Anna University Chennai B.Arch : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Course Description

Anna University Chennai B.Arch is offered as 5 Years Full Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for B.Arch is 10+2 with 50% + NATA. The total fees for Anna University Chennai B.Arch in 2021 is ₹ 4.35 Lakhs for the complete course duration, which includes total tuition fees of ₹ 4.35 Lakhs.

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According to Collegedunia.com Rankings 2025 for Architecture, Anna University Chennai ranks 43 out of 78 in India. In Chennai, the institute is ranked 3rd by Collegedunia.com.

Anna University Chennai B.Arch Fees 2025

Anna University Chennai B.Arch Fee has not been released yet. For reference you can check the previous year academic fees in the section below.

Anna University Chennai B.Arch Previous Fees

Fees Year 1 (in INR) Year 2 (in INR) Year 3 (in INR) Year 4 (in INR) Year 5 (in INR)
Tuition Fees ₹87000 ₹87000 ₹87000 ₹87000 ₹87000
Yearly Fees ₹87000 ₹87000 ₹87000 ₹87000 ₹87000

* Fees is refundable

Anna University Chennai B.Arch Admission 2025

The minimum eligibility for admission to B.Arch at Anna University Chennai is 10+2 with 50% + NATA.

Anna University Chennai Ranking 2025

Anna University Chennai ranking 2025 has been released. You can check the agency-wise engineering ranking for Anna University Chennai in the table below.

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#43 out of 78 (2025)
#3rd Chennai
#5 Tamil Nadu
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#34 out of 40 (2024)
#3rd Chennai
#5 Tamil Nadu
#29 out of 30 (2022)
#4th Chennai
#6 Tamil Nadu

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Course Details

Anna University B.Arch admissions 2024 are open under NRI / FN / CIWGC category. Registrations for B.Arch admissions under NRI / FN / CIWGC category will close 2 days after the NATA result declaration. Interested candidates can register online on the official website @cfa.annauniv.edu. Furthermore, NATA 2024 exam dates will be announced soon. Check: Anna University Admission 2024

Anna University B.Arch Course Highlights

  • Anna University charges a total fee for the B.Arch course.
  • Candidates should apply only through Online mode on the Web Portal of Anna University. Direct or offline applications will be rejected.
  • 2 seats are reserved for B.Arch Degree programs in the University Department of Anna University, Chennai-25.
  • Candidates who have passed International Baccalaureate Diploma after 10 years of schooling, with Mathematics as a compulsory subject can also apply

Anna University B.Arch Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates having 45% marks in 10+2 from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible to apply.

  • SC/ ST candidates need 40% marks to apply for the same.
  • Diploma Candidates who have passed 10+3 years Diploma (any stream) Examination recognized by Central/ State Governments with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. 
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidates who have passed International Baccalaureate Diploma after 10 years of schooling, with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. 

Anna University B.Arch Fees

Year 1 2 3 4 5
Tution Fees INR 87000 INR 87000 INR 87000 INR 87000 INR 87000
Total Year Wise Fees INR 87,000 INR 87,000 INR 87,000 INR 87,000 INR 87,000
Total Fees INR 4.35 Lakhs

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Anna University B.Arch admission is done based on NATA score. The final selection for B.Arch in Anna University is done on the merit list based on the score of the NATA examination conducted by the Council of Architecture. 

  • The candidates should upload a scanned copy of the mark sheet. 
  • Those who have not appeared and passed in NATA 2024 are not eligible for B.Arch. Degree course. 

How to Apply?

  • Candidates have to apply through the online application portal.
  • Register yourself with a valid email address and active mobile number as all the communications to the candidates will be sent to the same.
  • Enter all the asked details carefully such as - Percentage of Marks, Year of Passing, Board/ Institute Scanned image of their photograph with prescribed file size/ resolution etc.
  • An online application without convenient documents and photographs will be rejected.
  • Make the payment through online mode only. The application fee for only B.Arch is INR 500 (INR 250 for SC/ ST/ PH and INR 100 for the special reservation category).
  • After entering all the details click the save/ submit button. The candidate doesn’t need to send the printout of the application or any other documents.

Documents Required

  • Recently taken self-attested photograph 
  • Mark sheet of HSC or Equivalent Examination (XI and XII) 
  • Mark Sheet of X Standard 
  • Transfer Certificate/ Migration Certificate 
  • Community Certificate (for SC/ ST candidates) 
  • Permanent Residence Certificate 
  • NATA mark sheet and Hall Ticket (for B.Arch only) 
  • Signature 

Anna University B.Arch Entrance Exam

Entrance exam pattern 2024:

Details of the NATA 2024 Exam Pattern is given below:

Examination Name Tamil Nadu Test in Architecture(NATA)
Type of Questions 60 MCQs and 2 drawing questions
Sections Part A - Mathematics, General aptitude Part B - Drawing Test 
Exam Mode Offline
Duration 3 hours (180 minutes)
Medium of Exam English
Total Questions 62
Exam Centres Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirapalli, Salem, Tirunelveli
Total Marks 200 (120 in Part A + 80 in Part B)
Qualifying Marks 30 in Part A 20 in Part B

Anna University B.Arch Course Details

B.Arch in Anna University is a 5 years duration course consisting of 10 semesters. Semester wise credit points are tabulated below:

Semester Credit Points
I 24
II 24
III 25
IV 25
V 25
VI 25
VII 10
VIII 10
IX 26
X 20

Anna University B.Arch Syllabus

B.Arch in Anna University is divided into ten semesters and the syllabus is as follows:

Semester I Semester II
Mathematics  Mechanics of Structures – I 
History of Architecture and Culture - I  History of Architecture and Culture - II 
Theory of Architecture- I Theory of Architecture - II 
Building Materials - I  Building Materials - II 
Architectural Drawing - I Building Construction - I
Art Studio Architectural Drawing - II
Basic Design Architectural Design – I

Semester III Semester IV
Mechanics of Structures – II Design of Structures - I
History of Architecture and Culture - III History of Architecture and Culture - IV
Climate and Built Environment  Environmental Science
Building Materials - II Building Materials - IV
Computer-Aided Visualisation Building Services - I
Building Construction - II Building Construction - III
Architectural Design - II Architectural Design - III

Semester V Semester VI
Design of Structures - II Design of Structures - III
History of Architecture and Culture - V  History of Architecture and Culture - VI 
Elective – I Elective - II
Building Services - II  Elective - III
Site Analysis and Planning Building Services - III
Building Construction - IV Architectural Design Development
Architectural Design - IV Architectural Design - V

Semester VII Semester VIII
Practical Training - I Practical Training - II

Semester IX Semester X
Specifications and Estimation  Elective - VI
Human Settlements Planning  Thesis
Professional Practice and Ethics  -
Elective IV  -
Elective V -
Urban Design -
Architectural Design - VI -

Anna University B.Arch FAQs

Ques. What are the cutoff marks for the Anna University B.Arch program?

Ans. Cutoff marks for B.Arch in Anna University cannot be predicted. It varies every year and mainly depends on the number of colleges and seats available. Once the counselling is over Anna University will release the cut off marks.

Ques. Is the Anna University B.Arch program better than the RVCA B.Arch course?

Ans. B.Arch in Anna University is any day better than RVCA. Being a government institute it has very good management and faculty. Also, the course fee is very reasonable.

Ques. Is there any counselling fee that needs to be paid for Anna University B.Arch admission?

Ans. Before a candidate exercising his/ her choice, an initial amount of INR 5000 has to be paid towards the Counseling fee through Online mode. Once allotted a seat, INR 5000 already paid at the time of Counseling will be adjusted towards the tuition fee.

Ques. What if I do not take admission after receiving the offer letter and want a refund for the Anna University B.Arch counselling fee?

Ans. If a candidate does not join after allotment and seeks a refund, only 80% of the initial deposit amount paid at the time of counselling will be refunded, if the original allotment order with acknowledgement for the receipt of payment is surrendered on or before December 31.

Ques. Can I apply offline for Anna University B.Arch admission?

Ans. The candidate need not send the printout of the online application or any

other documents because the applications received directly other than the online application will not be considered and they will be rejected. 

Ques. How is the Anna University B.Arch infrastructure?

Ans. Infrastructure in Anna University for B.Arch is very efficient and well-equipped. They have arrangements for practical sessions with all modern technologies.

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Anna University Chennai: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 3 Reviews

The School of Architecture and Planning at Anna University offers a robust education with a high faculty-to-student ratio, featuring 20 experienced faculty members for 380 students. The faculty is well-qualified, each having over five years of experience, and is approachable, fostering independent learning and connecting students with a wider network of architects. In the fourth year, students can choose internship placements based on their career goals, although most are unpaid, focusing on valuable learning experiences.

The college supports students in selecting appropriate firms for internships. Tuition fees are affordable, with top students paying about Rs. 8,000 and self-funding students Rs. 14,000. The annual fee, including club subscriptions and lab fees, is Rs. 30,625, plus an additional Rs. 3,000. Hostel fees, covering food, are about Rs. 30,000 per semester. As a government institution, fees are lower compared to private colleges, and scholarships are available for various categories.

The total fees range from Rs. 170,000 for counseling-based admissions to Rs. 350,000 for management seats, covering tuition, service fees, and other charges. While no campus placements are offered, the course provides fourth-year internships for practical exposure, and financial aid is available for those in need.

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Anna University Chennai Upcoming Important Dates 2025


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Date of Counselling / Joining the University [B.Arch]Aug 28, 2025
Date of Counselling / Joining the University [B.Arch]Aug 28, 2025
Date of Joining of Upward Movement for CEETA-PG Counselling 2025 [B.Arch]Aug 26, 2025

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Anna University Chennai Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch] Ranking

Anna University Chennai Architecture ranking by Collegedunia.com is 43 out of 78 in India in 2025. Anna University Chennai Architecture ranking by NIRF is 28 out of 40 in India in 2025 and it was ranked 34 out of 40 in India in 2024

Collegedunia Ranking

#43 out of 78 in India 2025 
#3rd in Chennai
#5 in Tamil Nadu

NIRF Ranking

#28 out of 40 in India 2025 
#2nd in Chennai
#3 in Tamil Nadu

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Blessy Divika Williams
4.0
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

Fees and Financial Aid:

The year-wise fees is 1 lakh per annum for Barch. There are scholarships abs government aids available. My course does not include any lab fees. And all the other fees are included in the year-wise fees.
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Priyadarsini
4.6
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025(Enrolled 2018)

Fees and Financial Aid:

Yearly fees is 1,15000 for the for community category it varies on fees structure on their community & for 1st graduate holder the fees is around 60,000 & for management is 1,20000 fees I don't come across any scholarship or financial aid available for students
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Jakan M
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Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025(Enrolled 2020)

Fees and Financial Aid:

i paying college fee as 75000/year, as including tuition fee, caution fees, development fee, lab fees and etc.Because i am a first graduate student,so i get this benefit from government schemes. A t the same time my batch mates paying 100000 per year.
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Varshini T
3.6
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025(Enrolled 2019)

Fees and Financial Aid:

The year wise fees include admission fee , registration fee, lab fee, educational tour, material,stionanery .the total year wise fees will come around 1.15 lakhs, the few structure varries based on management or counselling
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Nagammai
4.0
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025(Enrolled 2019)

Fees and Financial Aid:

the year-wise fees paid during the B.arch course was affordable compared to all the colleges affliated to all anna university colleges . the tuition fees,lab fees,admission fees,north india trips,material charges alll are included in the total fees that is paid yearly and also make it affordable as it can be paid in terms.it almost comes around one lakh and scholarships are also available fo the first generation students and with the eligibility students.
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Varshini
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Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

Fees and Financial Aid:

I will be paying 50,000 (50 thousand) per sem. And each year I will be paying 1,00,000 (1 lakh). Mine is for the ones who joined through management. And there is no change in fees structure those who joined through counselling. And the ones with scholarship has reduction of fees.
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Aswath kumar
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Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025(Enrolled 2019)

Fees and Financial Aid:

The Fee was 1,25000 lakh per year. so we can pay for each sem or for a year in a single payment. Basically we ned to pay 45000 for materials, which you will get only on your first and second year. after that even if you ask them, they won't give you saying they don't have fund. and Each year they also collect educational Trip fee of 25000 and they won't take you to the trip. If they are taking you trip, they will agian ask you to pay for that. which is no use.
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AARTHI J
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Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

Fees and Financial Aid:

the yearly fee that i pay is Rs115000 /-, tution fess 60,000 remaing Rs 75000 /- was for pratical material, the over all fee is afforable but we did get as much as material that they are suppose to give.
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Ganesh
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Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025(Enrolled 2020)

Fees and Financial Aid:

For every semester, I'm paying 50,000 as a tuition fee. Also during end of the semester, exam fee and damage fee ll be collected. Almost fee structure of all my batch mates are similar, I'm day scholar so I dont have an idea of the hostel fees structure.
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Deepaa Shivakumar
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Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025(Enrolled 2019)

Fees and Financial Aid:

The fee per year is 150000 and the fees vary depending upon each student.the fees varies from 100000 to 150000.there are scholarship available based on the merits and different categories.my total fees for 5 years was 750000
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