Thiagarajar College of Engineering (Architecture)
Designing Sustainable Spaces Through Excellence in Architectural Education
About Thiagarajar College of Engineering (Architecture)
Thiagarajar College of Engineering (Architecture) in Madurai is a premier government-aided autonomous institution under the Thiagarajar Educational Trust. Established in 1957, the college is affiliated to Anna University and approved by the Council of Architecture (COA), offering a strong academic foundation in architectural education. The Architecture Department emphasizes sustainable design, urban planning, environmental architecture, and modern construction technologies. With well-equipped design studios, material museums, and advanced CAD labs, students gain hands-on experience in architectural modeling and real-world projects. The department maintains strong industry connections and encourages research, innovation, and community-based design solutions.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Apply Through TNEA Counseling
Apply via Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) process based on Class 12 marks and NATA qualification.
NATA Qualification
Appear for and qualify in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by COA.
Merit List Preparation
Selection is based on combined 12th marks and NATA score as per Anna University norms.
Counseling & Seat Allotment
Participate in TNEA counseling for B.Arch seat allotment based on merit ranking.
Reporting to Campus
Confirm admission by reporting to TCE campus with required documents and fees payment.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government of Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Scholarship
- SC/ST Scholarship
- First Graduate Scholarship
- Merit Cum Means Scholarship
- Minority Welfare Scholarship
- National Scholarship Portal Schemes
- Institutional Merit Scholarship
- AICTE Pragati Scholarship
- Physically Challenged Support Scholarship
- Post Matric Scholarship
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Architecture Day Celebrations
- Design Week Exhibition
- Urban Planning Workshops
- Site Study Tours
- Green Building Seminars
- Annual Cultural Fest - TCE Arch Fest
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Architecture Design Club
- CAD Modeling Club
- Sustainable Design Club
- Urban Planning Club
- Building Technology Club
Cultural Clubs
- Fine Arts Club
- Photography Club
- Music Club
- Dance Club
- Literary Club
Community Service
- NSS Activities
- Rural Design Projects
- Heritage Conservation Awareness
- Tree Plantation Drives
- Green Campus Initiatives
- Community Space Design Programs