In this article, you will get GATE 2024 Syllabus for Architecture and Planning. Given Below is the official GATE syllabus for Architecture and Planning 2024 that has been released by IISC Bangalore. GATE syllabus for Architecture and Planning is carefully designed to evaluate candidates’ skills and knowledge in this field.
It covers various topics such as Architecture and Design, Construction and Management, Environmental Planning and Design, Urban Design, Landscape and Conservation, Planning Process, Housing, Services and Infrastructure, and History and Contemporary Architecture & Planning.
It consists of two main parts: General Aptitude and Core Subject. General Aptitude is the same for all GATE papers, while the Core Subject section is split into Part A (compulsory) and Part B (optional) with two sections: B1 (Architecture) and B2 (Planning).
GATE Syllabus for Architecture and Planning 2024-2025
| SECTIONS | TOPICS |
| PART A – Common | |
| Section 1: 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; |
| Section 2: 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; |
| Section 3: 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; |
| Section 4: Urban Design, landscape and Conservation | Historical and modern examples of urban design; Elements of 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 byelaws.; Urban renewal and conservation; heritage conservation; historical public spaces and gardens; Landscape design; Site planning; |
| Section 5: 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; |
| Section 6: Housing | Housing typologies; Concepts, principles and examples of neighbourhood; Residential densities; Affordable Housing; Real estate valuation; |
| Section 7: 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 storm water drainage system; Sewage disposal methods; Methods of solid waste management – collection, transportation and disposal; Recycling and Reuse of solid waste; Landuse – 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; |
| PART B1- Architecture & Planning (AR) | |
| Section B1.1: 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; |
| Section B1.2: 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 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 |
| Section B1.3: 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 internal and external drainage system; Principles of electrification of buildings; Elevators and Escalators – standards and uses; |
| PART B2- PLANNING | |
| Section B2.1: Regional and Settlement Planning | Regional delineation; settlement hierarchy; Types and hierarchy of plans; Various schemes and programs of central government; Transit Oriented Development (TOD), SEZ, SRZ etc.; Public Perception and user behaviour; National Housing Policies, Programs and Schemes. ; Slums, Squatters and informal housing;Standards for housing and community facilities; Housing for special areas and needs |
| Section B2.2: 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, Panchayatiraj 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 |
| Section B2.3: 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 |
Architecture and Planning 2024 Paper Pattern and Marking
- Mode of Examination: Online
- Duration of Exam: 3 hours
- Types of Questions: MCQs, MSQs and NAT
- Sections: 2 sections – General Aptitude and Architecture and Planning
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Total Questions: 65 questions
- General Aptitude – 15 Marks of MCQs Questions
- 5 Questions – 1 Marks
- 5 Questions – 2 Marks
- Architecture and Planning – 85 Marks of MCQs, MSQs and NATs Questions
- 25 Questions – 1 Marks
- 30 Questions – 2 Marks
- General Aptitude – 15 Marks of MCQs Questions
- Negative Marking
- For MCQs
- ⅓ for 1 mark questions
- ⅔ for 2 marks questions
- MSQs and NATs – No Negative Marking
- For MCQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the main sections of the GATE Architecture and Planning syllabus?
- The syllabus includes General Aptitude and Core Subject sections. The Core Subject is divided into Part A, which is mandatory, and Part B, offering two optional sections: B1 (Architecture) and B2 (Planning).
- How many questions are there in the GATE Architecture and Planning exam?
- The question paper containing 100 marks includes 65 questions with 55 questions from the core subject syllabus and 10 questions from General Aptitude.
- Can I choose both Architecture and Planning sections in Part B?
- Candidates must select any one from Part B1 (Architecture) and Part B2 (Planning).
- What are the important topics in the GATE Architecture and Planning syllabus?
- Important topics include Architecture & Design, Building and Structures, Urban Planning and Housing, and Planning Techniques and Management.
- If I choose GATE Architecture & Planning as my first paper, can I appear for another paper?
- If you have opted for GATE Architecture & Planning as your first paper, you can only appear for GATE Civil Engineering as your second paper.
- Where can I find the detailed GATE syllabus for Architecture and Planning?
- The detailed syllabus can be downloaded from our website for free or from the official GATE website – https://gate2024.iisc.ac.in/.
- What is the weightage of the General Aptitude section in the GATE exam?
- The General Aptitude section carries 15 marks out of the total 100 marks.
- Are there any changes in the exam pattern for the GATE Architecture and Planning paper?
- Yes, the GATE AR exam pattern was revised recently. It now includes three sections: General Aptitude, Part A, and Part B (divided into Part B1 and B2).