Prepare for TEST ARCHED with Cards, Practice Questions and Mock Exams
A complete learning platform for architecture admission in Italy.
Build your knowledge with structured learning cards, practise exam-style questions, take full mock exams, and track your progress in one place.
Exam structure and scoring per the official CISIA TEST ARCHED page (structure and syllabus), verified 17 July 2026. Always confirm the current rules on the official CISIA website before your test.
Five ways to move forward
Learn with Cards
Memorise the essentials with high-density study cards organised by section and topic.
Open the cards →Practise Questions
Answer exam-style questions by subject and topic, with explanations.
Start practising →Watch Video Courses
Follow structured lessons that walk through each part of the test.
Browse courses →Take Mock Exams
Sit full, timed mock exams in the real section-by-section format.
See mock exams →Review Your Progress
Track accuracy, spot weak topics, and see what to study next.
Open dashboard →The CISIA admission test for architecture
TEST ARCHED is the admission test run by CISIA for degree programmes in architecture at participating Italian universities. It is a computer-based, multiple-choice test with a single correct answer per question. It is organised into five sections, each with its own strict time limit.
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Reading comprehension | 10 | 20 min |
| Knowledge acquired through studies and History (incl. History of art) | 10 | 20 min |
| Logical reasoning | 10 | 20 min |
| Drawing and Representation | 10 | 20 min |
| Physics and Mathematics | 10 | 20 min |
| Total | 50 | 100 min |
Study every section, in order
Each section links to its cards. Practice questions, video courses and mock exams for each section are added as they are released.
Cards are the heart of the platform
Short, focused cards you can read in two or three minutes: a clear front and back, a plain-language explanation, key terms, and links to related questions and lessons. Your progress is saved so you can review what is due and focus on what is difficult.
Practise the way the test works
Free and member practice by subject, by topic, at random, and focused on your weak areas — separate from the full timed mock exams.
Structured lessons for every section
Full, timed, section-by-section
Complete mock exams in the real 5-section, 50-question, 100-minute format, with automatic scoring and a detailed breakdown.
Know exactly where you stand
Track accuracy
See your first-attempt and overall accuracy by section and topic.
Identify weak topics
Find the topics that need work, ranked by performance.
Review recommended cards
Get cards and questions matched to your weak areas.
Monitor course progress
Follow how far you are through each video course.
Free and full-access members
A free account lets you start learning with cards and sample questions. Full access unlocks the complete card library, member practice, mock exams and analytics.
Where TEST ARCHED is used
Learn which architecture programmes accept TEST ARCHED and how the test fits into their admissions.
Start preparing for TEST ARCHED today
Begin with the cards, practise as you go, and track everything in one place.