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Architectural Cum Planning Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026 – Released!
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released the Admit Cards for the Architectural Cum Planning Assistant Mains Examination-2024. This is a crucial update for candidates who successfully cleared the Preliminary round and are now preparing for the final hurdle. The Mains examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 24, 2026.
Candidates are advised to download their hall tickets immediately to verify their examination center, shift timings, and important roll number details. Ensure you read the instructions carefully to avoid any last-minute hurdles at the exam center.
📅 Exam Highlights & Quick Links
| Event Details | Information |
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Post Name | Architectural Cum Planning Assistant |
| Advertisement No. | A-8/E-1/2024 |
| Mains Admit Card Status | Out (Available from Feb 17, 2026) |
| Mains Exam Date | February 24, 2026 |
| Official Website | |
| Download Link |
📘 UPPSC Architectural Cum Planning Assistant Syllabus
The syllabus is divided into five major technical parts, each focusing on a specific domain of the field:
Part 1: Architecture & Design (25% Weightage)
Fundamentals: Principles of design, elements of architecture, space planning, and anthropometry.
Professional Practice: Role of an architect, Architects Act, Council of Architecture (CoA), and Indian Institute of Architects (IIA).
History of Architecture: * Indian: Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain periods.
World: Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Renaissance.
Eminent Architects: Study of works by Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Correa, and B.V. Doshi.
Fundamentals: Principles of design, elements of architecture, space planning, and anthropometry.
Professional Practice: Role of an architect, Architects Act, Council of Architecture (CoA), and Indian Institute of Architects (IIA).
History of Architecture: * Indian: Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain periods.
World: Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Renaissance.
Eminent Architects: Study of works by Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Correa, and B.V. Doshi.
Part 2: Town Planning (25% Weightage)
Planning Process: Site selection, site planning, and historical background of modern city planning.
Ancient Indian Planning: Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, Taxila, and Nalanda.
Instruments: Master Plans, Zonal Plans, and Land Use Planning.
Case Studies: Planning of Chandigarh and Jaipur.
Urban Improvement: Slum improvement, landscape planning, and neighborhood parks.
Planning Process: Site selection, site planning, and historical background of modern city planning.
Ancient Indian Planning: Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, Taxila, and Nalanda.
Instruments: Master Plans, Zonal Plans, and Land Use Planning.
Case Studies: Planning of Chandigarh and Jaipur.
Urban Improvement: Slum improvement, landscape planning, and neighborhood parks.
Part 3: Surveying & Leveling (15% Weightage)
Methods: Chain, Compass, Plane Table, and Theodolite surveys.
Computation: Area calculation using Simpson’s rule, trapezoidal rule, and planimeters.
Advanced Leveling: Curvature and refraction, reciprocal leveling, and contouring methods.
Methods: Chain, Compass, Plane Table, and Theodolite surveys.
Computation: Area calculation using Simpson’s rule, trapezoidal rule, and planimeters.
Advanced Leveling: Curvature and refraction, reciprocal leveling, and contouring methods.
Part 4: Climate, Environment & Disaster Management (20% Weightage)
Climatology: Sun charts, sun protection devices, and climatic data in building design.
Ecology: Ecosystems, pollution (Air, Water, Noise), and its effects on the built environment.
Disaster Management: Mitigation, prevention strategies, and National Disaster Management Framework.
Climatology: Sun charts, sun protection devices, and climatic data in building design.
Ecology: Ecosystems, pollution (Air, Water, Noise), and its effects on the built environment.
Disaster Management: Mitigation, prevention strategies, and National Disaster Management Framework.
Part 5: Water Supply, Sanitation & Plumbing (15% Weightage)
Water Supply: Sources, treatment methods, piping systems, and consumption norms.
Sanitation: Internal and external drainage, waste disposal, and building plumbing.
Waste Management: Domestic and industrial waste disposal methods.
Water Supply: Sources, treatment methods, piping systems, and consumption norms.
Sanitation: Internal and external drainage, waste disposal, and building plumbing.
Waste Management: Domestic and industrial waste disposal methods.
📝 Mains Exam Pattern Overview
| Paper Type | Nature | Duration |
| Main (Written) | Descriptive/Conventional | 3 Hours |
| Question Type | Subjective (Technical) | - |
Note: Since the exam is on February 24, 2026, focus on high-weightage sections like Part 1 and Part 2 for your final revision.
📥 Steps to Download Your Admit Card
Follow these simple steps to access your hall ticket from the official UPPSC portal:
Visit Portal: Navigate to the official website at
uppsc.up.nic.in Locate Alert: On the homepage, look for the link: "Admit Card for Advt. No. A-8/E-1/2024, Architectural-Cum Planning Assistant (Mains) Exam-2024".
Authentication: Enter your OTR Number (One Time Registration) or Registration Number.
Details: Provide your Date of Birth, Gender, and the Verification Code (Captcha).
View & Print: Click on 'Download Admit Card' and take a high-quality printout.
📝 Important Instructions for Exam Day
Pro Tip: Reach the examination hall at least 60 minutes before the scheduled time to complete the verification process smoothly.
Mandatory Documents: Carry a physical copy of your Admit Card and a Valid Photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Driving License).
Photographs: Keep two recent passport-size photographs handy if your photo on the admit card appears blurred.
Stationery: Use only a Black Ballpoint pen for all written work.
Restricted Items: Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, smartwatches, and calculators are strictly prohibited.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) -
General & Admit Card (सामान्य और प्रवेश पत्र)
Q: When was the UPPSC Architectural Mains Admit Card released?
Ans: Admit card 17 February 2026 ko release kar diya gaya hai.
Q: What is the official website to download the hall ticket?
Ans: Aap
uppsc.up.nic.in
Q: What is the Mains Exam Date?
Ans: Exam 24 February 2026 ko schedule kiya gaya hai.
Q: Do I need an OTR number for downloading the admit card?
Ans: Yes, OTR (One Time Registration) number compulsory hai login karne ke liye.
Q: What if I forgot my OTR number?
Ans: Website par 'Know Your OTR Number' link par jaakar details recover kar sakte hain.
Q: Is a hard copy of the admit card sent by post?
Ans: No, UPPSC post se admit card nahi bhejta. Online hi download karna hoga.
Q: Can I show the admit card on my mobile at the center?
Ans: No, aapko Physical Printout lekar jana zaroori hai.
Q: What to do if my photo is missing on the admit card?
Ans: Do (2) passport size photographs aur original ID proof saath lekar jayein.
Q: Is the exam center change request allowed?
Ans: No, center change ki request UPPSC accept nahi karta.
Q: How many copies of the admit card should I print?
Ans: Safe side ke liye kam se kam 2 copies print kar lene chahiye.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus (परीक्षा पैटर्न और पाठ्यक्रम)
Q: What is the nature of the Mains Exam?
Ans: Yeh ek Descriptive/Written (Subjective) type exam hai.
Q: What is the duration of the exam?
Ans: Is exam ke liye total 3 hours ka samay milta hai.
Q: Is there any negative marking in Mains?
Ans: Nahi, descriptive papers mein negative marking nahi hoti.
Q: What is the total marks for the Mains exam?
Ans: Detailed marks distribution notification ke according check karein (Usually 200-300 marks).
Q: Which language can I use to write the exam?
Ans: Aap English ya Hindi (Devnagari) mein answers likh sakte hain.
Q: Is Town Planning a major part of the syllabus?
Ans: Yes, Town Planning aur Urban Improvement se kafi questions aate hain.
Q: Do I need to carry a drawing board?
Ans: Generally center par tables hoti hain, par admit card ke instructions zaroor check karein.
Q: Are calculators allowed in the exam hall?
Ans: Non-programmable calculators allowed ho sakte hain, instructions dhyan se padhein.
Q: Is there an interview after the Mains?
Ans: Yes, Mains qualify karne ke baad Personality Test/Interview hota hai.
Q: What is the weightage of Architecture History?
Ans: Indian aur World architecture dono se descriptive questions bante hain.
Exam Day Rules (परीक्षा के दिन के नियम)
Q: What is the reporting time at the center?
Ans: Exam start hone se kam se kam 60 minutes pehle pahuchna chahiye.
Q: Which ID proofs are valid?
Ans: Aadhar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, ya Driving License valid hain.
Q: Can I carry a smartwatch?
Ans: No, kisi bhi tarah ki Smartwatch ya Bluetooth device allow nahi hai.
Q: What kind of pen should I use?
Ans: Sirf Black Ballpoint Pen ka use karein.
Q: Is there a dress code for the exam?
Ans: No specific dress code, par simple aur comfortable clothes pehen kar jayein.
Q: Can I leave the exam hall early?
Ans: No, full time khatam hone se pehle exit allow nahi hota.
Q: What if I reach late to the center?
Ans: Gate closing time ke baad entry bilkul band ho jati hai.
Q: Is water allowed inside?
Ans: Transparent water bottle allow hoti hai.
Q: Are sketches required in answers?
Ans: Yes, architecture paper mein neat sketches banane se extra marks milte hain.
Q: Where can I contact for technical issues?
Ans: UPPSC ke official contact number 0532-2407547 par call kar sakte hain.
