Crescent School of Architecture, B.S.Abdur Rahman University

Crescent School of Architecture (CSA), Chennai, was established in 2010. It is a constituent school of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology and is approved by the Council of Architecture (CoA).

The institute holds an A+ grade from NAAC. It ranks 15th on the Green Institutional Rankings and is in the 601-650 band in QS Asia University Rankings 2022. It also ranks 5th among the cleanest Higher Educational Institutions in India by Swachh Campus Ratings and 3rd in the Dataquest T-School 2022.

CSA offers B.Arch and B.Des at the UG level and M.Arch at the PG level. Admissions are based on merit or entrance examinations, and students can apply online.

The school focuses on skill-based learning and the overall development of students, including problem-solving, creative thinking, and decision-making abilities. CSA provides 100% placement support to final-year students. Fourth-year students must complete a 120-day internship during the course.

• NAAC A+
• Ranked in band 601-650 by QS Asia University Rankings 2022
• Ranked 15 in Green Institutional Ranking
• Ranked 5 among the Cleanest Higher Educational Institutions in India, Building of the year 2020 by Swachh Campus Rating
• Ranked 3rd in Dataquest T-School 2022
• First college to receive Design Patent Building of the year 2020 in IIA National Awards 2021

Admissions at CSA are either entrance-based or merit-based.

• For B.Arch, candidates are selected on the basis of a valid score obtained in NATA/JEE Mains (Paper II).
• For B.Des, candidates are selected on the basis of an entrance test and twelfth marks, conducted by the BS Abdur Rahman University.
• For M.Arch, candidates are selected on the basis of academic merit or valid GATE scores.

How to Apply

Students seeking admission can apply online through BS Abdur Rahman University's official website. The step-by-step admission process is given below:

Applications are submitted online through the official B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology website. The process is the same for UG and PG admissions.

1. Click on the UG Admission tab or PG Admissions tab.
2. Click on the desired course link and select 'Apply Online'.
3. In the application form, select the preferred course.
4. Fill in all details such as the candidate's name, parent/guardian's name, address, and date of birth.
5. Enter academic details such as marks and entrance scores.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Pay the application fees through credit card, debit card, or net banking.
8. Click on 'Submit'.

Candidates must keep the following documents ready before starting the online application.

• Passport size photo
• Aadhar Card
• Scanned copy of 10th and 12th marksheet
• Migration certificate
• Transfer Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Scorecard of national-level entrance exam (if applicable)

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology has a centralised Training and Placement (T&P) cell for students of Crescent School of Architecture. Fourth-year students must complete an internship as part of the curriculum.

The average package offered to students was INR 53,000. Placement opportunities are available in companies such as Capgemini, WIPRO, KAAR, GODREJ, TATA, HP, Ford, and Cognizant.

CSA students can avail scholarships offered by B.S Abdur Rahman University or those provided by the Government of India. Scholarships are offered to candidates from economically weaker sections and reserved categories.

The institute gives merit scholarships to B.Arch. and B.Des. candidates based on their 10+2 marks as well as NATA or JEE scores. The tables below show the fee per semester based on scholarship criteria.

Scholarship Criteria for B.Tech Course

Scholarship Criteria for B.Des Course

Other scholarship programmes available are:

• Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities
• Merit Cum Means Scholarship For Professional and Technical Courses CS
• Seethakathi Trust/ B.S.A Rahman Univ. Scholarship
• National Merit Scholarship (Govt.)/ Bright Students Award

The college offers the following facilities to its students.

• Library: The institute has a library with 2,000 books and several national and international journals.
• Computer Lab: The computer lab has modern desktops equipped with the latest software.
• Workshops: The workshop has equipment such as 3D printers, CNC cutting machines, and laser cutting machines.
• Design Studio: Crescent School of Architecture has a design studio available for students.

The faculty consists of experienced and trained professors who focus on teaching values and quality education. The institute has a total of 53 faculty members, including Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors.

Crescent School of Architecture (CSA) is ranked among the top colleges for Architecture in India. The institute has good infrastructure, an affordable fee structure, and supportive faculty members.

The college provides various facilities and scholarships to students. It focuses on improving the creative skills of students, making it a suitable choice for a B.Arch. programme.

The student intake for different courses offered by Crescent School of Architecture is given below:

• B.Arch: 80
• B.Des.: 40
• M.Arch: 20

The following documents are required at the time of admission at Crescent School of Architecture:

• Passport size photo
• Aadhar Card
• Scanned copy of 10th and 12th marksheet
• Migration certificate
• Transfer Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Scorecard of national-level entrance exam

Crescent School of Architecture has a full-fledged workshop for its students. The workshop is equipped with latest technologies such as 3D printers and laser cutting machines.

Students can use these facilities to make their projects and models.

Crescent School of Architecture is located inside the campus of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology. The full address is Seethakathi Estate, G.S.T Main Road, Vandalur, Chennai- 600048.

Crescent School of Architecture offers an updated curriculum. The key features of the academic programme are listed below:

• Open electives between B.Arch and B.Des programmes
• Choice based credit system
• Summer school for learning experience beyond structured classrooms
• Skill development and personality training through sports, societies (cultural/arts), and eco-clubs
• 64 kalas/arts introduced, which students can opt for during academic courses, open electives, or summer school courses

The tuition fee at Crescent School of Architecture for B.Arch is based on the NATA Score. The fee ranges between INR 62,500 to INR 1,25,000 for NATA scores from 80 to 140+ out of 200.