GATE 2025 Architecture and Planning Syllabus: Dates (OUT), Check Pattern, Books, and More
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Result - 19 Mar '26
IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 Architecture and Planning Syllabus on its official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Applicants can also find the syllabus in the GATE 2025 information brochure. Candidates who have selected the GATE 2025 Architecture and Planning (AR) as their test paper can check the syllabus, pattern, books, and other details here.
What is GATE Architecture and Planning?
The GATE architecture and planning in engineering involves planning, designing, and overseeing the development and construction of buildings or public spaces. Architects consider the project's functional, aesthetic, and structural needs. On the other hand, planners consider the impact of buildings, the infrastructure of communities, and the environment. Some career prospects in architecture and planning include landscape architecture, interior design, quality control, and planning engineering.
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GATE 2025 Architecture and Planning Engineering (AR) Syllabus
IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The GATE 2025 results and cutoff marks was released on March 19. The exam was held in two sessions: Morning and Afternoon. Candidates appearing for the exam must carry their GATE 2025 admit card (released) and proof of valid photo ID. The GATE 2025 AR paper took place on February 2, 2025, in the afternoon session—from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The GATE AR test paper has three sections: Part A- compulsory, Part B1 - architecture, and Part B2- planning. Candidates can download the GATE 2025 architecture and planning engineering syllabus from the GATE official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in or check the detailed syllabus below -
Part A - Common
| Sections (Topics) |
Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Architecture, Planning, and Design (section 1) |
Architectural Graphics | Visual Composition in 2D and 3D | Computer Application in Architecture and Planning | Anthropometrics | Organisation of Space | Circulation - Horizontal and Vertical | Space Standards | Universal Design | Building Byelaws | Codes and Standards |
| Construction and Management (section II) |
Project Management Techniques: PERT, CPM, etc. | Estimation and Specification | Professional Practice and Ethics | Form and Structure | Principles and Design of Disaster Resistant Structures | Temporary Structures of Rehabilitation |
| Environmental Planning and Design (Section III) |
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 |
| Urban Design, Landscape, and Conservation (Section IV) |
Historical and Modern Examples of Urban Design | Elements of Urban Built Environment - Urban Form, Spaces, Structure, Pattern, Fabric, Texture, Gain, etc. | Concepts and Theories of Urban Design | Principles, Tools, and Techniques of Urban Design |Urban Renewal and Conservation | Heritage Conservation | Historical Public Spaces and Gardens | Landscape design | Site Planning |
| Planning Process (Section V) |
Salient Concepts, Theories and Principles of Urban Planning | Concept of Cities - Eco-City, Smart City | Concepts and Theories by Trendsetting Planners and Designers | Ekistics | Urban Sociology: Social, Economic, and Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis | |
| Housing (Section VI) |
Housing Typologies: Concepts, Principles and Examples of Neighbourhood | Residential Densities | Affordable Housing | Real Estate Valuation |
| Services and Infracture (Section VII) |
Fire Fighting Systems | Building Safety and Security Systems | Building Management Systems | Water Treatment | Water Supply and Distribution System | Water Harvesting Systems | Principles, Planning and Design of Storm Water Drainage System | Sewage Disposal Methods | Design of Roads | Intersections | Hierarchy of Roads and Level of Service | Para- Transits and Other Modes of Transporation | Pedestrian and Slow Moving Traffic Planning |
Part B1- Architecture
| Topics |
Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| History and Contemporary Architecture (Section B1.1) |
Principles of Art and Architecture | World History of Architecture | Egyptian | Greco-Roman Classical Period, Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque- Rococo, etc. | Art Nouveau | Art Deco | Eclectism | International Styles | Post Modernism | Influence of Modern Art and Design in Architecture | Indian Vernacular and Traditional Architecture | Oriental Architecture | Works of Renowned National and International Architects |
| Building Construction and Structural Systems (B2.2) |
Building Construction Techniques, Methods, and Details | Building Systems and Prefabrication of Building Elements | Principles of Strength of Materials | Alternative Building Materials | Foundations | Design of Structural Elements with Different Materials | Gravity and Lateral Road Resisting Systems |
| Building Services and Sustainability (Section B1.3) |
Solar Architecture | Thermal, Visual, and Acoustic Comfort in Built Environments | Sustainable Building Strategies | Principles of Internal and External Drainage Systems | Elevators and Escalators - Standards and Uses |
Part B2: Planning
| Topics |
Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Regional and Settlement Planning (Section B2.1) |
Regional Delineation | Settlement Hierarchy: Types and Hierarchy of Plans | National Housing Policies | Standards for Housing and Community Facilities | Housing for Special Areas and Needs |
| Planning Techniques and Management (Section B2.2) |
Application of G.I.S and Remote Sensing Techniques in Urban and Regional Planning | Urban Economics | Law of Demand and Supply of Land and its use in planning | Management of Infrastructure of Projects |
| Infrastructure Planning (Section B2.3) |
Process and Principles of Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering | Road Capacity and Travel Demand Forecasting | Mass Transportation Planning | Urban and Rural Infrastructure System Network |
Check the detailed GATE 2025 syllabus
GATE 2025 Architecture and Planning Allowed Two-Paper Combination
Candidates opting for architecture and planning (AR) in the GATE 2025 examination as the primary subject can opt for the following test papers as the secondary test papers in the GATE 2025 two-paper combination-
- Civil Engineering (CE)
- Geomatics Engineering (GE)
GATE 2025 Architecture and Planning New Two-Paper Combinations -
- Geology and Geophysics (GG)
- Engineering Sciences (XE)
GATE 2025 Architecture and Planning Exam Pattern
The GATE 2025 architecture and planning question paper comprises general aptitude questions of 15 marks and subject-specific questions of 85 marks. The total marks for the questionnaire are 100, and the exam is conducted online. It lasts three hours.
Best Books for the GATE 2025 Architecture and Planning
Candidates can refer to the books mentioned below for GATE 2025 architecture and planning preparation-
| Book Name |
Author Name |
|---|---|
| GATE General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics |
Pearson Education |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
R.S Agarwal |
| Building Construction |
Sushil Kumar |
| Urban Transport and Planning Management |
Pratibha Deshmukh |
| Contemporary Library Architecture - A Planning and Design Guide |
Ken Worpole |
| How to Crack GATE Architecture and Planning |
AR Ashok Goel and AR Arjun Kamal |
| CAD/CAM: Principles and Applications |
PN Rao |
| Strength of Material |
RS Khurmi |
| Becoming a Landscape Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design |
Kelleann Foster |
PSUs that Recruit GATE Architecture and Planning Candidates
PSUs are otherwise termed Public-Sector Undertakings. A public-sector undertaking (PSU) is a government-owned corporation or enterprise in which the government holds most shares. PSUs are established to engage in various sectors of the economy, providing goods and services to the public while aiming to achieve social objectives. Here are some PSUs that recruit candidates under the GATE examination.
- Airport Authority of India (AAI)
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
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