Chadalawada Aruna School of Architecture

CASA is a private college. It is affiliated with Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University, Kadapa.

Yes, CASA's B.Arch programme is approved by the Council of Architecture (COA). This national body regulates architecture education in India, and a COA-approved degree allows you to register as an architect after graduation.

The annual B.Arch tuition fee at CASA is ₹35,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Additional costs apply for hostel, mess, studio materials, and site visits.

The estimated tuition for the 5-year B.Arch course at CASA is approximately ₹1.75 lakh, based on the current annual fee of ₹35,000. However, fees may increase annually, and expenses for hostel, mess, drawing materials, and study tours are separate.

CASA offers 30 B.Arch seats annually. These seats are filled through the AP EAPCET counselling process, managed by APSCHE.

CASA accepts NATA and AP EAPCET scores for B.Arch admission. As per Council of Architecture rules, all B.Arch colleges in India require a valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score.

To gain B.Arch admission at CASA, you need to score well in NATA or AP EAPCET. Afterward, register for AP EAPCET counselling (APSCHE) and include CASA in your college preferences; seat allocation is merit-based.

To join B.Arch at Chadalawada Aruna School of Architecture you need Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, at least 50% marks in PCM and 50% overall, or a 3-year diploma with Mathematics with 50% marks, plus a valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score. These are the Council of Architecture rules that apply to every B.Arch college.

The B.Arch course at CASA is a 5-year full-time degree, as mandated by the Council of Architecture. It involves design studio work each semester and a period of practical training in an architect's office.

Practise freehand drawing, perspective and composition every day, and revise maths and general aptitude with timed mock tests, since NATA tests both drawing ability and aptitude. Neram Classes runs NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 coaching online and at its centres, with daily drawing practice and teacher feedback.