Which is better, MEASI Academy of Architecture or a B.Arch from NIT Trichy?

Among MEASI Academy and NIT Trichy, the latter will be a better choice due to its better facilities and rankings. Here are some of the things that make NIT Trichy a better choice. NIT Trichy is a Govt college and has an international reputation. However, the faculties at NIT Trichy are less in number. Although the institute has been recruiting more faculty lately. MEASI on the other hand has a good faculty base and a locational advantage as it is situated in Chennai. If you are interested in pursuing B.Arch then choosing NIT Trichy can be a very good option as it is a government college holding a strong reputation and the facilities you will get are excellent too.

MEASI Academy of Architecture: Ranking, Placements, Cutoff, Fees Structure, Courses

Q: What is the address of the MEASI institute?

THE address of MEASI Academy Of Architecture is Association Gardens, New college campus,87, Peters Rd, Peters Colony, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014.

MEASI Academy of Architecture is situated in Chennai and was established in 1999 . The institute is affiliated to Anna University. It offers UG and PG courses. Selection of candidates for UG courses is based on NATA or any other recognized aptitude test in architecture and the selection for PG courses is merit-based in the qualifying examinations.

MEASI academy has entered a global world through collaborative research with WESTMINSTER UNIVERSITY located in LONDON.

MEASI Highlights

Established\|type of the institute	1999\|Private
Approved by	CoA, AICTE
Affiliated To	Anna University
Selection Criteria	Entrance-Based and Merit-Based
Application mode	Online/Offline
Courses offered	UG and PG
Official website	https://www.measiarch.in/

MEASI Ranking

According to the Eduvidya ranking 2020, the academy stands on the 6th position in the list of top architecture colleges in Chennai.
The academy was awarded the “The Engineering Educators” award by the University of Bradford, U.K, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, and “Education Matters” for the immense and extraordinary contribution to the education sector.

MEASI Courses

MEASI Academy of Architecture provides the following undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Courses	Specializations	Details:
Bachelor of Architecture(B.Arch)	-	Eligibility: passing percentage in 10+2 scheme of the exam with physics, chemistry, and Maths or 10+3 diploma with maths. Selection criteria: Any recognized aptitude test In architecture like NATA Duration: 5 years
Master’s of architecture (M.Arch)	General, Real Estate development	Eligibility: -For general: Only B.Arch graduates from COA recognized schools. -For real estate development: B.Arch graduates from COA recognized schools and BE(civil) graduates. Selection criteria: Merit based. Duration:2 years

Read more: MEASI Courses and Fees

MEASI Admission 2024

The application mode is online as well as offline. The college offers mainly two programs in the stream of architecture. The admission for B.Arch is based on the entrance aptitude examination of architecture. The admission for M.ARCH is based on merit of the qualifying exam.

How to Apply?

Candidates must download and fill the admission form through the link available on the official website of the academy.
After submitting the form, candidates need to pay the registration fees.
The college will prepare a Merit list based on the marks scored and if the student has the name on the merit list then he/she has to visit the college with the necessary document for verification.

For NRI Quota: There is no other special eligibility required for admission through NRI quota.

The following are the list of documents needed during the time of admission for NRI quota:

Sponsorship letter in original with relationship certificate
NRI bank account passbook of the financial supporter
Embassy certificate(original)
Passport copy
Evidence of the payment of US $1000 to the college
Photocopies of the student

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MEASI Placements 2023

The academy has its own placement cell which guides and helps the students regarding the job opportunities.They assist students by conducting occasional research and student exchange programs like ‘Rethinking architecture( 10 days summer school)’ at Lincoln University.

The following are the recruiters who visit the academy:

L&T
Sahara group
National Institute of urban affairs
City development corporation
India bulls real estate
DLF

Read more: MEASI Placement

MEASI Facilities

Classrooms: The institute provides wide air-conditioned classrooms with comfortable benches and LCD projectors.

Labs: The academy has computer labs with recent generation desktops and Wifi access.

Auditorium: The institute consists of a large air-conditioned hall with a capacity of 250-300 people.

Library: The college consists of a central library with a collection of textbooks, journals, reference books, magazines, etc.

Cafeteria: The college has a well-furnished canteen that provides food at nominal rates.

ALUMNI support: The institute organizes several programs of alumni who guide and support students regarding career opportunities.

More facilities:

Hostels
Medical aid
Counseling
Mess
Well equipped studios

MEASI Faculty

The institute faculty had two categories: Teaching faculty and non - teaching faculty.

The teaching faculty includes a head, dean, professors, and associate professors.

The non-teaching faculty is for office administration, library, computers & networking.

The institute is known for hiring highly qualified and well-experienced faculty

For more details: MEASI Faculty

MEASI FAQs

Ques. What is the address of the MEASI institute?

Ans. THE address of MEASI Academy Of Architecture is “ Association Gardens, New college campus,87, Peters Rd, Peters Colony, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014”.

Ques. Is the MEASI Institute ragging free?

Ans. Yes, the ragging is prohibited from the academy. The institute ensures that a healthy and safe environment is established between freshers and seniors and will never fail to take serious measures against the guilty. The institute has made an anti-ragging committee and squad for proper management.

Ques. What is the intake in each of the 3 programs at the MEASI academy?

Ans. There are a total of 160 seats allocated in B.Arch course and in M.ARCH with general specialization, the intake is of 20 students, and in M.ARCH with Real estate development the total seats allocated are 10.

Ques. What are the opportunities available after B.ARCH or M.ARCH?

Ans. There are several roles for architects like a junior architect, graphic designers, landscape architects, estates managers, interior designers, civil engineers, etc.

Ques. Is there any sports meet at the MEASI Institute?

Ans. Yes. Sports meets are organized annually in the academy of architecture, where one can take part in their favorite sport and can enhance their non-technical activities. For motivating people, various exciting prizes are distributed to the winners.