About School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University
The School of Architecture and Planning at Anna University, Guindy, dating to 1957, offers B.Arch, B.Plan, M.Arch (General and Landscape), M.Plan, MS (by Research) and PhD.
The School of Architecture and Planning in Guindy, Chennai, traces its origin to 1957, when a five-year B.Arch with 20 seats began as the architecture department of the University of Madras at Alagappa College of Technology. A postgraduate course in town and country planning followed in 1964, and the school got its own campus in 1968. It became a constituent college of Anna University in 1978. Today it has departments of Architecture and Planning, teaching the five-year B.Arch, four-year B.Plan, two-year M.Arch in General and Landscape streams, and the two-year M.Plan. MS (by Research) and PhD programmes have run since the 1990s.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture Accepts: NATA |
Full-time | 5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Architecture | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Planning | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Merit
B.Arch and B.Plan seats are filled through the Tamil Nadu government single-window counselling for these courses, which uses Class 12 marks and, for B.Arch, a NATA score. M.Arch and M.Plan applicants apply through the Anna University PG admission (TANCET/CEETA-PG process) handled by the Centre for Admissions. Eligibility and programme details are published by the Centre for Academic Courses.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Architecture: Studying in: Class 12; Stream: Science (PCM); NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 as required by the institution
- Master of Architecture: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Architecture; At least 50% marks in UG; B.Arch or equivalent; reservation relaxations as per Central or State Government policy
- Master of Planning: Studying in: UG; B.Plan, B.Arch or B.E./B.Tech (Civil or Planning); SPA Vijayawada asks 60% or CGPA 6.5 (55% or 6.0 for SC/ST)
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Labs
- Library
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Frequently asked questions
What courses does SAP Anna University offer?
B.Arch (5 years), B.Plan (4 years), M.Arch General and Landscape (2 years), M.Plan (2 years), plus MS (by Research) and PhD.
When was the school started?
Its B.Arch began in 1957
How do I contact SAP?
Phone 044-22359295 or email deansap@annauniv.edu.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Academics - School of Architecture and Planning · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- About - School of Architecture and Planning · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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