PGETA (M.Arch)

Postgraduate Entrance Test in Architecture

The Council is conducting “Council of Architecture Postgraduate Entrance Test in Architecture” (PGETA) for admission to first year of 2-year Post-Graduate Degree Course.

PGETA Course shall be made in architectural institutions of candidates who qualify the entrance test conducted by Council. The Test is a single window mechanism to help the students to avoid appearing in multiple tests conducted all over India by different admission authorities and lay down minimum standards.

The Competent Authorities for admission to Post Graduate full time Degree programme shall devise a rational method to allot the weightage to the PG entrance test, qualifying entrance Test score, any other process like personal interviews etc

Schedule of Entrance Test

The candidates can appear for maximum of 2 attempts in PGETA 2024 in one academic year. The best score out of all the attempts shall be considered for declaration of results. The score of PGETA 2024 would be valid for a period of two academic years. PGETA 2024 entrance Test shall be conducted as a computer based test (CBT) from the allocated center on Sunday(s).

The Tests shall be conducted as per the schedule as given below:

Date & Time of Entrance Test
Test 1

10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
(180 mins/3.0 hours)

28th July 2024
Test 2

10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
(180 mins/3.0 hours)

04th August 2024
  • The PGET may comprise questions of only Multiple Choice Questions
  • The medium of test will be English
  • The duration of Test will be three hours. (180 Minutes)
  • There will be 75 MCQs for 100 marks
  • The best score among the test(s) attempted by the candidate will be taken for admission

Question Pattern

The question paper pattern will be based on the following framework:-

  • Information Based Questions - 40%
  • Experiential Based Questions - 20%
  • Analytical Based Questions -20%
  • Application Based Questions - 20%

Eligibility Criteria for Candidates

Candidates fulfilling the below criteria prescribed by the Council can appear for PGETA 2024:

  • Passed Bachelors Degree in Architecture or equivalent with at least 50 percent aggregate marks or equivalent CGPI
  • The Final year Architecture students in Architecture can also participate in the Entrance Test
  • There is no upper age limit
Modules Subjects Information Based Experiential Based Analytical Based Application Based Total

Module 1

Professional Core Courses

25

10

3

10

48

Module 2

Building Sciences and Applied Engineering

5

2

1

2

10

Module 3

Elective Courses (PE & OE)

5

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5

Module 4

Professional Ability Enhancement Courses

5

3

1

3

12

40

15

5

15

75

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