Prime College of Architecture and Planning (PCAP) is managing by Prime Educational Trust and was established in the year 2011. It is just 14.1 kms away from nagapattinam new bus stand and 12 kms away from nagapattinam junction railway station. It is spread in an area of about five acres of land much closer to Kilvelur main bus-stop and only a walk able distance away from the main bazaar. It is affiliated to Anna Unversity, Chennai and approved by Council of Architecture (COA). It offers Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) programme. The faculty of college is well qualified, dedicated and experience in the field of Architecture.

The college has all facilities like Full-fledged A/C Library with National and Inter National Magazine, Computer Lab with Internet Facilities, Canteen Facilities (Both Veg., & Non-Veg.,), Hostel Facilities (Both Boys and Girls) and Bus Facilities around 50 km radius. The mission of college is to produce a competent, Skillful, Socially-Committed, knowledgeable and versatile personalities to meet the challenges of the society in the field of Architecture.