Graduate & postgraduate competitive exams
GATE Architecture & Planning (GATE AR) — exam guide
GATE AR is a national-level exam for B.Arch / B.Planning graduates and M.Arch / M.Planning aspirants pursuing higher studies and PSU roles. APJ focuses on degree holders — not school-level undergraduate entrance tests.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Who it is for | B.Arch / B.Planning graduates; M.Arch / M.Plan aspirants |
| Conducting body | IIT/IISc on behalf of MoE — confirm on official GATE portal |
| Paper sections | General Aptitude (GA) + Architecture & Planning technical |
| APJ course | GATE AR preparation — 10 lessons (GA + planning, geospatial, transport) |
| Practice on APJ | Previous year papers · GA PYQ quiz |
| Jobs & recruitment | Architecture & planning jobs · Government exam hub |
Exam prep articles
| Topic | Article |
|---|---|
| Overview | What is GATE AR? Eligibility, dates & pattern |
| Syllabus | GATE AR syllabus and paper pattern |
| Study plan | How to prepare for GATE AR |
| Comparison | GATE AR vs other exams |
| PYQ method | How to use previous year papers |
| General Aptitude | GA practice from official PYQs |
Previous year papers (2025 & 2026)
Editorial analysis plus free timed mocks — no pirated PDFs hosted on APJ. Download official booklets from the GATE portal.
| Year | Analysis | Solutions | Mock quiz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GATE AR 2026 analysis | Full solutions | Take mock → |
| 2025 | GATE AR 2025 analysis | Full solutions | Take mock → |
Previous year papers hub — index of all GATE AR years on APJ.
How to use APJ for GATE AR prep
- Read the exam prep articles above for orientation, then open the GATE AR course and work through each lesson.
- Practice General Aptitude with the PYQ-based GA quiz (updates when new years are added).
- After one syllabus pass, use previous year papers — analysis first, then the year mock under timed conditions.
- Confirm eligibility, dates, and syllabus on the official GATE website each year.
- Use job listings for architecture and planning recruitment alongside exam prep.
FAQ
Does APJ cover undergraduate entrance exams?
No. We target graduates and postgraduates — GATE AR and government recruitment roles.
Where are PYQ mocks and analysis?
On Previous year papers — 2025 and 2026 analysis pages plus Tutor LMS mocks linked from each year. Download official PDFs from the GATE portal.
Do I need an account for quizzes?
Yes — free student registration lets you attempt timed mocks and save attempts. Sign in if you already have an account.