Architecture

Most students rate the faculty highly—around 4.5/5 with 75% giving 4–5 stars . Reviews highlight:

• Knowledgeable, experienced architectures
• Friendly, supportive and approachable
• Offers mock vivas, workshops, practicals
• Strong focus on both theory and hands on learning  

The core and visiting faculty – including global practitioners with 8–30 years experience and double master's degrees – bring real-world exposure and international standards to the classroom .

So, the faculty at MIDAS are both well qualified professionals and student friendly mentors, which is why the teaching experience gets consistently strong reviews.

MIDAS typically publishes semester results within 3–4 weeks after exams conclude. Official notices usually appear on their Anna University portal and the MIDAS website. Since there isn't a standard release schedule you can check on portal or website or check with the office.

Some of the standout alumni from MIDAS include:

• Abhishek Narayanan (Batch 2016–2021) – Awarded the Gold Medal for academic excellence by the Prime Minister of India in Chennai and also honored by MIDAS
• Graduates have gone on to work at top architectural firms like Morphogenesis, Hafeez Contractor, Biome Environmental Solutions, Moco Design, and others.

There isn't a fixed numeric NATA cutoff published for MIDAS, but here's what you need to know:

MIDAS requires an "adequate" NATA score along with at least 50% in 10+2 and typically 75% total marks in Physics, Chemistry & Maths. In simpler terms, just aim for a solid performance in NATA—usually around the school's average or above—to get through the admission rounds.

The closing rank for the B.Arch programme at MIDAS via TNEA has hovered around 1349 for the OC (Open) category in recent years—2023 saw 1349, and in 2024 it shifted slightly to 1401 . That's the benchmark you need to aim for!

Getting into MIDAS is moderately competitive. For B.Arch, Tamil Nadu's OC category cutoff has hovered around 1,300–1,400 rank in TNEA, with NATA/JEE Paper II scores required . So, you need solid entrance exam marks and at least 50% in PCM.

Yes, admissions are currently open at MARG Institute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi (MIDAS) for B.Arch and M.Arch programs. Interested candidates can apply online through their official portal. NATA or JEE Paper II scores are required for B.Arch admission. Spot admissions are also ongoing.