Sri Chennai College of Architecture B.Arch Fees, Admission 2026, Syllabus & Placements

Q: What are the eligibility criteria and accepted entrance exams?

Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (Min 50%) + NATA / JEE Main Paper 2A Score. Accepted entrance tests include NATA / JEE Main Paper 2A.

Sri Chennai College of Architecture (College of Architecture Chennai)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | Council of Architecture (CoA), AICTE, Government of Tamil Nadu

Annual Fees: ₹193,216 - ₹329,678 Highest CTC: ₹14.8 LPA www.chennaiarch41.edu.in

B.Arch DEGREE PROGRAM

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Offered by Sri Chennai College of Architecture | 5 Years (10 Semesters) | Full Time Classroom

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Data updated for 2026-27 Academic Session. Sourced from statutory approvals (COA Approved / AICTE Recognized), institutional disclosures, and counseling guidelines.

1st Year Tuition ₹222,198

Total Course Fee ₹1,004,723

Average Salary ₹9.0 LPA

Approved Seats 80 Seats

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) is a 5-year Council of Architecture (COA) accredited degree integrating architectural studio design, building construction technology, climatology, sustainable building design, BIM 3D modeling, and mandatory 1-year professional architectural office training.

Eligibility & Admission Roadmap 2026

Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (Min 50%) + NATA / JEE Main Paper 2A Score.

Accepted Entrance Examinations: NATA / JEE Main Paper 2A

Semester-by-Semester Syllabus & Curriculum Structure

Semester 1

Basic Design Studio & Visual Arts
Architectural Graphics I
Building Materials & Construction I
History of Architecture I
Climatology & Solar Passive Architecture

Semester 2

Architectural Design Studio I
Architectural Graphics II (CAD)
Building Construction II
History of Architecture II
Structural Mechanics I

Semester 3

Architectural Design Studio II (Residential)
Building Materials III (Steel & RCC)
Structural Mechanics II
Site Planning & Landscape Design
Computer Applications (3ds Max / SketchUp)

Semester 4

Design Studio III (Educational/Institutional)
Building Services I (Water Supply & Drainage)
Advanced Building Materials
Design of RCC Structures
Building Information Modeling (BIM - Revit)

Semester 5

Design Studio IV (Commercial & Healthcare)
Building Services II (HVAC & Fire Safety)
Steel Structures Design
Contemporary Architecture & Urbanism
Acoustics & Lighting Design

Semester 6

Design Studio V (Housing & High-Rise)
Urban Design & Habitat Studies
Building Estimation & Specifications
Green Building Technologies & GRIHA
Elective I: Sustainable Architecture

Semester 7

Design Studio VI (Urban Interventions & Heritage)
Professional Practice & Building Bye-Laws
Disaster Resistant Architecture
Elective II: Interior & Spatial Design
Pre-Thesis Research Seminar

Semester 8

Practical Training / Professional Office Internship (Full Semester Office Apprenticeship under Registered Architect)
Site Log Book & Evaluation

Semester 9

Practical Training Phase II / Advanced Studio
Urban Planning & Land Economics
Project Management & Construction Finance
Terminal Thesis Project Phase 1

Semester 10

B.Arch Final Capstone Thesis Project & Viva Voce
Professional Portfolio Exhibition
Architectural Jury Defense

Fee Structure Breakdown

Fee Component	1st Year Amount	Total Program Estimated
Tuition Fee	₹177,758	₹803,778
Academic Infrastructure & Labs	₹26,664	₹120,567
Library, Software & Development Charges	₹17,776	₹80,378
Total Academic Fee	₹222,198	₹1,004,723

Career Roles & Placement Scopes

Registered Principal Architect Urban Designer & Spatial Planner BIM Manager & Computational Designer Landscape Architect Sustainable Green Building Consultant Interior & Retail Architect

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