Top Architecture Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2023: Seats, Admission & Rating

Last Updated on July 28, 2023 by Sidharth PS

Students interested in B.Arch. and M.Arch. admission will benefit from this post. Here, I’ve listed down some of the best architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu. Both students and parents may use this guide to find the best college. This guide will simplify the process of college selection.

B.Arch. and M.Arch. are very popular architecture courses in Tamil Nadu. One course belongs to undergraduate level. The other course belongs to postgraduate level.   In this post, you will find the names of prominent architecture colleges in TN. Other than that, you will also find important details such as – architecture courses, eligibility, duration and admission process.   Why architecture, you may ask. What’s the scope and potential associated with this sector? Read the next section to find answers to these questions –   Architecture is a well rewarding profession (in terms of money and job satisfaction). Skilled architects are in huge demand out there. In this profession, you have an opportunity to express your creativity. You may use it to design beautiful spaces, homes, offices and build environment. This gives immense job satisfaction.   Architects are capable of performing tasks such as – planning, design, sketching, development, project management, cost estimation etc. They may work at places such as – design studios, architecture firms, design consultancies etc. They may even start their own architecture agency or consultancy. In short, this sector generates amply amount of job opportunities.   Let us check out the different types of architecture colleges in TN. Here’s everything you need to know –

Types of architecture colleges in TN

Based on the entity that owns the college, architecture colleges in TN can be classified into the following types –

• Government architecture colleges
• Private architecture colleges
• Aided architecture colleges

Government colleges are owned by the state Government. Administration, funding, recruitment, admission – aspects associated with these colleges are managed by the Government. As a result, they are able to provide subsidized education to its students.   Private colleges are also known as self financing colleges. As the name suggests, these colleges are funded and managed by private charitable trusts and organizations. They charge relatively higher tuition fees.   Aided colleges are private institutes. But they receive partial funding from the Government.   Come, let us take a closer look at the course details. In the next section, you will find prominent architecture courses available in TN –

Architecture courses in TN

IN TN, architecture courses belonging to UG, PG and Doctoral Degree are offered by colleges. Here are some of the prominent courses –   B.Arch. stands for Bachelor of Architecture. It is a Bachelor’s Degree course. Technically, it is an undergraduate level academic program. 12th Science (PCM) pass students are eligible to pursue this course.   M.Arch. stands for Master of Architecture. It is a Master’s Degree course. Technically, it is a postgraduate level course. Students who have completed B.Arch. are eligible to pursue this course.   Come, let us check out the list of top 10 B.Arch. colleges in Tamil Nadu, India. In the next section, you will find the following details – names of top 10 B.Arch. colleges, their address, affiliation details and number of seats available in each college.

Top 10 B.Arch. Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2022

1. NIT (National Institute of Technology) Tiruchirappalli

   • Type of college: Government
   • Year of inception: 1964
   • Number of seats available: 3500+ UG seats (multiple courses and batches)
   • Affiliated to: UGC, MHRD
   • Address: Tanjore Main Road, NH 67, Near BHEL, Tiruchirappalli
   • Contact number: 04312503000

2. VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology), Vellore

   • Type of college: Private
   • Year of inception: 1984
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: Deemed University
   • Address: Gorbachev Road, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
   • Contact number: 04162253091

3. School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University

   • Type of college: Government
   • Year of inception: 1957
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: Anna University
   • Address: Anna University, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai, TN
   • Contact number: 04422359294

4. Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai

   • Type of college: Deemed University
   • Year of inception: 1988
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: UGC
   • Address: Periyar EVR High Road, Viswasa Nagar, Maduravoyal, Chennai, TN
   • Contact number: 04423782176

5. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

   • Type of college: Aided
   • Year of inception: 1951
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: Anna University
   • Address: Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Tamil Nadu
   • Contact number: 04222572177

6. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

   • Type of college: Private
   • Year of inception: 1985
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: Deemed University
   • Address: Mahatma Gandhi Road, Potheri, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Chennai, TN
   • Contact number: 047437500

7. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology,

   • Type of college: Private
   • Year of inception: 1987
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: UGC, AICTE
   • Address: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
   • Contact number:

8. Tamilnadu School of Architecture, Coimbatore

   • Type of college: Private
   • Year of inception: 2006
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: –
   • Address: TCE Campus, Karumathampatti, Coimbatore, TN
   • Contact number: 04212911555

9. SASTRA University, Thanjavur

   • Type of college: Private
   • Year of inception: 1984
   • Number of seats available: –
   • Affiliated to: UGC
   • Address: Trichy-Thanjavur Road, Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur, TN
   • Contact number: 04362264108

10. Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai

    • Type of college: Private (Government-Aided)
    • Year of inception: 1957
    • Number of seats available: –
    • Affiliated to: Anna University
    • Address: Thiruparankundram, Madurai, TN
    • Contact number: 04522482240

It is time to check out the list of colleges. Here it is –

List of architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu 2022

Here are some of the popular architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu –

• Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
• NIT, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
• VPMM College of Architecture for Women, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
• Surya School of Architecture, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
• CARE School of Architecture, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
• MAM School of Architecture, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
• RVS KVK School of Architecture, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
• Sri Renugambal College of Architecture, Tamil Nadu
• CAAD, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
• RVS Padmavathy School of Architecture, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
• AMS Academy of Architecture, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
• Mcgan’s Ooty School of Architecture, Tamil Nadu
• Skandha School of Architecture, Salem, Tamil Nadu
• Excel College of Architecture and Planning, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
• Prime College of Architecture and Planning, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
• Cheran School of Architecture, Karur, Tamil Nadu
• Sigma College of Architecture, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
• MSAJ Academy of Architecture, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
• MNMJ School of Architecture, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
• Anand School of Architecture, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
• Da Vinci School of Design and Architecture, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
• Rajalakshmi School of Architecture, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
• Marg Institute of Design and Architecture, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
• JKK Munirajah School of Architecture, Erode, Tamil Nadu
• Kongu School of Architecture, Erode, Tamil Nadu
• RVS School of Architecture, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
• Agni School of Architecture and Design Excellence, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
• SVS School of Architecture, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Ranganathan Architecture College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• RVS School of Architecture, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Prahar School of Architecture, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Tamilnadu School of Architecture, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Hindhusthan School of Architecture, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Park Institute of Architecture, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Capital College of Architecture, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Nehru School of Architecture, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• School of Architecture, Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Sasi Creative School of Architecture, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• NR School of Architecture, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• San Academy of Architecture, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Measi Academy of Architecture, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Jawahar School of Architecture, Planning and Design, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Admission Process

Reputed institutes rely on merit based admission process. Under this system marks scored by a student in relevant entrance exam and/or board exam are taken into consideration. Seats are distributed among deserving candidates on the basis of merit marks scored by them. Some colleges are also known to conduct donation based admission process.