PSG iTech B.Arch FAQs
Ques. Is NATA mandatory for B.Arch admission at PSG iTech?
Ans. Yes. A valid NATA score (conducted by the Council of Architecture) or JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) score is mandatory for B.Arch admission at PSG iTech. NATA 2026 exams are conducted every Friday and Saturday from March to June 2026. Candidates can appear multiple times and use their best score.
Ques. What is the NATA cutoff for B.Arch at PSG iTech?
Ans. B.Arch admissions at PSG iTech are through TNEA counselling, where the rank is calculated based on NATA score and Class XII marks. The minimum NATA score required is 80 out of 200 (as per CoA norms). The actual cutoff rank for PSG iTech B.Arch varies each year based on the number of applicants and available seats.
Ques. What is the duration and structure of B.Arch at PSG iTech?
Ans. B.Arch is a 5-year full-time programme (10 semesters). The curriculum covers architectural design studios, building construction, structural systems, environmental studies, urban design, landscape architecture, and sustainable architecture. The final year includes a thesis project. Students must complete a mandatory internship (practical training) as per CoA norms.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Arch from PSG iTech?
Ans. B.Arch graduates can work as architects in architectural firms, construction companies, real estate developers, government bodies (PWD, CPWD, Smart Cities Mission), and urban planning organisations. They can also pursue M.Arch for specialisation in areas like urban design, sustainable architecture, or interior architecture. Some graduates also appear for government architecture services (IES/ESE Architecture paper).
Ques. Does PSG iTech B.Arch have good studio facilities?
Ans. Yes. The B.Arch programme at PSG iTech has well-equipped architecture studios, model-making labs, and digital design facilities. The college's own 4-star GRIHA-rated green campus serves as a live case study for sustainable architecture, providing students with a unique learning environment. The campus has a carpet area of around 10 lakh sq.ft. spread across 40 acres.
Ques. Can B.Arch students at PSG iTech pursue higher studies after graduation?
Ans. Yes. B.Arch graduates can pursue M.Arch (Master of Architecture) at IITs (IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay), NITs, SPA (School of Planning and Architecture), and international universities. Admission to M.Arch at IITs and NITs is through GATE (Architecture and Planning paper). Some graduates also pursue MBA or PG Diploma in Urban Planning and Design.
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