Foundation Year
IGBC Green Associate
Students became among the first in Chennai to earn IGBC Green Associate certification, marking our commitment to sustainable design education.
Founded under the guidance of Shri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, CAAD has been at the forefront of design education in South India for over two decades.
A standalone campus dedicated exclusively to Architecture and Design, offering workshop-based experiential learning that nurtures independent thinkers and design problem-solvers.
Our programs foster creativity, technical mastery, and a deep understanding of human needs — creating graduates who shape the built environment.
To be a center of excellence in architecture and design education, producing globally competent professionals who contribute meaningfully to the built environment.
To provide workshop-based experiential learning, foster design-solving skills, and nurture creative thinkers who can envision and create spaces that inspire and endure.
Academic excellence, creative freedom, industry relevance, ethical practice, and holistic development of every student who walks through our doors.
Dedicated educators shaping the next generation of architects and designers
Chairman
Visionary leader who founded CAAD with the mission to create a world-class architecture and design academy in South India.
Managing Trustee
Driving the administrative excellence and student welfare initiatives at CAAD.
Director
Leading the academic vision and ensuring excellence in design education and industry partnerships.
Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai — the premier technical university of Tamil Nadu, recognised by UGC.
Counselling Code: 1152
Approved by the statutory body of India for regulation of architectural education under the Architects Act, 1972.
COA Reg. No. TN-CA-1152
Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council — ensuring quality standards in higher education.
Grade A Institution
University Grants Commission recognised institution, ensuring regulatory compliance and academic credibility at the national level.
UGC Approved
Recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu, with merit and management quota seats governed by TNEA counselling process.
State RecognisedBuilding bridges across borders for academic excellence and global exposure
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MoU for academic exchange and global teaching pedagogies, offering students exposure to international design practices and methodologies.
Los Angeles, USA
"Bridging Architectural Pedagogies" talk series featuring international experts like Dr. Elena Manferdini and William Virgil from SCI-Arc.
International Design Studio
An international design studio initiative where students collaborate on cross-cultural projects and learn from diverse perspectives.
Celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of our students and faculty year after year
Students became among the first in Chennai to earn IGBC Green Associate certification, marking our commitment to sustainable design education.
CAAD students secured Anna University ranks in the B.Arch programme, establishing an early tradition of academic excellence.
CAAD's design studio recognized at a regional architecture symposium for outstanding student project presentations.
Multiple B.Arch graduates qualified GATE 2020, demonstrating strong technical foundations despite pandemic challenges.
Students achieved top percentile scores in Anna University examinations, excelling in both theoretical and practical subjects.
Faculty and students adapted swiftly to virtual design studios, earning recognition for innovation in remote architectural education.
Continued GATE success with students gaining admissions to IITs and NITs for postgraduate studies in architecture.
A new cohort of students earned IGBC Accredited Professional credentials, furthering CAAD's sustainability mission.
Students received distinction awards in Anna University examinations, reflecting the rigour of CAAD's academic curriculum.
Our students excel in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, opening doors to top postgraduate programs across India.
Students certified as Indian Green Building Council Accredited Professionals, promoting sustainable architecture.
Multiple students secured Anna University ranks, continuing CAAD's strong tradition of academic achievement in architecture.
Our graduates continued their impressive GATE performance, with several securing admissions to premier postgraduate architecture programs.
Students participated in the inaugural international exchange under the ALFA International College MoU, Kuala Lumpur.
A record number of students earned IGBC Accredited Professional credentials, showcasing CAAD's leadership in sustainable architecture.
Multiple students securing prestigious Anna University ranks (Rank 07, 08, 09) demonstrating academic excellence.
Continuing our tradition of excellence with outstanding GATE qualifiers leading the way to premier institutions.
Celebrating our students who achieved top ranks in Anna University examinations, showcasing academic brilliance.
CAAD students continue to secure top Anna University ranks in B.Arch, maintaining our institution's strong legacy of academic excellence.
Our students are qualifying GATE 2025 with impressive scores, pursuing higher studies at top institutions across the country.
Students participating in the Studio Malaysia Programme received recognition for outstanding cross-cultural design projects.
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