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How will the GATE 2027 crash course help me?

This course helps you revisit subjects for GATE Architecture and Planning in a structured, exam-oriented manner. Instructors with multiple years of GATE experience will guide you to give your best for the exam.

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GATE 2027 — Architecture & Planning (AR)

Complete Official Syllabus · Prepared by Delopus · Organised by IIT Madras

📄Paper Code: AR

⏱️100 Marks · 3 Hours

💻Computer Based Test (CBT)

📚Part A: 60 marks (Common)

🏗️Part B1 / B2: 25 marks (Choose)

🧠General Aptitude: 15 marks

📅Batch: 17 Aug 2026

📎 Official GATE 2027 Reference Links (IIT Madras)

Official Website Eligibility Criteria Opportunities & Admissions Required Documents Exam Cities

⚠️ Syllabus Disclaimer — Please Read

This syllabus has been compiled from the Official GATE 2027 Information Brochure (v1.1) published by IIT Madras. The syllabus was last updated on July 2025. Syllabus content is subject to revision by the organising institute. We strongly recommend verifying the latest syllabus directly on the official GATE 2027 website before commencing your preparation: gate2027.iitm.ac.in

PART A — COMMON

Compulsory for all candidates · ~60 marks · 7 Sections

Part A — Common

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

Part A — Common

Construction and Management

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 for rehabilitation

Part A — Common

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

Part A — Common

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
Concepts and theories of urban design; Principles, tools and techniques
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

Part A — Common

Planning Process

Salient concepts, theories and principles of urban planning
Concepts of cities — Eco-City, Smart City; Ekistics
Concepts and theories by trendsetting planners and designers
Urban sociology; Social, Economic and environmental cost-benefit analysis
Methods of non-spatial and spatial data analysis
Development guidelines such as URDPFI

Part A — Common

Housing

Housing typologies
Concepts, principles and examples of neighbourhood
Residential densities; Affordable Housing
Real estate valuation

Part A — Common

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
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; Pedestrian and slow-moving traffic planning

PART B1 — ARCHITECTURE

Choose B1 OR B2 · ~25 marks · For Architecture candidates

B1.1

Part B1 — Architecture

History and Contemporary Architecture

Principles of Art and Architecture
World History of Architecture — Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque-Rococo
Recent trends — Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Eclecticism, International styles, Post Modernism, Deconstruction
Influence of Modern art and Design in Architecture
Indian vernacular and traditional Architecture; Oriental Architecture
Works of renowned national and international architects

B1.2

Part B1 — Architecture

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; Alternative building materials
Principles of strength of materials; Foundations
Design of structural elements with different materials
Elastic and Limit State design; Tall structures; Space structures

B1.3

Part B1 — Architecture

Building Services and Sustainability

Solar Architecture; Thermal comfort, daylight and visual comfort; Acoustics
Sustainable building strategies; Green building rating systems
Water supply; Sewerage and drainage systems
Principles of electrification of buildings; Intelligent Building Systems
Elevators and Escalators; Fire-fighting systems; Security systems

PART B2 — PLANNING

Choose B1 OR B2 · ~25 marks · For Planning candidates

B2.1

Part B2 — Planning

Regional and Settlement Planning

Types of planning regions; Methods of regional delineation
Regional and settlement planning concepts and theories
Transit Oriented Development (TOD); Satellite towns; New towns
National Housing Policies; Standards for housing; Green buildings

B2.2

Part B2 — Planning

Techniques of Planning

Application of GIS and Remote Sensing in Urban and Regional Planning
Urban Economics; Urban geography and econometrics
Local body governance; City development plans
Land Acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement; PPP
Concepts of urban and rural infrastructure; Urban renewal projects

B2.3

Part B2 — Planning

Traffic and Transportation Planning

Urban transportation planning; Traffic studies and surveys
Network analysis; Transportation demand management
Mass transportation planning; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Road network hierarchy and pedestrian planning

B2.4

Part B2 — Planning

Infrastructure, Services and Amenities

Water supply; Sewerage and drainage systems; Storm water management
Solid waste management; Urban utilities and communication systems
Social infrastructure — education, health, recreation

B2.5

Part B2 — Planning

Development Planning, Administration and Law

Land use planning; Development permission; Building byelaws; Zoning regulations
Urban land policy; Land value and land ceiling
Urban financing and budgeting; Urban governance and administration

GENERAL APTITUDE

Compulsory for all papers · 15 marks · 10 questions

Verbal Ability — English grammar, sentence completion, verbal analogies, word groups, instructions, critical reasoning and verbal deduction
Numerical Ability — Numerical computation, numerical estimation, numerical reasoning and data interpretation

Exam Pattern Summary

Section	Content	Marks	Questions
General Aptitude (GA)	Verbal + Numerical ability	15	10
Part A — Common	A1 to A7 (all compulsory)	60	~40
Part B1 — Architecture	B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 (choose B1 OR B2)	25	~15
Part B2 — Planning	B2.1 to B2.5 (choose B1 OR B2)	25	~15
Total		100	65

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Source: Official GATE 2027 Information Brochure (v1.1)

Organised by IIT Madras on behalf of NCB, MoE, Govt. of India

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