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Introduction
Architecture and Planning is a diverse and creative field that combines artistic vision, technical expertise, and social responsibility to design and shape the built environment. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination conducted jointly by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
The Architecture and Planning GATE examination offers a platform for aspiring architects and planners to showcase their knowledge, design acumen, and problem-solving skills. By qualifying in GATE, candidates can gain admission to postgraduate programs (Masters and Doctoral) in prestigious institutions across India, including IITs, NITs, and other universities offering architecture and planning courses.
Architecture and Planning Subject Code: AR
Topic wise detailed syllabus for GATE 2023: Architecture and planning
Architecture and Design
Design Theory and Techniques, Elements of Architecture, Architectural Graphics, History of Architecture, Contemporary Architecture
Building Materials, Construction, and Management
Building Materials, Construction Technology, Building Services and their Integration, Building Construction and Management, Building Maintenance
Building and Structures
Structural Analysis, Theory of Structures, Structural Design, Building Science, Building Services and their Integration
Environmental Planning and Design
Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainable Development, Climate Responsive Design, Urban Design, Landscape Design
Urban Design
Urbanization, Urban Planning Theory, Principles of Urban Design, Public Spaces, Housing, Urban Infrastructure
Urban Planning and Housing
Planning Process, Housing and Community Planning, Transportation Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Development Control Regulations
Planning Techniques and Management
Planning Techniques, Urban Economics, GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Planning, Disaster Mitigation and Management, Project Management
Infrastructure, Services, and Amenities
Transportation Systems, Water Supply and Sanitation, Power Supply and Energy Management, Public Services, Urban Infrastructure Development
Computer-Aided Design and Building Information Modeling
Computer-Aided Design, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Visualization Techniques, Digital Tools and Techniques
History and Contemporary Architecture
Architectural History, Contemporary Architecture Movements, Cultural and Social Influences on Architecture
GATE Architecture and Planning Result analysis
Gate Architecture and Planning topper score by year
| Year | Papers | Marks | Score |
| 2022 | GATE Architecture and Planning-Engineering | 79.67 | 1000 |
| 2021 | GATE Architecture and Planning -Engineering | 79.67 | 1000 |
| 2020 | GATE Architecture and Planning -Engineering | 72 | 1000 |
| 2019 | GATE Architecture and Planning -Engineering | 83.33 | 1000 |
| 2018 | GATE Architecture and Planning -Engineering | 79.33 | 1000 |
| 2017 | GATE Architecture and Planning -Engineering | _ | 1000 |
GATE Architecture and Planning cut-off by year
| Year | General | OBC | SC/ST/PwD |
| 2022 | 37.3 | 33.5 | 24.8 |
| 2021 | 40.9 | 36.8 | 27.2 |
| 2020 | 34.8 | 31.3 | 23.2 |
| 2019 | 41 | 36.9 | 27.3 |
| 2018 | 43.9 | 39.5 | 29.2 |
Number of students appearing for Architecture and Planning GATE Exam
| Year | Registered candidates | Candidates appeared | Qualified candidates |
| 2022 | 13509 | 9709 | 2291 |
| 2021 | – | 10857 | 2438 |
| 2020 | 12307 | 9649 | _ |
| 2019 | 11208 | 9105 | – |
| 2018 | 9124 | 7497 | – |
| 2017 | 6661 | 5607 | 1129 |
Previous Year Question Papers
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Video Links For Architecture and Planning
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