Sigma College of Architecture, Kanyakumari

Only in the year 2012, Sigma College of Architecture emerged as one of the reputed colleges situated in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. This is a co-educational institute with the campus area of 2. 87 acres and main goal is to educate professional Architects and Planners of the country.

Sigma College of Architecture is also recognized on account of the fact that it is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Holders of the degree of bachelor of architecture from the college are approved by the council of architecture to practice their profession.

The institute has 286 students in its roll strength and in addition to that, there are 40 teachers showing that the institute has a very favourable student teacher ratio, which helps in providing individual care and counseling. Sigma College of Architecture has adopted a range of facilities that are sophisticated and can in one way or the other complement the learning process of students.

The library is another key focal point of the institution’s learning resources center and provide a rich resource base to address the research needs of students. For practical experience, there are adequately equipped laboratories which include climatology lab with facilities such as thermometer, hydrometer, anemometer, and lightning detectors.

This made it easier for the students to link theory with practice as they worked through the various cases. The campus also has a big enough auditorium and a seminar hall that has supporting facilities for audio visual aids for guest lectures, workshops and conferences.

Apart from academics, Sigma College of Architecture upholds a comprehensive educational training by having great sports amenities such as a gymnasium. Sigma College of Architecture offers two comprehensive architecture programmes: It offers a five-year professional first degree, the Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) and a two-year postgraduate Master of Architecture (M. Arch). The B.

Arch programme is a full time course with a intake capacity of eighty students and the M. Arch programme has a total intake of twenty students. The outlines of both programmes are based on the fundamental concepts of architecture, the main trends in architectural design, as well as the principles of sustainability.

A theoretical knowledge of the field complements the practical approach within the study syllabi of the college in order to produce professionals for the face paced architecture profession. The sigma college of architecture then follows an admission criteria aimed at admitting the most qualified students to its architecture programmes. In the case of B.

Arch there is admission by the competent authority such as state government or the university. The selection is based on a 50:50 marks in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) & the qualifying examination. That way it would be possible to provide as comprehensive and impartial assessment of candidate’s abilities and achievements as possible.

The college also considers scores from a national level engineering Entrance Examination known as JEE main this examination plays a role in the admission into the B. Arch course offered in the college. Applicants are advised to visit the college website or pay a visit to the admissions office to get the appropriate information as to the dates and deadlines within a given year.

In respecting the goal of this college, Sigma College of Architecture is set to ensure that their students are offered the best environment. The facility of a separate hostel is available for boys and girls students in the college so that they can come closer to their fellow-mates of the same gender and help each other in their learning.

As the college of architecture with emphasis on quality education, modern amenities and job oriented course structure, Sigma College of Architecture has all the potential to be a preferred destination of architects in the region.