GATE AR Preparation Guide
IIT Roorkee (2027)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for GATE AR 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Annual (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
EEligibility Criteria
BArch or equivalent (5-year programme)
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Study Plan by Subject
Architecture & Planning
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General Aptitude
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
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
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture & Planning | 33 | 50 | 90 min |
| General Aptitude | 33 | 50 | 90 min |
| Total | 65 | 100 | 180 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
September 2026
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Conducted By
IIT Roorkee (2027)
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