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GATE AR Syllabus 2027
GATE Architecture & Planning
IIT Roorkee (2027)Online (CBT)Annual (February)
Total Questions65
Duration180 min
Total Marks100
Marking Scheme+1/-0.33 (1M); +2/-0.66 (2M)
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture & Planning | 33 | 50 |
| 2 | General Aptitude | 33 | 50 |
| Total | 65 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
A
Architecture & Planning
Key topics covered as per the official GATE AR syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Architecture & Planning.
View Architecture & Planning Syllabus →G
General Aptitude
Key topics covered as per the official GATE AR syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Aptitude.
View General Aptitude Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
BArch or equivalent (5-year programme)
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
September 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1History of Architecture and Theory are conceptual — read regularly rather than cramming at end
- 2Building Construction Technology (materials, structures, services) is calculation-light and practice-based
- 3Urban Planning topics (land use, density, zoning) are scoring — solve previous year papers thoroughly
- 4GATE AR has unique question types involving visual/spatial reasoning — practice with past papers carefully
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