School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University
Shaping Innovative Architects for Sustainable Built Environments
About School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University
The School of Architecture and Planning (SAP), Anna University, Chennai is one of the most prestigious architecture institutions in India, established in 1957. It functions as a constituent department of Anna University and is approved by the Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi. The institution has a strong legacy of producing skilled architects, planners, and researchers who contribute significantly to the built environment sector. SAP offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in architecture and planning with a strong emphasis on design thinking, sustainability, urban development, and environmental planning. The campus is equipped with advanced design studios, computer-aided design labs, material testing facilities, and model-making workshops. With experienced faculty and strong academic-industry collaboration, SAP provides students with excellent exposure to real-world architectural challenges and urban development projects.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
NATA Qualification
Candidates must qualify in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or equivalent examination.
Tamil Nadu Counseling Application
Apply through TNEA counseling process for architecture admissions under Anna University.
Merit Evaluation
Selection based on NATA score combined with 12th standard academic performance.
Seat Allotment Process
Seats are allotted based on rank, category, and availability.
Reporting & Enrollment
Selected students must report to SAP campus for document verification and admission confirmation.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government of Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Scholarship
- SC/ST Scholarship
- First Graduate Scholarship
- Merit-Based Scholarship
- Minority Welfare Scholarship
- AICTE Scholarships
- National Scholarship Portal Schemes
- Physically Disabled Support Scholarship
- Institutional Merit Scholarship
- Post Matric Scholarship
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Annual Design Festival
- Urban Planning Symposium
- Architecture Exhibition Week
- Sustainability Workshop Series
- Model Making Competition
- Heritage Conservation Programs
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Architecture Design Club
- Urban Planning Club
- CAD & BIM Club
- Sustainability Research Club
- Heritage Conservation Club
Cultural Clubs
- Dance Club
- Music Club
- Drama Club
- Fine Arts Club
- Literary Club
Community Service
- NSS Activities
- Urban Awareness Programs
- Heritage Conservation Drives
- Green Campus Initiatives
- Rural Development Projects
- Environmental Awareness Campaigns