Best Architecture colleges in Chennai 2026
27 Architecture colleges in Chennai charge between ₹41,000 and ₹1.47 Cr in the first year, and Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Architecture colleges in Chennai — at a glance
| Architecture colleges | 27 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹41,000 – ₹1.47 Cr |
| Government / Private | 6 / 21 |
| NIRF-ranked | 9 of 27 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS] |
Top 25 Architecture colleges in Chennai
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1
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #2025 321 courses -
2
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #67 Highest ₹41.2 L 117 courses -
3
St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research - [SPIHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1993
9.3 Fees from ₹91,000 Highest ₹7.5 L 65 courses -
4
Saveetha College of Architecture and Design - [SCAD]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2019
9.3 Fees from ₹5 L 8 courses -
5
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2008
9.0 Fees from ₹1.47 Cr NIRF #49 70 courses -
6
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #1 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
7
CAAD-Chennai Academy Of Architecture And Design
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2014
8.7 Fees from ₹3.2 L 4 courses -
8
School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University - [SAP]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1957
8.0 Fees from ₹90,800 NIRF #12 7 courses -
9
MEASI Academy of Architecture
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1999
5.2 Fees from ₹4.03 L 3 courses -
10
Rajalakshmi School of Architecture - [RSA]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
4.5 Fees from ₹1.46 L 1 courses -
11
Anna University - [AU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1978
4.4 Fees from ₹1.38 L NIRF #20 Highest ₹40 L 204 courses -
12
MARG Institute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi - [MIDAS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
4.4 Fees from ₹5 L 2 courses -
13
Aalim Muhammed Salegh Academy of Architecture
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
4.2 Fees from ₹2.5 L 1 courses -
14
Anand School of Architecture
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2012
4.0 Fees from ₹1.8 L 1 courses -
15
Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College - [MNMJEC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1994
3.0 Fees from ₹3.48 L Highest ₹10 L 13 courses -
16
St Peter's College of Engineering and Technology - [SPCET]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
3.0 Fees from ₹2 L 17 courses -
17
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram Campus
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
2.0 Fees from ₹14.1 L Highest ₹55 L 104 courses -
18
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science - [HITS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
1.9 Fees from ₹9.2 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹4.7 Cr 156 courses -
19
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology - [BSAU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
1.9 Fees from ₹14.4 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹8 L 134 courses -
20
Meenakshi College of Engineering
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
1.8 Fees from ₹2 L Highest ₹5 L 25 courses -
21
JKK Muniraja College of Technology - [JKKMCT]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
1.0 Fees from ₹2.2 L 9 courses -
22
Jaya Group of Institutions
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1977
0.9 Fees from ₹41,000 122 courses -
23
Bharath University - Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research - [BIHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
Fees from ₹14.06 L NIRF #91 Highest ₹47.5 L 150 courses -
24
Mohamed Sathak AJ Academy of Architecture
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
Fees from ₹4.25 L 2 courses -
25
St Peter's Institute of Distance Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹60,000 70 courses
Showing 25 of 27. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 27 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Chennai the published first-year fee runs from ₹41,000 to ₹1.47 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 21 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 9 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Architecture colleges are there in Chennai?
There are 27 Architecture colleges listed in Chennai on this page, of which 6 are government and 21 are private.
What is the fee for Architecture colleges in Chennai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹41,000 to ₹1.47 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Chennai for Architecture?
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS] has the highest student rating among the Architecture colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Architecture colleges in Chennai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.