GATE-AR 2027 Guide Vol-2: Architecture (Part B1) + Planning (Part B2) Specialized Theory | Solved Papers 2017–2026 & Mock Tests

GATE-AR 2027 Guide Vol-2: Architecture (Part B1) + Planning (Part B2) by Ar. Jinisha Jain is a comprehensive specialized-theory book designed for candidates preparing for the GATE Architecture & Planning (GATE-AR) 2027 examination. The book focuses on the two specialized sections of the GATE-AR syllabus—Part B1: Architecture and Part B2: Planning—and combines detailed theory with previous-year questions, practice questions, mock tests, and exam-oriented revision material.

📘 Part B1 – Architecture

The Architecture section provides coverage of the major technical and theoretical areas required for GATE-AR, including:

• History of Indian and world architecture
• Vernacular and contemporary architecture
• Architectural styles and movements
• Building materials and construction technology
• Structural systems and structural design
• Concrete, steel and prestressed structures
• High-rise and advanced structural systems
• Building services
• HVAC and mechanical systems
• Acoustics and architectural lighting
• Plumbing and sanitation
• Electrical services
• Vertical transportation systems
• Related architectural and building-technology concepts

The content is structured to help students build a strong conceptual foundation while focusing on topics relevant to the GATE-AR examination.

📗 Part B2 – Planning

The Planning section covers important concepts required for candidates choosing Planning as their specialization, including:

• Regional and settlement planning
• Regional delineation and planning techniques
• Urban and regional development
• Zoning and land-use planning
• Housing and informal settlements
• Rehabilitation and resettlement
• URDPFI Guidelines
• GIS and remote sensing
• Land-use and socio-economic surveys
• Urban economics
• Project finance
• Planning legislation and development regulations
• Traffic and transportation planning
• Traffic engineering
• Travel-demand forecasting
• Sustainable urban transportation

📝 Solved GATE-AR Papers: 2017–2026

A major feature of the book is its inclusion of GATE-AR previous-year solved papers from 2017 to 2026. These papers give aspirants an opportunity to apply the concepts learned in the theory sections to actual examination questions.