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

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

Read more: MEASI Admission

MEASI Placements

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

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 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. 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.