MARG Institute of Design & Architecture (MIDAS)

MIDAS is a private college, established in 2011. It is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai.

Yes, the B.Arch program at MIDAS is approved by the Council of Architecture (COA). The COA is the national body regulating architecture education in India, and its approval allows graduates to register as architects.

The B.Arch fee at MIDAS is approximately ₹1 lakh per year. Depending on the quota, it ranges from ₹1 lakh to ₹2.25 lakh. Additional costs include hostel, mess, studio materials, and site visits.

Tuition for the 5-year B.Arch course at MIDAS is estimated at ₹5 lakh, based on an annual fee of ₹1 lakh. However, fees may increase yearly, and expenses for hostel, mess, drawing materials, and study tours are separate, so plan for a higher overall cost.

MIDAS offers 120 B.Arch seats annually. These seats are filled through the TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) counselling process and the college's management quota.

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

To gain B.Arch admission at MIDAS, you need a good score in NATA or JEE Main Paper 2. Subsequently, register for TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) counselling and include MIDAS in your preferences; seats are merit-based. Management quota seats are filled directly by the college.

To join B.Arch at MARG Institute of Design & Architecture (MIDAS) 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.

Yes, MIDAS offers management quota seats for its B.Arch program. However, candidates admitted through this quota must still possess a valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score.

You can contact the MIDAS admissions office by phone at +91 87544 12325, via email at [email protected], or by visiting the official website, https://midas.ac.in/.

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

MIDAS is part of the 22.9 million sq. ft. MARG Swarnabhoomi smart ecosystem. It has received the State Level Best NSS Unit Award, boasts alumni in international architecture firms, and has produced state-level gold medal winners in B.Arch. The college also offers an M.Arch program with 20 seats.

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.