AKULA MAHATHI's Review On MEASI Academy Of Architecture, Chennai

College life is memorable for everyone. For us it was fun as well as educative. One because of our course curriculum and other because of the management's approach in handling the students.

By appearing for TNPCEE. And I chose this college because of its locational advantage & exclusive handling of architecture course.

The course curriculum is really good & vast covering various aspects of Architecture from the past (History of Architecture) to the current trends & technology used in architecture(Advanced Structures). There have also been option for choosing electives in 3rd & 4th year.

During our times there were no specific internship programme available. But the name Measians have earned during their 4th year practical training semester have helped many to secure jobs just by the name of the college.

There is 100% placement. In the past 10 years I have not come across a single student who do not have a job. Many have taken up various fields like Research, Teaching, Professional Practice, Jobs in various organisations, etc.

The fee structure is governed by the Govt. of Tamilnadu. Therefore, very nominal and even the management quota is very reasonable. I had just paid 15000 per annum during 2001. They would have been revised as per the norms of Tamilnadu educational board.

Bank loans or loans from other financial institutions are available. But no scholarships are provided. Students from EWS are given subsidies under govt. schemes but subject to discretion of the competent authorities.

The gender ratios were almost equal. There were 18 boys and 17 girls in our batch. We had a very diverse crowd. There were boys and girls from all regions and religions in our college. We even had NRI, foreign students also. Even though being a muslim minority college importance was given to all celebrations equally.

There is an alumni network. But I personally was never a part of it. May be because of our busy schedules or so we never could meet. Yes , but there have always been invitations from my college to meet every year.

The faculty were well qualified and I regard them to be the best in the industry. The design staff were very encouraging in bringing out the best/ innovative designs out of all students to a problem given. Few have worked up the ladder to become deans and board members of other colleges now.