Department of Architecture

The College

Mohamed Sathak Engineering College

Mohamed Sathak Engineering College was one of the first self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu to start a Bachelor of Architecture degree programme, doing so in 1993. MSSA is approved by the Council of Architecture, New Delhi and AICTE, and is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.

A talented team of professional faculty — with Ph.D and postgraduate qualifications in architecture and active practice — prepare students to face industry challenges, working in close coordination with the local chapter and centre of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA).

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Student Life

Beyond the Studio

Students participate in the National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) and state-level Zonal NASA each year. They also attend inter-school architecture competitions and carry out a minimum of two case studies per semester in real-world situations.

Optional educational tours across South and North India expose students to the practical developments in Modern and Vernacular Architecture, complementing rigorous studio training with lived spatial experience.

Programme

B.Arch — Architecture

Duration

5 Years

Regular

Semesters

10

Regular

Total Intake

40 Seats

Govt 20 · Mgmt 20

Higher Studies

M.Arch

Scope for PG

Eligibility

Candidates must have a valid NATA or JEE (Architecture) score, along with a pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM), or a pass in a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics, to be eligible for admission to the B.Arch programme.

Final Year

Practical Training

In the final year, students undergo six months of practical training under a COA-certified practising architect. This exposes them to the full lifecycle of real architectural projects — from initiation and concept development through schematic drawings, approval processes, and presentations to working drawings, structural and services integration, estimation, tendering, site supervision, and construction coordination.

Students also undertake a six-month thesis project that challenges them to independently develop and complete a significant architectural work — a direct precursor to professional practice.

Career Opportunities

Where Graduates Go

Architect Interior Designer Urban Designer Urban / Town Planner Transport Planner Project Manager Estimator Conservation Architect Product Designer Valuer Site Surveyor

Curriculum

Syllabus Structure

Available under 2013 Regulation and 2017 Regulation — five years, ten semesters.

1

Year 1

2 Semesters

2

Year 2

2 Semesters

3

Year 3

2 Semesters

4

Year 4

2 Semesters

5

Year 5

2 Semesters

Vision

To emerge as a centre for excellence offering Architecture education and research of the highest standards — developing the total personality of the individual, setting global benchmarks, and producing graduates who are technologically superior, ethically strong, and who contribute meaningfully to the advancement of society and humankind.

Programme Outcomes

— Apply engineering and architectural knowledge to solve complex design problems.
— Analyse problems and design solutions with consideration for health, safety, and the environment.
— Use modern tools and research methods to support design and decision-making.
— Communicate effectively and work as an individual and within diverse teams.
— Uphold professional ethics and commit to lifelong learning.