The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the CUET PG 2026 Architecture & Planning (SCQP04) examination on March 18, 2026, during Shift 1 from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Students who appeared for the exam reported that the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. CUET PG 2026 Architecture & Planning Question Paper with Solutions PDF is available here for download. The marking scheme is +4 for correct answers and -1 for wrong answers, totaling 300 marks.

CUET PG 2026 Architecture & Planning Question Paper with Solutions PDF

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Question 1:

What is the mathematically constant "Golden Mean Ratio" often used in architectural proportions?

  • (A) 1.414
  • (B) 1.618
  • (C) 2.718
  • (D) 3.142

Question 2:

Which architect is renowned for the design of the "Chandigarh Capitol Complex" in India?

  • (A) Charles Correa
  • (B) Le Corbusier
  • (C) Louis Kahn
  • (D) B. V. Doshi

Question 3:

What is the sum of the interior angles of a regular pentagon?

  • (A) 360\(^\circ\)
  • (B) 540\(^\circ\)
  • (C) 720\(^\circ\)
  • (D) 900\(^\circ\)

Question 4:

Which theory, proposed by Alfred Wegener in 1912, describes the movement of the Earth's continents?

  • (A) Plate Tectonics Theory
  • (B) Continental Drift Theory
  • (C) Big Bang Theory
  • (D) Seafloor Spreading Theory

Question 5:

In urban planning, what does the abbreviation 'FAR' stand for?

  • (A) Floor Area Ratio
  • (B) Functional Area Regulation
  • (C) Facility Access Rule
  • (D) Floor Allocation Rate

Question 6:

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer, crucial for environmental design?

  • (A) Troposphere
  • (B) Stratosphere
  • (C) Mesosphere
  • (D) Thermosphere

Question 7:

What is the term for the process of collecting and storing rainwater for reuse on-site?

  • (A) Water recycling
  • (B) Rainwater harvesting
  • (C) Groundwater recharge
  • (D) Water conservation

Question 8:

Which structural member is primarily designed to resist loads applied laterally to the member's axis?

  • (A) Column
  • (B) Beam
  • (C) Slab
  • (D) Footing

Question 9:

What is the value of the 'U-value' in the context of building insulation and thermal performance?

  • (A) Measure of heat stored in a material
  • (B) Measure of thermal transmittance through a building element
  • (C) Measure of sound insulation
  • (D) Measure of structural strength

Question 10:

Which Indian city's master plan was significantly influenced by the concepts of Charles Correa?

  • (A) Chandigarh
  • (B) Gandhinagar
  • (C) Navi Mumbai
  • (D) Jaipur

Question 11:

The 'Garden City' concept in urban planning was originally pioneered by whom?

  • (A) Le Corbusier
  • (B) Ebenezer Howard
  • (C) Patrick Geddes
  • (D) Frank Lloyd Wright

Question 12:

In structural design, what is the primary function of a "shear wall"?

  • (A) To support vertical loads only
  • (B) To resist lateral loads such as wind and earthquakes
  • (C) To provide thermal insulation
  • (D) To enhance aesthetic appearance

Question 13:

Which architectural style is characterized by the use of "Pointed Arches," "Rib Vaults," and "Flying Buttresses"?

  • (A) Romanesque
  • (B) Gothic
  • (C) Baroque
  • (D) Renaissance

Question 14:

What is the standard height of a riser in a residential building's staircase according to typical building codes?

  • (A) 50–75 mm
  • (B) 100–125 mm
  • (C) 150–175 mm
  • (D) 200–225 mm

Question 15:

Which document is essential for the legal governance of land use and development in a specific urban area?

  • (A) Building Elevation Plan
  • (B) Zoning Regulations
  • (C) Structural Drawing
  • (D) Interior Layout Plan

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