Graduate exam prep · GATE AR
Previous year papers — GATE Architecture & Planning
Editorial analysis, topic weightage notes, and free timed mocks built from official GATE AR papers. We do not host pirated PDFs — use the organizing institute’s portal for the authoritative question booklet and answer key.
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GATE AR papers on APJ
All published years (2021–2026 and later) — analysis and full solutions. Mock links appear when that year's quiz is live.
GATE AR 2026
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GATE AR 2025
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GATE AR 2024
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GATE AR 2023
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GATE AR 2022
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GATE AR 2021
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GATE AR 2021–2026 — paper comparison
Difficulty, question-type mix, and focus areas across all six years on APJ. Updates when a new year is published.
| Aspect | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall difficulty | Moderate | Moderate to difficult | Difficult | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| MCQ count | 46 | 42 | 52 | 40 | 44 | 36 |
| MSQ count | 7 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 21 |
| NAT count | 12 | 27 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 24 |
| Match-the-following sets | 11 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
| MTA questions | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B1/B2 optional split | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Top focus areas | Transportation, building services | Heritage, structural systems | Housing, GIS, planning frameworks | Transport, software, building services | GIS, governance, NBC standards | Planning frameworks, housing standards |
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FAQ
Where can I download official GATE AR question papers?
From the GATE organizing institute portal for that year (e.g. gate2026.iisc.ac.in). APJ does not host pirated PDFs.
Does APJ provide full solutions for GATE AR?
Yes — editorial solutions and paper analysis for 2021–2026, linked from this hub.
How many questions are in an APJ GATE AR mock?
81 questions per paper, timed, with negative marking on MCQs — matching the official GATE AR format.
Are mock quiz URLs indexed on Google?
No. Tutor quiz pages are noindex by design. Use this hub and analysis pages as indexed entry points.
Which GATE AR years are covered on APJ?
2021 through 2026 analysis and solutions; new years follow the same pipeline after the official paper releases.