Universities Guide
Marian College of Architecture and Planning, Trivandrum
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Overview
Marian College of Architecture and Planning is a COA-approved architecture institution at Kazhakuttom, Thiruvananthapuram. The official 2026 college brochure lists B.Arch and B.Des, states COA approval and KTU affiliation for architecture, and describes the campus, hostels, library, transport and student-progression support. The COA 2026 directory confirms the KL26 institution code and 60-seat B.Arch intake.
Courses and programmes
This list reflects the information currently available in Scholyn. Confirm current availability with the institution.
| Course | Level | Duration | Eligibility | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) | Undergraduate | 5 years | Architecture admission eligibility and aptitude-test requirements as per Council of Architecture, NATA, Kerala admission authority and affiliating-university norms for the active admission year. | - | Course page Fee source |
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | Undergraduate | 4 years / 8 semesters | The official B.Des page states that MCAP started the B.Des programme from 2026-27; candidates should verify current KTU/AICTE approval and eligibility before applying. | - | Course page Fee source |
MCAP official application and admission fee source
The reviewed official pages publish the application fee and NRI fee-process notes, but no complete annual tuition table was found.
- B.Arch Management/NRI quota application fee - INR 1,000
Application cycle 2026-27 | Official page says to pay through SBI Collect and upload the payment receipt in the online application form. - NRI admission fee process - Will be added when MCAP publishes a numeric NRI tuition table
Admission cycle | Official NRI guidelines state that admission fee, caution deposit, special fee and refundable interest-free deposit are the same as Management Seat, but the reviewed page did not publish the amounts.
Admissions
Official college admission forms and contacts are used for institutional application steps; B.Arch seat allotment and eligibility remain subject to the current Kerala/CoA/university admission process.
Exams Accepted
- NATA where applicable
- JEE Main Paper 2 where applicable
- Official Admission Process
- NATA
- Kerala architecture counselling as applicable
Fees
Title: MCAP official application and admission fee source
Note: The reviewed official pages publish the application fee and NRI fee-process notes, but no complete annual tuition table was found.
Items: B.Arch Management/NRI quota application fee - INR 1,000 - Application cycle 2026-27 - Official page says to pay through SBI Collect and upload the payment receipt in the online application form., NRI admission fee process - Will be added when MCAP publishes a numeric NRI tuition table - Admission cycle - Official NRI guidelines state that admission fee, caution deposit, special fee and refundable interest-free deposit are the same as Management Seat, but the reviewed page did not publish the amounts.
Source Url: https://www.mcap.edu.in/new/application-fee/
Scholarships
- The official admission menu links an application for Marian Meritoria Scholarship; amount and award rules should be checked in the active official form.
- Will be added when MCAP publishes a durable scholarship table or fee-concession notice with award amounts.
Location
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Accreditation
- Council of Architecture UG 2026 directory lists Marian College of Architecture and Planning under institution code KL26.
- The official 2026 brochure states COA approval and KTU affiliation for architecture.
Placements
Summary: The official brochure mentions placement drives and alumni progression to higher study, but reviewed official pages did not publish placement-rate, salary or recruiter metrics. Will be added when MCAP publishes official outcome figures.
Source Url: https://www.mcap.edu.in/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MCAP-2026.pdf
Facilities
- Official 2026 brochure describes a 50-acre campus and 87,586 sq. ft. built-up academic area.
- Smart classrooms with audio-visual support and a fully Wi-Fi-enabled, CCTV-monitored campus.
- Library with more than 3,000 architectural books, national and international journals and e-resources.
- Separate hostels for boys and girls, sports facilities, canteen, stationery store, ATM and parking.
- The brochure states that 24 buses connect the campus to the city and suburbs and that the campus uses a 100 kW solar power system.
Sources
- Official website (official-page)
- MCAP official 2026 brochure (institution_official)
- Official admissions website (official-page)
- Official fee structure (official-page)
- MCAP official NRI admission guidelines
- MCAP official contact page
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) official course page (official)
- MCAP official 2026 brochure (regulator)
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des) official course page (official)