The Hong Kong Institute of Architects

Eligibility for PA
HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment Handbook
Registration for the PA [Registration period: 1 April - 5 May 2025]
- Extension of Registration and Submission Deadline-HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment (PA) 2025 – Papers 1 - 8 NEW!
- Registration Details of HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment 2025 – Papers 1 - 8 (July & November) NEW!
Result Announcements

Assessment Components

Professional Assessment comprises two components

1) Written Papers

Paper	Subject
1	Statutory Controls in Building Works
2	Building Contracts, Professional Practice, Professional Conduct, Conditions of Agreement & Scale of Charges
3	Building Structures
4	Building Services & Environmental Controls
5	Building Materials & Technology
6	Site Design
7	Building Design
8	Case Study

2) Professional Interview

Candidates shall have passed or be exempted from all 8 written papers within 8 successive years before they are allowed to attend the professional interview.

For detail information on papers, syllabuses and reading lists, please refer to HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment Handbook Appendix D.

Case Study
- HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment Paper 8 Case Study - Q & A
- List of Projects used in Professional Assessment 2014 - 2024 [NEW]
Study Guide and Sample Questions
Below are some sample questions and selected past questions for general reference only. The exact format of the papers may be changed or modified from year to year.
- Study Guide
  - Paper 1
  - Paper 2
  - Paper 3 NEW!
  - Paper 4
  - Paper 5
- Sample Questions (MC Questions only)
  - Paper 1
  - Paper 2
  - Paper 3
  - Paper 4
  - Paper 5
- Past Questions (Essay / Design Questions)
  - Paper 1 Statutory Controls in Building Works (Essay Questions)
  - Paper 2 Building Contracts, Professional Practice, Professional Conduct, Conditions of Agreement & Scale of Charges (Essay Questions)
  - Paper 6 Site Design
  - Paper 7 Building Design
Publication
PA Lecture Series

1) Purpose
The Institute conducts annually a course of lectures/ workshops to assist candidates to better understand the requirements and contents of the Professional Assessment. The lectures/ workshops are intended to be informative but not tutorial. Though not mandatory, candidates are advised to attend these lectures/ workshops.

2) Schedule of Lecture Series

Rules for the PA
For the detail information on the Rules for the Professional Assessment, please refer to the HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment Handbook Section 2.8.
Registration for the PA
- Registration Guide and information
- Professional Assessment open-book reference materials (ver. 2023 Jan)
- Drawing tools Allowed for HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment – Paper 6 and 7 (to be updated soon)
- List of Permitted Calculators
Examiners’ Report
PA Result
- Professional Interviews
- Written Papers