistryElectrochemical Cells, Nernst Equation, Electrolysis, Conductance
Chemical KineticsRate Laws, Order of Reaction, Arrhenius Equation, Half-Life
SolutionsRaoult's Law, Colligative Properties, Osmosis, van't Hoff Factor
p-Block ElementsGroup 13-18 Elements, Oxoacids, Allotropes, Halides
d and f-Block ElementsTransition Metals, Magnetic Properties, Colour of Compounds, Lanthanoids
Coordination CompoundsIUPAC Nomenclature, Crystal Field Theory, Isomerism, Werner's Theory
General Organic ChemistryIUPAC Naming, Reaction Intermediates, Inductive Effect, Resonance
HydrocarbonsAlkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Aromatic Compounds
Haloalkanes and HaloarenesSN1 and SN2, Elimination Reactions, Nucleophilic Substitution
Alcohols, Phenols and EthersPreparation, Chemical Reactions, Lucas Test, Kolbe's Reaction
Aldehydes, KetonesNucleophilic Addition, Aldol Condensation, Cannizzaro Reaction
AminesBasicity Order, Diazonium Salts, Carbylamine Test, Azo Coupling
BiomoleculesCarbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Vitamins
Set Operations, Types of Relations, Types of Functions, Composition
Complex NumbersAlgebra of Complex Numbers, Modulus and Argument, de Moivre's Theorem, Cube Roots
Sequences and SeriesArithmetic Progression, Geometric Progression, Special Series, AM-GM-HM
Binomial TheoremBinomial Expansion, General Term, Middle Term, Coefficient Problems
Permutations and CombinationsFundamental Counting, Permutations, Combinations, Circular Arrangements
ProbabilityClassical Probability, Conditional Probability, Bayes' Theorem, Binomial Distribution
Matrices and DeterminantsMatrix Operations, Determinants, Inverse Matrix, System of Equations
TrigonometryTrigonometric Identities, Inverse Trigonometry, Trigonometric Equations, Heights
Coordinate GeometryStraight Lines, Circle, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola
Limits and ContinuityLimits, L'Hopital's Rule, Continuity, Differentiability
DifferentiationDerivatives, Chain Rule, Application of Derivatives, Maxima-Minima
IntegrationIndefinite Integration, Definite Integration, Area Under Curves, Differential Equations
Vectors and 3D GeometryVector Operations, Dot and Cross Product, Lines in 3D, Planes in 3D
StatisticsMean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Variance, Correlation
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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