Top M.Arch Architecture Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 22 M.Arch. (Master of Architecture) colleges in Tamil Nadu. Out of the total, 15 M.Arch. (Master of Architecture) colleges are private and 1 M.Arch. (Master of Architecture) are owned by the government.GATE, CCMT, TANCET, BEEE, CBSE 12th are accepted for admission in M.Arch. (Master of Architecture) colleges in India. Top 10 M.Arch. (Master of Architecture) colleges are Anna University, SRM University Chennai, NIT Trichy, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Sathyabama University, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, MEASI Academy of Architecture, Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research.

M.Arch. (Master of Architecture) College Highlights in Tamil Nadu

Total Number of colleges	22
Accepted Entrance Exams	GATE, CCMT, TANCET, BEEE, CBSE 12th
Average Fees	₹ 89.6 K

No. of M.Arch. (Master of Architecture) Colleges in nearby Tamil Nadu

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	2	₹ 166166
Karnataka	11	₹ 202349
Kerala	7	₹ 12295
Telangana	4	₹ 61500

Top Private M.Arch. (Master of Architecture) Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
SRM University Chennai	20	₹ 110000
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Sathyabama University	-	-
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai	-	₹ 75500
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram	-	₹ 100000
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education	20	₹ 125000
PMIST Thanjavur	-	₹ 90000
SAN Academy of Architecture	-	₹ 120000
Mohamed Sathak A.J.Academy of Architecture	10	₹ 100000
Meenakshi College of Engineering	18	₹ 50000

Showing 23 M.Arch Architecture Colleges in Tamil Nadu

NIT Trichy

4.5
(14 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Government
UGC
...+2 NBA , AICTE

13,150 - 6,25,000
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15.8 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
#30 NIRF Ranking
IIT JAM Exams
...+6 NIMCET , DASA UG , GATE , CCMN , CAT , NATA

NIT Trichy specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - Ranked #9 Engineering (NIRF 2024, 2025). - Only non-IIT in NIRF Top 10 Engin
Region : Strategic Southern Hub - Located in Tamil Nadu's educational heartland. - Proximity to major industr
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - B.Tech fees: Rs 6.30-6.52 L (Total). - M.Tech fees: Rs 1.4-3.6 L (Total).
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average packages across programs. - Strong placement rates ens
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - CSE, ECE, EEE boast high placement rates. - M.Tech Data Analytics, We
Specialization : Niche M.Tech Expertise - Specialized M.Tech in Industrial Automation. - Strong focus on Data Analyti
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong placements in IT, Consulting, Manufacturing. - Robust opportuni
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (Google, Microsoft, TCS, Infosys). - Consulting (Deloitte), Manufacturin
Diversity : Global Academic Exposure - Diverse student body and academic offerings. - Promotes international stu
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - Internships at Google, Microsoft, Amazon. - Projects in FMCG (P&G
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - Joint degrees, student exchange with Illinois Tech. - Collaboratio
Alumni : Influential Global Network - Natarajan Chandrasekaran (Chairman, Tata Sons). - Leaders in academia,
Guest Lecturers : Industry & Academic Experts - Speakers from IITs, BHEL, Qualcomm, McKinsey. - Regular interaction wi

Shortlisted by 5359+ students

Anna University

4.5
(229 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
University

30,000 - 87,500
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6.93 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#29 NIRF Ranking
CEED Exams
...+6 NIMCET , CAT , JEE Main , NATA , XAT , CMAT

Anna University specialties

Ranking : Top-Ranked Engineering University - NIRF 2024: #14 Engineering, #1 State Public. - QS World 2024: #4
Region : Strategic Chennai Location - Proximity to major IT hubs. - Access to industrial corridors.
Fees : Affordable Quality Education - UG: Rs 1.38 L (Total). - PG: Rs 0.82-2.05 L (Total).
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average packages relative to fees.
Flagship Course : Premier Engineering Programs - Computer Science, IT, Mechanical, Civil. - Architecture and Applied S
Specialization : Future-Ready Specializations - 40 new-age fields: AI, ML, Robotics, EV. - Flexible curriculum for in
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - High rates in IT, core engineering. - CUIC facilitates campus drives.
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - IT (TCS, Infosys), Auto (Ford, Hyundai). - Consulting (Deloitte), Man
Diversity : Global Academic Exposure - International student/faculty exchange. - Foreign language programs offer
Internship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internships at top companies (Google, Microsoft). - Pre-placement
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - 40+ MoUs with international universities. - Student/faculty exchan
Alumni : Influential Global Alumni Network - Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. - Leaders in industry, cine
Guest Lecturers : Renowned Guest Faculty - Overseas Professor Scheme. - International seminar series experts.

Shortlisted by 4974+ students

SRM University Chennai

4.2
(46 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , ABET

10,000 - 25,00,000
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16 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#22 NIRF Ranking
JEE Main Exams
...+6 CBSE 10th , SRMJEEE , Tamilnadu 10th , CEED , NEET SS , UGC NET

SRM University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. SRM University Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3022+ students

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Chandigarh University

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Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University) , Krishnankovil

4.1
(19 Reviews)
Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

#48 NIRF Ranking

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University) is a Private Institute located in Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1947. Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University) offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sathyabama University

4.3
(59 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

1,17,000 - 4,45,000
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5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#84 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 Tamilnadu 12th , NATA , NEET MDS , NEET , SAEEE

Sathyabama University specialties

Ranking : National Recognition - NIRF 2024: 51st among Universities - NIRF 2023: 66th in Engineering nationall
Region : Strategic Chennai Location - Proximity to major IT hubs - Access to diverse industrial corridors
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - B.Tech:Rs 2.38-14.2 L (Total) - MBA:Rs 4.05 L (Total)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average packageRs 5.57 LPA (2025) - Highest packageRs 41.2 LPA (2025)
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - Computer Science Engineering (CSE) - CSE specializations, Biotechnolo
Specialization : Cutting-Edge CSE Specializations - AI, Data Science, IoT, Cyber Security - Blockchain Technology, AI
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - IT & Consulting, Engineering, Finance - Top companies: Amazon, Deloitte
Top Industries : Diverse Recruitment Sectors - IT & Consulting (Accenture, TCS) - Engineering & Manufacturing (Hyunda
Internship : Valuable Industry Internships - Interns at Accenture, Cognizant, Oracle - Projects in IT, Manufactur
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Semester Abroad Programs (SAP) - 150+ international university tie-
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Leaders in Microsoft, Bank of New York - Notable figures in ISRO, Film
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Insights - Eminent personalities from various industries - Latest updates, technical

Shortlisted by 1733+ students

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

10,000 - 14,00,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CIEAT , NATA , JEE Main , AIEED , UCEED , CEED

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

Hindustan University

4.2
(19 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , NBA , AIU , IAO , MHRD , NAAC , COA

25,000 - 9,30,000
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12.8 Lacs
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...+3 HITSEEE , CBSE 12th , HITSCAT

Hindustan University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. Hindustan University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13538+ students

Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute

4.1
(158 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Deemed to be University
NBA
...+7 ISO , UGC , Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET , NAAC , ABET , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

18,000 - 4,00,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , NEET MDS

Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute is a Deemed to be University Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2003. Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 135472+ students

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

16,000 - 3,65,000
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2.5 Lacs
Median Package
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XAT Exams
...+6 NATA , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , NEET

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1983. Karpagam Academy of Higher Education offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10432+ students

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology

4.0
(12 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

50,000 - 2,00,000
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3 Lacs
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XAT Exams
...+6 TNEA , CMAT , MAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Unaided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, B.Arch, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 279+ students

Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research

4.5
(19 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , NAAC

30,000 - 4,50,000
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3 Lacs
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#90 NIRF Ranking
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...+6 NATA , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CLAT , NEET

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, formerly Bharath Engineering College, was founded in 1984 by S. Jagathrakshakan in Chennai. It is a private and deemed to University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The institute has been recognised by UGC and has received the highest rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has also approved BIHER. Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in the law stream which is very popular among the students.

Shortlisted by 42569+ students

MEASI Academy of Architecture

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
ISO

6 Lacs
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NATA Exams
...+1 TANCET

MEASI Academy of Architecture is a Private Unaided Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2014. MEASI Academy of Architecture offers Regular courses such as B.Des, B.Arch, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 99+ students

Excel Group Of Institutions

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 PCI , NAAC

24,000 - 2,80,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 10th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

Excel Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Excel Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PMIST

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+7 NBA , MHRD , UGC , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

23,500 - 1,49,000
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1.8 Lacs
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...+6 Uni GAUGE , NATA , CSIR UGC NET , CMAT , MAT , GMAT

PMIST is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. PMIST offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 128671+ students

SAN Academy of Architecture

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
Council of

1,20,000 - 1,35,000
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SAN Academy of Architecture is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2015. SAN Academy of Architecture offers Regular courses such as B.Arch, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mohamed Sathak A.J.Academy of Architecture

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Council of
...+1 AICTE

1,00,000 - 1,20,000
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Mohamed Sathak A.J.Academy of Architecture is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Mohamed Sathak A.J.Academy of Architecture offers Regular courses such as B.Arch, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Meenakshi College of Engineering Chennai

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

XAT Exams
...+6 TNEA , GATE+TNEA , NATA , CMAT , MAT , GMAT

Meenakshi College of Engineering Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Meenakshi College of Engineering Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 187+ students

McGan's Ooty School of Architecture

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
Council of
...+1 AICTE

NATA Exams

McGan's Ooty School of Architecture is a Private Unaided Institute located in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. McGan's Ooty School of Architecture offers Regular courses such as B.Arch, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Sigma College of Architecture

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
Council of

1,00,000
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Sigma College of Architecture is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Sigma College of Architecture offers Regular courses such as B.Arch, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

R.V.S. School of Architecture

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
Council of
...+1 AICTE

R.V.S. School of Architecture is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. R.V.S. School of Architecture offers Regular courses such as B.Arch, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

M.A.M. College of Engineering Tiruchirappalli

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TANCET

M.A.M. College of Engineering Tiruchirappalli is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. M.A.M. College of Engineering Tiruchirappalli offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kalasalingam University - Department of Computer Applications

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
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80,000 - 4,80,000
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NATA Exams
...+5 JEE Main , MAT , UGC NET , GATE , CAT

Kalasalingam University - Department of Computer Applications is a Private Institute located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Kalasalingam University - Department of Computer Applications offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(70 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 MHRD , NAAC

30,000 - 3,15,000
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7.58 Lacs
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...+6 NEET MDS , UCEED , CBSE 12th , SRMJEEE (PG) , GATE , CBSE 10th

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Ranks - NIRF 2025: Overall #22, Engg #14 - THE 2024: World 1201-1500, Asia 401
Region : Strategic Chennai Location - Proximity to Chennai's IT hubs - Access to diverse industrial sectors
Tier : Elite Institution Status - NAAC A++ accredited institution - Consistently high national rankings
Fees : Mid/High Fee Structure -Rs 2.55-16.1 L (Total B.Tech) - Fees vary by specialization
ROI : Good Placement Returns - Highest packageRs 29.5 LPA (2025) - Average packageRs 6.5 LPA (2025)
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech Computer Science Engineering - Popular for AI/ML, Cyber Securi
Specialization : Cutting-Edge CSE Specializations - CSE with AI/ML, Cyber Security - Big Data Analytics, IoT, Cloud C
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Product Development - Top recruiters: Amazon, Microsoft,
Top Industries : Diverse Recruitment Sectors - IT Services (TCS, Wipro, Infosys) - Consulting (Deloitte, KPMG, Accent
Diversity : Inclusive Global Environment - Pan-India student representation - Global academic exposure programs
Internship : Industry-Relevant Internships - Internships at Amazon, Nokia, Deloitte - Projects in IT, Finance, Ma
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Semester Abroad Program (SAP) - Hampton University, USA degree prog
Alumni : Distinguished Alumni Network - Notable alumni in sports, cinema - Alumni in tech leadership roles
Guest Lecturers : Expert Industry Insights - Industry experts from Wipro, Google - Lectures on AI, Cyber Security, NLP

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30,000 - 87,500

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10,000 - 25,00,000

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#48 NIRF Ranking

1,17,000 - 4,45,000

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#84 NIRF Ranking

CBSE 12th Exams

Sathyabama University specialties

10,000 - 14,00,000

XAT Exams

25,000 - 9,30,000

Highest Package

CMAT Exams

18,000 - 4,00,000

JEE Main Exams

16,000 - 3,65,000

Median Package

XAT Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000

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XAT Exams

30,000 - 4,50,000

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#90 NIRF Ranking

XAT Exams

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NATA Exams

24,000 - 2,80,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

23,500 - 1,49,000

Median Package

XAT Exams

1,20,000 - 1,35,000

1,00,000 - 1,20,000

TANCET Exams

XAT Exams

NATA Exams

1,00,000

50,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

80,000 - 4,80,000

NATA Exams

30,000 - 3,15,000

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JEE Main Exams

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