Mohamed Sathak Engineering College was one of the FIRST self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu to start Bachelor of Architecture degree Programme in the year 1993. Mohamed Sathak School of Architecture - MSSA is approved by the Council of Architecture, New Delhi and AICTE and affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. A talented team of professional faculties with Ph.D, Post graduate qualifications in architecture and practicing architects prepare our students to face challenges of the industry with close coordination with the local chapter and center of the Indian Institute of Architects IIA. The students take part in National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) and state level Zonal NASA every year. Students also attend architecture interschool competitions, carry out a minimum of two case – studies per semester in Real situations, undertake optional educational south India / north India tours and get exposed to the practical developments in the area of Modern / Vernacular Architecture.

In the final year students attend Practical training under a COA certified practicing architect for 6 months to understand the different stages in real life architectural projects in practice. They learn various aspects from initiation of project, development of concepts into schematic drawings, approval process, presentations and working drawings, involvement in office discussions and client meetings, integrating structural and service concerns, estimation and tendering processes, site supervision and coordination in the construction process. They also do a final thesis project for 6months which facilitates to develop their ability to complete and handle projects independently as a precursor to professional life.

Vision

To emerge as a “center for excellence” offering Architecture education and research opportunities of very high standards to students, develop total personality of the individual, and instill high levels of discipline and strive to set global standards, making our students technologically superior and ethically strong, who in turn shall contribute for the advancement of society and human kind.

Mission

To emerge as a “center for excellence” offering Architecture education and research opportunities of very high standards to students, develop total personality of the individual, and instill high levels of discipline and strive to set global standards, making our students technologically superior and ethically strong, who in turn shall contribute for the advancement of society and human kind.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Programme Outcomes (PO)

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by the Council of Architecture, being the competent & final authority for the purpose of fixing norms and standards for architectural institutions and having the necessary expertise to hold a Common Aptitude Test in Architecture, at national level to provide a single window system for appearing in aptitude test and to facilitate institutions, students and public at large for admission to First year of 5 year B.Arch Degree Course at all recognized Institutions all over country.

The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture. The test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and critical thinking ability that have been acquired over a long period of time, and that are related to specific field of study, i.e. Architecture.

Mohamed sathak school of Architecture maintains a large and comprehensive material collection in its campus, where the students can explore, be inspired and gain in-depth knowledge of material characteristics and construction techniques. The collection strives to the reflective of current building and design market and has particular focus on smart, Innovative, emerging and sustainable materials and technologies.