Best Architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
78 Architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu charge between ₹30,000 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 Tamil Nadu — at a glance
| Architecture colleges | 78 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹30,000 – ₹1.47 Cr |
| Government / Private | 17 / 61 |
| NIRF-ranked | 21 of 78 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS] |
Which architecture college in Tamil Nadu is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMATS Chennai Chennai | 10 | #2 | ₹1.13 Cr | — | Government |
| VIT Vellore Vellore | 9.9 | #14 | ₹7.83 L | ₹1 Cr | Government |
| Hindusthan School of Architecture Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.9 | — | ₹6.25 L | — | Government |
| Mcgan's Ooty School of Architecture Ooty | 9.8 | — | ₹8.38 L | — | Government |
| Sasi Creative School of Architecture Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.8 | — | ₹2.75 L | — | Government |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.8 | #23 | ₹24.1 L | ₹56.95 L | Government |
| Rathinam Group Of Institutions Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.7 | — | ₹30,000 | ₹58 L | Government |
| Vinayaka Missions University Salem Salem | 9.6 | #151 | ₹1.13 Cr | ₹17.7 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu
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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 #2 321 courses -
2
Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT University]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.9 Fees from ₹7.83 L NIRF #14 Highest ₹1 Cr 124 courses -
3
Hindusthan School of Architecture - [HSOA]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2015
9.9 Fees from ₹6.25 L 1 courses -
4
Mcgan's Ooty School of Architecture
Ooty, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2008
9.8 Fees from ₹8.38 L 2 courses -
5
Sasi Creative School of Architecture - [SCSA]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2012
9.8 Fees from ₹2.75 L 1 courses -
6
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1994
9.8 Fees from ₹24.1 L NIRF #23 Highest ₹56.95 L 132 courses -
7
Rathinam Group Of Institutions
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1979
9.7 Fees from ₹30,000 Highest ₹58 L 106 courses -
8
Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1981
9.6 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #151 Highest ₹17.7 L 264 courses -
9
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.4 Fees from ₹7.98 L NIRF #28 Highest ₹50 L 113 courses -
10
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #53 Highest ₹41.2 L 117 courses -
11
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 -
12
Rathinam School of Architecture - [RSA]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2017
9.3 Fees from ₹5.9 L 1 courses -
13
Saveetha College of Architecture and Design - [SCAD]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2019
9.3 Fees from ₹5 L 8 courses -
14
Excel College of Architecture and Planning
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.1 Fees from ₹3 L 2 courses -
15
SAN Academy Of Architecture
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2015
9.1 Fees from ₹6 L 2 courses -
16
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2008
9.0 Fees from ₹1.47 Cr NIRF #49 70 courses -
17
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
18
Thiagarajar College of Engineering - [TCE]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1957
8.9 Fees from ₹3.48 L NIRF #33 Highest ₹29 L 46 courses -
19
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education - [KAHE]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
8.8 Fees from ₹22.5 L NIRF #101 125 courses -
20
Prime Nest College of Architecture and Planning
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2015
8.7 Fees from ₹3 L 1 courses -
21
Kongu School of Architecture , Perundurai
Perundurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2015
8.7 Fees from ₹2.5 L 1 courses -
22
CAAD-Chennai Academy Of Architecture And Design
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2014
8.7 Fees from ₹3.2 L 4 courses -
23
School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University - [SAP]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1957
8.0 Fees from ₹90,800 NIRF #12 7 courses -
24
RVS School of Architecture
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
6.0 Fees from ₹2.75 L 2 courses -
25
PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research - [PSG iTech]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2014
5.4 Fees from ₹5.4 L NIRF #124 Highest ₹41.13 L 21 courses
Showing 25 of 78. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 78 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tamil Nadu the published first-year fee runs from ₹30,000 to ₹1.47 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 17 of these are government-run and 61 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. 21 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 Tamil Nadu?
There are 78 Architecture colleges listed in Tamil Nadu on this page, of which 17 are government and 61 are private.
What is the fee for Architecture colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Published first-year fees range from ₹30,000 to ₹1.47 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.