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

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.

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GATE AR Important Dates
GATE AR Eligibility Criteria
GATE AR Syllabus
GATE AR Exam Pattern
GATE Architecture & Planning Previous Year Question Papers

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 -

Year	Link to Download Question Papers
GATE AR Question Paper	To be Updated
GATE AR Question Paper	Click Here
GATE AR Question Paper	Click here
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GATE AR Question Paper	Click here
GATE AR Question Paper	Click here
GATE AR Question Paper	Click here
GATE AR Question Paper	Click here

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
GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) Cutoff	-

For more such intriguing articles and any updates regarding the GATE exam, stay tuned to CollegeDekho !

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I got 630 rank in tspgecet in civil engineering. I am a BC-B category person. Will i get a seat in university. If yes, What universities will be best for M.Tech seat for structural engineering? Please suggest me an option...!

-AbhishekUpdated on December 02, 2025 06:13 PM

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P sidhu, Student / Alumni

LPU is best for M.Tech in Structural Engineering. With a 630 rank in TSPGECET under BC-B category, you have a good chance of securing a seat at LPU, as it offers flexible admissions and excellent support for PG students. LPU provides a strong curriculum, modern labs, industry-oriented projects, and placement opportunities, making it an ideal choice for pursuing M.Tech in Structural Engineering and building a successful career in civil and structural fields.

My gate score is 534 and air is 2362 , general category. Where can I expect my admission. Can I get microelectronics in bits

-dibya das mohapatraUpdated on December 09, 2025 08:33 PM

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sampreetkaur, Student / Alumni

With a GATE score of 534 and AIR 2362 in general category, admission to top IITs in microelectronics may be tough. BITS also has very high cutoffs. but LPU offers strong M.tech programs in VLSI & microelectronics with good labs, industry tie-ups and placements, making it a great choice.

What is the eligibility criteria to attend kset exam.. is it 7 years of education in Karnataka or 10 years or if student completed 10 in Karnataka.. is he eligible to write KSET

-IVR LeadUpdated on December 05, 2025 10:14 PM

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Preethi, Student / Alumni

KSET eligibility requires Master's degree with 55% (50% for reserved) from UGC-recognized unbiversity, no age limit, no Karnataka residency & 7/10 years schooling needed puerely academic, open to all Indians. In GIBS Bangalore PGDM/MBA grads qualify for KSET.