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Exam pattern

GATE AR paper pattern

GATE Architecture and Planning

  • 65 questions
  • 100 marks
  • 180 minutes
  • a wrong MCQ costs a third of its marks, a wrong MSQ or NAT nothing
  • General Aptitude — 15 marks10 Qs
  • Architecture and Planning — 85 marks55 Qs

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Everything for GATE AR, in one course

  • Chapters in English and Hindi38 chapters on the official syllabus, each ending in a quiz that explains every answer.
  • Mock tests in the real patternTimed and marked the way the exam is, negative marking included, with a section-by-section report.
  • Revision and weak-area analyticsSee which topics cost you marks, and revise them on a spaced schedule.
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From the chapter: Architectural and Engineering Graphics: Drawing, Scales, Curves, Projection, Perspective and Shadow

In a floor plan, the heaviest line weight is normally used for

Show the answer and why

Answer: B.

The cut elements are the nearest and most important surfaces in a plan, so they carry the heaviest line and often a solid fill. Elements above the cutting plane are dashed, dimension and projection lines are thin, and centre lines are thin chain lines. The tempting choice, beams above the cut, is drawn dashed, not heavy.

Syllabus

GATE AR syllabus, section by section

Open a section to see its chapters. General Aptitude’s first chapter is free.

General AptitudeFree chapter3 chapters
  1. Verbal Aptitude — Grammar, Usage, Vocabulary and ComprehensionFree
  2. Quantitative Aptitude — Ratios, Powers, Mensuration, Statistics and Data
  3. Analytical Aptitude — Number Relations, Analogy, Deduction and Induction
Design and Graphics (AR Part A)2 chapters
  1. Architectural and Engineering Graphics: Drawing, Scales, Curves, Projection, Perspective and Shadow
  2. Design and Human Factors: Composition, Form, Proportion, Space, Circulation, Anthropometrics, Accessibility and Bye-laws
Environmental Planning and Landscape (AR Part A)2 chapters
  1. Environmental Planning: Ecosystems, Pollution, Sustainability, EIA and the Carbon Agenda
  2. Landscape: Site Planning, Contour and Slope, Suitability Analysis, Planting Design, Conservation and Historical Gardens
Urban Design and Conservation (AR Part A)2 chapters
  1. Urban Design: Elements, Theories, Tools, Character, Placemaking and Form-Based Code
  2. Interventions, Development Controls, Renewal, Heritage Conservation and Public Spaces
Town Planning, Housing and Real Estate Development (AR Part A)2 chapters
  1. Town Planning and Housing: Principles, Planned Cities, Neighbourhoods, Densities and Standards
  2. Housing Economics and Real Estate: Need and Shortage, Affordable Housing, Slums, Valuation, Feasibility and Phasing
History and Theory of Architecture (AR Part B1)3 chapters
  1. The Classical and Medieval World: Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Gothic Architecture
  2. Renaissance to the Contemporary: Styles, Modern Movements and the Principles of Design
  3. Indian and Oriental Architecture, and the Works of Renowned Architects
Climatology and Environmentally Responsive Design (AR Part B1)2 chapters
  1. Climate, Sun and Comfort: Zones, Solar Geometry, Shading and Thermal Comfort
  2. Passive Design, Building Energy and Sustainable Technologies
Building Construction, Materials, and Structural Systems (AR Part B1)3 chapters
  1. Construction Techniques: Foundations, Masonry, Openings, Frames, Roofs, Fire Safety, Floors, Modular Coordination and Prefabrication
  2. Building Materials: Cement and Concrete, Masonry Units, Timber, Steel, Glass, Finishes, Damp Prevention, Insulation, Repair and Alternative Materials
  3. Structural Systems: Statics, Limit State Design, RCC and Steel, Prestressing, High-Rise, Shells, Long-Span and Disaster-Resistant Structures
Building Services (AR Part B1)2 chapters
  1. Air, Water and Drainage Services: Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Water Supply, Reuse, Storm Water, Sewage and Plumbing
  2. Electrical, Acoustic, Transport and Safety Services: Illumination, Sound, Lifts, Fire, Automation and Specialised Buildings
Computer Applications in Architecture (AR Part B1)1 chapter
  1. Computer Applications in Architecture: Computation, BIM and Visualisation, Parametric and Generative Design, Fabrication and AI
Project Management and Professional Practice (AR Part B1)2 chapters
  1. Construction Planning and Equipment; Project Management Techniques: Bar Charts, CPM, Crashing and PERT
  2. Professional Practice, Estimation, Tendering and Arbitration; Building Economics and Allied Fields
Planning History, Theory and Techniques (AR Part B2)3 chapters
  1. Planning History and Ideas: From the Origins of the City to the Smart and Global City
  2. Urban Geography, Growth and Location: Central Places, Regions, Growth Models and Industrial Location
  3. Surveys, Demography and Forecasting: Classification, Sampling, Projection and Planning Analysis
Planning Policy and Practice (AR Part B2)2 chapters
  1. Planning Framework: Urbanisation, Charters, the Constitution, Programmes and the Hierarchy of Plans
  2. Land and Governance: Eminent Domain, Pooling, Acquisition, Land Records, Local Government and Participation
Infrastructure, Services and Utilities (AR Part B2)3 chapters
  1. Water Supply: Demand, Sources, Reservoirs, Distribution, Treatment and Quality
  2. Sanitation, Sewerage, Wastewater Treatment and Storm-Water Drainage
  3. Solid Waste Management and Power Supply: Collection, Processing, Disposal, Siting, Rules, Transformers and Substations
Urban Land Use and Transportation (AR Part B2)2 chapters
  1. Land Use, Land Economics and Travel Demand: From Bid-Rent to the Four-Step Model
  2. Traffic and Transport: Flow, Geometric Design, Signals, Parking, Modes and ITS
Data Analysis, Remote Sensing and Geo-informatics (AR Part B2)2 chapters
  1. Data Analysis for Planning: Statistics, Hypothesis Testing, AHP and Multi-Criteria Analysis
  2. Remote Sensing, GIS and Urban Analytics: Imagery, Photogrammetry, Spatial Data, SQL, Python and Machine Learning
Project Implementation and Financing (AR Part B2)2 chapters
  1. Municipal Finance: Taxes, Budgets, Fiscal Indicators, Debt and the Pricing of Services
  2. Projects and Implementation: Partnerships, Viability, Monitoring, Asset Management and Institutions

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FAQ

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What does the GATE Architecture and Planning course cost?

The first chapter of the GATE course is free. Every chapter of this paper, in English and Hindi, unlocks with the GATE plan — ₹29 a month, less than ₹1 a day, cancel anytime — with scored practice and the full-length AR mock test in the real 65-question pattern. Premium adds the AI mentor.

How much of the GATE AR syllabus is covered?

The whole paper: 35 chapters across all 16 of its sections. General Aptitude is shared by every paper.

What is the GATE exam pattern?

65 questions for 100 marks in 180 minutes: General Aptitude for 15 marks and the paper for 85. A wrong MCQ costs a third of its marks; MSQ and NAT questions carry no negative marking.

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