Check the revised syllabus for GATE 2021 Architecture and Planning here along with the list of best books for exam preparation and best tips to prepare for the exam.
Recently, the syllabus for the GATE 2021 Architecture and Planning exam was changed and candidates who are appearing for the GATE 2021 Architecture & Planning paper are kind of confused regarding what changes have been made. Basically, the GATE Architecture and Planning syllabus has been divided into three parts - Part A, Part B1, and Part B2. Candidates appearing for the GATE 2021 Architecture exam have to attempt questions asked from the B1 section whereas the Planning candidates have to attempt questions asked from the B2 section. Part A remains common for both the Architecture and Planning candidates of the GATE exam and irrespective of the paper they are attempting, have to attempt questions asked from Section A. The candidates can check the detailed latest syllabus for the GATE 2021 Architecture and Planning exam along with the topics from where questions in each section will be framed.
GATE Architecture & Planning Part A Syllabus 2021
The detailed Part A syllabus for the GATE Architecture and Planning 2021 exam have been provided in the table below along with the topics -
Topic
Sub-Topics
Architecture, Planning and Design
Architectural Graphics
Visual composition in 2D and 3D
Computer application in Architecture and Planning
Anthropometrics
Organization of space
Circulation- horizontal and vertical
Space Standards
Universal design
Building Byelaws
Codes and standards
Services and Infrastructure
Firefighting Systems
Building Safety and Security systems
Building Management Systems
Water treatment
Water supply and distribution system
Water harvesting systems Principles, Planning and Design of stormwater drainage system
Sewage disposal methods
Methods of solid waste management - collection, transportation and disposal
Recycling and Reuse of solid waste
Land-use – transportation - urban form inter-relationships
Design of roads, intersections, grade separators and parking areas
Hierarchy of roads and level of service
Para-transits and other modes of transportation, Pedestrian and slow-moving traffic planning
Housing
Housing typologies
Concepts, principles, and examples of a neighborhood
Residential densities
Affordable Housing
Real estate valuation
Planning Process
Salient concepts, theories and principles of urban planning
Concepts of cities - Eco-City, Smart City
Concepts and theories by trendsetting planners and designers
Ekistics
Urban sociology
Social, Economic and environmental cost-benefit analysis
Methods of non-spatial and spatial data analysis
Development guidelines such as URDPFI
Urban Design, landscape and Conservation
Historical and modern examples of urban design
Elements of the urban built environment – urban form, spaces, structure, pattern, fabric, texture, grain etc.
Concepts and theories of urban design
Principles, tools and techniques of urban design
Public spaces, character, spatial qualities and Sense of Place
Urban design interventions for sustainable development and transportation
Development controls – FAR, densities and building bylaws
Urban renewal and conservation
heritage conservation historical public spaces and gardens
Landscape design
Site planning
Environmental Planning and Design
Natural and man-made ecosystem
Ecological principles
Environmental considerations in planning and design
Environmental pollution- types, causes, controls and abatement strategies
Sustainable development, goals and strategies
Climate change and built environment
Climate responsive design
Construction and Management
Project management techniques e.g. PERT, CPM etc.
Estimation and Specification; Professional practice and ethics
Form and Structure
Principles and design of disaster-resistant structures
Temporary structures for rehabilitation
GATE Architecture & Planning Part B1 (Architecture) Syllabus 2021
The detailed Part B1 syllabus for the GATE Architecture 2021 paper has been provided in the table below along with the topics -
Topic
Sub-Topics
Building Services and Sustainability
Solar architecture
Thermal, visual and acoustic comfort in built environments
Natural and Mechanical ventilation in buildings
Air-Conditioning systems
Sustainable building strategies
Building Performance Simulation and Evaluation
Intelligent Buildings
Water supply
Sewerage and drainage systems
Sanitary fittings and fixtures
Plumbing systems
Principles of the internal and external drainage system
Principles of electrification of buildings
Elevators and Escalators - standards and uses
Building Construction and Structural systems
Building construction techniques, methods and details
Building systems and prefabrication of building elements
Principles of Modular Coordination
Construction planning and equipment
Building material characteristics and applications
Principles of the strength of materials
Alternative building materials
Foundations
Design of structural elements with different materials
Elastic and Limit State design
Structural systems
Principles of Pre-stressing
High Rise and Long Span structures, gravity and lateral load resisting systems
History and Contemporary Architecture
Principles of Art and Architecture
World History of Architecture: Egyptian, Greco-Roman classical period, Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque-Rococo, etc.
Recent trends in Contemporary Architecture: Art nouveau, Art Deco, Eclecticism, International styles, Post Modernism, Deconstruction in architecture, etc.
Influence of Modern art and Design in Architecture
Indian vernacular and traditional Architecture, Oriental Architecture
Works of renowned national and international architects
GATE Architecture & Planning Part B2 (Planning) Syllabus 2021
The detailed Part B2 syllabus for the GATE Planning 2021 paper has been provided in the table below along with the topics -
Topic
Sub-Topics
Infrastructure Planning
Process and Principles of Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering
Road capacity and Travel demand forecasting
Traffic survey methods, Traffic flow Analysis
Traffic analyses and design considerations
Traffic and transport management and control in urban areas
Mass transportation planning; Intelligent Transportation Systems
Urban and Rural Infrastructure System Network
Planning Techniques and Management
Application of G.I.S and Remote Sensing techniques in urban and regional planning
Tools and techniques of Surveys – Physical, Topographical, Land use and Socio-economic Surveys
Urban Economics, Law of demand and supply of land and its use in planning
Graphic presentation of spatial data
Local self-governance, Panchayati raj institutions
Planning Legislation and implementation – Land Acquisition Act, PPP etc.
Decision support system and Land Information System
Urban geography and econometrics
Management of Infrastructure Projects
Demography and equity in planning
Regional and Settlement Planning
Regional delineation
Settlement hierarchy
Types and hierarchy of plans
Various schemes and programs of the central government
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), SEZ, SRZ etc.
Public Perception and user behavior
National Housing Policies, Programs and Schemes
Slums, Squatters and informal housing
Standards for housing and community facilities
Housing for special areas and needs
GATE Architecture & Planning 2021 Best Books
In this section, the candidates will find out all those books which are suggested by GATE experts, academicians and toppers and by referring to which the candidates can secure their desired marks -
Name of Book
Author’s Name
Contemporary Library Architecture - A Planning and Design Guide
Ken Worpole
Principles of Town Planning and Architecture
Biswas Hiranmay
Architect’s Guidebook for Competetive Exams
AR Swapnil Vidhate
How to Crack GATE 2021 Architecture & Planning
AR Ashok Goel
AR Arjun Kamal
To find out the GATE 2021 subject-wise best books or best preparatory materials, kindly click on the link given below -
Important Tips to Prepare for GATE 2021 Architecture & Planning
In order to secure good marks in the GATE 2021 Architecture and Planning exams, the candidates must have a solid preparation strategy. Some important pointers regarding how to ace the preparations for GATE 2021 architecture and planning exams have been provided below -
The candidates must divide their syllabus and time so as to keep in touch with all the topics on a regular basis
The candidates must prioritize to consolidate their grip over the easy topics first before moving on to the average and difficult topics
The candidates must solve an ample number of previous year paper, sample test papers and attempt mock tests to ensure they are confident on the day of the exam
The candidates must resort to preparing handwritten notes during the revision process
The candidates must resort to other methods like doing yoga, listening to music etc to avoid panicking
For a detailed subject-wise and time-wise preparation strategy to ace the GATE 2021 Architecture and Planning exam, the candidates must click on the link given below -
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