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    Compare MSAP Manipal vs SRM University Chennai

    Compare MSAP Manipal B.Arch vs SRM University Chennai B.Arch on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. MSAP Manipal is rated 3.8 out of 5 by 2 verified students while SRM University Chennai is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 827 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on B.Arch Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    B.Arch

    via MSAP Manipal

    B.Arch

    via SRM University Chennai

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Manipal, Karnataka
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    Ownership

    Private
    Private

    Type Of Institute

    -

    Deemed to be University

    College Type

    College
    University

    Establishment Year

    2010
    2002

    Campus Size

    -

    250 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    11
    540

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 University Rank

    -

    4

    Careers360 Rating
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    AAAAA

    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    -

    22

    NIRF Rank
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    -

    14

    Approvals

    Constituent, Council of Architecture
    Council of Architecture, UGC

    Accreditations

    -
    NAAC

    Other Ranked Domain

    -

    56 (Management) - NIRF 2025
    10 (Pharmacy) - NIRF 2025
    18 (Medical) - NIRF 2025
    25 (Law) - NIRF 2025

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    Ranking & Accreditations

    SRM University Chennai dipped by 1 spot.

    Source: NIRF

    Placement Statistics

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students Placed
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    117
    54

    Graduating Students
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    133
    60

    Placement Percentage
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    100%
    100%

    Median Salary LPA
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    ₹3.52 LPA
    ₹4.80 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies

    16
    6

    Graduating Students
    (overall)

    133
    5977

    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    117
    5492

    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    100%
    96%

    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    ₹ 3.52 LPA
    ₹ 6.50 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies
    (overall)

    16
    314

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    Placement Statistics

    The average salary of SRM University Chennai stands highest at 4.80 LPA followed by MSAP Manipal at 3.52 LPA .

    Source: NIRF

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Degree
    Degree

    Degree

    B.Arch
    B.Arch

    Branch

    Architecture Engineering
    Architecture Engineering

    Duration

    5 years
    5 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    160
    80

    Fees

    ₹ 21.85 Lakh
    ₹ 13.75 Lakh

    Exams Accepted

    Course Approval

    Admission Details

    • Apply Online 
    •  Merit List based on 50% weightage of qualifying exam marks (Physics + Mathematics + Optional Paper) and 50% weightage of NATA 
    • Physical / Online Counseling • Admission Formalities
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    The selection based on NATA entrance exam.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Information Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies as optional, from a recognized Board, with at least 45% marks in aggregate OR
    •  Pass in 3-year Diploma with Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a Central / State Government recognized Board, with at least 45% marks in aggregate 
    • Candidates MUST qualify for an Aptitude test in architecture conducted either by NTA (i.e., JEE Manis Paper II) OR by COA (I.E. National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)) conducted by Council of Architecture (COA) 
    • As per COA, the validity of NATA score shall be valid for 2 academic years from the year in which appeared

    A level# : 

    • Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Information Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies as optional, in ‘A’ Levels and 
    • English at ‘AS’ level OR Minimum 5 passes at IGCSE/ GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level examinations including English 
    • Minimum requirement is an average of ‘D’ grade in Physics, Mathematics and Optional Paper 
    • Candidates MUST qualify for an Aptitude test in architecture conducted either by NTA (i.e., JEE Manis Paper II) OR by COA (i.e., National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)) 
    • As per COA, the validity of NATA score shall be valid for 2 academic years from the year in which appeared

    IB :

    • Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects along either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Information Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies as optional 
    • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with a minimum of 4 pointsin each subject with an overall minimum of 24 points 
    •  Minimum points required in a subject are 3 or above 
    • Minimum 3 subjects in HL and 3 subjects in SL 
    • Minimum two Science subjects in HL 
    • Third mandatory subject and English can be at HL or SL 
    •  Candidates MUST qualify for an Aptitude test in architecture conducted either by NTA (i.e., JEE Manis Paper II) OR by COA (i.e., National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)) 
    • As per COA, the validity of NATA score shall be valid for 2 academic years from the year in which appeared
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    No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless she/ he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

    A pass in National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture

    Note: No separate entrance examination will be conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University). However, the candidates have to apply in the prescribed application form for admission to B.Arch. program.

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    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 21,85,000
    ₹ 13,75,000

    Total Scholarships Provided

    14
    15

    Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

    Self
    Self

    Insight
    Fees

    SRM University Chennai itself is the highest scholarship granting authority, by releasing 12 scholarships.

    Class Profile

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students

    657
    277

    Total Faculty

    58
    3194

    Total Male Students

    257
    144

    Total Female Students

    400
    133

    Total Students Outside State

    491
    120

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    Class Profile

    MSAP Manipal has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 11 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 4 students per faculty.

    Facilities

    Alumni Associations

    Auditorium

    Banks/ATMs

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Transport Facility

    Wifi

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    2
    809

    Individual Reviews

    I m still studying at my college and I find it amazing.

    posted on 2 years ago by Khushi Motani

    Innovative, exposure and industry ready

    posted on 2 years ago by Mukund Biswanath Nangalia
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    SRM SchoolOfArchitecture is what every new adult must experi

    posted on 2 years ago by Priyanka Mukherjee

    My BArch experience at SRM.

    posted on 2 years ago by Surya
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    College Reviews & Perception

    SRM University Chennai has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas MSAP Manipal has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

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    MSAP Manipal : Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal

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    SRM University Chennai : SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

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