Application Journey
Process To Apply For Post Graduate
Process To Apply For Post Graduate
Entrance Test In Architecture
Complete your PGETA 2026 journey in three clear stages, from registration to exam participation and result access.
Online Registration
Begin your application by registering at www.pgeta.in, filling in your personal, academic, and contact details, uploading your photograph and signature, and completing the process with an online fee payment.
Online Exam
PGETA 2026 is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) held at designated centres across India, conducted from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a duration of 2 hours. Candidates can appear in up to three attempts, with the best score considered for evaluation, and test centers allocated based on preferred cities selected during registration.
Result Declaration
Results will be declared on the official portal in terms of Percentile Scores. PGETA scores are valid for one academic year, giving you ample time to apply to postgraduate programs in architecture across India.
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Entrance Test
Entrance Test 1 Schedule
Registration starting from : 21st April 2026
Last date for Test 1 registration : 20th May 2026
Correction Window for Test 1 : 23rd May 2026
Admit Card will be released on : 27th May 2026
Test 1 Exam Date : 31st May 2026
Result for Test 1 will be declared on : 10th June 2026
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Entrance Test
Entrance Test 2 Schedule
Registration starts from : 21st April 2026
Last date for Test 2 registration : 05th June 2026
Correction window will be available on : 08th June 2026
Admit Card will be released on: 11th June 2026
Test 2 Exam Date : 14th June 2026
Result for Test 2 will be declared on : 26th June 2026
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Entrance Test
Entrance Test 3 Schedule
Registration starting from : 21st April 2026
Last date for Test 3 registration : 15th June 2026
Correction window will be available on : 18th June 2026
Admit Card Release on: 25th June 2026
Test 3 Exam Date : 28th June 2026
Result for Test 3 will be declared on : 07th July 2026
PGETA 2026 Syllabus Overview
The PGETA 2025 syllabus is designed in alignment with the Council of Architecture’s Minimum Standards 2020 for Postgraduate education. The syllabus tests both core knowledge and professional skills across four comprehensive modules.
64 Questions
Architecture & Design
- Design Principles, Graphics, Anthropometrics & Ergonomics
- Form, Function & Aesthetics; Space Planning; Scale & Proportion
- Vernacular & Contemporary Architectural Practices
- History of Indian, Western, Oriental & Traditional Architecture
- Site Planning & Analysis; Circulation, Infrastructure, Landscape
- Urban Scale Projects, Community Design, Stakeholder Engagement
14 Questions
Building Sciences & Applied Engineering
- Climate Responsive Design & Passive Strategies
- Building Materials - Physical, Thermal & Environmental Properties
- Long-span Structures, Steel & Glass Design, Prefabrication
- Building Services: Water, Energy, Lighting, Acoustics
- Environmental Codes, Waste Management, Renewable Energy (ECBCS)
06 Questions
Professional Electives
- Vernacular Architecture: Processes & Typologies
- Architectural Conservation: Concepts & Examples
- Interior Design, Lighting, Furniture, and Landscaping
- Art in Architecture, Graphic/Furniture/Product Design
- Architectural Journalism, Disaster Management, Earthquake-resistant Design
16 Questions
Professional Ability & Skill Enhancement Courses
- Legal Framework: Architects Act 1972, Ethics, NBC, Contracts
- Project Management: Time, Cost, Quality, PERT & CPM
- Architectural Software Tools (2D/3D Modeling)
- Communication & English Language Skills
- Research Methodology, Literature Review, Data Analysis
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