The updated edition of the book GATE 2021: Architecture & Planning guide authored by Jinisha Jain and published by GK Publications Pvt. Ltd is released recently. GATE AR: The Graduate Aptitude Test in architecture is an examination that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects for higher education admissions and job prospects in India. This year the GATE Examination shall be held by IIT Bombay. Check, the updated Syllabus of the entrance examination here.

This learning material for the preparation of GATE Architecture and Planning exam has been prepared meticulously considering both the syllabus for GATE updated in August 2021 and the B.Arch. syllabus of a few prominent Universities in the country along with a thorough review of all the past GATE question papers. It is a very useful and concise resource for the preparation of this important entrance exam as well as others conducted for prestigious architect jobs in UPSC, State Public Service Commission, Development Authorities, ISRO, NBCC and other PSUs. It is also a one-stop study destination for all exams for the admission into Postgraduate, M. Phil and PhD Study Programs of various reputed institutions. The comprehensive text helps in developing foundational understanding of streams and theories such as urban design, landscape, urban planning, transport planning, building services, building construction and management, and others which are full-fledged post graduate courses in most universities offering master’s degree in architecture and planning. This book is also helpful to practicing architects and engineers as it presents clear fundamentals on many areas and subjects of practice.

Most books on the subject are a collection of solved papers from the previous years; however, the reader of this book empowered with extensive knowledge on the subject matter can not only clear most advanced competition exams but be a better and more learned future professional. The book comes with additional set of practice questions to develop skills and enhance learning. The book has been made into two volumes for the ease of studies and in line with the updated syllabus. The First Volume contains General Aptitude and Part A with 7 sections that are common to Architecture and Planning. The Second Volume contains two parts, B1 and B2. Part B1 contains 3 sections, specific to Architecture and there are 3 sections in Part B2, which are specific to Planning. It also contains solved papers from previous years and mock tests modeled on the revised GATE pattern.

About the Author : Jinisha Jain, Research Scholar, Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics at Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi.

A gold medalist from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, Jinisha Jain is an architect with deep interest in architectural pedagogy. She has been active in training and education for more than a decade now. She has been a teaching faculty in several Architecture and Design Institutions- the Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics at Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, and the Department of Architectural Conservation, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, to name a few. An active alumna of the Attingham Trust, London, she has many published research papers to her credit and has presented in many International seminars/conferences. The author hopes the book empowers the young students and the aspiring architects with all the necessary knowledge to land into their dream institutions and careers. 

The book is also can be ordered online from Amazon, India

For any guidance related to the same, future aspirants may contact the Author at [email protected]

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